The widestroke blaster is the preferred weapon of people who are regularly outnumbered in bar fights. Not only are they allowed in most bars (that allow combatants), but they include a bonus to hit and the ability to inflict full damage upon 1-3 targets simultaneously. The blaster mechanism is a standard photonic generator, but with the emitter de-focussed and the power supply increased. The effect is a discharge that describes a variable cone that is 20 m long, and up to 3 m wide at the far end. Beyond the weapon's near-sighted 20 m range, the blast turns into a harmless wave of heat and light that is effective only against beings with fragile hair-do's. |
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