Mnemosynis/VerySmallEssenceCannon
Very Small Essence Cannon
Artifact 1 or 2
Accuracy +2\\ Damage 5B\\ Rate 2\\ Range 50\\ Motes 3\\ Commitment 3\\ Minimum Strength 2\\ \\ The very small essence cannon follow the design of it's larger cousins, being a simple tube with essence lenses to focus essence through. However, the length of the tube is only about the length of a man's forearm. They could be easily concealed under clothing. (Simple Dex+Lerceny, diff. 1)
The Artifact 1 variant requires an Exalt to attune to it, and to spend his own Essence to power the beam. These, however, were not the more common variation.
The Artifact 2 version came with a small pack worn slung over the shoulder. This pack was an essence storage unit that usually held enough motes for 10 shots. They were common only in the larger, more advanced cities of the First Age and used primarily by law enforcement. This allowed minimal force application among petty thefts an domestic disputes.
There were a couple different variations of this cannon. Typically, alchemical reagents were concocted and replaced by trained technicians. Rarer versions, usually in use by personal entourages of Exalts, were powered by a Level 1 Hearthstone. While the Hearthstone variation has the same maintenance requirements as the reagent-powered version, it had no limit on ammunition.
Artifact 1 versions need to be refitted every 100 shots by someone with either Lore 3 or Occult 3 and Resources 2 worth of materials.
Artifact 2 versions require someone with Lore 3, Occult 3, and Craft 3 and Resources 2 worth of materials every 100 shots.
Comments
I can both see these as being used by Lookshy law enforcement and by Autochthonians. A verrrry intreguing idea, indeed.. I like. --Dissolvegirl
Dude, I can just see Zhan Wu, Greatcoat-wearing Dawn caste, whip out a pair of these babies and go to town. -Dim
Why worry? Each of us is wearing an unlicensed Essence accelerator on his back. Why can't I stop thinking about runnign Godbusters on the Blessed Isle since Outcastes? :) DS
Mortals or Sidereals as the Godbusters? -Dim
Oh, Mortals. So Mortal it hurts :) Otherwise, when someone asks if they're a god, the answer is arguably yes :) DS
With Ashivanu jumpsuits? -Dim
