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Glass blade, live

Starfinder Armory p.45

Level: 3
Price: 1230
Damage: 1d6 E & P
Critical:
Bulk: L
Special: Powered (capacity 20, usage 1)

This combat knife is made almost entirely from potassiumtreated aluminosilicate glass, a strong, transparent material that retains the insulating properties of glass. A single exposed wire along the leading edge carries a deadly electric charge; the glass of the blade insulates the wearer against electrocution, and a rubberized grip makes it easy to hold. Live glass blades carry a continuous current, while the jolt, impulse, and surge models discharge upon impact.

One-handed WeaponsTypeLevelPriceDamageCriticalBulkSpecialSource
Glass blade, liveAdvanced312301d6 E & PLPowered (capacity 20, usage 1)ARM p.45
Glass blade, joltAdvanced754402d6 E & PLPowered (capacity 20, usage 2)ARM p.45
Glass blade, impulseAdvanced13465006d6 E & PLPowered (capacity 20, usage 2)ARM p.45
Glass blade, surgeAdvanced1832700013d6 E & PLPowered (capacity 20, usage 2)ARM p.45

Powered

A melee weapon with an internal battery that must be charged to function has the powered special property, which lists its capacity and usage. Unlike with a ranged weapon, the usage is for 1 minute of operation rather than per attack, though using a powered weapon for less than 1 full minute still expends 1 full usage. The number of charges expended is equal to the usage × the number of minutes the weapon is used, rounded up to the nearest minute. You can activate the power of the weapon as part of the action used to make an attack with it, and it automatically deactivates after 1 minute.
As with ranged weapons, you can recharge the battery of a powered melee weapon using a generator or a recharging station, or you can purchase new batteries for it. If you try to attack with a powered weapon that's out of charges, it functions as an improvised weapon (see page 169).

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