The Techtronica Model 009 Volt Pistol houses a low-intensity laser projector which ionizes the air when fired. Then the 009 high capacitance liquid metal batteries release an electrical charge along the path, resulting in an artificial "lightning bolt". The resulting damage is half physical and half stun.
Any cyberlimb hit will be shorted out for 1D6+3x10 seconds (if a critical hit is rolled, then damage is permanent). If the limb is shielded, there is still a 20% chance of shorting. Even if hit in a flesh part, any adjacent non-limb cyberware is affected as if hit by a Microwaver with a +2 on the effects table.
Non-grounded armor gives no protection versus the gun's effects.
The Volt Pistol is comparable in size to a medium SMG and is powered by a removable power pack (25 eb for fresh packs).[1][2]
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- ↑ PONDSMITH, M. Chromebook Volume 2. 1st ed. Berkeley CA: R. Talsorian Games, 1992 (pg.43)
- ↑ QUINTANAR, D. Blackhand's Street Weapons 2020. 1st ed. Berkeley CA: R. Talsorian Games, 1995 (pg.9)