Next addition to the BtB series:
OK, I have to admit that after your (INCREDIBLE!!) Beskar Breaker, THIS saber is my favorite! From the angled emitter shroud to the finned pommel, the clean lines of this hilt is just...awesome
. LOVE this!
BtB III
Started with a more western feel and the idea of "what if Smith and Wesson were to make a lightsaber?" I'm not sure if i achieved this and frankly this is my least favorite btb, but I put enough work into it I'd feel annoyed if i didnt post it.
While it isn't my favorite either, I actually like the oblique perspective. This hilt seems like it would go very well among a Jedi Sentinel's arsenal (apropos naming
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Keeping up with the flat blade ideas, and expanding on the Zhanmadao idea, I present the
LidaoFor this one, it was as much about the reason behind the saber as the saber itself. Okay why would a lightsaber (one that already an odd design with a flat blade) be single-edged? I could just hear Logos in the distance shouting
WHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYY. So i thought given that a lightsaber blade is effectivley and energy circuit what if there was both an emitter and a receiver with the distance in between being covered in "energy repeaters" to keep a confined energy circuit with much higher power than a traditional blade? The result was my so-dubbed "Dual-Channel Emitter Thread". When powered off, the tang of the blade still maintains a physical edge, and the Emitter thread is sharp to a point, making a semi-efficient thrusting weapon even when facing off against opponents that might not warrant a lightsaber.
All well and fine, but who would use this frankenweapon? I imagined a Jedi Temple, forgotten by all but its' inhabitants who through Schisms and Wars remained unaffected through its' remoteness. The Guards and Masters there having generations to hone, adapt, and perfect both their understanding of the Force itself, as well as martial skills. Though few in number, anyone to challenge the Temple's masters would be brazen at best.
Wow...this is...wow...
OK, now that I know better what the Cantors weapon of choice is, I can include this for an upcoming chapter in Storms (with your permission, of course PS
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And I like the 2 meter length; matches the power of the Cantors (like Karm said)^^
I had the honor of holding/handling an original once. It wans't as large as you would imagine (but I'm 2,03m tall
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Let me help you on your research. The man behind this article is (one of) the leading persons in the field of historical chinese arms. Also the one who gave me the honor of holding a few of his sabers. Including the miaodao mine is based upon. Anyway, here's the article:
https://www.mandarinmansion.com/article/chinese-long-sabers-qing-dynastyWhen interrested in historical chinese (asian) weapons, his side is nice to have look around.
Fun fact about drawing a miaodao, zhanmadao of similar blades, sometimes you needed your collegue on the battlefield:
Wow, learn something new every day
Awesome fact(s), TCCW! I'd love to hear more!
Working on being less heavy-handed. Lighter shades and all that. Plus some inspiration from High Republic
BtB IV
I can TOTALLY see this as a "High Republic" weapon! Elegant yet dangerous, beautiful and deadly...
Just a quick doodle of Vansi
You should include this with one of your story chapters, PS! Fantastic