Echani Petar

A double-bladed weapon, the Petar is similar to a Kyuzo Petar in that it is a split melee weapon separated by a knuckle-guard with tempered blades honed to extreme sharpness. Made by artisan weapon smiths who follow traditional -making techniques, the twin blades are covered with intricate engravings that illustrate to a trained warrior the eight stages of hand-to-hand combat. Unlike the Kyuzo version, the Petar is not energized and does not glow. Instead, a true Petar is crafted with a cortosis alloy that grants the with highly efficient energy dissipation making it nearly impervious to energy including blasters and lightsabers.

The Petar is a warrior's primary weapon among the Oblates of Rivan. Some non- have experienced a unique feeling when holding the — it tends to be physically cold to the touch. One theory is that an Petar becomes sensitive to as a side effect of the ancient forging and honing process.

Weapon
Petar
Weapon TypeRarityRestrictPrice
Melee9No1,800
SkillRangeDmgCritHard PtsENC
BrawlEngaged3301

PIERCE 3, VICIOUS 2, CORTOSIS 1; Add 1 BOOST B die to all attacks with the ; Add 1 SETBACK b die to opponent's engaged attacks when wielding . When used as a pair this weapon counts as a Melee weapon for the purposes of the PARRY talent and gain SUNDER and DEFENSIVE 1 qualities.

 

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