Top 5 Star Wars Mods and Gear Mods
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Ion Blasters
The ion blaster is a handheld weapon that fires ion energy instead of standard blaster bolts. The blaster can be used to disrupt the systems of other technology or droids. Ion weapons are sometimes used in conjunction with a powerful ship-mounted blaster. During the Clone Wars the Separatists mounted powerful ion cannons to the dreadnought Malevolence. This ship destroyed Republic task forces and was eventually destroyed.
The Galaxy-class ion cannons on the Star Destroyer XV-1 are another example of a ship-mounted ion weapon. Its ionized particles disrupt the electrical systems of incoming targets, and can also damage their components. Ion weapons can be more dangerous to living matter than other types of energy weapons.
Ion blasters, like other blaster weapons emit a jet ionized that can charge an object it hits up until electrostatic level voltages (10s of kV). The ionblaster’s tip is similar to a Van der Graaff Generator’s brush. It deposits a charge on an object’s surface.
The ion blaster also has many non-military uses. The ion blaster can be used to blow ionized gas into containers like plastic water or gasoline tanks. This neutralizes and loosens any dust that would otherwise collect in the container. It can also be used to blow ionized air over large molds that produce plastic parts for the automotive industry. This prevents the scrap pieces from sticking to the mold after part removal.
Boots & Bracers
Is anyone else bothered that the Elven Chain armor doesn’t include matching boots or bracers? It turns out the meshes and textures for them were all along in the game’s files, just waiting to be dusted off and given a fresh coat of polish. This mod adds bracers and boots that match the Elven Chain Armor visually for all races/body type.
Bracers are worn around the forearm, as shown on the photo, to protect from arrow/bowstring strikes. They have a long history, dating back to at least the 18th century, in Anglo-American and Latin culture, and can be found on various costumes from Roman times through modern times. It’s just a shame that Hollywood constantly makes movies that are supposedly set in ancient times, but dress the actors in clothing that has very little relationship to anything worn at that time, except to satisfy the costumer’s “vision” and the director’s frantic need to shock.
Cybernetic Suit
The Cybernetic Exoskeleton, Cyborg’s signature piece of gear, is a 4-Star item that can be obtained through Online Battles and Survivor Mode. It can also be acquired via Gear Booster Packs (Gear Lockers), Nth Metal Pro Packs (Nth Metal Ultimate Packs), or Gear Booster Packs. All players with it equipped will receive a Max Health Increase and a SP2 heal. This is a great choice for characters with high health levels who use SP2 frequently.
It’s an homage to powered armor that borrows or merges with biology. This technology has been a staple of popular sci-fi since the 1980s, from the cyborgs of Metroid to Samus Aran’s power suit. It is also found in Cyberdyne HAL 5 and the Rewalk bionic legs attachment that is currently undergoing FDA review. Wireless energy transfer, a new technology, could allow for a suit to be completely independent from its power umbilical. This would enable the kind of tasks needed in noncombat scenarios, such as reestablishing a Mars colony or moving heavy cargo.
Neural Implants
Scientists have already developed brain-machine interfaces that allow quadriplegics with disabilities to control computers by using their thoughts. Elon Musk’s company, Neuralink, has begun recruiting for a trial that will involve implanting a chip in the brain; another company, Synchron, is working on a stent-like device that will go into blood vessels near the brain.
Depending on the disorder, the implanted devices either monitor brain activity or improve brain function by stimulating the brain. They can also record and transmit data to an external device for analysis or adjustment.
While neural implants hold promise in treating many conditions, they are often costly and difficult to maintain due to the invasive nature of the procedure. Many of the devices are susceptible to damage and degradation by the environment inside the brain, resulting in poor performance. In addition, the insertion of foreign material into the brain may cause inflammation and scarring around the device, which further reduces performance.
Scientists have developed a flexible strip of plastic lined with graphene-based electrodes, which can be inserted directly into the brain. It can detect electrical signals from neurons in the brain, and then wirelessly communicate this information to an external computer. This technology could be used to develop more advanced neural implant systems that restore movement, speech and vision to people with neurological disorders. It could also be used to control prosthetic limbs.