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Mando'ade and their toys
by: MandoSniper
date posted: Jun 30, 2006 8:49 AM
The Verpine Sniper Weapon System...
Arguably one of the most versatile and deadly weapons in the Star Wars universe, the Verpine Sniper weapon system comes with a hefty price tag. (Wouldn't we all like to have one! Some of us for more practical reasons than others.)
What makes this weapon so versatile is its ability to utilize not only multiple types of ammunition but also multiple calibers. Sometimes blasters just don't cut it, and as a sniper you don't want your position compromised by the trace of glowing bolts (unless you have an outlawed Stinger). Ammo choices are limited to what you can fit into the EM (electro magnetic) chamber. In addition to the ability to fire armor pircing ammo, explosive ammo, 2 stage explosive ammo, smart grenades, smokes, laser dissipating aerosol canisters, EM dust tags, tracking devises, EMP grenades, acid rounds, poison rounds, frangible ammo, you can load it with rocks, nuts or bolts, rivets, even hard candy zipping at 3000 feet per second will do the job. A super accelerated handful of dust and even water or ice could do considerable damage at close range. That's what you really are paying for. Almost unlimited combat usage. The weapon system's EM coil allows for the option of silent firing with subsonic settings for ammo according to the size and mass of the round. This has a variable effect on long range accuracy depending on the planets atmospheric make up, gravity, and weather because barometric activity will change from planet to planet. The optics house a barometer that compensates and applies changes to scope settings. The shooter can also do this manually.
The optics have multiple filters allowing the shooter to scan for targets in various light spectrums. The EM filter can visually detect radio wave, and hyper wave transmissions that can be used to pinpoint a target otherwise invisible to visual and other light spectrums. The EM filter can work in tandem with the other filters allowing the shooter to track tagged targets while observing the target area in the most practical spectrum for the current mission. The scope's rangefinder and compass can be slaved to a GPS or alternative global tracking system to provide coordinates for pinpoint accuracy for ground, naval, and orbital artillery batteries. The ARD (anti reflective devise) on the objective lens keeps light from the internal workings of the scope bounce back to the target further concealing the shooter. The Verpine uses no active targeting systems to aim at or acquire targets keeping the shooter from being picked up by EM scanners.
The stock is also as functional as the rest of the weapons features and can be customized to fit the shooters dimensions and preferences. Its 30 cm barrel and collapsing stock make it concealable and light weight. Other features can be added as needed. A Togorian stock and optics housing will look drastically different from a stock made for a Gand, and that would be far different from one for a human. The function, capabilities and deadliness stay the same. The Verpine sniper weapon system is delicate in that if it is banged around or jolted enough, the slightest miscalibration will impede the weapon's effectiveness at extreme ranges. It will still work effectively at close range but your sniping abilities will be compromised. The weapon can be hardened against EMP, and slightly armored against kenetic shock but that comes at heafty upgrade costs as well.
This weapon has been a favorite of long range assassins since before the Clone Wars, and will continue to be.

I hope you all enjoyed this but of info on my favorite weapon in the GFFA. Feel free to ask Qs or comment.

  gahmah80
Gahmah's Lair of Trauma (Blog Closed Due to Inability to Renew Hyperspace Account)
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 9:00 AM
Yeah, Gahmah knows four types of Verpine weaponry:
Verpine Prototype Ion Blaster (KOTOR/KOTOR2?)
Verpine Droid Disruptor (KOTOR/KOTOR2)
Verpine Droid Disintegrator (KOTOR2)
Verpine Shattergun (RCHC)
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  YoshiYoda
"No Slotting, No Disintegration, No Accidents." - "Not Even a Good Slap?"
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 9:05 AM
Great blog, Mando Sniper! I also love the Verp. It is the coolest weapon in the GFFA.


Good weapons description, ner vod!!
  MandoSniper
Mando'ade and their toys
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 9:09 AM
Vor'entye YoshiYoda!
  YoshiYoda
"No Slotting, No Disintegration, No Accidents." - "Not Even a Good Slap?"
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 9:17 AM
Muy denada! Oh wait, that's spanish... ;)
  greenandwhitejedi
Bar 66
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 10:41 AM
The question is: Why didn't Jango use one of those bad boys instead of a planet-specific, highly distinctive toxic dart launcher? D'oh!
  MandoSniper
Mando'ade and their toys
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 11:04 AM
He was going old school on her shebs so she knew she was going to check out and who did it. Thats My best guess. Or Maybe he wasnt in a Verp mood.
  RC2239
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 11:19 AM
Awesome blog mandosniper. you've gotta love the verp. Kendosii!
  Darth Rex0
So be it....
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 2:25 PM
I love the descriptions of this rifle in KT's books especially. Does anyone no a good video game where you get to use it? I saw some KOTR references above, but that isn't really what I'm looking for. Maybe Rebublic Commando?
  MandoSniper
Mando'ade and their toys
date Posted: Jun 30, 2006 2:53 PM
I dont think youre going to find it in a game Rex'ika. I helped KT develope the concept for parts in RC:TZ. It would be highly cool to see in a game in the future.
  Darth Rex0
So be it....
date Posted: Jul 01, 2006 7:31 AM
I helped KT develope the concept for parts in RC:TZ. It would be highly cool to see in a game in the future.

I know in the past she was at least "in" on the making of the first RC game. Maybe you could be a consultant on the second one if there are plans for such a creature. A really true sniping game would be thrilling I think. Of course, if we had to wait for hours on a video game before targets showed up, that might not sell well.
  Darth Rex0
So be it....
date Posted: Jul 01, 2006 7:33 AM
I forgot to mention, I think you have found your true avatar. I know you've had it for awhile, but welcome to the plastic!

BTW - I choose the old school snaggletooth avatar because its the first action figure I ever owned. My brother gave it to me when I was about 4. He ended up giving me ALL his SW toys.

Have a great 4th of July ner vod!
  MandoSniper
Mando'ade and their toys
date Posted: Jul 02, 2006 6:41 AM
I think the avatar fits perfectly too. Boba was also my first Star Wars figure. I just happened tp find him on a train station platform more than 20 years ago. He's still on my dresser with the newer versions of him, and a couple of Jangos.

Have a Great $th yourself Rex'ika!
Farside4
A T-Shaped Window on the World
date Posted: Jul 05, 2006 10:13 AM
Sounds a lot like what they were promising the OICW would be able to do as part of the Land Warrior system a few years back... :)
  JohnWayneSkywalker
The Purple Ewok
date Posted: Jul 20, 2006 10:13 AM
Is there a picture of the verp anywhere?
  MandoSniper
Mando'ade and their toys
date Posted: Jul 25, 2006 5:26 PM
  YoshiYoda
"No Slotting, No Disintegration, No Accidents." - "Not Even a Good Slap?"
date Posted: Jul 27, 2006 8:59 PM
Awesome Verp, vod!

I love Kal's helmet as well. I wish I had these pics when I first read the RepCom books...

Also, congrats on being the Featured Blog!
  Thoraxe
date Posted: Jul 28, 2006 7:06 AM
wow i didnt know that so many people read RC:TZ i also love your use of mando'a in your blog. you think you could post a complete summary of mando'a ner vod?
  Thoraxe
date Posted: Jul 28, 2006 7:09 AM
tey so should put the verp sniper in RC 2 its instant kyr'am
  Thoraxe
date Posted: Jul 28, 2006 7:09 AM
just dont drop it :)
  Thoraxe
date Posted: Jul 28, 2006 7:16 AM
oh and congrats on your knowledge of mando'a kandosii :)
cbern
Omega Squad's 5th member
date Posted: Jul 28, 2006 1:43 PM
just dont drop it

yeah, especially if it's borrowed from kal skirata.....:)

good entry!

you know a lot about this, and, it seems, everything mando

i'm putting you on my blog roll, 1 cuse you write awesome stuff, and 2 cuse your an American hero!
  Den Dhur
date Posted: Jul 29, 2006 12:11 PM
"Cause of death?"

"He seems to have been struck in the temple by an object moving at incredible speed."

"A bullet?"

"No. Hard candy."

:^O
Congrats on the Featured Blog status, BTW.
  SPARTAN EXE
date Posted: Aug 06, 2006 9:14 PM
Wow. That is a nice looking replica, using actual RIS rails really tops it off. What is that on the top of the barrel though? It looks like one of those plates on the front of an M16. Or is the barrel like an M203 type thing? Finally, what kind of Bipod is that? It looks quite nice.
  Mando111
date Posted: Aug 19, 2006 3:42 AM
I'm not the subtle kind, ner vod. Give me a flechette launcher any day. Or a nice, big Cip-Quad...

Ke nu'jurkadir sha Mando'ade
  Mando111
date Posted: Aug 19, 2006 3:58 AM
It looks good, but imagined it with a longer barrel.
  Tracyn
Hoo-ah, RCs
date Posted: Sep 04, 2006 5:29 AM
Hey MandoSniper! I've been trying to contact you via the "Heroes, Villians and Mandos"-board, but my account is disabled. I don't know how to contact you other than via this blog, since I can't find you on LJ.com, either... it'd be cool if you gave my your email, I have several questions to you regarding Mando and Bloodlines issues: tracyn@gmx.net

In case you don't want it this way, I at least have a question on your Verp description: it's an awesome entry, but I'd like to know whether this is official information, say approved by Karen Traviss or whatever - it would be awesome if so, 'cause then I can update the Verp description on Wookieepedia...
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