Xian Shadow Blaster

The Xian Shadow Blaster is a large weapon that was capable of firing high-powered non-elemental Shadow beams.

Creation
Similarly to most other forms of harmful technology and weapons, the Xian Shadow Blaster was a weapon of Xian manufacture, designed with the Brotherhood of Makuta in mind as a primary target audience shortly after the evolution of the species.

During the earliest stages of planning and development for the weapon, it was decided that the Xian Shadow Blaster would be fitted with certain measures that ensured it appealed to Makuta. As such, the energy beams that were launched were able to deliver a devastating explosive impact, but were also incapable of piercing Protosteel, the substance which all Makuta armor is fashioned from.

Impressed by the destructive capabilities of the projectile, Makuta Antroz later commissioned wide-scale manufacturing of the Xian Shadow Blaster for use in the armies of the Brotherhood of Makuta.

Functionality
Operating with a simple trigger mechanism, the Xian Shadow Blaster is capable of firing continuous but rather weak burst of non-elemental Shadow Energy. When properly charged for a number of seconds before firing, however, the weapon is capable of causing extensive damage with a single shot.

The weapon had a considerable recoil and was able to launch energy bolts that would silently split targets into atoms when sufficiently charged.

Additionally, the weapon came custom-fitted with a bayonet socket.

Users

 * Bioka

Trivia

 * The Xian Shadow Blaster was constructed with significant influence from a number of weapons featured in the BIONICLE: Heroes video game.

Appearances

 * Zero Hour - First Appearance
 * Whispers in the Dark
 * Judgment Day