Xian Combat Gauntlets

The Xian Combat Gauntlets are tools created by the Vortixx specifically for the Zeverek bounty hunter Skorr.

History
Not long after abandoning his service to the Shadow Syndicate, the Zeverek known as Skorr chose to become a freelance bounty hunter, and in order to better equip himself for the role, began purchasing as much weaponry and gadgetry as he could afford. Whilst visiting Xia, Skorr was impressed when he watched a power demonstration of a Vortixx weapon known as the Griffin Gauntlet. Deciding he would need a similar device, Skorr hired a group of Vortixx weapons specialists and instructed them to design him a set of wrist gauntlets based on his specifications and requirements.

After much trial and error, the specialists managed to develop the first two prototypes, energy shield gauntlets, which they then presented to Skorr. Though pleased, Skorr requested additional functions and capabilities be added to the gauntlets. The team worked relentlessly to meet Skorr's demands, and after two months of work, managed to add on three additional new functions as well as improve the original.

After testing and finalizing their modifications, Skorr purchased the gauntlets and continues to use them in his assignments. Though they were only intended for Skorr, the Vortixx soon saw potential in the gauntlets, and so began developing more basic variations of the device with less capabilities and adding them to their broad range of weaponry.

Function
The Xian Combat Gauntlets used by Skorr highly differentiate in their abilities. The model on his right arm being capable of producing a protective energy shield strong enough to withstand a Nova Blast. This same gauntlet also has a dart launcher which fires a specially designed dart that, like a Zamor sphere, passes into the target. Once inside, the projectile produces an energy field of a certain frequency around the target that neutralizes any abilities the said target possesses. The effect, however, wears off after several hours, as the dart eventually (and harmlessly) disintegrates. The launcher can also release a focused nerve toxin capable of inducing severe vertigo for several minutes.

His other gauntlet (mounted on his left arm) has an inbuilt teleportation system, which allows Skorr to transport himself wherever he desires. However, the teleportation system is rather crude and lacking sophistication, meaning that teleporting between locations can be sometimes be dangerous and violent. Though he requested the teleporter to be improved and refined, the Vortixx simply found themselves unable to improve on the existing designs due to technological limitations.

Example Usage
Skorr used his Xian Combat Gauntlet to produce an energy shield to defend himself from a barrage of fire in Journeys of Darkness.

Users

 * Skorr

Appearances

 * Journeys of Darkness