Archives of Nethys

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Philosopher’s Sting

These intricate weapons look less like firearms and more like horizontal wind sculptures. Their interlocking geometric forms lengthen and compress to create sympathetic vibrations between themselves and the target. Once the right frequency is reached, the targeted area is transmuted into a small bolus of foreign material that disrupts the target’s functions, biological or otherwise.

Philosopher’s Sting, Mercury

Source Galaxy Exploration Manual pg. 79
Level 12; Price 36,300
Hands 2; Proficiency Sniper
Damage 6d6 B; Range 100 ft.; Critical Staggered
Capacity 40 charges ; Usage 5
Bulk 1; Special Force, penetrating, sniper (750 ft.), unwieldy

Philosopher’s Sting, Lead

Source Galaxy Exploration Manual pg. 79
Level 2; Price 950
Hands 2; Proficiency Sniper
Damage 2d6 B; Range 80 ft.; Critical Staggered
Capacity 20 charges ; Usage 5
Bulk 1; Special Force, penetrating, sniper (500 ft.), unwieldy

Philosopher’s Sting, Iron

Source Galaxy Exploration Manual pg. 79
Level 7; Price 6,600
Hands 2; Proficiency Sniper
Damage 3d6 B; Range 80 ft.; Critical Staggered
Capacity 20 charges ; Usage 5
Bulk 1; Special Force, penetrating, sniper (500 ft.), unwieldy

Philosopher’s Sting, Gold

Source Galaxy Exploration Manual pg. 79
Level 17; Price 290,000
Hands 2; Proficiency Sniper
Damage 14d6 B; Range 120 ft.; Critical Staggered
Capacity 80 charges ; Usage 10
Bulk 1; Special Force, penetrating, sniper (1,000 ft.), unwieldy