Pyre Weapon

Pyre weapons are powerful energy weapons that have served as the standard weapon of the Diabloian armed forces for generations.

Overview
Pyre weapons work similarly to particle-based weapons. Several dense particles are energized and then clumbed together into a 'bolt' using a tiny 'gravity compressor' built into the weapon. The bolt is then propelled from the weapon at a high veloxity, producing a projectile which visually resembles plasma. The projectile possesses the thermal energy of most energy weapons as well as the kinetic power of projectile weaponry, making them extremely effective against both armor and flesh. Pyre weapons come in many shapes and sizes, from small handguns to tank guns to starship cannons. Pyre-based firearms are heavy, making it difficult for other races to properly use them without either stripping the weapon down or using some form of assistance, such as a suit of power armor that augments the user's strength.