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The Merr-Sonn Deck Sweeper Blaster is designed to Stun large numbers of people at once, typically in the confined space of a Starship interior (hence the name). Unlike normal blaster weapons, a Deck Sweeper only fires on the Stun setting as it has no lethal setting.
A Deck Sweeper differs from other Rifles in that it targets all creatures or Droids within a 6-Square Cone as an Area Attack. The wielder makes a single attack roll and compares the result to the Reflex Defense of all targets within the area. A hit deals normal Stun damage, while a miss deals half Stun damage, following the normal Stun damage rules.
You must spend a Swift Action on the same turn to prime the Deck Sweeper before you make your attack. Otherwise, the weapon will not fire. A Deck Sweeper requires a Power Pack to operate. After 5 shots, the Power Pack must be replaced.
Weapon Type: Exotic Weapons (Ranged)
Size: Large
Cost: 5,000
Damage: -
Stun Setting: YES (Only, 3d6)
Rate of Fire: Single-Shot
Weight: 4.5 Kilograms
Type: Energy
Availability: Restricted
Special: This is an Area Attack Weapon.