The Orgotek Flexiblade
The blade comes in three sizes: large (sword length), medium, and small (dagger). Each blade is, when deactivated, as flexible as a piece of synthetic leather of the same size. It can be twisted, kinked, looped, and bent. Each blade comes with a handle/fastener so that it may be worn as a bracelet, belt, shoulder strap, etc.
When activated (this takes a turn, and is initiated by the user grasping the handle and unfastening the ends), the blade quickly begins to warm a gel sealed in its interior, which in turn makes the blade more rigid and exposes the cartilage cutting sureface that's normally folded into the edges of the device. Once activated, the blade is about as stiff as bone, yet it will "give" if forced to flex. While this weapon isn't normally prone to shattering given its soft nature, it can begin to "bleed" if an attack is successful on the weapon itself.
The Flexiblade is also less effective against armored opponents when compared to a ceramic or metal blade -- treat armor as though it has another two levels of protection because of its softer materials.
Although Orgotek markets this as a tool, it's found popularity among spacers and secret operatives through human space. Even though the basic designs are minimalist, Orgotek is not one to exclude a market; there are now designer flexiblades that are nearly indisinguishable from biotech jewelry and clothing, even for those of a Kostbaar bent.
Formatting provides the usual weapon benefits, as well as allowing the user to unfasten and activate it without manual intervention, as long as it's in contact with the user's body (though it doesn't necessarily have to be touching skin).
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