Mechanik’s Union

The invention of the arcano-dynamic accumulator revolutionised modern mechanika, but save for the mysterious nexus devices kept under careful regard by the Cult of Cyriss the accumulator remains a potential hazard for the unprepared. Even a clumsy fitting can release a spear of raw magical energy, hot enough to sear through flesh like a torch. But most of all, the volatility imparted to the alchemical fluids by a dispel attempt or deliberate rupturing has left many a mechnika toting hero with less limbs than they started. Enter the Handerson quick-release, a relatively simple device but with great potential for saving lives and expensive equipment. This is an upgrade to a trickle, charge or hybrid socket which changes the manner in which the accumulator is fitted. For a start a powerful spring is fitted to the central channel, and the screw & bolt fitting is replaced with a curious grooved snap-lock connection. This increases the DC required to fit an accumulator to the socket safely by +2, as it is far less secure than the normal connection. However if a small insert button is pressed as an immediate action, the accumulator detaches from its socket and is launched out at considerable speed. Treat its trajectory as a random grenade-like effect traveling 15ft from point of origin. Interestingly enough, using this release on charged accumulator in an upgraded trickle or hybrid socket will result in its rupture as per a failed check in any case. Handy if your looking for a really expensive, and vastly inaccurate last ditch weapon.

Socket Upgrade, Quick Release:-

• Install DC: 18
• XP Cost: 10xp
• Base Cost: double the cost of the socket
• Ability: launch accumulator from socket 15ft as a random grenade-like effect (immediate action)