Piston Punchers

== Rarity ==
Common to Uncommon
== Price ==
300
== Skill(s) to use ==
* Heavy Weapon Proficiency
== Description ==
The Piston Punchers are powerful steam-powered gauntlets designed for close-quarters combat in the Steam Dominion. These imposing mechanical gloves are constructed from a combination of reinforced steel and advanced steam machinery, providing their wearer with enhanced strength and striking power.
At the core of each gauntlet is a series of intricate pistons and gears, powered by pressurized steam channels integrated into the glove's design. When activated, these pistons amplify the wearer's physical strength, allowing them to deliver bone-crushing punches with incredible force.
The exterior of the Piston Punchers is encased in a layer of durable metal plating, providing protection against enemy attacks while amplifying the impact of each blow. The gauntlets are equipped with retractable spiked knuckles or hydraulic claws, designed to inflict maximum damage upon contact with the enemy.
To operate the Piston Punchers, the wearer activates a steam valve mechanism located on the gauntlet's wrist, initiating the release of pressurized steam into the internal machinery. As steam flows through the pistons, it generates kinetic energy that is transferred to the wearer's punches, significantly augmenting their striking power.
In combat, the Piston Punchers are capable of delivering devastating blows capable of incapacitating adversaries with a single strike. Their versatility allows for a variety of offensive techniques, including powerful punches, crushing grabs, and devastating uppercuts, making them indispensable tools for frontline combatants in the Steam Dominion's military forces.
The Piston Punchers exemplify the fusion of technology and warfare in the Steam Dominion, embodying the Dominion's commitment to innovation and superiority on the battlefield.
== Effect ==
* DM = 9 (Damage Points)
* AP = 4 (Armor Penetration)
Category:Items
Category:Weapons
Category:Close Combat