Raijin's Tooth

The Electrified Ōdachi, is an energy weapon designed and manufactured by Knight Markham Lance of the East Coast Brotherhood of Steel 
The Ōdachi, boasts a captivating history that intertwines the legacy of ancient craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.
==Background==
While residing within the confines of his vault, Markham Lance dedicated his time to enhancing his family heirloom—an ancient Ōdachi gifted to him by his father. The inherent craftsmanship of the blade, already a thing of beauty, served as the foundation for his quest to elevate its combat capabilities. Driven by a desire to forge a weapon that seamlessly merged tradition with innovation, Lance initiated a series of modifications.
==Characteristics==
His initial endeavor to modify the sword involved the addition of a superconductive strip onto the blade, a meticulous augmentation designed to store and harness electricity. This attachment not only retained the Ōdachi's aesthetic charm but also imbued it with a potent, electrifying potential. The tsuba and tsuka underwent a significant retrofitting process, integrating an electric discharge device within its design. Lance then embedded electrodes along the length of the blade, ensuring a powerful electric shock upon contact with any target—be it organic or synthetic.
The electrification aspect of the Ōdachi introduces a intimidation element to its use. Upon activation, the blade crackles with electrical energy.
Continuing his improvements on the blade, Markham turned his attention to the Ōdachi's saya, recognizing its potential role in maximizing the efficiency of the electric components. The saya would incorporate a charging port into its design. This port allowed for the seamless integration of disassembled Electron charge packs, ensuring a maximum charge for the electrifying elements.
The choice of disassembled Electron charge packs as the power source showcased Lance's resourcefulness, re-purposing wasteland technology to fuel the enhancements of his formidable blade. The scabbard, once a mere protective sheath, now served as a vital component in sustaining the Ōdachi's electrifying capabilities. 
With further improvements, activating the blade revealed an almost overwhelming crackling resonance, indicative of the enhanced energy coursing through. However, this newfound potency rendered the weapon challenging to wield effectively without the protective capabilities afforded by power armor. With heightened scrutiny, Markham Lance observed an unexpected quality in his modifications—the retention of magnetic properties within the Ōdachi's blade.
Responding to this revelation with a stroke of practicality, Markham devised a solution to optimize both usage and convenience. The Ōdachi, when not in use, is now magnetically sheathed to a power armor's back. This small innovation not only addresses the practical need for convenient storage but also introduces need for power armor to wield the weapon. 
==Variants==
As Knight Lance's Ōdachi's popularity surged in the brotherhood, a group of skilled engineers recognized the need to integrate this weapon modification in their war against synths. The stroke of technological ingenuity came with the the modifications ability to short circuit electrical components
With its unparalleled ability to effortlessly cut down swaths of synths, the advanced modification swiftly became a cherished asset among the Brotherhood's knights and paladins. The seamless integration of this electrifying mod with a warrior's favored melee weapon only heightened its appeal, creating a harmonious synergy that resonated with the combat preferences of the Brotherhood's frontline defenders. The electrified modification emerged as a resounding success, earning its place as a preferred choice among the knights and paladins, who embraced its lethal efficiency and technological sophistication in the ongoing battle against the synthetic threat.
Harnessing undeniable power, true mastery is unveiled when wielded by the hands of a skilled combatant. The pinnacle of effectiveness is achieved when this remarkable modification is handled by an adept warrior, preferably one clad in the protective embrace of power armor. The synergy between the weapon of choice and the advanced capabilities of power armor elevates the electrified weapon's potential to unparalleled heights, creating a fusion of strength, precision, and technological prowess that defines the essence of its true mastery on the battlefield.
==Locations==
Following tradition, the blueprints for the Shock mods were swiftly sent to Lost Hills, the Brotherhood's central hub for technological innovation and production. However, it's the Commonwealth Expedition that spearheads the realization of these plans, embarking on a modest-scale production of these advanced modifications.
With a keen emphasis on precision and efficiency, the manufacturing endeavors of the Commonwealth Expedition breathe life into the refined electric weapon attachments, albeit on a limited scale. The expedition's commitment to meticulous craftsmanship ensures that each Shock mod is produced with the utmost care and attention to detail, marking a noteworthy step in the integration of cutting-edge technology into the Brotherhood's arsenal.
Category:Weapons
Category:Technology