Plasma Weaponry

Plasma Weaponry is a rare and expensive technology, primarily used among the Erdannian Military. The technology was first invented in Varawyn in 20.67, but wasn't introduced to the military until it was perfected in 20.79.
Plasma technology was first invented for use in the factories of Varawyn, to cut through thick steel. A bright Imperial Engineer by the name of Elizabeth Kassel then realised that such technology could be useful in the military, especially for the purpose of breaching the tough armour of Whytehold soldiers. The first plasma weapons were little more than glorified plasma cutters, but slowly became more refined over the course of the decade.
Kassel later attempted to apply this technology to ranged weapons, which resulted in a gun which could fire a bullet coated in ionised plasma. This became known as the Piercer Rifle.
=== Plasma Blades ===
Modern Close-Combat plasma weapons are miracles of science and engineering, and are particularly rare. Varawyn Weaponsmiths are able to replicate any conventional weapon, and coat its blade in superheated plasma, which can cut through solid steel like butter. This varies from the Plasma Shortswords often carried by prominent Erdannian officers, to the Plasma Halberds wielded by the Royal Guard.
Plasma blades are usually reserved for officers and elite infantry. They are sometimes considered a mark of prestige.
While not powered on, a Plasma blade may appear to be an ordinary weapon, albeit with strangely mechanical attachments. When the user pulls a trigger on the grip, the blade suddenly becomes covered with ionised plasma, which gathers on the edge of the blade.
The Plasma Blade is powered with electrical energy. The blade's scabbard usually contains a battery so that the weapon can charge while sheathed.
=== Piercer Guns ===
Piercer Guns shoot bullets which are coated in ionised plasma allowing these weapons to shoot through solid obstacles. These guns come in many varieties, from rifles, to pistols, to shotguns.
Piercer Guns are used extensively by elite marksmen in the Erdannian Military, including the Sharpshooter units, and the Free Company.
Piercer guns require special Piercer-Ammunition.