What This Gear Does[]
Burning gel is an electro chemical hull-breaching agent synthesized and sold by the Corellian Chemical Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chiewab Amal-gamated Pharmaceuticals. Colloquially referred to as the "shipwright's spare key," burning gel is used to gain access to doors, hatchways, and machine compart-ments that have been rendered inaccessible. When ap-plied, it quickly burns through nearly any substance, in any environment, including the vacuum of space. It is commonly used to cut holes in starships that are derelict or otherwise damaged and adrift in space and is quite popular among salvage outfits, archaeologists, and other less savory characters. Unlike cutting torches and welders, it emits no flame and requires no oxygen to operate, making it preferable for use in a vacuum.
The gel itself consists of two parts: a stable, extremely caustic acid suspended in a clear gel that adheres to nearly any substance and a pair of thin electrodes. Both parts are contained in a dispenser unit that in-cludes a refillable tank of gel and electrode wire, a tiny power generator, and a pistol-grip applicator. When the applicator trigger is squeezed, a measure of gel is released from the applicator along with the wires con-tained within. Once the desired amount of burning gel has been applied, the power generator is activated, running a quick, high-powered charge through the gel and activating the acid, which immediately begins eat-ing away at whatever it's been applied to.
For rules purposes, exposure to burning gel deals damage to materials and sentient beings as if it were a weapon. It deals 10 damage and has the Burn 5 and Pierce 5 weapon qualities. Using burning gel requires no skill check. However, placing it correctly and effectively might, at the Game Master's discretion, require a Mechanics check.
Models Include[]
- Corchemco "Quickflash" Burning Gel
Characters Who Use This Gear[]
- Unknown at this time