TOPIC: V2 Descend*nt SF|Story so far. Pt III

Weathered Descend*nt 12Watt+ Blood Orange

Just because it’s another Thin Neck. Yes, the vowel omission was intended. Much like there is debate with punctuation over Veridium, Veridian, Viridium, Veridum & Viridian and splashing around in the same pond as Exalted, Exhalted; Descendent, Descendant provides no clarity either. So until one is chosen or decided on (or I decide which to go with), insert any vowel or nothing at all to where the asterix stands.

This was released around the same time as Mercenary and whilst both had their respective appeal, one trumped the other (and No, the other isn’t Clinton). Another assembled configuration born from ASP Parts similar to Emerald Knight and Justicar. This however, features the newer version Thin Neck as seen on Shadow Hunter and ASP Emitter8. First obvious difference (or similarity) is the Emitter end-cap. Unlike the smaller & narrower type used on Chosen or the Fluted Crown on Forsaken, this actually takes shape and form from SFs OT Thin Necks. On a much shorter Hilt, relative to combined length consistent to proportions of Apprentice Tiers, the larger head stacks the end result into a cute little nugget of a Thin Neck Saber. Less noticeable on the OT Thin Necks of the Elite Tier as the greater length balances proportions a little more effectively. That said though, with its stubby appearance, if coupled with the smaller Chosen Emitter Cap, it would be strange.

Some Specs and Measurements:
Quad Cree 12Watt+ Blood Orange| Champion Tier| Sabercore2.0 Crimson Font|
Black aluminium knurled kill key*| weathered covertech| Black AV, Red-lit| weathered finish
*hahaha.. request these, don’t always get them.
Expecting lazerforge plastic ones and always to be getting the knurled aluminium ones. Lucky-Dip!

Hilt Length: 264mm
Blade Socket Depth (to flange): 24mm
Blade Socket Depth ( to central flute edge): 31mm

Emitter central flute diameter: 19.13mm
Emitter Cap Diameter: 50.77mm
Thin Neck Diameter: 20.66mm
Adapter Diameter: 38.13mm
Switch Diameter: 34.87mm
Body Diameter: 41.12mm
Pommel Diameter: 30.97mm

Weight: 479 grams

Balance Hilt only, No Blade (from pommel to POI): 125mm

Recognised Parts used for assembly of Descend*nt: Redeemer Emitter with detailed flange design integrated with Prodigal Son central Flute* (will analyse in some more detail later), Shadow Hunter/ASP Emitter8 Thin Neck, Thin Neck Adapter1, Sorcerer Switch, Sorcerer Body and Gladius Pommel.

*Series of Three (left to right): Exalted, Descend*nt, Prodigal Son.
Exalted and Redeemer share the same use of the Emitter Cap where it features the extra detailing of the drilled holes on the flange. Descend*nt takes cues from this. While the central flute is flush to the flange face for Exalted & Redeemer, Descend*nt incorporates the longer extension as typically seen on Prodigal Son. Recent New Edition/Addition Thin Necks have seen this adopted as demonstrated with Chosen & Forsaken (concealed by the fluted Crown design). However it still extends longer than PS and actually shares design influences from Shadow Hunter. Possibly as a reinforcement measure to strengthen the inserted blade and encourage more stability.

Feature Thin Necks (from left to right):
Chosen, Shadow Hunter, Prodigal Son, Descend*nt, Exalted, Redeemer and Forsaken.

Prodigal Son up top versus Descend*nt.

Top to bottom: Chosen, Descend*nt, Shadow Hunter.

Three ignition (top to bottom for colour separation):
Chosen = Medium Red, Forsaken = Deep Red, Descend*nt = Blood Orange

The best that can be achieved by image capture. The Red Spectrum (top to bottom):
Amber, Blood Orange, Red, Medium Red and Deep Red.
Avoid focusing on the coring effect rather, gauge the colour representation in the corresponding spaces directly below each blade.

Following direction by h2soy, demonstration of Assass-in(out). Arse Transplants.
(Pommels from left to right):
Gladius (stock), Black Lotus, Justicar (ASP Pommel4), Exile, Katana.

(Pommels from left to right):
Chosen, Emerald Knight (ASP Pommel9), Sinister Prophecy (Venom), Juggernaut, Avenger.

A deceptively adorable little Hilt after the first impression of it being a pudgy little bastard. Its smaller stature commands a single hand wield however dimension will allow and accommodate a comfortable dual wield handled weapon also. The Sorcerer Body is generously comfortable. In appearance, comparable to the Graflex T-Grips but filed down resulting in a smooth, uninhibited grip. What may heighten ergonomics would be to delete the covertech placement and swap out the Gladius stock Pommel with a Graflex Pommel with mounted D-Ring. The gradual step-down to the Gladius Switch section as it joins the TN Adapter is relatively smooth and fluid and there’s sufficient accenting recesses and contrasting directional lines and opposing rings that complete the character detail.

Nice little Saber. Happy Days.



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