SHIFT-DENIER (Shift-Denier)
Overview
Shift-Denier is a offensive paratek created first created in the nation of Eyfra by engineers on the behalf of law enforcement, and later saw widespread usage in most other forces of the Tushora nations. It is designed to deny the ability of shape-shifters to change their shape at will, affecting rendering them unable to hide their true form. it was mostly used to hunt down skinwalker creatures, but can be used to also affect shifters with magical ability.
Utility
Shift-Deniers works as a attachment to the gauntlet of the user, either on the left or right forearm. Or in some cases both forearms. When the user either suspects or becomes aware of a shape-shifter, they will first tap the left holo-button on the Shift-Denier to scan for signatures of shape-shifting. Once found, the user traces the signature until the device slightly vibrates. This signals that a shape-shifting is nearby. The Shift-Denier marks the shape-shifters with a unique marker, feeding the info to the user's visor HUD. The user can then activate the Shift-Denier's primary function, sending a discreet energy field that specifically targets the ability of shape-shifters. This energy field disrupts the shape-shifter's metaphysical ability, leaving them disoriented while their form forcibly changes back to their true self.
Manufacturing
The manufacturing of Shift-Deniers tend to be a closely-guarded secret among organizations that can develop it, due to each having their own method of creating this technology. However, what is known is that the presence of Starcore is necessary for Shift-Deniers to function.
Social Impact
Shift-Denier's effects on society has been noticeable as people have become more comfortable knowing that having a means of rooting out shape-shifters from disrupting their lives is available. Those who have the powers of shape-shifting despise this paratek as they cannot use their abilities even discreetly, for fear of being discovered by a bounty hunter or constable (they already fear discovering due to the presence of the Empowered Tribes who scour the land daily). However, individuals with incredibly powerful shape-shifting abilities tend to not fear Shift-Deniers as they are able to resist its effects, although they still find it annoying & will attempt to destroy any Shift-Denier tech all the same.
Shift-Deniers are widely available across most of the Tushoran nations that can create and harness paratek. Shift-Deniers are used most often by law enforcement, military forces, mercenary groups, bounty hunters. At first, it was standard issue due to a rising number of incidents involving shape-shifters. With those incidents being rather hostile, requiring a means of prevent their ability to change forms to hide among the population or environment. While Shift-Deniers are still issued, it usage has dropped due to a significant decrease of shape-shifter incidents.
Shift-Deniers are a rather complex paratek as it is meant to target the metaphysical ability of shape-shifters to change their forms, requiring an deep understanding of how the paranatural mechanics of shape-shifting works. It is known that Starcore is an paramount component of Shift-Denier paratek.
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