This saber begins its life as a standard issue manticore with emerald driver, obsidian V4, recharge port, silver covertech wheel and white AV switch.
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I wanted to try a different blade plug so I did this:
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I also replaced the standard covertech wheel for one from the competition. Let me say this: while I dig the design of the competition's covertech wheel, it's extremely unfinished, full of sharp edges. Very uncomfortable.
Something else was amiss. The manticore emitter is beautiful but it's a bit ornately. Reminds me of an old republic saber with all the intricate detail, the roundness of the emitter end and the way the Windows angle outward. I wanted to try and put something together a bit sleeker.
I went into the ultra sabers lose parts page and picked out a shock pommel and an overlord emitter.
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Still in its infancy. I have some plans for this saber which include Norse themed custom laser etching and medium wear, like a well used tool. I'll use this thread to update the progress.