◕

Difference between revisions of "Vindication"

From The Coppermind
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m
(update, expand. the hazekiller round details are covered on the hazekiller page so no need to duplicate here)
Tag: status-change
Line 6: Line 6:
 
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
  
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
 
|books=[[Mistborn Era 2]]
  
|books=[[Mistborn Era 2]]
  +
}}
−
}}{{update|book=mb5}}
  
  +
'''Vindication''' is a specialized revolver on [[Scadrial]] designed and built by [[Ranette]]. It is used by [[Waxillium Ladrian]].{{book ref|mb4|14}}
−
'''Vindication''' is a specialized revolver, made by [[Ranette]] for [[Waxillium Ladrian]]. This gun was made of "Invarian" steel, making it stronger and lighter than a Sterrion. It features a long barrel, a grip styled with ivory and onyx wavy lines separated by metal bands, 8 chambers (two of which utilise [[Hazekiller]] rounds), and an "allomancer-only" safety; a hidden switch that only a misting can see or access via an [[iron]]pull or a [[steel]]push that disables the gun, so the gun can never be turned on a misting owner. While it can fire normal bullets, pulling a specific lever on the gun with the allomancer-only safety and spinning the hammer locks it on the specialized bullets. The gun is named after the Ascendant Warrior, [[Vin]].{{book ref|aol|14}} [[Waxillium Ladrian|Wax]] used it against the [[Vanishers]] when interrupting their train heist, but dropped it in an explosion.{{book ref|aol|18}} It was recovered by [[Marasi]], who searched the Vanishers hideout for it afterwards.{{book ref|aol|20}}
  
   
  +
==Design==
−
== Hazekiller Rounds ==
  
  +
Vindication is a sleek revolver with a long barrel. It is made of a silvery metal called [[Invarian steel]], and it is highly polished.{{book ref|mb4|14}} It does not use [[aluminum]] in its construction due to cost.{{book ref|mb4|18}} It has a grip styled with wavy lines of ivory and onyx separated by metal bands.{{book ref|mb4|14}}
−
Ranette's "Hazekiller" rounds take a multitude of forms.
  
  +
−
*'''Coinshot''': Rounds have a ceramic tip that keeps travelling after the metal of the bullet has been pushed away.
  
  +
The gun has eight chambers and can be loaded with six ordinary bullets and two larger "[[Hazekiller#Hazekiller_Rounds|hazekiller rounds]]" designed to fight [[Allomancer]]s. The gun will normally fire the six standard bullets and skip the two chambers that hold the hazekiller rounds. Pulling a lever on the grip and spinning the hammer locks it onto the additional chambers. Since Invarian steel is stronger and lighter than ordinary steel, it allows for thinner chamber walls, so the revolver remains reasonably sized.{{book ref|mb4|14}} It also has an "Allomancer-only" safety; a hidden internal switch that only a [[Misting]] or [[Mistborn]] can see or access via an [[iron]]pull or a [[steel]]push. The safety disables the gun, making it nearly impossible to turn it on its owner.{{book ref|mb4|14}} Ranette later used a similar internal latch design on the third version of her grappling hook devices.{{book ref|mb5|5}}
−
*'''Lurcher''': Rounds with ceramic sides that explode when pulled on, causing shrapnel, which is said to be harmful but not lethal.
  
  +
−
*'''Tineye''': Rounds that make a loud noise when fired and a different noise when they hit. They are intended to disable rather than harm.
  
  +
==History==
−
*'''Pewterarm''': Rounds that are larger and packed with more gunpowder. They are intended to overpower the resilience of a pewterarm until death.
  
  +
Wax visited Ranette's shop in {{date|341|PC}} seeking a new [[Sterrion 36]]. However, Ranette instead showed Wax the hazekiller rounds and Vindication, which she had likely developed specifically for him. Wax was suitably impressed, and Ranette was unusually proud of her work; she named the gun after the Ascendant Warrior, [[Vin]]. Ranette "loaned" Wax the gun and ammunition on the condition that he provided a field report.{{book ref|mb4|14}} Wax—who referred to Vindication using female pronouns{{book ref|mb4|7}}—usually carried it in his shoulder holster. He continued to carry (and use) other guns, but Vindication immediately became his primary weapon.{{book ref|mb4|14}}
  +
  +
Wax used the gun against the [[Vanishers]] when interrupting their train heist and it performed admirably; it was highly accurate, even allowing him to shoot a bundle of dynamite falling from the sky. However, Wax dropped Vindication in the resulting explosion.{{book ref|mb4|18}} It was recovered by [[Marasi Colms]], who searched the Vanishers hideout for it afterwards.{{book ref|mb4|20}}
  +
  +
Wax continued to carry Vindication for the next few years. He successfully used a hazekiller round to injure the [[Marksman]].{{book ref|mb5|2}} He nearly shot [[Bleeder]] with it at [[Lady ZoBell's party]]{{book ref|mb5|10}} and later injured her using a [[Pewterarm]] round.{{book ref|mb5|16}} As the search for Bleeder continued, [[Wayne]] picked up a single hazekiller-caliber bullet from Ranette that Wax had asked her to forge in such a manner that it would not shatter.{{book ref|mb5|19}} During Wax's final confrontation with Bleeder, he temporarily lost Vindication, but he was able to retrieve it and shoot her in the head with the special bullet. Wax had secretly asked Ranette to forge the bullet with [[Wax's earring|his earring]] so that it would function as a [[Hemalurgic]] spike and give [[Harmony]] control over Bleeder.{{book ref|mb5|25}}
  +
  +
Wax wore Vindication to his interrupted wedding to [[Steris Harms]].{{book ref|mb6|1}} He used it extensively during the [[Set]]'s attack on his train to [[New Seran]].{{book ref|mb6|9}} He carried Vindication throughout his time in New Seran, except when he had to reluctantly check it during [[Kelesina Shores's party]].{{book ref|mb6|11}} He used it again during the confrontations with the Set in [[Dulsing]] and at the [[Sovereign's temple]].{{book ref|mb6|20}}{{book ref|mb6|25}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==
 
<references />
  
<references />
−
{{partial}}
 +
{{complete}}
 
{{Mistborn|Era 2}}
  
{{Mistborn|Era 2}}

Revision as of 17:48, 9 July 2020

Vindication
Type Weapon
Creator Ranette
Owner Waxillium Ladrian
World of Origin Scadrial
Universe Cosmere

Vindication is a specialized revolver on Scadrial designed and built by Ranette. It is used by Waxillium Ladrian.[1]

Design

Vindication is a sleek revolver with a long barrel. It is made of a silvery metal called Invarian steel, and it is highly polished.[1] It does not use aluminum in its construction due to cost.[2] It has a grip styled with wavy lines of ivory and onyx separated by metal bands.[1]

The gun has eight chambers and can be loaded with six ordinary bullets and two larger "hazekiller rounds" designed to fight Allomancers. The gun will normally fire the six standard bullets and skip the two chambers that hold the hazekiller rounds. Pulling a lever on the grip and spinning the hammer locks it onto the additional chambers. Since Invarian steel is stronger and lighter than ordinary steel, it allows for thinner chamber walls, so the revolver remains reasonably sized.[1] It also has an "Allomancer-only" safety; a hidden internal switch that only a Misting or Mistborn can see or access via an ironpull or a steelpush. The safety disables the gun, making it nearly impossible to turn it on its owner.[1] Ranette later used a similar internal latch design on the third version of her grappling hook devices.[3]

History

Wax visited Ranette's shop in 341 PC seeking a new Sterrion 36. However, Ranette instead showed Wax the hazekiller rounds and Vindication, which she had likely developed specifically for him. Wax was suitably impressed, and Ranette was unusually proud of her work; she named the gun after the Ascendant Warrior, Vin. Ranette "loaned" Wax the gun and ammunition on the condition that he provided a field report.[1] Wax—who referred to Vindication using female pronouns[4]—usually carried it in his shoulder holster. He continued to carry (and use) other guns, but Vindication immediately became his primary weapon.[1]

Wax used the gun against the Vanishers when interrupting their train heist and it performed admirably; it was highly accurate, even allowing him to shoot a bundle of dynamite falling from the sky. However, Wax dropped Vindication in the resulting explosion.[2] It was recovered by Marasi Colms, who searched the Vanishers hideout for it afterwards.[5]

Wax continued to carry Vindication for the next few years. He successfully used a hazekiller round to injure the Marksman.[6] He nearly shot Bleeder with it at Lady ZoBell's party[7] and later injured her using a Pewterarm round.[8] As the search for Bleeder continued, Wayne picked up a single hazekiller-caliber bullet from Ranette that Wax had asked her to forge in such a manner that it would not shatter.[9] During Wax's final confrontation with Bleeder, he temporarily lost Vindication, but he was able to retrieve it and shoot her in the head with the special bullet. Wax had secretly asked Ranette to forge the bullet with his earring so that it would function as a Hemalurgic spike and give Harmony control over Bleeder.[10]

Wax wore Vindication to his interrupted wedding to Steris Harms.[11] He used it extensively during the Set's attack on his train to New Seran.[12] He carried Vindication throughout his time in New Seran, except when he had to reluctantly check it during Kelesina Shores's party.[13] He used it again during the confrontations with the Set in Dulsing and at the Sovereign's temple.[14][15]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g The Alloy of Law chapter 14#
  2. ↑ a b The Alloy of Law chapter 18#
  3. ↑ Shadows of Self chapter 5#
  4. ↑ The Alloy of Law chapter 7#
  5. ↑ The Alloy of Law chapter 20#
  6. ↑ Shadows of Self chapter 2#
  7. ↑ Shadows of Self chapter 10#
  8. ↑ Shadows of Self chapter 16#
  9. ↑ Shadows of Self chapter 19#
  10. ↑ Shadows of Self chapter 25#
  11. ↑ The Bands of Mourning chapter 1#
  12. ↑ The Bands of Mourning chapter 9#
  13. ↑ The Bands of Mourning chapter 11#
  14. ↑ The Bands of Mourning chapter 20#
  15. ↑ The Bands of Mourning chapter 25#
This page is probably complete!
This page contains most of the knowledge we have on the subject at this time.
It has yet to be reviewed.
Retrieved from "https://coppermind.net/wiki/Vindication?&oldid=126245"