Lightning Shooter and Shield

Lightning Shooter and Shield

Weapon
User(s)	Mark Surge (Formerly)
Functionality	Shoot Electrical Energy, Shielding
Status	Out of Use

The Lightning Shooters and Shields were weapons used by Rookie Hero, Mark Surge.

History[]

During a battle in New Stellac City, Von Nebula created a black hole with his Black Hole Orb Staff that sucked up the Heroes' weapons, including the Lightning Shooter and Shield, though Surge eventually got them back.

After his upgrade to his 2.0 Form, Surge abandoned these weapons for an Ice Spear Blaster, which was presented to him during a ceremony honoring his bravery.

After the mass Breakout, one was redeveloped into an Electricity Shooter and Surge carried it to capture Splitface, while the other was kept in Weapon Storage.

Functionality[]

High-voltage arcs of pure energy flowed from the apparatus, and they could be aimed with extreme accuracy by talented Heroes. When it was not being fired, the lightning power could be harnessed into a small shield that protected the Hero from energy blasts. The shield lasted only a short time but was powerful enough to stop even the most devastating energy weapon, though it was useless against the solid matter.

Example Usage[]

In Trials of Furno, Surge used his Lightning Shooters to fire electricity at XPlode forcing him to retreat.

Set Information[]

The Lightning Shooters and Shields were included in the Mark Surge Hero Factory set from 2010, comprising two of the set's 19 pieces. They were made of a silver base with translucent yellow plastic detailing the electric flow from the weapon and could be held with two hands as dual weapons or in one hand as a combined weapon.

HeroFactory.com Description[]

When this gadget glows, stand back! The electrical fury of the Lightning shooter lances out at multiple targets each time it’s fired. High-voltage arcs of pure energy flow from the complex yet beautiful apparatus, and although the lightning bolts may look random, they can be aimed with extreme accuracy by talented Heroes. An insulated handle protects the Hero from energy feedback, ensuring the full force of the shooter’s fury is unleashed at their opponent.

When it’s not being fired, the lightning power can be harnessed into a small shield that protects the Hero from energy blasts. The shield lasts only a short time, but is powerful enough to stop even the most powerful energy weapon. Some metal projectile weapons are melted when passing through the shield, but non-metallic projectiles like wooden arrows or darts will pass right through the shield.