It was at the same time an ungainly and elegant combination of a blaster and vibroblade (without the vibration—sorry, fangirls). When activated, the tip glowed with a faint discharge, which erupted in a full load of power when the weapon impacted a surface with sufficient vigor. The resulting shot could disable or kill an opponent in a most humiliating fashion. Property destruction was often a side-effect of blastsword duels.