The surge stringer is one of several alien weapons developed by the gokiburi. It is unique in that is is a living weapon, crafted from a cultivated natural plant called a spurge on the gokiburi homeworld. The plant's inner sacs contain very acidic chemicals when mixed, but only after growing it and fusing it with a technological base does it gain an effective delivery system. It is worn over the hand like a punching dagger. The stinger itself is too fine and shallow to deal any notable damage, but successfully pushing the needle into the target releases the chemical bath with great effect. Because the damage is all acid based, you do not add your strength modifier to damage.