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MSD-32

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this was the designation of Merr-Sonn Munition's handheld disruptor pistol. Like other disruptor weapons, the MSD-32 fired an energy blast that caused the target's molecules to become excited and lose cohesion, leading to the utter annihiliation of the target. This disintegrative affect made them illegal in most parts of the galaxy, althought he MSD-32 was actually commissioned for use by Imperial agents. Because of its destructive capability, the MSD-32 was a heavily-guarded secret, and the Imperial Security Bureau spent a great deal of time tracking down individual weapons that were lost or stolen. Eventually, the effort to conceal the existence of the MSD-32 became too great, and the Empire ordered its production stopped. All records of the MSD-32 were erased from Merr-Sonn's computers, and individuals assigned to the development and manufacture were either executed or sent to the Spice Mines of Kessel.