Merr-Sonn taser stave

The Merr-Sonn taser staves were melee weapons used by imperial troops during the times of the Galactic Empire.

Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc. managed to build these formidable short range weapons, that were of exclusive usage from the Coruscant's security troopers. The Coruscant Guards were specially trained for using these weapons for personal combat, and also served for riot control.

These taser staves were the cousins of the Clone War's electrostaff, that were used by the Separatist forces

When Luke Skywalker and Dash Rendar were in Coruscant sewers, they met several Coruscant Guards that held these staves.

Usage
The Merr-Sonn taser staves, were electronic melee weapons equipped with electromagnetic pulse-generating tips. They were graduated in it's intensity depending on the situation's demand, so they could be used for shock or for infrict severe pain. The electricity flow was so powerful, that the staves could ignite fire in fabrics with the mere contact, just like the electrostaffs.

Appearances

 * Shadows of the Empire (video-game and Novelization)