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Sterling-Nakamura Executive Defense Pistol EDP-1 'Handshake'

An ultra-compact ceramic pistol designed to pass through standard security scanning systems undetected. The EDP-1 is constructed entirely from non-metallic materials — ceramic barrel, polymer frame, carbon-fiber internals — and fires caseless ceramic-tipped rounds that are similarly invisible to metal detectors. The weapon holds 4 rounds, has an effective range of 10 meters, and is designed to be concealed within a briefcase, jacket lining, or even a prosthetic limb compartment. Sterling-Nakamura issues it to senior executives as a last-resort personal defense weapon, though its obvious utility as an assassination tool in secured environments has made it the most sought-after concealable weapon in GLMZ.

name

Sterling-Nakamura Executive Defense Pistol EDP-1 'Handshake'

aliases

Handshake
EDP-1
Boardroom Gun
Sterling Compact

category

pistol

manufacturer

STERLING-NAKAMURA

tier availability

Tier 5

legality

Issued — Sterling-Nakamura executive staff only

base technologies

Non-metallic weapons fabrication
Ceramic barrel engineering
Scan-defeating material composition

specifications

caliber: 5mm caseless ceramic-tipped
magazine: 4 rounds
effective range: 3-10 meters
construction: 100% non-metallic — ceramic, polymer, carbon fiber
detectability: Passes standard metal detection and basic material scanning
weight: 0.18 kg
form factor: Credit card width, 12 cm length
barrel life: 20 rounds before ceramic degradation

story hooks

A diplomat was shot dead in a Tier 4 secured conference room that had passed full security screening — the only weapon that could have entered is an EDP-1, narrowing the suspect pool to people with Sterling-Nakamura executive access.
A 3D printing schematic for an EDP-1 replica has been uploaded to the open net — the replicas are fragile and inaccurate, but they pass the same security scans.

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Professional product photograph of the Sterling-Nakamura EDP-1 'Handshake' pistol: Ultra-compact ceramic and polymer pistol, credit-card-thin profile, lying flat on a dark brushed-steel surface. Dramatic side-lighting from the left, casting sharp shadows that emphasize the razor-thin depth. Close-up detail shot showing the satin ceramic barrel and matte polymer frame in pearl-white and charcoal black. Hands in black nitrile gloves holding the weapon at a 45-degree angle, fingers avoiding the trigger guard. Neo-noir urban aesthetic: cool blue-white side-light, hint of ambient neon reflection on the ceramic surfaces. Minimalist, high-end corporate weapon design. Ultra-detailed materials: visible texture on the grip, subtle embossed logo, micro-etched elements. Professional studio lighting, shallow depth of field, weapon in sharp focus against dark background. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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Arcturus Defense Solutions ARC-SLP 'Diplomat'
Carbon Fiber
GLMZ
Idris Forsberg-Quaye
Nika Svensson-Kone
Vantablack BC-1 'Briefcase'

physical description

visual profile	A deceptively elegant, almost minimalist pistol that resembles a high-end personal device more than a weapon. Its flat, rectangular profile and credit-card-thin dimensions give it the appearance of a premium tech accessory — something you'd expect in a corpo executive's briefcase rather than a lethal instrument.
dimensions	12 cm length, 3.2 cm width, 1.8 cm depth at grip; barrel bore approximately 5mm
weight description	Feather-light and perfectly balanced — 180 grams feels almost insubstantial in the palm, more like holding a thick piece of composite material than a firearm. The low mass creates an unsettling disconnect between its lethality and its gossamer feel.
primary material	Ceramic barrel core, reinforced polymer frame, carbon-fiber internal mechanisms and trigger assembly. No steel, no ferrous metals anywhere in the construction.
finish	Satin-smooth ceramic surfaces with subtle translucent quality — almost opalescent under light. The polymer sections are finished in a pearl-white or deep charcoal matte, designed to blend with luxury corporate aesthetics.
color scheme	Primary: matte ceramic white or charcoal black. Accent colors: subtle brushed-titanium-colored polymer trim along the grip and slide rails, minimal branding in gunmetal gray.
grip texture	Finely textured polymer with a grip-enhancing microtexture reminiscent of premium smartphone casings — soft-touch, non-reflective, with subtle diamond-pattern knurling for index finger purchase.
distinctive features	Integrated safety lever recessed flush into the frame — barely visible unless you know where to look Minimalist rear sight notch machined into the ceramic slide itself — no protruding elements Loading port positioned along the grip spine for ceramic-round insertion, sealed with a sliding polymer latch Faint Sterling-Nakamura logo embossed — not engraved — into the grip, blending seamlessly with the material Barrel port has a barely-perceptible flare at the muzzle, designed for ceramic-round stabilization Micro-texture finish throughout to defeat fingerprint and reflection detection Ultra-thin trigger guard, barely a finger's width, integrated into the frame profile
manufacturer markings	Sterling-Nakamura corporate logo (subtle embossed mark, not stamped) on the left grip panel. Serial number laser-etched on the interior of the slide in micro-print, invisible from external view. No visible caliber or warning markings.
condition typical	Pristine when issued — these weapons are regularly maintained by corporate security teams and rarely see heavy use. When fielded, they show minimal wear due to their material composition. Well-maintained examples appear almost new; heavily used examples may show micro-scratches on ceramic surfaces and slight ceramic degradation at the barrel crown.

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