Power Soaker
Abstract
A mighty, yet unwieldy weapon. The entire barrel (roughly a yard long
and three inches in diameter) holds water, giving the Power Soaker tremendous
water capacity. One good shot can drench an opponent. You load by sticking
the tip of the cannon in water and drawing the handle back. Unfortunately,
this makes the weapon nearly six feet long.
The length makes it difficult to manuever and transport (no good for drive-bys),
and leaks when placed tip-down. Still, the one-shot water capacity makes
the Power Soaker a weapon to fear.
Strategies
An excellent siege defense weapon. When heathens assail your walls,
the Power Soaker makes a fine deterrent. When you know an enemy must pass
a certain area, have a loaded Soaker nearby. Empty it out on them (much
like boiling oil) and grab a regular gun. I have used them out windows and
down stairways. The stream is fairly easy to avoid because the Soaker is
difficult to track with. It is most effective when an opponent is limited
in their movement, so they are more effective during indoor battles. They
also make excellent "last stand" weapons. Holed up in a bathroom,
you can load up and blindly charge your adversary(ies) and hose everything
in sight. (Note: this is not good for electronics).
Tips
Keep them loaded around the house if you expect a fight. A quick shot
from a Power Soaker will deter all but the most rabid assailants. Just stand
them upright in the corner (is this sick?). If you expect a fight, keep
the tub full, or fill up some buckets in case you get the chance to reload.
For an emergency fill up, a faucet on full blast will keep enough water
in the sink to load up, or, if you're desperate or just plain mean, the
toilet (this has nasty variants, just don't clog the Soaker).
