Suppression Baton

The Mark III Suppression Baton is a melee weapon carried by members of the Azerothian Royal Agency of Criminal Justice that serve as compliance devices and target control.

The Mark III came about after several riots on Azeroth over corruption in the parliament, when the Mark II Baton was found to be less than effective. Invented and manufactured by the Azerothian Combined Arms company, the baton features multiple upgrades from previous versions; which were simply metal sticks with rubber grips.

The Mark III features a one and a half foot long steel rod, with a two foot long steel rod, with a six inch hollow shaft on the end with two open sides, an insulated rubber grip and guard, and a 9-Volt battery. A button is found on the side of the grip, near the thumb, which when pressed activates the baton; causing a surge of electricity to run through it and create a stable, pulsing orb in the open head.

The voltage running through the weapon, and open pulsing electricity, is enough to deliver a serious shock and moderate electrical burn; designed to ward off an attack rather than stun or kill. When Officers of the Agency are trained to use these weapons, special emphasis is placed on strikes being on the arm, legs, or the sides of the lower torso. Hits to the groin, head, or upper torso are strictly forbidden by the Agency outside of defense of life situations.