WEAPONS OF THE ELDER AUTHORITY

[inspired by the series "Andromeda"] 

Within the Elder Authority, rule is typically in the hands of the longest-lived -- and thus considered the "wisest" -- species, which tends to be elves. This is due to the fact that the Elder Ones themselves do not want to rule, as it places them in positions where they cannot set their minds to learning more of the expanding greater universe. After the Elder Ones, the various elvish species are the longest-lived of all the known galaxy.

As such, elves tend to rule. And elven aesthetic and principals tend to be the style of choice within the borders of the Elder Authority.

This is included in the military, which is separated into two branches: the Authority Legions (known as the "troopers") and the starfaring Authority Navy. 

The Authority Legions are seen as the backbone of the Elder Authority, with their crimson blood armor symbolizing their blood-oath to defend the Authority Worlds, and their skull-themed helmets to represent the fallen troopers of the past. Suffice it to say, the Trooper Legions are scary-looking at all heck!

While the standrad soldiers of the Authority Legions tend to carry regular blaster weapons, the officer corps of both the Legion and Navy prefer a styled aesthetic dating back to "ancient times" when magic was more prevalent than technology. These weapons of the officer corps are known as the "Wand", "Rod", and "Staff."

The Wand is the standard sidearm of the Officer Corps. It operates on the standard power cell used by most energy weapons. It has the range and power of a standard blaster pistol. Additionally, it can be used in melee as a club.

The Rod is a heavier version of the Wand sidearm, dealing damage similar to a heavy plaster pistol or blaster carbine. In melee, being a bit heavier, it strikes like a mace.

Finally, the Officer Corps personal guard tend to wield the Staff, which has the output of a blaster rifle, and, as one can imagine, can be used in melee like a quarterstaff. Officer Corps personal guards are extremely skilled in using these weapons in both melee and ranged combat to deadly effect.