Circular Impulse Weapon

The Circular Impulse Weapon debuts in Golden Son as a compact plasma emitter worn on the left wrist, marking a shift from traditional melee and ballistic arms toward compact, high-energy personal weaponry. Across the series it evolves from a single-use surprise device into a signature piece of Darrow’s arsenal, its design refined and integrated into increasingly sophisticated combat systems. Its presence signals the broader technological arms race that defines the later books, where miniaturization and energy density become decisive factors in both personal duels and large-scale warfare.