Zalian Defense System

Item

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Description	This bizarre contraption has a virtually endless array of strange tools and options to unload. Hidden blades, secretive caches of ammo… really, the only thing obvious about the system is its strange bulk. You've found you can wear it kind of like a bracer, so at least it isn't flopping around anymore.
Type	Weapon (No Trade)
Use	You fiddle with the defense system for a bit, folding pieces in here and pushing buttons there. You learn some neat tricks but… can't quite seem to get it back the way it was. Drat. You learned a new Technique: Zalian Blade (1-2 instances?) You've earned 3 XP in Perception (Turns back to a Zalian defense tool)
Effects	+5 Stealth Power A third of your Stealth Power applies to Ranged attacks

Sources

Using a Zalian defense tool for a certain number of fights?

Uses

Fighting with this equipped can grant the Zalian Blade technique.
First time:

Hey, there's a catch on here that should unfold a hidden blade… could be a nasty surprise.
You learned a new Technique: Zalian Blade

Subsequent times:

You find another catch for a secret blade. Well, you never can have too many.
You learned a new Technique: Zalian Blade

After N uses (I got it at 7th Zalian Blade):

You found another hidden blade… whoever designed this is starting to worry you.

After a certain number of fights (?) gives this message

It might be to soon to say for sure, but you think you've mastered the defense tool.

and becomes a Zalian multiweapon.

This item is not a component for any kind of crafting.

This item cannot be salvaged.

This item cannot be added to a gang stash.