Edgar The Mechanical Bird – Mystical Early Warning System
Edgar is the principal component of the Abolishers’ early warning system. This system detects and gives advance notice of potential dangers such as:
- invisible gaseous clouds
- hidden explosive charges
- secret doors and compartments
- wild animals and unexplained beings
- tax attorneys, solicitors, and bill collectors
- other unseen forces and influences
Edgar resides comfortably in his cage and rides as a passenger of Scrappington Hauley. Since his tiny chirp is of relatively low intensity, he sounds his alarm by remotely controlling the large air-driven horn mounted on the front of Scrappy.
Dr. Torque initially fashioned a dainty, lady-like weapon for Brassy, but she subsequently demanded the largest hand-held weapon the doctor could make. Amused and intrigued, the good doctor created a steam-powered weapon over five feet long – with double barrels of brass that fires large, explosive, charge-reversing shells. Brassy dubbed the weapon Rusty Koontz and mounted a skull over the sight on the top of the cannon, facilitating an unshakeable, spirit-guided aim.
The cannon includes dual Aether Density Attenuators™ and a patented recoil-absorption system. Future upgrades will include a counter-balanced active suspension harness for better mobility. Until then, Scrappington Hauley has an optional side-mounted gun rack where Brassy can rest the cannon for long journeys.
