The Specialized Entity Neutralization Tactical Ammunition (SENTA) is a highly specialized version of the 10mm Auto round, designed to neutralize supernatural entities. While the 10mm Auto is renowned for its balance between penetration and stopping power and is favored in specialized roles within the U.S. Department of Justice, the SENTA Round takes it a step further by incorporating a unique and classified blend of metals. This specialized composition enhances its capabilities against supernatural threats like vampires and werewolves. Ideal firearms for deploying the SENTA Round include the Glock 20, known for its high magazine capacity and reliability; the Colt Delta Elite, a 1911-style pistol; and the Smith & Wesson 610 revolver, which offers the flexibility of using moon clips for faster reloading.
Capabilities
The SENTA Round is a specialized version of the 10mm Auto round, designed with a unique and classified blend of metals to enhance its capabilities against supernatural entities, particularly vampires and werewolves. The standard 10mm Auto round, upon which the SENTA is based, typically has a muzzle velocity ranging from 1,200 to 1,600 feet per second (fps) and a muzzle energy of 550 to 750 foot-pounds (ft-lbs). These characteristics contribute to its penetrating power, allowing it to pass through barriers like clothing and even some soft body armor. The effective range of the SENTA Round, like the 10mm Auto, is generally considered to be up to 50 yards, although its trajectory allows for accurate shots at even greater distances under skilled hands. The specialized composition of the SENTA Round includes silver and iron, which are known for their supernatural efficacy, making it particularly effective against vampires and werewolves. The round also contains elements that are effective against some Fae and demonic creatures.
It is crucial to note that while the SENTA Round possesses significant stopping power against mortal targets, its effectiveness against powerful supernatural entities may be limited when relying on a single shot. Successive rounds can have a cumulative effect, allowing for incremental damage to most supernatural creatures. However, the effectiveness of the SENTA Round will vary depending on the specific vulnerabilities and resistances of the supernatural entity in question.
Composition
The SENTA Rounds are meticulously engineered to neutralize a variety of supernatural entities, each layer of the round serving a specific purpose. At the core of the round is silver nitrate, a substance known for its effectiveness against both vampires and werewolves. Upon impact, this core releases the silver nitrate into the target's bloodstream, causing immediate and severe harm. Surrounding the silver nitrate core is an iron casing, which serves as an additional layer of offense against certain Fae creatures, as folklore often cites iron as a material effective against such beings. The exterior of the round is coated with a thermite-phosphor mixture. This compound is designed to ignite after a few moments in the air; thus, when fired from medium to close range, the round will ignite before hitting the target. This feature is particularly useful against creatures that are susceptible to fire, as the ignited round causes both immediate and sustained damage over a small area.
Security Protocols and Classification
The SENTA Rounds remain a highly classified ammunition to this day. Their distribution and use are strictly controlled by the Pentagon and DARPA. Only personnel with specific security clearances and command authorization are allowed access to this ammunition. This level of classification ensures that the round is used only in the most critical of applications, maintaining its exclusivity and strategic importance. The existence of supernatural entities is a closely guarded secret, and any widespread knowledge of the SENTA Rounds would compromise that secret and jeopardize the uneasy truce that keeps vampires and humans from the potential of open conflict.
Design History
The Specialized Entity Neutralization Tactical Ammunition (SENTA) Rounds, based on the 10mm Auto round, have a unique history that begins in 1983 and continues through their adoption by the U.S. Military in 1993 and later by U.S. Law Enforcement in 1997. Developed to neutralize supernatural or otherwise unexplained entities, the SENTA Rounds are a highly classified ammunition. Their development involved multiple agencies, including the Pentagon and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and their distribution is strictly controlled, requiring specific security clearances and command authorization.
The SENTA Rounds were initially inspired by the 10mm Auto round, developed by Jeff Cooper. The Pentagon took an interest in the round for its potential military applications against supernatural entities. The initial design aimed to provide better terminal ballistics than the 9mm Luger and .45 ACP cartridges, specifically for neutralizing unexplained entities. The FBI also showed interest, leading to further development and testing.
In 1993, the U.S. Military officially adopted the SENTA Rounds. The Pentagon, in collaboration with DARPA, conducted rigorous tests to ensure the round met stringent performance and reliability criteria. Given its classified nature, the SENTA Rounds were not made available to the general public. Access to this ammunition required specific security clearances, and its use was authorized only through command channels within the Pentagon and DARPA.
By 1997, the SENTA Rounds had also been adopted for use by U.S. Law Enforcement agencies. The Federal Government oversaw the distribution of this ammunition to various law enforcement departments. Similar to its military use, the round remained highly classified and was only distributed to agencies with the necessary security clearances and command authorization.