I doubt it would, Clark. Cid suggested that they embedded it into their arms, so it might not have a connection to the weapon at all. Unfortunately, I don't have any of it to study.

As for tranquilizers, they're easy enough to acquire. As John said, the clinic has basic anethesias and thanks to the Malnosso giving us electricity, I can always prepare more if we need it. Proper use of Luceti's abundant plantlife will produce additional compounds should the situation require.