MP9 | Starlight Protector is a talismanic SMG that blends celestial ornament with street-ready hardware. It debuted in a community case release in 2017 and uses a "Custom Paint Job" approach: a brushed pewter base is overlaid with gilt star motifs and filigree while a riot of neon, rainbow-hued guardian art splashes the receiver, think a mythic protector rendered in prism colors. Subtle woodgrain and engraved detail on the grip and magazine add depth, and small functional parts pick up matching metallic highlights to complete the composition. Pattern seeds only slightly shift the placement of the colorful protector, so every piece keeps the same striking focal artwork. In Factory New condition the finish is immaculate: no edge wear, chips, or scuffs, so the glossy colorwork and gold accents remain razor-sharp.