Vibroblade
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A Vibroblade is a melee weapon used across the Inner Sphere. The Vibroblade is used (and most often shaped) like a conventional sword, but also includes a power pack in the hilt for a series of motor systems. When activated the Vibroblade's cutting edge ocillates at a very high speed, cutting through anything in its path.
Vibroblades are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from personal weapons to BattleMech sized versions.
Contents
Personal Vibroblades
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- Vibroblade
Related Weapons
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- Vibrokatana
- Vibroaxe
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- Vibromace
BattleMech Vibroblades
The BattleMech Vibroblade was developed by Draconis Combine engineers in 3059 but didn't reach the deployment until 3065.[1] Using their Sword as a foundation, they were able to incorporate the same technology that makes the personal vibroblade and vibrokatana so effective. Unlike the standard Sword the BattleMech Vibroblade comes in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. When unpowered, the vibroblade acts as a standard 'Mech sized sword. When the pilot activates the Vibroblade the weapon and successfully attacks an opponent the cutting edge slices even deeper into the target, inflicting more damage than a sword. The tradeoff for this increased damage is the heat generated by the Vibroblade's mechanisms.
Though the Vibroblade offers some advantages over the standard Sword, it hasn't yet been deployed in large numbers. In fact its only been seen in the arenas of Solaris and other game worlds.
The amount of heat generated and damage inflicted by the Vibroblade varies depending on the size of the weapon.
| Size | Weight | Heat | Space Required | Damage (when active) | Damage (Inactive) | Cost | Battle Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Vibroblade | 3 | 3 | 1 critical slot | 7 points | as Sword | 150,000 C-Bills | ??[2] |
| Medium Vibroblade | 5 | 5 | 2 critical slots | 10 points | as Sword | 400,000 C-Bills | ??[3] |
| Large Vibroblade | 7 | 7 | 4 critical slots | 14 points | as Sword | 750,000 C-Bills | ??[4] |
Manufacturing
'Mech scale Vibroblades are manufactured on the following planets:
| Brand | Planet | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Mithril Wyrm Experimental Vibroblade | Solaris | Silver Wyrm, Ltd[5] |
References
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 292
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 403[citation needed]
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 403[citation needed]
- ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 403[citation needed]
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 162