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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Vibrosword''' is a larger version of the personal [[Vibroblade]], a special type of melee weapon whose blade vibrates at an extremely high frequency, allowing it to penetrate both flesh and armor. Bulkier than a traditional [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] the blade's vibration also creates a distinctive hum which can alert an attentive opponent. While difficult to find the vibrosword is a popular weapon, with [[DEST]] commandos carrying a variation known as the [[Vibrokatana]]. <ref name=CBTRPGp134''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 134, "Vibrosword"</ref> | + | The '''Vibrosword''' is a larger version of the personal [[Vibroblade]], a special type of melee weapon whose blade vibrates at an extremely high frequency, allowing it to penetrate both flesh and armor. Bulkier than a traditional [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] the blade's vibration also creates a distinctive hum which can alert an attentive opponent. While difficult to find the vibrosword is a popular weapon, with [[DEST]] commandos carrying a variation known as the [[Vibrokatana]]. <ref name="CBTRPGp134">''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 134, "Vibrosword"</ref> |
== Rules == | == Rules == | ||
Revision as of 17:16, 27 May 2016
Description
The Vibrosword is a larger version of the personal Vibroblade, a special type of melee weapon whose blade vibrates at an extremely high frequency, allowing it to penetrate both flesh and armor. Bulkier than a traditional sword the blade's vibration also creates a distinctive hum which can alert an attentive opponent. While difficult to find the vibrosword is a popular weapon, with DEST commandos carrying a variation known as the Vibrokatana. [1]
Rules
Specification
- Item:vibrosword[2]
- Technology:Advanced technology
- Equipment Ratings: E/D-D-C/D
- Age of War/Early Star League:Rare
- Succession Wars:Rare
- Clan Invasion:Uncommon
- legality:Controlled
- armor piercing/base damage:6M/3
- range:1M
- shots:1 PPS
- cost/reload:300/*
- affiliation:—
- mass:2.5 KG
- notes:—