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Revision as of 13:08, 3 June 2010
While most 'Mechs are equipped with ranged weaponry, melee weaponry is also both feasible and useful, especially due to a lack of noticeable heat buildup. The Sword is a melee attack weapon used by some BattleMechs. Developed in 3058 by the Draconis Combine[1] as an "honorable" alternative to the "crude" Lyran Hatchet, the Sword inflicts almost as much damage as a Hatchet and offers a better hit probability due to its exceptional balance.[2]
In the BattleTech board game, the Sword is swung in the physical attack phase at -2 to hit[3], dealing a point of damage for every ten tons of the 'Mech's weight, plus an additional point.[4] The most notable 'Mech equipped with a Sword is the No-Dachi, but many more can be found in the complete list of Hatchet or Sword using BattleMechs.
Swords are manufactured on the following planets:
Brand | Planet | Company |
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Katana | New Samarkand | New Samarkand Metals |
??? | Terra | Krupp Armament Works |