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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
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 [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]]. Developed in [[3058]] by the [[Draconis Combine]]<ref>''TechManual, p. 237''</ref> 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.<ref>''TechManual, p. 237''</ref>
 
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 [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]]. Developed in [[3058]] by the [[Draconis Combine]]<ref>''TechManual, p. 237''</ref> 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.<ref>''TechManual, p. 237''</ref>

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BattleMech Sword

Description

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]

Rules

Game Rules

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.

Manufacturing

Swords are manufactured on the following planets:

Brand Planet Company
Katana New Samarkand New Samarkand Metals
??? Terra Krupp Armament Works

References

  1. TechManual, p. 237
  2. TechManual, p. 237
  3. Total Warfare, p. 144
  4. TechManual, p. 237

Bibliography