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While most 'Mechs are equipped with ranged weaponry, melee weaponry is also both feasible and useful due to increased damage (over a punch) and a lack of heat buildup. The '''Sword''' is a melee attack weapon used by some [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]]. Developed in [[3058]] by the [[Draconis Combine]]<ref name=tm237>''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 name=tm237/> | While most 'Mechs are equipped with ranged weaponry, melee weaponry is also both feasible and useful due to increased damage (over a punch) and a lack of heat buildup. The '''Sword''' is a melee attack weapon used by some [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]]. Developed in [[3058]] by the [[Draconis Combine]]<ref name=tm237>''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 name=tm237/> | ||
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| + | The most notable 'Mech equipped with a Sword is the ''[[No-Dachi]]'', but many more can be found in the [[:Category:Melee BattleMechs|complete list of Hatchet or Sword using BattleMechs]]. | ||
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
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===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| − | In the [[BattleTech]] board game, the Sword is swung in the physical attack phase at -2 to hit<ref>''Total Warfare, p. 144''</ref>, dealing a point of damage for every ten tons of the 'Mech's weight, plus an additional point.<ref name=tm237/> | + | In the [[BattleTech]] board game, the Sword is swung in the physical attack phase at -2 to hit<ref>''Total Warfare, p. 144''</ref>, dealing a point of damage for every ten tons of the 'Mech's weight, plus an additional point.<ref name=tm237/> |
The Sword was introduced in ''Unbound'' and has since been superseded by the rules above. In fact ''Unbound'' specifically states that the sword was not suitable for tournament play and didn't introduce the weapon into general use.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 64</ref> The ''Unbound'' sword did normal punch damage, but offered a -2 bonus to the attack roll. It weighed one ton for every twenty tons of 'Mech weight.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 71</ref> | The Sword was introduced in ''Unbound'' and has since been superseded by the rules above. In fact ''Unbound'' specifically states that the sword was not suitable for tournament play and didn't introduce the weapon into general use.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 64</ref> The ''Unbound'' sword did normal punch damage, but offered a -2 bonus to the attack roll. It weighed one ton for every twenty tons of 'Mech weight.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 71</ref> | ||
Revision as of 20:15, 21 May 2021
Description
While most 'Mechs are equipped with ranged weaponry, melee weaponry is also both feasible and useful due to increased damage (over a punch) and a lack of 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.[1]
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.
Rules
Game Rules
In the BattleTech board game, the Sword is swung in the physical attack phase at -2 to hit[2], dealing a point of damage for every ten tons of the 'Mech's weight, plus an additional point.[1]
The Sword was introduced in Unbound and has since been superseded by the rules above. In fact Unbound specifically states that the sword was not suitable for tournament play and didn't introduce the weapon into general use.[3] The Unbound sword did normal punch damage, but offered a -2 bonus to the attack roll. It weighed one ton for every twenty tons of 'Mech weight.[4]
Manufacturing
Swords are manufactured on the following planets:
| Brand | Planet | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Katana | New Samarkand | New Samarkand Metals |
| ??? | Terra | Krupp Armament Works |