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| − | + | 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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| − | In the [[BattleTech]] board game, the Sword is swung in the physical attack phase at -2 to hit, dealing a point of damage for every ten tons of the 'Mech's weight. | + | 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>''TechManual, p. 237''</ref> 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]]. |
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| [[New Samarkand]] | | [[New Samarkand]] | ||
| [[New Samarkand Metals]] | | [[New Samarkand Metals]] | ||
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| + | | [[Terra]] | ||
| + | | [[Krupp Armament Works]] | ||
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[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
Revision as of 14:56, 14 April 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 |