Edged Weapons Information
Cougar Blades
Using state-of-the-art molecular binding and edging technology, this double-edged knife is a favorite of mercenaries everywhere. Available in both short- and long-bladed versions, the long blade inflicts greater damage but is harder to conceal. The short-bladed version can give the attacker the advantage of surprise.
Forearm Snap Blades
External cyberspurs, featuring three blades mounted in a forearm sheath that are extendible and retractable with muscle-movement commands.
Katana
The two-handed “samurai” sword favored by those with a taste for the romantic and old-fashioned.
Katar
Also known as a punch dagger or Bindi dagger, the handle of this East Indian weapon is shaped like the letter H, which creates protective guards extending along both sides of the forearm. A wide-based triangular blade protrudes from a bar across one end of the H. Modern versions of punch daggers feature a short, perpendicular grip, with the blade protruding from between the fingers. This weapon is designed to allow a well-placed strike and a forceful twist.
Knife
A basic, all-purpose street cutter.
Kris
A wavy bladed knife from Indonesia, the kris is widely believed to be spiritually in tune with its owner, and many enchanters have found this to be true.
Laser Crescent Axe
Centurion Industries designed this weapon for use against Awakened creatures, featuring a lightweight crescent-shaped axehead to prevent snagging and a pair of wielding lasers mounted on either side of the blade. The lasers, attached perpendicular to the handle, focus their beams just past the blade's edge, matching its crescent shape and improving the blade's efficiency. White the Centurion axe is smaller than its ancient cousin, enabling a person to wield it with one hand, it maintains the traditional thumping chop common to a two-handed axe. However, the lasers are easily knocked out of alignment. Whenever the Centurion strikes an armored target, roll 2d6 and add the results. If the total is less than the target's Impact armor (or barrier) rating, the lasers have been knocked out of alignment. Until it is realigned, the axe will only inflict (STR)M damage. Realigning the axe requires 30 minutes and an Electronics B/R (4) Test. Laser axes have a battery life of 2 hours and require 1 hour to recharge.
Macuaitl
A traditional Aztec weapon popular in Aztlan, the maucauitl is a meter-long, wide-bladed ceremonial sword made of densiplast or oak. On opposite edges of the blade, sharpened slivers of obsidian provide the cutting edge. Though it looks jury-rigged and ineffective, the maucaitl is quite sharp and deadly. It can cut through flesh and clothing with relative ease; use the following rules for attacks against armored targets. Whenever the wielder strikes an armored opponent, roll 1d6. If the result is less than the target's Impact armor (or barrier) rating, the obsidian blades on one edge will break off, reducing the weapon's Power to (STR+1)M. If the blades on the remaining edge break off, the maucaitl then functions as a club, using that skill and damage.
Ares Monosword
In its never-ending quest to perfect new weapons technology, Ares introduced this weapon as a "modern version of an old classic". A basic, well-balanced broadsword, what makes the monosword unique is the superfine monofilament wire attached to the edges of the blade, making it extremely sharp and less likely to blunt. The monosword does not need regular sharpening.
Sword
This refers to any of a variety of ceremonial styles and also covers some of the longer and more vicious knives.
Survival Knife
Fine quality blade with a small compass, micro-lighter, night-glow stick and trauma patch in the handle.
Tomahawk
This hand axe has become popular in the Native American Nations, used by many who consider it a symbol of their cultural heritage. The blade of an authentic tomahawk is still chiseled from stone.
Vibroblades
Available in sword and knife form, the serrated blades of these weapons vibrate at more than 20 times a second, sawing as well as slicing their way through an object or person. This feature creates an audible humming when activated, preventing this weapon from being used for stealth attacks. Each vibro blade has a battery life of 2 hours, and takes 1 hour to recharge. Extra batteries can be purchased for 25 nuyen each. The weapon can be activated manually, or set to activate when the wielder grips the handle.
