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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''Vibrokatana''', introduced in [[2450]] by the [[Draconis Combine]],<ref>''TechManual'', p. 298</ref> is a weapon of choice often used by [[DEST]] commandos in close combat. A deadly and elegant weapon, it operates on the same principle as the [[Vibrosword]], with the blade vibrating at an extremely high frequency.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 134 </ref> Since its introduction, the vibrokatana has gained popularity with other [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] units as it is stunningly effective even against [[battle armor]].<ref>''LosTech, p. 26''</ref> |
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
===Specification=== | ===Specification=== | ||
| − | : '''Item''':Vibrokatana<ref>''A Time of War'', p. 255</ref> | + | : '''Item''': Vibrokatana<ref>''A Time of War'', p. 255</ref> |
| − | : '''Technology''':Advanced technology | + | : '''Technology''': Advanced technology |
| − | : '''Age of War/Early Star League''':Very rare | + | : '''Age of War/Early Star League''': Very rare |
| − | : '''Succession Wars''':Very rare | + | : '''Succession Wars''': Very rare |
| − | : '''Clan Invasion''':Rare | + | : '''Clan Invasion''': Rare |
| − | : ''' | + | : '''Legality''': Controlled |
| − | : ''' | + | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 6M/3 |
| − | : ''' | + | : '''Range''': 1M |
| − | : ''' | + | : '''Shots''': 2 PPS |
| − | : ''' | + | : '''Cost/Reload''': 350/* |
| − | : ''' | + | : '''Affiliation''': DC |
| − | : ''' | + | : '''Mass''': 1 KG |
| − | : ''' | + | : '''Notes''': +1 TO-HIT |
</div> | </div> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[A Time of War]]'' | *''[[A Time of War]]'' | ||
*''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' | *''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' |
*''[[TechManual]]'' | *''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Infantry Weapons subject to Rules Review]] |
Latest revision as of 20:55, 8 January 2023
Overview[edit]
The Vibrokatana, introduced in 2450 by the Draconis Combine,[1] is a weapon of choice often used by DEST commandos in close combat. A deadly and elegant weapon, it operates on the same principle as the Vibrosword, with the blade vibrating at an extremely high frequency.[2] Since its introduction, the vibrokatana has gained popularity with other Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery units as it is stunningly effective even against battle armor.[3]
Specification[edit]
- Item: Vibrokatana[4]
- Technology: Advanced technology
- Age of War/Early Star League: Very rare
- Succession Wars: Very rare
- Clan Invasion: Rare
- Legality: Controlled
- Armor Piercing/Base Damage: 6M/3
- Range: 1M
- Shots: 2 PPS
- Cost/Reload: 350/*
- Affiliation: DC
- Mass: 1 KG
- Notes: +1 TO-HIT