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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
The '''Vibrosword''' is a larger version of the personal [[Vibroblade]], using the same high-frequency vibration method to penetrate flesh and armor.  Bulkier than a traditional [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] the blade's vibration also creates a distinctive hum which can alert an attentive opponent.  While difficult to find the vibrosword is a popular weapon, with [[DEST]] commandos carrying a variation known as the [[Vibrokatana]]. <ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 134 </ref>
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The '''Vibrosword''' is a larger version of the personal [[Vibroblade]],a  special type of melee weapon whose blade vibrates at an extremely high frequency, allowing it to penetrate both flesh and armor.  Bulkier than a traditional [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] the blade's vibration also creates a distinctive hum which can alert an attentive opponent.  While difficult to find the vibrosword is a popular weapon, with [[DEST]] commandos carrying a variation known as the [[Vibrokatana]]. <ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 134 </ref>
  
 
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==Specification==
 
==Specification==
 
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Revision as of 20:01, 21 February 2013

Overview

The Vibrosword is a larger version of the personal Vibroblade,a special type of melee weapon whose blade vibrates at an extremely high frequency, allowing it to penetrate both flesh and armor. Bulkier than a traditional sword the blade's vibration also creates a distinctive hum which can alert an attentive opponent. While difficult to find the vibrosword is a popular weapon, with DEST commandos carrying a variation known as the Vibrokatana. [1]

Specification

Item:vibrosword
Technology:Advanced technology
Age of War/Early Star League:Rare
Succession Wars:Rare
Clan Invasion:Uncommon
legality:Controlled
amor piercing/base damage:6M/3
range:1M
shots:1 PPS
cost/reload:300/*
affilation:—
mass:2.5 KG
notes:—

[2]

References

  1. Classic BattleTech RPG, p. 134
  2. A Time of War, p. 255

Bibliography