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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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 name="CBTRPGp134">''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 134, "Vibrosword"</ref> | 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 name="CBTRPGp134">''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 134, "Vibrosword"</ref> | ||
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== Rules == | == Rules == | ||
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== Specification == | == Specification == | ||
: '''Item''': Vibrosword<ref name="AToWp255"> ''A Time of War'', p. 255, "Modern Melee Weapons - Table"</ref> | : '''Item''': Vibrosword<ref name="AToWp255"> ''A Time of War'', p. 255, "Modern Melee Weapons - Table"</ref> | ||
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: '''Clan Invasion''': Uncommon | : '''Clan Invasion''': Uncommon | ||
: '''Legality''': Controlled | : '''Legality''': Controlled | ||
| − | : '''Armor | + | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 6M/3 |
: '''Range''': 1M | : '''Range''': 1M | ||
: '''Shots''': 1 PPS | : '''Shots''': 1 PPS | ||
| − | : '''Cost/ | + | : '''Cost/Reload''': 300/* |
: '''Affiliation''': — | : '''Affiliation''': — | ||
: '''Mass''': 2.5 KG | : '''Mass''': 2.5 KG | ||
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* ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' | * ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Infantry Weapons subject to Rules Review]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:54, 8 January 2023
Description[edit]
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]
Rules[edit]
Specification[edit]
- Item: Vibrosword[2]
- Technology: Advanced technology
- Equipment Ratings: E/D-D-C/D
- Age of War/Early Star League: Rare
- Succession Wars: Rare
- Clan Invasion: Uncommon
- Legality: Controlled
- Armor Piercing/Base Damage: 6M/3
- Range: 1M
- Shots: 1 PPS
- Cost/Reload: 300/*
- Affiliation: —
- Mass: 2.5 KG
- Notes: —