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Large ==Overview==[[XenosFile:ForceStaff.jpg|thumb|right|alien90px|An [[Imperial]] monstrosities and [[daemonForce Staff{{Fn|9}}]]The name of the weapon derived from the term '''"the force"''', which is commonly used for psyching energy and its use.{{Fn|4a}} Force weapons effectively act as deadly, psychic extensions of the wielder's that own powers. They are resilient designed to conventional weapons can be slain outright by allow a single woundpsyker to channel deadly [[warp]] energies into their victim, acting as their bodies a conduit between the wielder's mind and minds are destroyed by the unearthly powers flesh of the Immateriumtheir target.{{cite thisFn|7a}}{{Fn|16}}{{Fn|18b}}

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==Types Force weapons take the form of Force Weapons==swords, spears, or other close combat weapons. Within the structure of the weapon is interwoven a powerful psi-convector, formed into a precise serpentine shape which concentrates and directs psychic energy. This sometimes appears as a pattern on the blade. If a non-psyker takes up such a weapon, it functions as a standard weapon.{{Fn|4b}}

===Force Weapon=Types of force weapons==The basic '''force weapon''' is Force weapons are used by psykers of all various psychically gifted races, often taking the form of a sword, axe , or staff.

===Force RodImperial force weapons==='''Force rods''' are black rods of alien origin which act Imperial force weapons often use the psychically-active crystalline material named [[Lorelei (Material)|lorelei]] as psychic batteries. Psykers may store their psychic energy in the rod to be used in the futurebasis, giving the individual an additional source of energy in combat. The rod is used as a normal force weapon in combat, but the wielder may draw the stored well as for other psyker equipment like [[psychic energy from the rod to increase the power of the attackhood]]s.{{Fn|417a}}{{Fn|7}} Force rods are in some ways analogous to [[Null Rod|null rods]].

===Nemesis Force Weapon=Known Imperial force weapon patterns====''Main article[[File:'' Force Sword.jpg|thumb|right|90px|Force Sword{{Fn|12}}]];Melee*Blaze Force Sword{{Fn|18a}}**[[Nemesis Force WeaponDeimos]]Mk IV{{Fn|218a}}The '''Nemesis force weapon''' is used solely by the **Obscurus Mk II{{Fn|18a}}**[[Grey KnightsIllisi]], who are all psykers. The power unleashed by a Nemesis weapon is directly proportional to the individual wielder's own psychic capacity.Mk V{{Fn|18a}}*Blaze Force Greatsword{{Fn|18a}}**Covenant Mk VI{{Fn|18a}}**Covenant Mk VIII{{cite thisFn|18a}}

===Witchblades===;Staves''Main article:'' *Electrokinetic Force Staff{{Fn|18a}}**[[Witch BladeNomanus]]Mk VI{{Fn|18a}}*Inferno Force Staff{{Fn|318a}}'''Witchblades''' are **[[EldarRifthaven]] force weapons wielded by Mk II{{Fn|18a}}*Voidblast Force Staff{{Fn|18a}}**[[FarseerEquinox]]s and Mk III{{Fn|18a}}*Voidstrike Force Staff{{Fn|18a}}**[[WarlockEquinox]]s.Mk IV{{Fn|18a}}

===Singing Spear===;Other''Main article:'' *[[Singing SpearPsi-bolas]]{{Fn|317b}}The '''Singing Spear''' is an Eldar force weapon similar to the Witchblade, but which can be thrown, returning automatically to the wielder's hand.

==Unique ==Nemesis Force Weapons===={{main|Nemesis Force Weapon}}*The '''Nemesis force weapons''' are used by the [[Grey Knights]], who are all psykers, as well as some psychic [[Rod Inquisitor]]s of Tiguriusthe [[Ordo Malleus]], used such as [[Torquemada Coteaz]]. The power unleashed by a Nemesis weapon is directly proportional to the individual wielder's own psychic capacity.{{Fn|2}} ===Aeldari force weapons===*A [[Chief Librariansinging spear]] is an [[Varro TiguriusEldar]] of force weapon similar to the Witchblade, but which can be thrown, returning automatically to the wielder's hand.{{Fn|3a}}*[[Witchblade]]s are [[Eldar]] force weapons wielded by [[Farseer]]s and [[UltramarinesWarlock]]s.{{Fn|53a}}*[[Witch Staff|Witch staves]] function in much the same way as witchblades but are preferred by [[Spiritseer]]s.{{CME}} ====Other Aeldari force weapons====*The [[Traitor's BaneMiststave]], used s are force weapons wielded by [[Chief LibrarianShadowseer]] s.{{CME}}*[[EzekielWraithspear]] of the s are wielded by [[Dark AngelsWraithseer]]s; it is not clear if they are force weapons or not.{{CME}} ===Force rod==='''Force rods''' are black rods of alien origin which act as psychic batteries. Psykers may store their psychic energy in the rod to be used in the future, giving the individual an additional source of energy in combat. The rod is used as a normal force weapon in combat, with an additional bonus of being able to break protective psychic auras on contact, on top of that the wielder may draw the stored psychic energy from the rod to increase the power of the attack.{{Fn|84b}}{{Fn|7x}}Force rods are in some ways analogous to [[Null Rod|null rods]].{{CME}} ==Unique force weapons==*[[Barbarisater]] — Carried by [[Gregor Eisenhorn]]{{CME}}*The [[Black Staff of Ahriman]], used by [[Chaos Sorcerer]] [[Ahriman]] of the [[Thousand Sons]].{{Fn|6}}.*The force sword [[VitarusBlade of Ahn-Nunurta]], used carried by the [[Primarch]] [[Chief LibrarianMagnus]]{{CME}}*The [[Malleus Argyrum]] carried by [[MephistonGrey Knights Grand Master]] of the [[Blood AngelsVoldus]]{{Cite ThisCME}}.*The [[Manreaper]] used by [[Typhus]] of the [[Death Guard]]. Shaped like a giant scythe, it is also blessed by [[Nurgle]] to infect those it touches.{{Fn|6}}*The [[Rod of Tigurius]], used by [[Chief Librarian]] [[Varro Tigurius]] of the [[Ultramarines]].{{Fn|5}}*The [[Spear of Russ]], a golden spear gifted to the Primarch [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]] by the [[Emperor]].{{CME}}*The [[Staff of Kelmon]], belonging to [[Kelmon Firesight]] of [[Craftworld]] [[Iyanden]]{{Fn|11}}*The [[Staff of Ulthamar]], carried by [[Eldrad Ulthran]] of [[Craftworld]] [[Ulthwe]]{{Fn|3a}}*The [[Thunder of Asgard]], owned by the [[Space Wolves]]{{Fn|13}}*The [[Titansword]] carried by [[Grey Knights Supreme Grand Master]] [[Kaldor Draigo]]{{CME}}*The [[Traitor's Bane]], used by [[Chief Librarian]] [[Ezekiel]] of the [[Dark Angels]].{{Fn|8}}*[[Vinculum Vitae]] - [[Force Sword]]{{Fn|10}}*The force sword [[Vitarus]], used by [[Chief Librarian]] [[Mephiston]] of the [[Blood Angels]].{{Fn|14}}*The '''Mindkiller Staff''', located somewhere in the [[Koronus Expanse]], could empower a poisoned weaponpsyker with every enemy slain and even allowed psychic powers to affect the otherwise immune [[Necrons]].{{Fn|615}} ==See also==*[[Close Combat Weapons]]*[[Space Marine Weaponry (List)]]*[[Prosperine Spirestave]]*[[Magos Psykana]]*[[Psykana collar]]

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