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{{Weapon Series}}
[[File:Space Marine power sword.png|thumb|1150px|A [[Space Marines|Space Marine]] using a power sword{{Fn|30}}]]
'''Power weapons''' are a type of advanced hand-to-hand combat weapon taking several forms but utilising the same basic technological principles. When activated the blade of the weapon becomes sheathed [[Power Field|in a field of energy ]] which disrupts solid matter, allowing the weapon to easily tear through armour, including even [[Terminator Armour]].
The basic power weapon type (commonly taking the shape of swords and axes) is in use by several races including humans, while specialized types see more exclusive use.