Sword
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This article is about the primitive weapon; for the escort-class starship, see Sword Frigate. |
Sword is a generic name for the basic primitive weapon taking the form of a hand-blade.
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Description and Variants
It is relatively easy to manufacture and even untrained fighters can use it in battle with some degree of success. Swords can range from mass-produced blades of cheap metal to lightweight high-quality version or even elaborate versions made from Tyranid talons. However, as with most melee weapons, it is the skill of a user rather than the actual weapon that determines the winner of combat. The sword is perhaps the most widely used weapon in the Galaxy that can be found in the hands of any servant of the Imperium or follower of Chaos as well as many Xenos races.[1][2][3]
Cutlass
A short and heavy bladed weapon the cutlass can be found on feudal worlds throughout the Imperium. The weapon is designed for close-quarter fighting and its wielder must rely on brute strength rather than finesse and skill. When enhanced with power fields and other technological improvements the cutlass is also popular with Navy Officers.[5]
Falchion
Falchions are short, heavy blades that combine the best of a sword and axe and are ideal for close quarters fighting in boarding parties or when repelling attackers. Similar to but heavier than a cutlass, a falchion offers a more brutal offensive capability as it can hack through tougher materials.[4]
Parrying dagger
Unlike most blades, a parrying dagger is designed mostly for defence by catching the enemy’s sword in a parrying manoeuvre with its wider guard or split tines. While it won’t break the sword, it can ensnare it long enough for user's counter attack to succeed. Should the opportunity arise, even a parrying dagger can inflict a nasty stabbing wound.[4]
Famous Users
Examples
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, pg. 80
- 2: Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition), pg. 12
- 3: Black Crusade Core Rulebook, pg. 168
- 4: Rogue Trader: Into the Storm, pgs. 121-122
- 5: Dark Heresy: The Inquisitor's Handbook, pg. 96
| Primitive Weapons | |
|---|---|
| Melee | |
| Arrow-Throwers | Bow • Handbow • Crossbow • Harpoon Gun |
| Slug-Throwers | Flintlock Pistol • Musket • Blunderbuss • Scatter Cannon |
| Other | Throwing Weapon • Sling • Bolas • Bolas Launcher |
