Space Age - Swords
A collection of sword type weapons typically available in the Space Age.
Swords are the largest of the bladed weapon family. They are often symbols of status and power as much as they are a weapon.
Table of Swords
| Weapon Type / Weapon Name | Description | Hands | Damage Die / Dice | Damage Type(s) | Range | Materials | Item Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword | An ancient and noble double edged sword, that would have been expensive even in its own time period. | 1-2 | 2d4 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Collectors Item, Forged, Long, Variable | 50 Credits |
| Katana | An ancient sword fashioned from a rare form of steel in a very traditional and specific way. | 1-2 | 2d4 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Collectors Item, Forged, Long, Military, Variable | 75 Credits |
| Auto-Blade | A sword with high oscillation vibro-engines that increase its cutting potential. | 1-2 | 2d4 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal, Electronics, Mechanics | Manufactured, Mechanical, Forged, Long, Brutal I, Variable | 80 Credits |
| Stun Blade | A sword equipped with a high capacity voltage capacitor and Recharger. | 1-2 | 1d8 S/P & 1d4 E | Puncture, Slash, Electrical | 1 M | Metal, Electronics, Mechanics | Manufactured, Mechanical, Forged, Long, Stun Weapon, Variable | 100 Credits |
| Gun Sword | An unholy melding of rifle and Longsword. The rifle is perfectly housed within the length of the sword’s blade. Uses .45 Cartridge Shot. | 2 | 1d10 S and/or 2d8 K | Slash or Kinetic | 1 M (sword) / 40 M (rifle) | Metal, Wood | Rare, Manufactured, Long, Standard Reload, Single Shot, Awkward, Heavy, | 165 Credits |
| Motorsword | A large chainsaw blade mounted on a sword. Uses a miniaturized diesel engine for power. Requires a Motion to Turn On. Uses 1 Liter of Diesel per minute of operation. It immediately powers down when it runs out of fuel. | 2 | 3d4+2 S (On) 1d10 S (Off) | Slash | 1 M | Metal | Rare, Manufactured, Mechanical, Awkward, Heavy, Devastating II | 285 Credits |
| Drill Sword | A sword handle and guard containing a battery and featuring a large power drill as its rapier-like blade. Requires a Motion to Turn On. Uses 1 PP10 Battery per minute of operation. It immediately shuts off when it runs out of power. | 1-2 | 2d6+2 P (On) 1d10 B (Off) | Puncture, Blunt | 1 M | Metal | Rare, Manufactured, Mechanical, Awkward, Heavy, Armor Piercing III, Devastating II, Loud | 550 Credits |
| Robo-Sword | An actuating robotic arm containing a battery, with a sword blade on one end, allowing it to easily circumvent most shields. Requires a Motion to Turn On. Uses a PP10 Battery per hour of operation. It immediately shuts off when it runs out of power. | 2 | 2d6 S or P (On) 1d8 S or P (Off) | Slash or Puncture | 1 M | Metal | Rare, Manufactured, Mechanical, Awkward, Heavy, Devastating II, Block Breaker | 800 Credits |
Table of Heavy Swords
| Weapon Type / Weapon Name | Description | Hands | Damage Die / Dice | Damage Type(s) | Range | Materials | Item Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odachi | An ancient sword fashioned like a Katana, but much larger and rarely actually wielded. | 2 | 1d10 | Puncture, Slash | 1 M | Metal | Collectors Item, Forged, Long, Heavy, Brutal I | 100 Credits |
| Auto Claymore | A massive, two handed sword with high oscillation vibro-engines that increase its cutting potential. | 2 | 2d6 | Slash, Puncture, | 1 M | Metal, Electronics, Machinery | Manufactured, Mechanical, Forged, Long, Brutal II, Variable | 150 Credits |
| Stun-Sword | A massive sword equipped with a high capacity voltage capacitor and Recharger. | 2 | 1d10 S/P + 1d4 E | Slash, Puncture,Electrical | 1 M | Metal, Electronics, Machinery | Manufactured, Mechanical, Forged, Long, Stun Weapon, Variable | 250 Credits |
| Gatling Blade | A gatling gun encased within a massive fullblade. Unwieldable by all but the strongest. | 2 | 2d6 S, and/or 3d4 K | Slash and/or Kinetic | 1 M / 20 M (Gun) | Metal | Rare, Forged, Awkward, Super Heavy, Mechanical, Long, Slow Reload, 6 Shot Burst, 54 Shot Reload | 500 Credits |
| Mega Motorsword | A massive chainsaw blade mounted on a greatsword. Uses a small diesel engine for power. Requires a Motion to Turn On. Uses 1 Liter of Diesel per minute of operation. It immediately powers down when it runs out of fuel. | 2 | 2d8 S (On) 1d12 S (Off) | Slash | 1 M | Metal | Rare, Manufactured, Mechanical, Awkward, Super Heavy, Devastating III | 1,000 Credits |
| Mega Robo-Sword | A large actuating robotic arm/sword blade that is capable of easily circumventing most shields. Requires a Motion to Turn On. Uses 2 PP10 Batteries per hour of operation. It immediately shuts off when it runs out of power. | 2 | 2d8 S or P (On) 1d10 S or P (Off) | Slash or Puncture | 1 M | Metal | Rare, Manufactured, Mechanical, Awkward, Super Heavy, Devastating III, Block Breaker | 1,200 Credits |
