COMPENDIUM OF MODERN ARMAMENTS
Section VII: Melee Weapons

GAME STATISTICS

Key:
Par: Optional parry modifier, Apply Par value instead of Acc when using a weapon to parry.
Range: Base Throwing Range (BTR) is determined by STR+3 for small objects (1kg or less). Larger objects will reduce the BTR by their mass over 1kg (e.g. mass-1), to a minimum of 1m.

Other Notes:
All Edged melee weapons are considered to be Armor Piercing vs. soft armors (e.g. any of the flak vests/suits, and NOT hardshell), reducing the armor applied by 1/2.
Because this list of melee weapons is very general, GMs should feel free to apply "quality" modifiers (such as those in the Equipment Catalog). Additionally, for weapons of exceptional quality (5x cost or more), the DM of a weapon could be increased, though a maximum of 20% (min. +1DM) is recommended.
* Monoweapons reduce applied "soft" armor by 2/3.
** Vibroweapons reduce applied "soft" armor by 2/3, and reduce "hard" armor by 1/2

DESCRIPTIONS

Throwing Knife, Large +0 -1 AD+5 Throw+1 n/a $15+ 1kg 1 Throwing Knife, Small +0 -1 AD+3 Throw+2 n/a $10+ 0.5kg 1 Throwing Spike/Star, Large +0 n/a AD+3 Throw+2 n/a $5+ 0.2kg 1 Throwing Spike/Star, Small +0 n/a AD+1 Throw+3 n/a $2+ 0.1kg 1

Throwing knives are available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Single- and double-edged models are common, as well as others that are little more than sharpened spikes of metal.

Machete +0 -1 AD+8 Melee n/a $20 1kg 1

The machete is another common utilitarian weapon for slashing and chopping through underbrush. Modern machetes are constructed from a durable steel alloy. Many models are also anodized with a matte finish (+$15).

Nightstick +0 +0 AD+6 Melee n/a $20 1kg 2 Nightstick (Collapsible) +0 +0 AD+6 Melee n/a $50 1kg 2

The modern police nightstick still very closely resembles its forefathers, in that it is commonly a stout wooden club, balanced for close-combat. Some of the more modern versions have an alloy or polymer body, depending on intended (non)lethality. Concealable, collapsible alloy models are also available (shown). Yet others include taser technology, see Stun Baton entry, below.

Sword, Cutlass +0 +1 AD+10 Melee n/a 75 1.5kg 2   Sword, Great -1 -1 AD+18 Melee n/a 150 2.5kg 2 2-handed Sword, Katana +0 +1 AD+13 Melee n/a 300 1.5kg 2 1- or 2-handed Sword, Long +0 +0 AD+11 Melee n/a 100 1kg 2   Sword, Short +0 +1 AD+8 Melee n/a 75 1.5kg 2

Swords are available in a broad range of shapes and sizes, ranging from short-swords up to two-handed greatswords. The attributes of various weapons are highly depending on their size and mass. Swords are relatively rarely seen in combat, though some of the more "eccentric" freelancers may use them regularly. Swords can usually be found in specialty cutlery shops in the mallplexes, but many of these are of dubious quality, being ground stamped-steel replicas. Higher-quality swords can occasionally be found that are often expensive hand-forged custom pieces (Avail 4+, may have increased Acc, Par, DM). The Katana is functionally equivalent to a bastard sword and can be wielded 1- or 2-handed for AD+11 and AD+13, respectively.

Tonfa +0 +1 AD+6 Melee n/a $20 1kg 2 Tonfa (Collapsible) +0 +1 AD+6 Melee n/a $50 1kg 2

The tonfa was originally a Japanese martial arts weapon that has since been adapted to a duty similar to the nightstick. Commonly carried by police officers, the tonfa has seen a number of "modernizing" adaptations. The simplest modern tonfa are still a lacquered stout wooden club with a rubberized handle, balanced for close-combat. Others have an alloy or polymer body, depending on intended (non)lethality. Concealable, collapsible alloy models are also available (shown). Yet others include taser technology, see Stun Baton entry, below.

Monoknife +0 -1 AD+9 Melee n/a $200 0.5kg 1

The monoknife is perhaps the culmination of 21st century knife-making. The monoknife consists of a single-crystal atomically sharp ceramic blade that is gradually composited with a titanium alloy tang and spinal reinforcement. The construction makes the monoknife extremely effective, but the single crystal edge is prone to shattering (roll 2 dice vs. 3 every time an attack or parry roll is fumbled, adding 1 to the threshold for each successful "save")

Monosword/Monokatana +0 +0 AD+18 Melee n/a $600 1kg 1

The monosword applies the monocrystalline ceramic technology to a full-sized sword. Kendachi markets a two-sword set (daisho) of a monoblade wakizashi (AD+12) and katana (AD+18). The pictured set retails for $1000. Must make a shatter save vs 3+n where n = number of fumbles survived.

Monofilament Whip +0 -2 AD+9 Melee n/a $350 0.5kg 3

The monofilament whip is an especially violent weapon, consisting of a retractable 2-3m spool of modified buckytube monofilament with a weighted end, attached to a simple handle. The length of monofilament exposed can be varied by the user. The monowhip ignores soft armor, and only 1/3 of the rating of hard armors is applied. However, on a fumble, user is hit for a MOS of 1d6!