Force Swords

Force Swords (TL11^)

A force sword is an energy weapon that consists of a powered hilt, similar in size and appearance to a regular sword hilt. When activated, a blade of annihilating energy extends from the hilt and is held in shape by a force field.

A force sword may be activated as it is being readied on a successful Fast-Draw roll. Otherwise, it takes a Ready maneuver to activate it. In either case, it takes one second for the blade to form and stabilize.

A force sword inflicts tight-beam burning damage with a (5) armor divisor. Wounds that are injured are cauterized. The force field is solid enough to allow it to parry objects or other force blades as well as containing the energy beam. The blade cannot break, and damages any weapon or body part it parries. It also damages any weapon or body part which parries or blocks it unless the defense roll was a critical success. Only another force sword or a sonic blade is unaffected.

A force sword can also be used as a very powerful cutting tool, doing its regular damage against any material.

Force Sword Weapons

Force Blade (TL11^): Generates a knife-like blade of energy up to 18". A good weapon for the startown docks when a force sword is a bit too fancy. C/300 seconds. LC3.

Force Glaive (TL11^): A suitable weapon for the guards of the galactic emperor. This collapsible staff contains a generator for an elongated force blade. When the blade is inactive, the weapon can be used as an ordinary baton or staff. 2C/420 seconds. LC2.

Force Sword (TL11^): The basic force sword: a powered hilt that generates a brilliant beam of annihilating energy. This weapon is as elegant as it is deadly. C/300 seconds. LC2.

Variable Force Sword: For an extra $500, the force sword's magnetic field may vary from dagger-sized to the length of a bastard sword. Changing the length requires a Ready action, and allows the reach to be altered from C to 2.

Force Whip (TL12^)

This is a flexible field of matter-disrupting energy with a 25' reach. It is more clumsy and random than a force sword, but very difficult to counter! B/100 seconds. LC2.

Force Sword Table

FORCE SWORD (DX-5 or any sword skill at -3)

TL	Weapon	Damage	Reach	Parry	Cost	Weight	ST
11^	Force Blade	6d(5) burn	C, 1	-1	$2,000	0.5	2
11^	Force Glaive	9d(5) burn	2, 3	0	$14,000	6	7†
11^	Force Sword	8d(5) burn	1, 2	0	$10,000	2	3

FORCE WHIP (DX-5, Kusari-3, Monowire Whip-3, or Whip-3)

TL	Weapon	Damage	Reach	Parry	Cost	Weight	ST
12^	Force Whip	4d(5) burn	1-8*	-2U	$5,000	1.25	3