Vibro-Tanto

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Vibro-Tanto


AFFILIATION
Open Market

MANUFACTURER
Various

SIZE
60cm length

WEIGHT
2kg

COMPOSITION
Durasteel with Cortosis weave finish
WEAPON TYPE
Melee

DAMAGE TYPE
Melee (slashing/stabbing)

AMMUNITION CAPACITY
N/A

FIRE SELECTOR
N/A

MAX RANGE
Melee


DESCRIPTION
Filling a niche between the blade sizes of the vibro-blade or vibro-knife and the vibro-sword, the vibro-tanto is a weapon of intermediate size designed mainly for use alongside a primary weapon. Whether paired with a full-length vibro-sword (much like the shoto lightsabers of classical Ataru training) or wielded alongside a blaster, the half-length blade allows for a more versatile defense from other vibro-weapons or lightsabers.

In recent times, the length of these weapons has become standardized at about 60 centimeters including hilt, likely due to the impact of Echani warriors and their well-known dueling weapons. Some cultures have also adopted the shorter design to serve alongside a handheld shield, as the shorter length allows for more maneuverability for thrusting strikes.

LEGALITY
Vibroblades are so common that they are legal practically everywhere as tools or self defense implements in one form or another.

INTENT
To provide a generic secondary weapon for close quarters combat equivalent to a shoto lightsaber or the historical gladius, but with a simpler appearance and without the direct cultural connection to the Echani.

ADVANCED TECH
No.

 
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