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The Trojan Military Development Department has announced the implentation of its new hand-to-hand issued weapon, the XS-3000 Red Lightsaber. The lightsaber will replace the standard and horridly outdated steel sword used by Trojan infantry units.

The XS-3000 is an excellent weapon for close-combat, and contrary to public belief, cannot parry or deflect bullets or plasma blasts easily.

When deactivated, a lightsaber appears as a polished metallic handle, about 30 centimeters long, lined with control studs. At the press of a button the energy contained within is liberated and forms as a shaft of pure energy about a meter long. The saber hums and scintillates with a distinct sound. Its shimmering blade is capable of cutting through almost anything, save for the blade of another lightsaber.

We expect a full conversion to the XS-3000 in about eight to nine years, including three years of training. commented Lucius Marcus, head of the TMDD.

More news later.

http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.org/dbjedi/dsc/images/picture-lightsaber_diagram_interior.jpg

ooc - Half of the pieces on that are also used in Star Wars Lightsaber construction :roll:

ooc - Half of the pieces on that are also used in Star Wars Lightsaber construction :roll:OOC: Your point?

I guess none :? Just a lack of originality for such a revolutionary thing to be added the universe...

((Can I help?))

OOC: That was the best picture I could find. I don't plan on using any imaginary crystals...

((Can I help?))If thou helps thee fund thy project, the answer is yes Diminix can assist in the development of our new infantry weapon.

Lucius Marcus
-The Trojan Empire-

I'm just wandering how ohysics would agree with this, how exactly do you kepp the energy"blade" from jsut dissapatign after it has exited the hilt.

I'm just wandering how ohysics would agree with this, how exactly do you kepp the energy"blade" from jsut dissapatign after it has exited the hilt.It's a secret. :wink:

Lucius Marcus
-The Trojan Empire-

((Can I help?))If thou helps thee fund thy project, the answer is yes Diminix can assist in the development of our new infantry weapon.

Lucius Marcus
-The Trojan Empire-

((Ok, even though I'm posting OOC we'll donate erm three billion to the project. . .))

RL physics aside, I question the tactical value of such a thing. If you live in a world of ranged weapons, how often do you get to use this, and how much time/money can you devote to this?

OOC: We're Trojans. We like to cut people up, charge the battlefields, swords, etc. You get the point.

OOC: Firearms render your personal preferences irrelevant. And remember, Troy lost...

OOC: We carry lightsabers and a rifle... c'mon get off my back! This stuff is cool. 8)

Although light sabres may not appear to be very efficient on todays battlefields I just bet they would be very effective against wooden horses? :? wouldnt they?

I would be most interested in such a development in personal lighting, since our current weapons, made from the finest unobtainum, cannot realistically illuminate our warriors in a cool and dramatic style.

Lord Reilock Coratha

Although light sabres may not appear to be very efficient on todays battlefields I just bet they would be very effective against wooden horses? :? wouldnt they? :roll:

Now Hektor, don't go rolling your eyes. That's the most sensible comment I've read yet....


Seriously tho, it's a zero-sum world out there. Every dollar and training hour spent on what is essentially a sword is one less available for weapons that will actually effect the battlefield. The armed forces of today teach only the most rudimentary HTH combat because they need to put that time/money into other things.

I admit they look cool, but swords and guns don't mix. If you want to have these things, issue them to the Royal Guard or whatever you call it. They would actually get close enough to use them.

Now Hektor, don't go rolling your eyes. That's the most sensible comment I've read yet....


Seriously tho, it's a zero-sum world out there. Every dollar and training hour spent on what is essentially a sword is one less available for weapons that will actually effect the battlefield. The armed forces of today teach only the most rudimentary HTH combat because they need to put that time/money into other things.

I admit they look cool, but swords and guns don't mix. If you want to have these things, issue them to the Royal Guard or whatever you call it. They would actually get close enough to use them.Royal Guard? That's actually a good idea. :P Although, it's still climematic and cool to have thousands of soldiers charging, with sniper cover, and then smashing into the enemy for a crushing battle. :D

Check my agenda thread.

Link?

You must begin to think outside the box young padawan, and eventualy entirly without it.

these swords may (not) be effective in battle, but does that matter? What about torture? What about cutting open tanks and fortifications? how do you place a barrier that when they will come through just as fast anyhow?

i would like in on this.

Give me, give me, give me....................plz :(

Torture is not a method of interrogation, it's cheap entertainment for people without cable TV. Fortifications, have been useless since the development of modern firearms, so developing yet another entry device sounds like a waste. And tanks? You'll never get within 1000m.

Link?http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80824

Have you never heard of any enemy machine gun fire never mind mortars arial attack rocket launchers etc. Any army foolish enough to try attacking in their thousand like you suggest would be simply blown away!
Get real please