Mark I Inertron Sword Bayonet
Issued universally to all personnel is the Mk I Inertron Sword Bayonet manufactured by the Marshal Anderson Group, which may be affixed to a variety of weapons including the Perim Armaments DCSR Mk. II.
The Mk I features an 18 inch (45.72 cm) inertron blade with a monomolecular edge which grants users previously unparallelled levels of cutting and penetrative power, and thus allows them to effectively combat enemy infantry in heavy or even powered armour in close quarter combat. At the same time, the blade's inertron construction gives the blade extraordinary strength and helps alleviate the problems of rapid dulling and poor edge retention typically associated with monomolecular blades. While these problems do remain to a considerable degree, their severity has been significantly reduced. For the purposes of safety, these sword bayonets are often treated with a spray solution designed to temporarily thicken their monomolecular edges into conventional sword edges before they are used in ceremonial duties. |
Mark I Officer's Inertron Sabre
Mk I Officer's Inertron Sabre
In addition to the universally issued sword bayonet, officers in the DC Military are issued the Mk I Officer's inertron Sabre.
With a inertron monomolecular-edged blade measuring 33 inches (83.8 cm) in length, the Mk I Officer's Inertron Sabre possess extreme strength and cutting power which make it suitable for both ceremonial duties and combat. Generally speaking only some officers carry their sabres onto the battlefield, with many officers feeling that they are unlikely to be used.
While the usage of a monomolecular edge makes the curved design of the sabre somewhat redundant, the cutting power advantage afforded by the curved sabre once again becomes relevant if the monomolecular edge is dulled to a more conventional, less fine edge by continued usage. Additionally, as the design of the Mk I Officer's Sabre was guided by ceremonial requirements as well as practical, the curved sabre design's aesthetic value was taken into consideration.
For the purposes of safety, these swords are often treated with a spray solution designed to temporarily thicken their monomolecular edges into conventional sword edges before they are used in ceremonial duties.
With a inertron monomolecular-edged blade measuring 33 inches (83.8 cm) in length, the Mk I Officer's Inertron Sabre possess extreme strength and cutting power which make it suitable for both ceremonial duties and combat. Generally speaking only some officers carry their sabres onto the battlefield, with many officers feeling that they are unlikely to be used.
While the usage of a monomolecular edge makes the curved design of the sabre somewhat redundant, the cutting power advantage afforded by the curved sabre once again becomes relevant if the monomolecular edge is dulled to a more conventional, less fine edge by continued usage. Additionally, as the design of the Mk I Officer's Sabre was guided by ceremonial requirements as well as practical, the curved sabre design's aesthetic value was taken into consideration.
For the purposes of safety, these swords are often treated with a spray solution designed to temporarily thicken their monomolecular edges into conventional sword edges before they are used in ceremonial duties.