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Weapons
Jedi must be aware of all the different kind of weapons there are, so that they can learn to defend against them.
AXES
A mettle piece attached to the side of a pole of any size. Can be thrown or held and swung.
BOMB
There are many kinds of bombs of all sizes. A small bomb can be used to damage or kill a person, or open a door by destroying a lock. Then of course there are big bombs that can level a whole building. The biggest known as the hydrogen bomb can level a whole city.
BOW & ARROW
This has the advantage of relatively long range and quiet (stealthy)
operation. Obsolete as a mass use weapon but still useful in stealthy
covert operations. For such operations a complex compound bow may be
used that includes special sighting devices. A modern crossbow may be
used for the same tasks. The crossbow may be used where Bow and Arrow
are appropriate. It is especially suitable for use by less skilled or
weaker weaponry and in confined spaces. This became an effective medium
range weapon for use against metal plate personal armor. Also used in
massive numbers as an area defense weapon in the protection of
fortifications, propelling short arrows called bolts or fletchettes
(fr. "little arrows"). In this use it was not aimed at a specific target but
sent on a high, arcing path into masses of opponents. The crossbow is
obsolete as a mass use weapon but is still used by some hunters,
usually during special seasons that prohibit firearms. It is also an effective
stealth weapon for special operations, though of limited range.
FLAMETHROWERS
The flamethrower propels a burning stream of flammable fluid. Primarily
used against occupied fortifications. There are many ways to improvise
to make a flame thrower but for safety reasons I am not going to
provide the information.
GRENADES
Grenades are similar to small bombs but grenades are handheld and need to have the pin pulled to activate the detonation sequence. Hand grenades are thrown. A soldier will typically carry two or more of these. A fuse with several second's delay is activated when the weapon is released. Fragmentation type- An explosive charge is contained within a rigid shell scored so that it breaks into small fragments propelled at high speed. This increases the effective radius of the weapon. The standard U.S. military M67 fragmentation grenade kill radius is 5 meters, wounding radius 15 meters and danger radius up to 150 meters. Concussion type- An explosive charge is intended to shock with a concussive pressure wave, potentially with lethal effect. The limited effective range offers greater safety to the person employing this weapon, although that person has limited opportunity to shelter from fragments. Flash type- A grenade with a low probability of lethality, this makes a loud report with moderate concussive force and a bright flash and does not throw shrapnel. It is intended to shock, temporarily blind and deafen, and disorient persons in a confined space so that they may be overcome and restrained. Typically used by SWAT teams in police units and in commando operations attempting a live capture for subsequent interrogation.
GUNS
Guns can be both small and portable or large and stationary. They are
not easily carried through modern security but do have the advantages
that other weapons don't. The downside to guns is that if your goal is
to not kill then this weapon is not the best choice.
KAMAS
Kamas are weapons based off the tools used in feudal Japan to harvest
the crops but were then turned into a weapon which most Japanese students of martial arts are trained in. They have a curved blade connected to a handle about the same size. These are a cutting weapon, but can be used to knock away swords and other large weapons as well.
KNIVES
Used where stealth is required or as a last resort. The knife is used
to inflict damage on an opponent by penetrating the body and destroying or damaging function. Vital organs may be destroyed or blood vessels may be severed causing degradation of function due to loss of blood and
possibly death from the attack. Never try to run away from the knife, you may get stabbed by the possibly faster adversary and it can also be thrown. Instead find ways to dodge it while gabbing the adversary where you can not get hurt to gain control of the situation safely.
LANCES
The term lance has become a catchall for a variety of different pole
weapons based on the spear. While most could still be classified as
spears, lances tend to be larger; usually both longer and heavier,
lances did not have spear tips that broke off and were adapted for
mounted combat. The lance is perhaps most known as one of the foremost
weapons used by European knights, but the use of the lance was spread
throughout the old world wherever mounts were available. Generally, a
spear which is not thrown is called a lance. Because of the extreme
stopping power of a lance it quickly became a popular weapon of footmen
as the footman's lance. These eventually lead to the rise of some of
the longest types of spears ever, the pike and awl pike. During the 15th through 17th centuries, these weapons of war were so effective that lancers and pike-men not only became a staple of every army, they also became highly sought after mercenaries.
MACE & PEPPER SPRAY
Mace and pepper spray are somewhat common. Women seem to carry it as a
defense against those select men who they don't like but won't go away.
This stuff burns your eyes so don't get sprayed. Older people also
carry it old ladies use it as a defense from getting mugged. Cops in some
areas use it still to apprehend criminals.
MISSILES
Missiles are a very advanced weapon. They can be plain missiles or they
can be loaded with nuclear weapons, or other explosives. They can be
air to air, ground to ground, air to ground, ground to air. These can
affect many people over a wide area or many people in a small confined area.
NUNCHAKU
The nunchaku is a swinging weapon that requires a lot of practice and
expertise to master and actually use. Without training, you'll just
end up hurting yourself. Try striking a heavy bag with a pair of nunchakus and see what happens. You'll probably have it swinging right back at you striking you where it hurts most. Nunchakus (also known as
"nunchucks") were used because they could be adapted for many
situations. Aside from being easy to carry, the nunchakus were used to
defend against most any weapon from a bo to a sword. By trapping the
blade of a sword with the chain between the two sticks, a Ninja could
entangle and disarm a sword-wielding attacker. The same concept applies
to almost every other weapon. The nunchakus were not just used for
defense; they could also be effectively employed against an enemy in an
offensive way. The Ninja could strangle an opponent or even execute
joint locks with the chain or cord between the two sticks.
SAIS
Sais are a weapon with 3 metal prongs. They can be spun around by using
the grooves between the prongs. The handle can be used as a pummeling end and the prongs can be used to catch other weapons in between them. The prongs themselves are of course also a weapon.
SPEARS
The term spear means a staff with one sharp end, the end is either made from stone or metal of some kind. It is a shorter version of the lance and can be used for throwing and for stabbing in battle. It has a good range and its long pole can be used as a blocking tool aswell.
STAVES
Long poles, usually the height of the person wielding them. They can be
used to hit you with either end, and can be spun around to hit many
quickly. It also can be used to block all kinds of other wooden weapons
or dull swords.
SWORDS
Swords are the origins of what will one day be the lightsaber. Some
consider this weapon obsolete but many still use it. It is a melee
weapon and in the hand of the right swordsman can cause great damage to
a person or many people. Swords can be used to block other weapons or deflect them. When two swordsmen are slashing at each other and blocking each other’s blows it is called a duel. There are many different kinds of swords, some are one handed while others are two handed. One handed swords like the Rapier have two sharp sides to its blade, while two handed swords like the Katana have one side sharp and the other is used for deflecting. For a long time after the sword (times of the gun), a sword was warn by those in the service to represent a high ranking officer.
THROWING STARS
Throwing stars are also known as shurikens. They are used by the ninja and samurai mostly. They are small metal discs with points on their edges. They are thrown in a spinning motion to slice and stab an adversary.
TONFAS
Tonfas are used along with many martial arts techniques. They rest
along the arms to deflect blows from other weapons. They can be spun
out using the handle to hit people. And the handle itself can be used as a kind of hook when you hold it from the side section. They can really be effective when someone has 2 of them.
OTHER
Really pretty much anything can be trurned into a weapon, so you must be aware of that too. A broken bottle, a fork, fishing line, a cup of hot water, etc...
(Page by Jedi Knight Adam & Master Mi-Zhe Fu)
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