Melee Weapons

Melee weapons are for use at close range combat. Most agents who use them have their own, as many tend to prefer specialized weapons. However, for training, simulation and combat purposes, PARADIGM has recently begun providing a variety of weapons. With allies such as Konoha and Big Mama, however, the agents have access to all types of potential esoteric melee weapons.

Training Weapons

As the name implies, these weapons are meant to be used for training purposes, though some of them are regular and fully usable weapons as is, such as a wooden staff or a bokken.

• Wooden Swords:More western style training blades, weighted to be appropriately on par with regular weapons. These come in all shapes blades come in. They can be used as weapons on their own for a non lethal option, but they are still wooden, and as such are more prone to break than a metal weapon for the obvious reason. These come in knife, long sword, short sword and two handed sword variety.
  
• Bokken: The Eastern variation, these come shaped like katana, wakizashi, tanto and other variations on Japanese and Chinese weapons. These are designed to be used as a weapon in their own right, however, and can do in a pinch of for non-lethal combat. The Shinai variation is also available for pure training purposes. These 'weapons' are not lethal, other than through great effort, and in a lower-rank mission can stand in for a regular blade.
  
• Polearms: Blunt tipped spears, wooden halberds and just plain wooden staves. These are also usable as regular weapons, but are primarily meant to help with training. Throwing javelins are also included in this, since they are essentially long wooden spikes and are not usually used for combat, but as they are historically known as weapons, PARADIGM has provided a few on the off chance someone uses javelins as weapons.
  

Knives and Daggers

As a weapon, the knife is universally adopted as an essential tool. It is the essential element of a knife fight.

• Ballistic knife: A specialized combat knife with a detachable gas- or spring-propelled blade that can be fired to a distance of several feet or meters by pressing a trigger or switch on the handle.
• Bayonet: A knife-shaped close-quarters fighting weapon designed to attach to the muzzle of a rifle or similar weapon.
• Combat knife: Any knife intended to be used by soldiers in the field, as a general-use tool, but also for fighting.
• Dagger: A double-edged combat knife with a central spine and edges sharpened their full length, used primarily for stabbing. Variations include the Stiletto and Push dagger.
• Fighting knife: A knife with a blade designed to inflict a lethal injury in a physical confrontation between two or more individuals at very short range (grappling distance). Well known examples include the Bowie knife and the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife.
• Rampuri: An Indian gravity knife of formidable reputation having a single edged blade roughly 9 to 12 inches long.
• Tanto: A tantō is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The tantō dates to the Heian period, when it was mainly used as a weapon but evolved in design over the years to become more ornate. Tantō were used in traditional martial arts (tantojutsu) and saw a resurgence of use in the West in the 1980s as the design made its way to America and is a common blade pattern found in modern tactical knives.

Swords

Swords are essentially sharpened and tempered metal used to stab or slash. It is a killing weapon. They are meant to kill their opponents. However, a skilled enough swordsman can wound instead of kill.

• Scimitar: A scimitar is a backsword or sabre with a curved blade, originating in Southwest Asia (Middle East). The Arabic term saif (سيف) translates to "sword" in general, but is normally taken to refer to the scimitar type of curved backsword in particular. The curved sword or "scimitar" was widespread throughout the Muslim world from at least the Ottoman period, with early examples dating to Abbasid era (9th century) Khurasan. Scimitars were used in horse warfare because of their relatively light weight when compared to larger swords and their curved design, good for slashing opponents while riding on a horse. Mongols, Rajputs and Sikhs used scimitars in warfare, among many other peoples.
• Sword-breakers: A type of parrying dagger, the sword-breaker was very sturdy, and had slots on one side much like the teeth of a comb. The teeth could catch the blade of the opponent's sword and hold it fast, allowing a variety of follow-up techniques. Now unlike the name implies it's man function was to trap weapons, not to break them, how ever, weapons like a rapier would easily break in the grip of this daggers teeth.

Western Swords

• Longsword: A longsword (also spelled long sword, long-sword) is a type of European sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for two handed use and a straight double-edged blade of around 100–122 cm (39–48 in)[1] Current during the late medieval and Renaissance periods, approximately 1350 to 1550 (with early and late use reaching into the 13th and 17th centuries). This is a basic western sword, used by knights and mercenaries, and still a go-to weapon for modern day swordsmen.
• Claymore: The two-handed claymore is a large sword used in the late Medieval and early modern periods. Fairly uniform in style, the sword was set with a wheel pommel often capped by a crescent-shaped nut and a guard with straight, forward-sloping arms ending in quatrefoils, and langets running down the centre of the blade from the guard.[citation needed] Another common style of two-handed claymore (though lesser known today) was the "clamshell hilted" claymore. It had a crossguard that consisted of two downward-curving arms and two large, round, concave plates that protected the foregrip. It was so named because the round guards resembled an open clam.
• Zweihander: The Zweihänder (German for "two hander", also called Great sword, Bidenhänder, Schlachtschwerter or Bihänder), is a two-handed sword primarily of the Renaissance. It is a true two-handed sword because it requires two hands to wield it. This is in comparison with other large swords that can be used with two hands, but also can be used with one. These are heavy weapons with parrying hooks around the hilt, and carried over the shoulder like a polearm, and not at the hip.
• Broadsword: The basket-hilted sword is the name of a group of early modern sword types characterized by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand. The basket hilt is a development of the quillons added to swords' crossguards since the Late Middle Ages. Also known as the broadsword, the basket-hilted sword was a military sword, termed "broad" in contrast with the rapier, the slim dueling sword worn with civilian dress during the same period.
• Rapier: A rapier is a slender, sharply pointed sword, ideally used for thrusting attacks, used mainly in Early Modern Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. Rapiers complex, sweeping hilts designed to protect the hand wielding the sword. Rings extended forward from the crosspiece. Many hilts included a knuckle bow extending down from the crosspiece protecting the hilt, which was usually wood wrapped with cord, leather or wire. A fat pommel (often decorated) secured the hilt to the weapon and provided a balance to the long blade.

Chinese Swords

• Jian: The jian is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. Historical one-handed versions have blades varying from 45 to 80 centimeters (17.7 to 31.5 inches) in length. The weight of an average sword of 70-centimeter (28-inch) blade-length would be in a range of approximately 700 to 900 grams (1.5 to 2 pounds). There are also larger two-handed versions used for training by many styles of Chinese martial arts.
• Shuang Dao: The butterfly sword is a short dāo, or single-edged blade, originally from the South of China, though it has seen use in the North. The blade of a butterfly sword is roughly as long as a human forearm, which allows for easy concealment inside loose sleeves or boots, and allows greater maneuverability when spinning and rotating during close-quarters fighting. The butterfly sword has a small crossguard to protect the hands of the wielder, similar to that of a sai, which can also be used to block or hook an opponent's weapon. In some versions the crossguard is enlarged offering a second handhold, held in this position the swords can be manipulated in a manner akin to a pair of tonfa. They may also be used as brass knuckles when non-lethal application of the weapon is desired.
• Dadao: The dadao one of the varieties of dao or Chinese saber, is also known as the Chinese great sword. Based on agricultural knives, dadao have broad blades generally between two and three feet long, long hilts meant for "hand and a half" or two-handed use, and generally a weight-forward balance. While not a particularly sophisticated sword, the weight and balance of the dadao gave it considerable slashing and chopping power, making it an effective close combat weapon for untrained troops. In origin, design, and use, the dadao is broadly comparable to the European "Großes Messer" and falchion. However, the dadao was also commonly used by executioners for beheadings.
• Changdao: Changdao was a type of anti-cavalry sword used in China during the Ming Dynasty. Sometimes called Miao dao (a similar but more recent weapon), the blade very much resembles a Japanese ōdachi. It replaced the zhǎn mǎ dāo as a "horse slaying" weapon; if the Japanese blades were derivatives of the zhǎnmǎdāo, the changdao would effectively be a third-generation replacement of the original sword. At the time of General Qi it had a specified length of 1.95 meters, similar to the Japanese ōdachi. Its handle was long, apparently slightly more than one-third of its total length, and its curve shallower than that of Japanese swords.
• Nandao: Nandao is a kind of sword that is used mostly in contemporary Chinese wushu exercises and forms. It is the southern variation of the "northern broadsword", or Beidao. Its blade bears some resemblance to the butterfly sword, also a southern Chinese single-bladed weapon; the main difference is the size, and the fact that the butterfly swords have D-shaped knuckle guards. The main difference with the beidao is that the nandao is mostly used two-handed due to its larger amount of weight, and it has a large metal crossguard useful in deflecting blows and hooking the opponent's weapon; also, although it is single-edged, the nandao is not curved like the northern broadsword.
• Hook Swords:The Hook Sword, Twin Hooks, Fu Tao or Shuang Gou also known as Hu Tou Gou (tiger-head-hook) is an exotic Chinese weapon traditionally associated with Northern styles of Chinese martial arts, but now often practiced by Southern styles as well. These weapons are excellent defensive tools in the fact that they can be used to deflect attacks, rip away shields, trap weapons and disarm foes with ease.

Japanese Swords

• Katana: Historically, katana (刀?) were one of the traditionally made Japanese swords (日本刀 nihontō?) that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan, also commonly referred to as a "samurai sword". Modern versions of the katana are sometimes made using non-traditional materials and methods. The katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. It has historically been associated with the samurai of feudal Japan, and has become renowned for its sharpness and strength.
• Kodachi: A kodachi (小太刀 or こだち?), literally translating into "small or short tachi (sword)", is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords (nihontō) used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Kodachi are from the early Kamakura period (1185–1333) and are in the shape of a tachi. Kodachi are mounted in tachi style but with a length of less than 60cm.
• Nodachi: Nodachi (野太刀 nodachi?, field sword)[1] is a large two-handed traditionally made Japanese sword (nihonto)[2][3] used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Nodachi is the same type of sword as ōdachi.
• Uchigatana: The Uchigatana (打刀?) is one type of traditionally made Japanese sword (nihonto) worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The uchigatana was the descendant of the tachi. The length of the uchigatana during the 1500s is said to be from 60 cm to no more than 70 cm, with a stout sugata, a steep saki-zori, and it could be used as a one handed sword due to its thin kasane and short nakago (tang) making it relatively light.
• Wakizashi: The wakizashi (Kanji: 脇差 Hiragana: わきざし?) meaning "side inserted sword") is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords (nihonto) worn by the samurai class in feudal Japan. The wakizashi has a blade between 30 and 60 cm (12 and 24 in), with wakizashi close to the length of a katana being called o-wakizashi and wakizashi closer to tantō length being called ko-wakizashi. When worn together the pair of swords were called daishō, which translates literally as "big-little". Wakizashi are not necessarily just a smaller version of the katana; they could be forged differently and have a different cross section.
• Tekkan:The Tekkan or "iron sword" (Tetsu-ken/tetto) is a Japanese weapon, used during the Edo period until the beginning of the 20th Century.This weapon was an iron truncheon, and could closely resemble a wakizashi sized sword with a blunt iron blade or they could be a cast iron version of a hachiwari (hachiwara). This weapon was made in response to the Haitorei Edict, often called the "Sword Abolishment Act", that was passed in the Meiji Era.
• Jutte:The jutte or jitte, literally meaning "ten-hand" (i.e., the weapon with the power of ten hands), is a specialized weapon. It's common use is to hook into clothing or parts of the body like the nose or mouth, or to push into joints or other weak points on the body. It also could be used to hook the thumb while holding the weapon backwards, to allow different techniques such as punches and blocks, very similarly to a sai. The jutte can also be used in much the same manner as other short sticks or batons, to strike large muscle groups and aid in joint manipulation. A popular misconception is that the kagi (the hook) is used to catch a sword. It could possibly be used for this purpose, but the kagi's proximity to the hand would make it rather dangerous. When faced with a swordsman, a more likely use for the kagi would be to capture and arrest the blade after blocking it with the boshin. (The main shaft of the weapon.)

Polearms

• Yautja Ki'cti-pa (Predator Combi-Stick): An exceedingly sharp and resilient weapon used by the Predators. The Combi-stick is telescopic(1 meter unextended), extended to its full length of 3 meters when used in combat. It is made of incredible material, light but sharp, thin and lightweight but strong.

• Stunner: Modeled after the Yautja Ki'cti-pa, This version is a much less lethal version of the weapon, and has been fitted with an adjustable stun setting using technology similar to a stun rod. Like the Predator Combi-stick, this weapon is also collapsible. This version is a bit heavier then it's Yautja cousin, Made of titanium to keep the weapon durable and light. Extended, the staff reachs out to 3 meters and unextended it is 1 meter in size, making this an excellent choice for stealth missions or just to beable to have a lightweight polearm.

Chain Weapons

• Three Section Staff:The three-sectional staff, triple staff, three-part staff, sansetsukon in Japanese, or originally sanjiegun, is a Chinese flail that is made up of three wooden or metal staffs connected by metal rings or rope. It is also known as a "coiling dragon staff," or in Chinese as a "pan long gun". The staves can be spun to gather momentum resulting in a powerful strike, or their articulation can be used to strike over or around a shield or other defensive block.

• Kusarigama:The kusarigama ("chain-sickle") is a traditional Japanese weapon that consists of a kama (the Japanese equivalent of a sickle) on a metal chain (kusari) with a heavy iron weight (fundo) at the end. The kusarigama is said to have developed during the Muromachi period. The art of handling the kusarigama is called kusarigamajutsu.

• Meteor Hammer: The meteor hammer, often referred to simply as meteor, is an ancient Chinese weapon, which at it's core is made up of two weights connected by a rope or chain. One of the flexible or 'soft' weapons, it is referred to by many different names worldwide, dependent upon region, construction and intended use. Other names in use include liu xing chui, dai chui, flying hammer or dragon's fist. It belongs to the broader class of chain weapons.

• Whip Chain: The chain whip is a weapon used in some Asian martial arts, particularly traditional Chinese disciplines, in addition to modern and traditional wushu. It consists of several metal rods, which are joined end-to-end by rings to form a flexible chain. Generally, the whip has a handle at one end and a metal dart, used for slashing or piercing an opponent, at the other. A cloth flag is often attached at or near the dart end of the whip and a second flag may cover the whip's handle. The flag or flags adds visual appeal and produces a rushing sound as the whip swings through the air. They also help stabilize the whip, enhancing the user's control. This reduces the risk of the user inadvertently striking themselves. The rushing noise also helps the user with identifying the location of the other end, since the weapon moves too fast to be normally noticed by human eyes.

• Yautja Whip:The Whip is a fast moving Yautja weapon. A segmented hand-held bull whip that wraps around a target, and once pulled taut is capable of cutting it in half. Resistant to Xenomorph acid, due to its possible construction of a Xenomorph's tail.

Long Ranged Weapons

Not exactly a 'melee' weapon, but they are alternative to firearms.

Bows and Crossbows

• Armbrust Twinbow Crossbow: A highly versatile and underestimated tool. The Modern crossbow is a silent and deadly accurate tool, capable of firing several types of bolts as well as grappling hooks and zip lines. Can be mounted with a scope, reflex sights or even a flashlight.
  
  • Anti-Armor: This little bolt has a shorter range due to the weight but packs a surprising punch. It sports a Neodymian tip as well, it is loaded with a small shape charge that once the bolt impacts a surface drives the second charge deep into the target's armor or even a wall or door and explodes with the force of an small grenade. Made for disabling light armored vehicles or taking or doors, not meant for human targets.
  • Screamer: This little arrow is about the same as a normal arrow aside from the fact that it produces an ear piercing whistle as it flies through the air. Works well as a distraction tool.
  • Flare Bolt: Not meant for combat, this bolt when fired can act much like a signal flare., once launched into the air it deploys a tiny parachute and ignites the chemical compound in the head of the bolt, acting as an airborne signal.
  • Zip Line Bolt: Does what the name says on the tin, actually a modification of the Anti Armor bolt, The secondary explosive was removed in favor of a strong metal cord.
  • Grappling Hook Bolt; This bolt has a specialized head that when fired, after a certain distance will deploy 3 hooks much like a standard grappling hook.

• Hunting Bow: A Compound bow from another world, Gained on mission 57, Not much is special with the Bow itself aside from having a targeting recital.
  • Barbed Arrows: Arrows that where found on Mission 57, Resembling a broad head style arrow, the heads of these, once entering a target spring out small spikes , making it hard to remove with out causing much more damage.

Throw Weaponry

• Bolas: Bolas (from Spanish bola, "ball", also known as boleadoras, or Inca ayllo) are a throwing weapon, made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, designed to capture animals by entangling their legs.

• Yautja Shuriken: The Shuriken functions much like the smart disc. Constructed with retractable blades, the shuriken is also used as a slashing weapon and is immune to a xenomorph's acid blood. Keen enough to cut into three inches of solid stone, the blades are strong enough to break a xenomorph Queen's hardened head armor, though it cannot seem to actually cut it.

Other

• Yautja Spear Gun:The Spear Gun is similar to a sniper rifle and can be fired from great distances, instantly killing victims. It can also attach their flesh, like a nail-gun, to a wall or solid area. The Spear Gun or Harpoon Gun is a Yautja weapon that launches a long spike of metal at a target. They have a blood groove down the middle, and are launched with enough force to shatter stone.

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  Armbrust Twinbow.
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  Mission 57 Bow
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  Barbed Arrows
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  Closeup of the arrow heads
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  Yautja Shuriken.