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medium steel mace

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A medieval weapon consisting of a wood handle with a heavy metal head. It is heavy and slow to swing, but its crushing damage is devastating. This one is custom-made with medium steel which is passable, but hardly the pinnacle of weapon making.

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medium steel nodachi

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A huge, curved, two-handed sword from Japan. It is surprisingly light for its size. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel rapier

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A thin sword with an ornate hand guard. It looks like the preferred weapon of gentlemen and swashbucklers. Light and quick, it makes any battle a stylish battle. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel shamshir

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A curved sword associated with various Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries. Designed for slashing, and quite deadly against unarmored targets. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel survival knife

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This massive knife features a hollow handle with a compass built into the pommel and a row of fearsome-looking saw teeth along the back of its blade. Made of medium steel, this is about as good as store bought.

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medium steel talwar

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A curved sword used by the Raj of India in the 16th century, a talwar is usually impeccably decorated and able to take off a limb with a single swipe. This one has a proper grip and is made of medium steel, but doesn't have the distinctive circular pommel yet.

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medium steel trench knife

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This stout combat knife features a steel guard to protect the user's knuckles. The guard can also be used for striking or blocking. This one is made of medium steel and is about shop quality.

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medium steel wakizashi

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A comparatively-common Japanese short sword. Smaller and lighter than a katana, but still effective in combat. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steel zweihänder

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A huge two-handed sword from Germany. It packs a real wallop. Made with medium steel and with a grip made of leather wrapped in steel wire, this weapon is comfortable in your hand, though the balance isn't perfect and the edge could be sharper.

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medium steelshod quarterstaff

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A long wooden staff reinforced with metal bands and caps. This one has been forged with medium steel rather than the traditional iron, and so hits just that little bit harder.

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mild steel arming sword

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A classic medieval sword, just the right size to use one-handed. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel battle axe

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A huge axe designed for warfare. Made of mild steel, it's passable as a weapon, but lacking a proper grip or a razor sharp edge leaves it somewhat lacking.

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mild steel bladed macuahuitl

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A modern reimagining of the large close combat weapon affiliated with Aztec warriors, made of a sturdy wooden club and sharp blades forged from mild steel. Blades are definitely sturdier than obsidian ones. Not great, not terrible.

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mild steel bladed tepoztopili

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This is a redesigned version of the Mesoamerican tepoztopili. It's an elliptical piece of carved wood lined with sharp mild steel blades, firmly attached to a stout spear shaft.

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mild steel broadsword

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An early modern sword that saw use in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Called 'broad' to contrast with the slimmer rapiers. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel cavalry saber

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A curved sword associated with cavalry from the Early Modern period onwards. Lightweight, but a deadly slashing weapon. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel cutlass

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A broad saber known for its use by sailors and pirates, as its short blade is easy to handle in close quarters. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel estoc

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A thin thrusting sword, a sort of predecessor to the rapier. It requires a larger baldric or scabbard, compared to smaller swords. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel falx

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A distinct Dacian sword that curves forward, allowing you to bypass shields or hook and pull enemies, while delivering decent chopping damage. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel jian

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An ancient Chinese doubled-edged straight sword, with an ornate guard and a tassel attached to the pommel. One of the four major weapons in folklore, alongside the dao saber, qiang spear, and gun staff. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel katana

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A rare sword from Japan. Deadly against unarmored targets, and still very effective against armor. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel kilij

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A Turkish saber, the kilij is quite a bit heavier than most Middle Eastern sabers and has a distinctive wide tip called a yelman, which gives it vicious cutting power but means it requires a special scabbard. This one has been made of mild steel, and doesn't even have a proper grip or truly sharp edge.

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mild steel kriegsmesser

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A single-edged hand-and-a-half-sword of German design, with a long, curved blade. It became popular across Europe due to its low cost while maintaining strong cutting power in comparison to the more sophisticated longsword. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel kukri

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This versatile implement is a custom-forged version of a traditional weapon that originated in Nepal. Featuring a heavy blade with an inwardly-curved edge, this one is made of mild steel, and barely has a proper handle. You'd probably find a better version in a store somewhere.

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mild steel longsword

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A classic medieval sword, in between the lighter arming sword and later two-handed swords in size. It's well-balanced and surprisingly easy to use due to its two-handed grip, but requires a larger baldric or scabbard, compared to smaller swords. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel mace

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A medieval weapon consisting of a wood handle with a heavy metal head. It is heavy and slow to swing, but its crushing damage is devastating. This one is custom-made with mild steel, which technically still works fine but tends to blunt more easily, and the grip is kind of bad.

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mild steel nodachi

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A huge, curved, two-handed sword from Japan. It is surprisingly light for its size. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel rapier

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A thin sword with an ornate hand guard. It looks like the preferred weapon of gentlemen and swashbucklers. Light and quick, it makes any battle a stylish battle. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel shamshir

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A curved sword associated with various Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries. Designed for slashing, and quite deadly against unarmored targets. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel survival knife

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This massive knife features a hollow handle with a compass built into the pommel and a row of fearsome-looking saw teeth along the back of its blade. It's custom-made of mild steel, you could probably find better in a hunting store.

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mild steel talwar

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A curved sword used by the Raj of India in the 16th century, a talwar is usually impeccably decorated and able to take off a limb with a single swipe. This one however is made of mild steel and lacks even a proper grip, you can definitely do better.

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mild steel trench knife

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This stout combat knife features a steel guard to protect the user's knuckles. The guard can also be used for striking or blocking. This one is poorly made of mild steel with barely a proper grip.

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mild steel wakizashi

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A comparatively-common Japanese short sword. Smaller and lighter than a katana, but still effective in combat. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steel zweihänder

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A huge two-handed sword from Germany. It packs a real wallop. Made with mild steel and lacking a proper grip, this is better than the sticks you swung around as a kid, but you know you can do better.

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mild steelshod quarterstaff

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A long wooden staff reinforced with metal bands and caps. This one has been forged with mild steel rather than the traditional iron, and so hits just that little bit harder.

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military explosive 100 L barrel bomb

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A 100 L metal barrel filled with military explosives. Once it has been activated it will explode after 100 seconds, raining fire and steel on everything in sight.

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military explosive 50 L barrel bomb

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A metal keg filled with military explosives. Once it has been activated, it will explode after 100 seconds, raining fire and steel on everything in sight.

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military explosive bomb

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A homemade explosive device, consisting of a large plastic jug filled with military explosives and scrap metal, equipped with a delayed fuse. Use this item to pull the pin. Once you do, it should explode after about 20 seconds.

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military explosive homemade grenade

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An improvised explosive device cobbled together from parts. Use this item to light the fuse. You will then have five seconds before it explodes; throwing it would be a good idea.

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military explosive pipebomb

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A section of steel pipe filled with military explosives. Use this item to pull the pin, giving you six seconds to get away from it before it detonates.

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military explosive small homemade grenade

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An improvised explosive device cobbled together from parts. Use this item to light the fuse. You will then have five seconds before it explodes; throwing it would be a good idea.

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Molotov cocktail

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A bottle of flammable liquid with a rag inserted. Use this item to light the rag. You will, of course, need a lighter or matches in your inventory to do this. After lighting it, throw it to cause fires.

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mop

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An unwieldy mop. Good for cleaning up spills. Use to mop up any 'mess' you may have made.

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mountable Exodii battle rifle

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The most popular gun to use the 12.3ln cartridge was, of course, the PA md. 71. Its predecessor, the md. 68, was viewed by many as a sort of failure: although it was reliable and powerful, it was too heavy to be used as a good infantry weapon, and not really heavy enough to be a good support gun. Enough were made, though, that during the zombie apocalypse, it gained a great deal of resurgent popularity as a light emplacement gun that used readily available ammunition. It perfectly served the purposes of the Exodii, who had far less concern about its unwieldiness. This one has been modified for use in vehicle turrets on Earth.

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MP5 operational briefcase

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A hard-sided briefcase with a trigger in the handle and a concealed hole in the side. To fire the internally mounted MP5K-PDW, one braces the briefcase at the waist, ensures the hole is pointed at the enemy, and squeezes the trigger. Precision and handling are severely hampered by the shape of the briefcase, but if you need to 'hand over the goods' or look low profile while bodyguarding, this is your gun. When the briefcase is open, the MP5 may be reloaded or dismounted.

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naginata

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A sturdy polearm with a curved blade, made in the same manner as the katana and other Japanese blades. Occasionally used by samurai in early periods, or by their wives in defense of the household.

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pair of Kevlar shears

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A pair of heavy-duty shears suitable for cutting particularly tough materials, from polyaramid fabrics to tough plastics and thin metals. The blades feature flat shearing edges and fine serrations.

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pair of office scissors

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A long pair of heavy-duty scissors. You can use them to cut things such as fabric or plastic apart.

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