“Many of you will be disappointed to learn that the art of close combat has lost much of its former significance and is no longer as effective as it once was. In the modern world, skill and courage alone are no longer enough to influence the course of battle. The development of positional warfare has made close combat an unattractive way of fighting, and it is now used only as a secondary or situational role. Despite this, close combat weapons still have their uses, and today we will look at two different approaches based on two different types of weapons used by the empire’s armed forces.”
Axe
Accuracy: 70%
Attack Range: 1
Damage: 200
Number of Attacks: 1
Interception Attack: 1
Weight: 1.5
Size: 1x3
“Axes are typically used as auxiliary weapons, that is, in addition to firearms, for those cases when a warrior needs to engage in close combat to more effectively accomplish the tasks assigned to him. This axe is light enough, takes up little space, and is easy to use.”
Katana
Accuracy: 50%
Attack Range: 1
Damage: 130
Number of Attacks: 1
Interception Attack: 1
Weight: 2.0
Size: 1x4
“Unlike the straightforward use of an axe, the katana is used as a primary weapon and requires dedication to the martial arts to achieve results. This type of weapon was introduced into the Reimei army by the previous emperor, Kamiya Ren.”
Experience
Linnea: +97
Toutar: +100
Azarina: +93
Skills
- Fundamentals of Axe Mastery (100)
Weapon License; ability to use an axe.
- Fundamentals of Katana Mastery (225)
Weapon License; ability to use a katana.