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MACUAHUITL

BRINGING BACK THE The macuahuitl is a traditional Aztec weapon


CLASSICS popular among the elite in Aztlan. A regular
warrior’s weapon in ancient times, it is used
POSTED BY: SHEPS STADY
If you haven’t noticed already, the fifth edition primarily for ceremonial duties today. It consists of a
of Shadowrun has neglected many, many of the heavy wooden shaft studded with razor sharp
weapons, attachments, and gear from previous obsidian slivers forming two sharp and deadly
editions and even video games. Granted, the video edges.
games weren’t exactly bursting with weapon If the final Damage Value recorded to a target’s
choices. However, this pdf is meant to rectify all of Condition Monitor is half the target’s Armor or less,
that. Prepare to feast your eyes on a collection of assume that some of the obsidian slivers broke off or
over 160 new weapons brought back from previous were damaged and reduce the weapon’s DV by 1.
editions, video games, and even thought up by my
own imagination. Any weapons not featured in past
Shadowrun renditions have been marked with an
asterix *.

NODACHI
BLADES Nodachi are large, two-handed Japanese
swords historically used by foot soldiers against
KATAR cavalry and on open battlefields.
This punching dagger from northern India,
also known as a Bundi dagger, is very effective in CENTURION LASER AXE
piercing personal body armor. The handle of this The Centurion Laser axe is a small one-bladed
weapon is shaped like the letter H, with the axe with two laser cutters along the cutting edge.
horizontal bar as the hand grip, and a wide-based These lasers make cutting through hard materials
triangular blade that sits on the top of the H. much easier. This axe was originally used by
emergency services as an easier way to hack
through plasteel doors. Each Centurion Laser Axe
has a battery life of two (2) hours. Extra batteries can
be purchased using 25¥ each, or you can charge the
battery through induction. If using an unpowered
Centurion Laser Axe, reduce DV by 3 and change AP
to -1. Changing the battery requires a complex
action. You must take a simple action to activate or
deactivate the lasers.
Wireless: Batteries can be charged through
induction. They regain full charge after one (1) hour
KRIS of induction. The Centurion Laser Axe can now be
In Indonesia, the kris is widely believed to be activated or deactivated with a free action via your
spiritually in tune with its owner and to protect or aid PAN.
him against his enemies. After the Awakening, these
wavy-bladed knives have become quite popular as
foci, especially in Southeast Asia.
PUSH DAGGER* MACE
A Push Dagger, also known as a Push Knife or A mace is an advancement of the club with a
Punch Knife, is a short-bladed dagger with a "T" reinforced shaft and a large weighted mass—often
handle designed to be grasped in the hand so that studded or spiked metal—as a head.
the blade protrudes from the front of one's fist. It is
very easily concealed, and often kept up one’s NUNCHAKU
sleeve, in a pocket, or in a boot or shoe. For an The nunchaku was developed on the Japanese
additional 100¥, your armor’s boots can be made to island of Okinawa in the seventeenth century. It is
accommodate push daggers. These can be activated composed of two short lengths of wood, metal, or
as a single action and add +2 DV and -2 AP to plastic connected by a cord or chain. A nunchaku
unarmed kick attacks. can be used to strangle an opponent and is also
used in the karate and some escrima martial arts
styles.

RATTAN STICK
Rattan sticks are about 60–70 centimeter long
sticks made from the so-called “rattan palms.”
Southeast Asia’s rattan sticks are thin and very
flexible, but despite their light weight they are also
CLUBS quite robust and commonly used in the arnis martial
arts techniques.
AZ-150 STUN BATON
Since orks and trolls have proven able to
withstand the jolts of standard stun batons during
past riots, this high-energy stun baton was designed
to be used against these tougher metahumans
during riot control. The AZ-150 delivers a bigger jolt
than the standard stun baton, but carries only TONFA
enough charge for 8 uses. The baton can be The tonfa is a very versatile weapon consisting
recharged at a rate of one charge per 30 seconds. It of an approximately 50 centimeter baton with a
deals Electricity Damage. one-sided crossbar of about 15 centimeters. Like
Wireless: The stun baton recharges by many other melee weapons popular today, the tonfa
induction, regaining one charge per full hour of was originally a peasant weapon on the island of
wireless-enabled time. Okinawa. Nowadays, tonfa are used as multipurpose
police weapons and within several martial arts.
JUPITER TASER CLUB
Designed for riot control cops who might also WAR HAMMER
need to zap a suspect at range, this stun baton War hammers were developed as a
features a built-in one-shot taser. The stun baton has consequence of the prevalence of surface-hardened
10 charges and regains one charge per 10 seconds steel surfacing of wrought iron armors of the late
when plugged in. When firing the taser, use all the medieval battlefields during the fourteenth and
standard rules for tasers. Wireless: The taser club fifteenth centuries. The surface of the armor was
recharges by induction, regaining one charge per full now as hard as the edge of a blade, so a blade
hour of wireless-enabled time. A successful hit of tended to ricochet. War Hammers were designed to
the taser informs you of the status of the target’s deal damage even through armor, as the striking
basic health (and Condition Monitors). edge delivered brute force.
EXOTIC MELEE WEAPONS VICTORNIOX SMARTSTAFF
This ultimate advancement in personal
weapons uses smart metals, high-tech electronics,
KUSARIGAMA and myomeric fiber components. The SmartStaff is
The Kusarigama is a traditional Japanese
the first melee weapon to not only use wireless
weapon that consists of a sickle (kama) and a metal
capability but to need it. It is capable of changing its
chain (kusari) with an heavy iron weight at one end
own form, offering the user a wide variety of options
and connected to the grip end of the sickle with the
in close combat and earning it the moniker, “Swiss
other end. The usual attack form with this weapon
army weapon.”
entails swinging the weighted chain in a large circle
As a Simple Action (or a Free Action if the
and then swinging it forward to entangle the
weapon is subscribed to the wielder’s PAN), the user
opponent’s limbs or weapons, allowing the
of the SmartStaff can configure it into one of a
weapon’s user to strike the opponent with the sickle
number of forms. Each form has an associated
end of the weapon. The Kusarigama user can also
weapon skill. It can take the form of a short blade or
strike his opponent with the weighted end of the
sword (using the Blades skill), or of a pick, baton, or
chain. If the attack gains sufficient momentum, the
staff (using the Clubs skill). It also has a low-profile
weight can cause serious damage while the user
“closed” form about the size of a pencil box that
stays out of the range of most melee weapons.
reduces its concealability to -1.
While the Kusarigama is a very versatile melee
weapon, using it efficiently requires a lot of space,
preventing its use within most buildings and alleys. WAR FAN
The Kusarigama can be used to entangle an The war fan is a traditionally Japanese way for
opponent with the chain, using the rules for Generals to communicate to the foot soldiers. While
subduing combat. rare, it was strong enough to be used in combat if
one was caught off guard.

SAI
The sai is a three-pronged defensive weapon
that originated in Okinawa. The usual fighting
technique with sai is to use two simultaneously. Sai
can inflict either Physical or Stun damage (attacker’s
choice). The primary function of sai is to trap and
hold an opponent’s weapon, thereby disarming him
or breaking bladed weapons. If the sai-wielding MONOFILAMENT WAR FAN
character successfully use Full parry to block an The modern-day war fan now sports a
attack, on his next melee attack he may use the monofilament edge. It was used by some runners as
Called Shots rule to disarm his opponent without an exotic and flashy way to decapitate enemies.
receiving the –4 modifier.
UNARMED
CESTUS
BLADES ACC REACH DAMAGE AP AVAIL COST
Katar 5 - (STR)+3P -3 10R 1100¥
Kris 5 - (STR)+2P -1 9R 900¥
Macuahuitl 5 1 (STR)+3P -1 10R 2000¥
Nodachi 5 2 (STR)+5P -5 14R 4500¥
Centurion Laser Axe 5 1 (STR)+5P -6 14R 4500¥
Push Dagger* 5 - (STR)+1P -2 4 100¥
CLUBS ACC REACH DAMAGE AP AVAIL COST
AZ-150 Stun Baton 4 1 11S(e) -5 6R ¥
Jupiter Taser Club 4 1 9S(e) -3 8R ¥
Mace 4 1 (STR)+5P -1 4 ¥
Nunchaku 5 1 (STR)+4P -1 6R ¥
Rattan Stick 7 1 (STR)+1P - 4 ¥
Tonfa 6 1 (STR)+2P -1 4 ¥
War Hammer* 4 2 (STR)+6P -1 8R ¥
UNARMED ACC REACH DAMAGE AP AVAIL COST
Cestus* Physical - (STR)+3P - 4R 200¥
EXOTIC MELEE ACC REACH DAMAGE AP AVAIL COST
Kusarigama 10R 1500¥
-Chain 4 2 (STR)+2P -1
-Sickle 4 1 (STR)+3P -2
Sai 6 - (STR)+3P -2 4R 200¥
Victorinox Smartstaff 18R 7400¥
-Baton 5 1 (STR)+2P -
-Mace 4 1 (STR)+3P -
-Pick 5 1 (STR)+2P -2
-Pole Arm 4 2 (STR)+4P -3
-Short Blade 5 1 (STR)+1P -1
-Spear 5 2 (STR)+2P -3
-Staff 4 2 (STR)+3P -
-Sword 6 1 (STR)+3P -3
War Fan* 5 (STR)+2P -1 5 ¥
Monofilament War Fan* 5 (STR)+6P -8 8R ¥
Holdouts RAECOR STING
This weapon’s “lemon-squeezer” design (the
CAVALIER SCOUT gun’s barrel protrudes from between the firer’s
The Cavalier Scout is perhaps the world’s most fingers and it’s fired by making a fist) and its
compact semi-automatic pistol and can easily be polyresin composition (undetectable by MAD
concealed in a pocket. It even features a pocket clip scanners) makes for a very stealthy weapon. It fires
on its frame to keep it in place. flechette ammunition only (already included in the
weapon stats). The weapon gains an additional -2
modifier to locate the firer of such weapon, due to
it’s design.

ENFIELD M1098
This gun was designed to meet the perceived
need for a small pistol to be issued to Royal Air
Force crews during the EuroWars. It picked up some
government sales, primarily to police and protective
units that found the small size and enhanced
ergonomic features useful. The M1098 is currently
MORRISSEY ELAN produced by Armamentos Murreta at their Cape
Composed entirely of polyresin materials, the Town facility. The weapon has been a slow, steady
Élan cannot be detected by magnetic anomaly seller in Africa but has not caught on in the larger
detectors (MADs) and thus may be the epitome of Asian or American markets. Collectors in Europe
concealability. Since style and fashion are at least as occasionally buy originals when they reach public
important to the weapon’s manufacturer as auction, but there is not a large market for this niche
efficiency, it is shaped to look like an extension of its pistol.
user’s hand. It cannot fire flechette rounds.

SIG SAUER P298


The SIG Sauer P298 was a slim-line that was
designed for those who want their guns hidden. The
pistol features an ambidextrous safety and a
configurable ejection port. The P298 was issued to
members of the Zandarmeria Wojskowa (Military
Gendarmerie) as a light weapon for occasions when
an overt presence was not called for. The weapon
also had commercial success as a self-defense TERRACOTTA ARMS PUP
weapon on the North American continent during the The Pup is a recent design intended for civilian
turbulent 2030s. The last models were produced by and government markets. The weapon is a
BMW in 2037, shortly before the corporation’s short-barreled automatic designed for easy
transition to Onotari Arms. concealment. This model is sold to government
agencies; appropriately licensed individuals can
order it with a silencer. The weapon integrates a
smartlink and an advanced safety to ensure only
authorized users can fire the weapon, and the
rounds that are fired are more likely to hit the
intended target.
SHIAWASE ARMS TYPE K2072 YAMAHA SAKURA FUBUKI
The K2072 is a new addition to Shiawase’s The “Cherry-Blossom Storm” is the flagship for
Fashion Line™ of accessories. The easily Yamaha’s new line of electronic weapons that
customizable appearance is controlled with the feature no moving parts. Rather than a standard
user’s PAN and has a two-tone contrast scheme magazine, the bullets are stacked in-line in each of
included as standard. The caseless ammunition also the four barrels, allowing the firing of ultra-fast short
eliminates the need for a standard ejection port and bursts. Includes an integral folding stock.
keeps the ammunition protected from unexpected
environmental hazards such as an accidental
submersion in a pool. The K2072 is a wonderful
addition to any social climber’s ensemble and the
perfect protection for those times a ne’er-do-well
intrudes.
The K2072 features a gecko-grip ensuring the
user does not lose the weapon in a confused
close-quarters situation. The weapon has a small
magazine capacity, but it generally suffices for CESKA VZ/120
personal protection until law enforcement arrives. Produced by the Czech weapon manufacturing
conglomerate Ceska Zbrojovkain Prague, this “light
LIGHT PISTOLS service pistol” is in wide use among East European
security and paramilitary forces.
HAMMERLI 620S
Sleek and stylish, the Hammerli offers the range
of a heavy pistol within a light pistol casing (use
Heavy Pistol ranges). It also includes integral
gas-vent and smartgun systems.

COLT ASP
This revolver is advertised as a cheap and
effective weapon and is, in fact, a solid performer in
all respects. However, due to the comparatively
light ammunition it fires and the limited ammo
capacity when compared to light pistols, the Colt
BERETTA 101T
Asp is rarely used, though it is popular with
This pistol is used as light sidearm by many
low-level gangs, societal dropouts, or similar
security personnel, since it is very easy to maintain.
desperate individuals. It cannot mount a standard
silencer.

BERETTA 200ST
The sidearm of choice for municipal and military
police. It has a burst fire setting and comes with a
detachable stock.
WALTHER PB-120 TAURUS MARK XXXI
The PB-120 is a rugged and small light pistol The Mark XXXI has received numerous awards
and has come to be the sidearm of choice for most and official endorsements since its debut in March
military and paramilitary aircrews. Walther also 2069. The Lone Star Officer’s Guild hailed it as “the
offers extended 15-round clips for this pistol for best weapon for a civilian to own.” Wolverine
“situations when 10 shots just aren't enough,” even Security has endorsed it as “the only weapon
if most customers tend to use more heavy responsible citizens should have at home.” While
armaments when expecting trouble. The extended these endorsements have been well received by
clips cost 12¥ each and have the same Availability citizen action groups and most security forces, it has
as the basic weapon. not translated into a resounding commercial
success. It appears that most weapon purchasers
prefer more reliable weapons for home and
self-protection.
The Mark XXXI is designed to use tracker
ammunition as its primary load. These rounds are
intended to identify a target more than to inflict
permanent damage and are largely ineffective
against body armor. While the weapon is capable of
firing a variety of ammunition types, all of Taurus’
WALTHER P99 operator’s manuals expound on the desirability of
The Walther P99 enjoyed a twenty-year initial using tracking ammunition. Home insurance issuers
production run and commercial success across the are known to provide a discount to homeowners
globe. It was produced by a variety of licensed that possess this—and only this—firearm, as the
manufacturers in Germany, Poland, and the United policyholder is unlikely to have a wrongful death suit
States. The weapon was primarily used by police, brought against them. This gun includes a laser sight.
but it did enjoy some military sales, most notably in
Portugal. The weapon is still seen on the streets in
UCAS cities and with some European gangs. Rumors
occasionally circulate that a Chinese manufacturer
has revived the line, but these have never been
offered through mainstream suppliers. As a result of
the rumored knock-off production, and the fact that
many copies were damaged and rebuilt with
substandard parts during the EuroWars, there is little
collector interest in this weapon. Vintage gun. COLT CORALSNAKE
Colt has started producing a new light revolver
to -fill the market desire for a pistol larger than the
Asp, but not as large as the typical Ruger or Cavalier
offering. The Coralsnake has received positive
reviews from Lone Star and other security providers.
It is largely marketed as a home-defense weapon
and has enjoyed reasonable sales over the past two
years.
Advertising material widely touts the increased
BERETTA 92SL range over other small caliber handguns, but they
This classic design was once featured in every fail to emphasize the smaller cylinder (and resulting
war and cop video from the early 21st century. The lesser ammunition capacity) compared to its
SL version was the mass-produced model made to predecessor. This gun includes a laser sight.
stop the hordes of the Second EuroWar. Earlier
models were selected as the primary pistol for the
US military before the Canadians joined, and other
militaries across the globe also grabbed onto these.
As a result, this is one of the most common
functional antiques in the gutters today. The current
Beretta offerings are more reliable and better suited
to the world of shadows—this model is better suited
for collectors and fanboys of old. Vintage gun.
SHIAWASE ARMS HEARTH ONOTARI ARMS SECURITY
PROTECTOR SPECIAL
While the Hearth Protector is primarily intended The Security Special is an advanced automatic
for civilian users, it is a capable sidearm for agencies pistol intended for security and law-enforcement
that prefer less complicated weapons for their personnel. The pistol’s electronic suite includes a
security details. The weapon features an ergonomic, smartgun system with an ammunition skip and a
slender form to make prolonged concealed carrying safe target system to help in confused close-quarter
comfortable. The light weight and limited recoil also incidents. This integrated system ensures the user
makes the weapon a favorite for women and other has maximum flexibility and the knowledge every
demographics that lack the strength to handle a shot will go where it needs to be, when it needs to
large caliber sidearm. be there. The Lone Star has endorsed this weapon as
Standard Upgrades/Accessories: Advanced an alternate concealed carry weapon for their
Safety Accessory, Reduced Weight undercover detectives. The Security Special has also
been adopted by numerous private companies
upgrading from designs initially offered two
decades ago. This is the weapon the pros use—why
would you choose an inferior competitor?

SHIAWASE ARMS LIGHT


TACTICAL
The Light Tactical is a flexible light pistol
designed with feedback from law-enforcement
agencies. Its polymer panels and alloy frame were
CAVALIER ARMS DRAGOON
designed to reduce the weapon’s weight and allow
The Dragoon is the first purpose-designed
officers to carry the weapon for prolonged periods
small-caliber automatic pistol intended for larger
without discomfort.
metahumans. The Dragoon’s ergonomics are
The weapon features a powered slide mount for
designed to match the hands of trolls and orks to a
numerous aftermarket accessories and is available in
greater degree than traditional firearms. The
a number of common calibers to match existing
individual finger cuts are spaced so they match an
stockpiles. The weapon ships with a number of
average trolls’ fingers. The weapon’s action has been
inserts allowing an armorer to modify the grip to
finely machined, with each pistol required to pass
properly fit the user’s hand while also increasing the
over a hundred quality checks prior to being
weapon’s efficiency.
authorized for sale.
Standard Upgrades/ Accessories: Personalized
Grip, Reduced Weight, Powered Slide Mount (Rating
1)

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