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Bayonet/Legends

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"Fix bayonets!"
―An order sometimes given by Rebel commanders[3]

A bayonet was a sharp blade that could be mounted on the end of a blaster rifle or other long-barreled rifle. This allowed the wielder to use the rifle in close combat as a spear-like melee weapon.

Description

Bayonets were knives that could be attached to rifle barrels by a variety of methods. Designed to be a last-ditch close-combat weapon for soldiers, the bayonet was considered to be a more ceremonial weapon by modern armies.[3] A bayonet detached from a rifle could be used as a simple knife.[1] The vibrobayonet was an enhanced version of this weapon.[4]

History

The Rodian hunter Harno used such a weapon, as did the bounty hunter Mist. Other users included Republic troopers of the Old Republic,[2] Trandoshan Bounty Hunters,[5] and members of Kota's Militia.[6]

In a few notable instances, Rebel commanders ordered their troops to "fix bayonets!" to signal a determination to go down fighting in a desperate situation. The order was given despite knowing that using the bayonets was not considered to be very effective.[3]

Appearances

Sources

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Star Wars Sourcebook
  4. ↑ Threats of the Galaxy.
  5. ↑ The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
  6. ↑ The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide