Dao

This weapon is one of the Melee weapons.

The Dao, called by many outside of San Francisco the butterfly sword, is the ceremonial sword of the Guard of the People, the military of the Shi in San Francisco. Most Peoples' Guards however, train themselves to be able to use it as a weapon, as well.

Dao (Butterfly sword)
Price:	250 $
Damage:	Swing: 3 D6 + Close combat damage + 8 Thrust: 3 D6 + Close combat damage + 2
AP-costs:	Swing: 3 AP + handicap Thrust: 2 AP + handicap
Type:	Short sword, one handed, bladed weapon
Size category:	Medium.
Rarity:	Common.
Minimal strength:	3
Weight:	2 pounds.
Special rule:	None.