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A '''sword''' is a weapon as [[Orcini]] explained to his uniformed [[squire]], [[Bostock]], not unlike a large knife, that was used on many planets for thousands of years. Even when it was superceeded, the sword was still carried ceremonaly as a symbol of honor. ([[DW]]: ''[[Revelation of the Daleks]]'')
A sword is a handheld weapon usually made of metal not unlike a large knife. It consists of a T-shaped handle and a long blade. Swords are far less effective than guns but many races utelise them as their initial weapon. Even when it was superceeded, the sword was still carried ceremonaly as a symbol of honor. ([[DW]]: ''[[Revelation of the Daleks]]'')
 
 
== Examples ==


The [[Third Doctor]] and [[The Master]] used swords in a fight. ([[DW]]: [[The Sea Devils]])  
The [[Third Doctor]] and [[The Master]] used swords in a fight. ([[DW]]: [[The Sea Devils]])  
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The [[Sycorax]] also used swords to combat each other in their rituals. The Doctor and the Sycorax leader had a sword duel, which the Sycorax lost. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'')
The [[Sycorax]] also used swords to combat each other in their rituals. The Doctor and the Sycorax leader had a sword duel, which the Sycorax lost. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'')
The Sontaran Linx created a robot knight that fought with a sword.


==Significant swords==
==Significant swords==

Revision as of 22:02, 6 August 2008

A sword is a handheld weapon usually made of metal not unlike a large knife. It consists of a T-shaped handle and a long blade. Swords are far less effective than guns but many races utelise them as their initial weapon. Even when it was superceeded, the sword was still carried ceremonaly as a symbol of honor. (DW: Revelation of the Daleks)


Examples

The Third Doctor and The Master used swords in a fight. (DW: The Sea Devils)

Morgaine's forces, the S'rax, used swords to due battle with. The legendary sword called Excalibur was the sword of King Arthur. (DW: Battlefield)

The Sycorax also used swords to combat each other in their rituals. The Doctor and the Sycorax leader had a sword duel, which the Sycorax lost. (DW: The Christmas Invasion)

The Sontaran Linx created a robot knight that fought with a sword.

Significant swords

  • Excalibur
  • Sword of Tuburr