Chainsword

The Chainsword is the preferred close combat melee weapon of the military forces of the Imperium of Man. The Chainsword is essentially a sword with powered teeth that run along the blade like that of a chainsaw. Most versions of the weapon make use of monomolecular-edged or otherwise razor sharp teeth. The weapon makes an angry buzzing sound as the teeth spin around, intensifying into a high pitched scream as they grind into armour. It is not unlike a modern chainsaw, but lighter and able to be wielded with one hand. It is often used in conjunction with a Laspistol. All forces of the Imperium make use of it as a standard close combat weapon. The weapon is designed to quickly slice through an opponent. These swords are very crucial in melee combat, allowing easy swipes to behead or rip an enemy in two. Although it is not the most powerful of close-combat weaponry, it gets the job done. The chainsword is a weapon of choice for most Space Marines.The Orks, who call them "Chain-Choppas", also steal them for Mad Doks and Meks and it has been reported Slugga Boyz use them. Some Ork Warbosses have been known to attach them to their hands instead of klaws. The Chainsword is also a popular weapon choice of Imperial Guard officers, and all Imperial forces serving in boarding and assault parties - such as Space Marine Assault Squads, Chaos Space Marines, especially the Chaos Marines' Raptor Assault Squads, and Eldar Striking Scorpions.

Eldar

 * Biting Blade - a large chainsword used by Striking Scorpion Exarchs.
 * Scorpion Chainsword - a lightweight, one-handed chainsword used by warriors of the Striking Scorpion Warrior Aspect. Its advanced design augments the user's strength, making it an incredibly deadly weapon to use in close combat against infantry and lightly armoured targets.

Imperial

 * Mark Xf Hell's Teeth pattern - This is the most current version of the Chainsword used by Imperial military forces.
 * Eviscerator - A large, two-handed chainsword, comparable in effect to a Chainfist.
 * Frost Blade - An ornate chainsword used by the Space Wolves Space Marines.

Famous Chainsword users

 * Ciaphas Cain
 * Karandras
 * Leonatos
 * Ibram Gaunt
 * Mad Chainsaw Johnson, Force Commander of the White Scars

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