Fusion Blades

Fusion Blades are a rare Tau weapon that is a peculiar and deadly innovation created at the request of the third bearer of the Commander Brightsword title. Fusion Blades are, in appearance, a pair of heavily modified Fusion Blasters, but in truth, they are miracles of science. When the firing impulse is sustained, each weapon can fire a constant stream of Melta energy that blazes from the muzzle of the gun like a blade of pure light. This blade is a potent close combat weapon easily able to vaporise infantry and carve through tanks. Indeed, the seventh Commander Brightsword used his Fusion Blades to extreme effectiveness against even the giant battering bio-monsters of the Tyranids. However, Fusion Blades consume an incredible amount of energy, and are prone to shorting out in the midst of battle. Fusion Blades are a Tau technology used exclusively by the Farsight Englaves.