Nanoblade

The nanoblade,Name as used in the description for the experimental augmentation in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and in Deus Ex: Black Light. or nano blade,Name as used in The Art of Deus Ex Universe. is an implement of the Cybernetic Arm Prosthesis augmentations of Deus Ex series protagonists Adam Jensen and Ben Saxon. Nanoblades have also been referred to as Combat Nano-Ceramic Blades. 
The nanoblade is featured in cinematic trailers and is used for the takedown mechanic in Deus Ex: Human Revolution and subsequent games. In Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Jensen gains a new experimental augmentation for launching the nanoblade. This launcher augmentation is also called "nanoblade." 
== Background ==
Jensen has one on the topside of each of his Cybernetic Arm Prostheses. The blade is extendable and retractable from the arm prosthesis in both forward and reverse directions. Jensen's nanoblades are manufactured by Sarif Industries. 
The nanoblade has a monomolecular edge and is deadly against flesh and standard kevlar armor. However, Jensen found the blade to be ineffective for cutting through ceramic-metallic plate armor.Deus Ex: Black Light
Vadim Orlov developed an experimental improvement to the nanoblade augmentation that would allow the nanoblade to be fired like projectiles, and even explode if charged. Orlov's improvement also includes a high-energy molecular assembler to quickly assemble a new blade using silicon-carbide cartridges.Descriptions for Nanoblade and Nanoblade Ammo. 
== Gameplay ==
The nanoblade is not directly controllable as a melee weapon, but instead features in the takedown mechanic. During takedowns, the nanoblade is used for the lethal option only. In Mankind Divided, the nanoblade can be launched as a projectile, and can be further upgraded to explode after being launched. 
For gameplay information, see the following gameplay articles: 
* Takedown 
* Nanoblade (DXMD experimental augmentation)
== Trivia ==
* According to The Art of Deus Ex Universe, the nanoblade was given a square-shaped tip and ebony-black color so that it would have an appearance different from the typical appearance of a blade. 
== See also ==
* Blade
== Gallery == 
Deus ex human revolution gdc 13.jpg|Jensen's nanoblade
Jensen zbrush.jpg|Jensen with the nanoblade extended forward
Adam Jensen.jpg|Jensen with the nanoblade extended towards the elbow
DXMD-still-6.png|Jensen brandishing his nanoblade
Hengsha-dock sneak.jpg|Jensen preparing to kill a Belltower guard using the nanoblade
Lethal takedown 1.png|Jensen using the nanoblade to kill an enemy
Deus-Ex-Human-Revolution-Belltower-Guards-Double-Takedown.jpg|Jensen preparing to kill two Belltower guards using nanoblades
Lethal takedown 2.png|Jensen preparing to kill two enemies using nanoblades
Aug blueprint 2.jpg|"Combat Nano-Ceramic Blade" diagram
DXMD story item Prototype Technical Diagram.png|Technical diagram of Orlov's nanoblade launcher
DXMD story item Prototype Schematic Diagram.png|Nanoblade ammo technical diagram
== References ==
Category:Deus Ex: Human Revolution augmentation
Category:Deus Ex: Mankind Divided augmentations