Zanbato (Chapter)

HistoryThe zanbato is a very new weapon in the Verdish arsenal. It was initially used as an experiment just to show the absolute limits of the new gen-8 cores.
The zanbato is the longest sword in the Verdish arsenal and acts as long range suppression.
As Gen-8 has evolved, the zanbato has received structural reinforcements to counter issues of flex.
The zanbato was the weapon used to end the fictitious insurrection of Velothi Corp.
Weapon Properties
Consult the following image for a quick property chart.The categories are explained as followed:</p>
*Speed - The weapons ability to accelerate and combo.
*Range - The effective combat range of the weapon.
*Weight - The overall weight of the weapon.
*Difficulty - The learning curve of the weapon in terms of how much work will be required to be considered proficient.
*Value - The combat usefulness in a war situation.
Variants
====Prototype====
The prototype used standard handle construction technique that left the weapon prone to flexing.
==== Standard ====
As the weapon grew in popularity the issues of the prototype were remedied with stronger reinforcements to reduce flex.
Modern Usage
==== In War ====
The zanbato's massive range is key to it's success. Being a gen-8 at maximum length, it does not offer significant stopping power, but this allows for it to maintain slimmer blade profiles that can easily slot into enemy defenses. The zanbato is heavily reliant on a functioning shield wall to keep opponents from closing the gap. Zanbato, while still much faster than glaives, do suffer from lower speed compared to other carbon weaponry.
==== In Dueling ====
The zanbato, like most extremely long weapons, is not intended for dueling purposes. The best practice is to maintain max range while chopping away at fighters attempting to close the gap.
Notable Users
Tenryu
Lactoes
Gallery
65184766_2568281626528837_5834191963233976320_n.jpg|Tenryu with a Zanbato