Imperial Sword

The Imperial Sword is a one-handed weapon found in . It serves as the primary melee weapon used by the Imperial Legion in Skyrim.
==Physical appearance==
It seems to vaguely resemble the historical Roman Gladius Hispaniensis, (or "Spanish Sword") which was the primary weapon of the Roman Legions until the 3rd Century A.D., a reference the Greco-Roman traits shown by the Empire throughout the series, especially after onwards. The Imperial symbol is carved into the guard.
==Locations==
The Imperial sword can typically be found wielded by most Imperial Soldiers and Hold Guards in Imperial controlled Holds.
===Fixed locations===
*During the quest "Unbound," one can be acquired from each of the first two Imperials encountered after choosing to follow Ralof.
*Nine can be found in Meridia's Shrine from Corrupted Shades during "The Break of Dawn."
*Six can be stolen from the armory in Castle Dour in Solitude.
*Two can be stolen in Whitewatch Tower on the weapon rack.
*Two can be found in Fort Greymoor, on the weapon rack.
*Two can be found in Treva's Watch, near the anvil in the fort.
*Two can be found aboard the Wreck of The Icerunner.
*Nine can be found in Fort Neugrad if the Empire reclaims it after "Season Unending."
**Another sword can be found in the Fort Neugrad prison.
*Three can be found in Fort Dunstad after the Empire claims it during the Civil War.
*Three can be found in Fort Greenwall after the Empire claims it in the Civil War.
**An Imperial Sword of Cowardice can be also found.
*Three can be found in Fort Greymoor if the Empire claims it in the Civil War.
*Any Legion camp contains 5–8 Imperials who all wield a sword.
*Three can be found in the Abandoned Prison.
*Sulla Trebatius in Alftand carries an enchanted variant.
*Worn by Captain Valmir if impersonating an Imperial officer.
*One can be found southeast of Froki's Shack with a closed Imperial Helmet hanging in front of a Talos Shrine.
*One can be stolen from the first floor of the New Gnisis Cornerclub.
*One can be found in the hands of a burned corpse in Forelhost.
==Smithing==
The Imperial sword cannot be crafted, but it can be upgraded with a steel ingot at a grindstone and also benefits from the Steel Smithing perk, which doubles the improvement.
==Trivia==
*The damage and weight are identical to the Steel Sword, the only difference being its appearance and value.
*In The Art of Skyrim, there are conceptual illustrations of two different types of Imperial swords. However, only one of them made it into the game.
*It bears a strong resemblance to a gladius, a sword commonly used in ancient Rome. This would fit with the parallels the Empire shares with the Roman Empire.
==Appearances==
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cs:Císařský meč
de:Kaiserliches Schwert
es:Espada imperial
fr:Épée impériale
pl:Cesarski miecz
ru:Имперский меч
uk:Імперський меч
Category:Skyrim: Swords
Category:Skyrim: One-Handed Weapons