Steam Lance (Melee configuration)

=== Rarity ===
Uncommon to Rare
=== Price ===
600
=== Skill(s) to use ===
* Heavy Weapon Proficiency
=== Description ===
In addition to its role as a ranged weapon, the Steam Lance can also be configured for melee combat, showcasing its versatility on the battlefield. When wielded in close quarters, the Steam Lance transforms into a formidable melee weapon, capable of delivering devastating blows with its reinforced metal shaft.
The melee configuration of the Steam Lance features a retractable blade or spearhead at the tip of the barrel, forged from hardened steel or other resilient alloys. This blade can be extended or retracted with a simple mechanism, allowing the operator to switch seamlessly between ranged and melee combat as needed.
With its extended blade, the Steam Lance becomes a formidable polearm, capable of delivering powerful thrusts and slashing attacks. The weight and balance of the weapon are carefully calibrated to optimize maneuverability and striking force, enabling the wielder to engage adversaries with speed and precision.
The Steam Lance's melee capabilities are further enhanced by its steam-powered propulsion system, which can be harnessed to augment the force of each strike. By channeling pressurized steam into the blade, the weapon can deliver crushing blows that can penetrate armor and inflict significant damage upon impact.
In the hands of a skilled combatant, the Steam Lance becomes a versatile tool for close-quarters combat, offering both offensive and defensive capabilities. Whether used to impale enemies from a distance or to engage in up-close duels, the Steam Lance stands as a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of the Steam Dominion.
== Effect ==
* DM = 12 (Damage Points)
* AP = 8 (Armor Penetration)
Category:Items
Category:Weapons
Category:Close Combat