Heil Ion Weapons

Ion Weapons are the primary form of combat among the Heil and the weapons for which they are most known. While the vast majority of them are melee weapons, on rare cases they are known to use some forms of ranged combat. Ion weapons function by drawing in hyperexcited ions and shaping them along electromagnetically stable pathways, often guided by a unique set of nodes. Ion weapons have extreme temperatures and electromagnetic properties, meaning they can shear through most forms of shielding, kinetic barriers and even solid objects with relatively little trouble. They also possess jets, allowing the wielder to pull a trigger on the weapon and accelerate the swing of a sword or the crushing force of a hammer, although this depletes the power cell faster.

Heil Weapons are divided into different classes depending on the type of weapon. Different Clans are known for both producing and fighting with special classes - Clan Mitragan, for instance, is known for their use of One-Handed Weapons. These classes are:

* One-Handed Blades
* Two-Handed Blades
* Short Blades
* One-Handed Blunt Weapons
* Two-Handed Blunt Weapons
* Spears
* Staves
* Whips
* Ranged Weapons
* Shields
* Lances
* Other

Another thing to note about Heil ion weapons is the naming convention. According to the Heil, if a weapon claims enough lives in battle, it must be named or the wielder will suffer from bad luck. As such, after their twenty-fifth kill, the wielder must choose a name and have the blade inscribed with it at an ion forge (preferably the same forge it was made at).

### One-Handed Blades

#### Ion Blades

Straight-edged blades traditionally used as training weapons or standard-issue military weapons. The blade itself is thin and rectangular with no point and is designed for slashing as opposed to thrusting.

#### Ion Sabers

With wider blades and angled, asymetrical points, ion sabers seen favorable use among all Clans but are particularly favored by Clan Mitragan. They are one of the most mass-produced blades, particularly because of the iconography and connection to Aruned's own personal saber as well as the Ten Sabers of Aruned.

##### Klaara's Ion Saber (Freedom's Call)

When she was first seen, Klaara'Doran kan Mitragan wielded multiple types of ion weapons. The most notable of these was her ion saber, which she had been training with since childhood. She named the sword "Freedom's Call" when she left Sovereign, inscribing the hilt herself. Her twenty-fifth kill was one of the guards who tried to prevent her from leaving.

#### Ion Sword

These are similar in design to a hybrid of ion sabers and ion blades. They possess a narrow blade, but these weapons are also outfitted with sharpened symmetrical points. While they lack the raw power of an ion saber, they are faster and more nimble while still being stronger than an ion saber.

#### Ion Caara (Hookblades)

The *caara* blades are less traditional bladed weapons designed to have forward-facing hooks at the tips as well as points. They are incredibly useful for catching shields and ripping them away as well as for causing massive damage by ripping polyform suits and body parts. They are named for the Heil who invented them, as most unique weapons are.

#### Ion Siika (Twinblades)

A double-bladed sword with two parallel blades. While not widely seen, it is a particularly favored blade among Clan Hemiark.

#### Ion Hatchet

The first of the axes, the ion hatchet is a personal-sized cutting weapon that can be used in close quarters. The shape of the blade means it can be used to hook shields and rip them down and it can also be thrown. Although designed in such a way that it can be used alone, wielders of ion hatchets often carry two at a time.

### Two-Handed Blades

#### Ion Greatsword

A massive, two-handed sword with a blade almost as tall as the wielder. Deceptively light, their real power comes from having more jets than standard blades and an insane amount of reach. While it would be arguably possible to carry an ion greatsword in one hand, the balance and raw power of the blade makes it unfeasable.

#### Ion Axe

A two-handed axe with a single blade. As with the greatsword and most two-handed weapons, it has more jets than one-handed weapons and therefore has considerably more impact power.

#### Ion Greataxe

A close sibling of the ion axe, this weapon has two blades and thrusters mounted along the sides of them. As it can be swung in either direction, it also supports secondary jet triggers so the wielder can fire the axe in either direction for maximum effect. Despite all attempts to make the ion greataxe viable, it is not widely used due to its difficulty. Those who have mastered it, however, are forces to be reckoned with.

#### Ion Kraati (Dualblade)

Not to be confused with the *siika*, the *kraati* has two blades sharing a hilt. Both of them point away from one another, making it more of a highly bladed spear or staff. It is extremely tricky to use and only used by a select few Heil as a result. It is also one of the few weapons to lack jets entirely.

#### Ion Scythe

A sickle-shaped blade atop a long and sturdy handle. The ion scythe not only has jets on the back to propel the point of the sickle into a target, but also ion jets along the top to make use of the blade along the underside of the curve.

##### Bleak's Ion Scythe (Dark Fate)

Senate Hunter 001-Bleak used a modified ion scythe with a parallel blade and a spike protruding from the back. He had also modified the body of the weapon, allowing him to extend it or compress it. A shorter body meant faster swings, but a longer body improved the reach. After he was killed by 259-Meggothia during the Schism, the weapon was lost.

### Short Blades

#### Ion Dagger

A small, curved weapon carried by most Heil. They are seen as utility tools as well as weapons, used for a variety of purposes. When used in combat, they are almost always used in pairs.

#### Ion Spike

A crude spike of ions designed purely for thrusting or impaling. Due to their small, compact size it has become a favorite of bounty hunters, mercenaries and other soldiers for hire.

#### Ion Hooks

These are uniquely curved knives that look almost like small sickles. Their classification as a short blade is somewhat debated, as they are often connected to the wielder with wrist straps and thrown before being recalled. The blade itself is also long enough to possibly qualify it for a one-handed weapon, but tradition leaves it firmly in the short blade class.

#### Ion Naatu (Hanging Daggers)

Another unique Heil weapon, these are traditional dagger hilts with blades that hang down in front of the knuckles. They lack jets of any kind, similar to the *kraati*, and are often seen as the go-to choice for thugs and brutes.

#### Ion Knuckles

Similar in nature to brass knuckles on Earth, these also have spiny protrusions that are ionized in combat.

### One-Handed Blunt Weapons

#### Ion Club

A single-handed blunt object with a corona of ions at the end. It lacks delicacy or finesse, but it packs a considerable punch.

#### Ion Spine

These are a cousin of the ion club. Instead of a blunt knocker at the end of the shaft, these weapons have a spiked series of protrusions that are ionized along with the head.

#### Ion Knocker

A single shaft with ionized knobs at either end. This weapon is very difficult to use but debilitating in the hands of someone who knows how to use it.

#### Ion Flail

A spiked, spherical head connected by an energy conduit to the shaft. It functions similar to a morning star and is extremely dangerous. The jets can cause the head to spin around like a propeller, making it difficult to get close to the wielder

#### Ion Swinger

A watered-down version of the ion flail, this weapon functions almost identically except it lacks spikes.

### Two-Handed Blunt Weapons

#### Ion Hammer

The most recognizable member of the two-handed blunt weapons, ion hammers are devastating tools that can demolish infantry, defenses, vehicles and even small rovers or shuttles. They possess enough jets on the back to send an unprepared wielder into an unsteady spin, so it is often wielded by large Heil or those wearing heavier armors.

##### Kyyvak's Ion Hammer (Havok Rupture)

Kyyvak'Brelar kan Illyich was an anomaly in that he utilized a set of powered arms to help him wield his hammer. As he had the support from this mechanical exoskeleton, he modified his weapon and added additional jets and an ionized spike at the bottom of the shaft. He was killed by Edge and his weapon taken by Clan Mitragan.

#### Ion Crusher

A double-headed variant of the ion hammer with a similar jet setup to the ion greataxe.

#### Ion Driver

A heavier ion hammer with a spike instead of a secondary head. It still possesses the dual-jet configuration, meaning the wielder can either bring the weapon down with the force of the hammerhead or flip it around and use the spike.

#### Ion Piercer

The ion driver rose to popularity among Clan Mitragan very quickly, but further modifications birthed the ion piercer. This weapon is not a hammer and is just the ionized spike with a single series of jets to propel it into a target.

#### Ion Breaker

A two-headed version of the ion piercer with jets for both sides.

### Spears

#### Ion Spear

A six-foot metal rod with an ionized spike at the end. The jet configuration for this weapon is designed to fire from beneath the conical head, allowing someone to thrust with high speed or throw the spear at high velocities.

#### Ion Pike

Essentially a modified ion spear with an axe along one side and supplementary jets.

#### Ion Bident

A two-pronged spear that lacks jets, but can arc ionized energy between the two prongs.

#### Ion Trident

A familiar, three-pronged weapon that possesses jets. Initially constructed by Clan Hemiark, it's a favorite among Clan Laqian.

#### Ion Impaler

A double-ended spear that can be extended or retracted, but lacks jets. It can also be broken apart into two smaller portions, each one with a single point.

#### Ion Giiri (Tridaxe)

One of the most imposing spears, the ion giiri looks like a trident at first glance. The outer two prongs, however, have been replaced with curved axe heads and the base of the staff itself has a counterweight spear. It also possesses two sets of jets, one for when the weapon is being swung like an axe and another for when it is being used like a spear.

### Staves

#### Ion Rod

These are long, unadorned cylinders of metal that can be ionized from end to end with the exception of three grips in the center.

#### Ion Staff

Similar in nature to the ion rod, these possess weighted spheres at either end which ionized with the rest of the weapon.

#### Ion Raaca (Split-Staff)

This weapon can break apart in the center similar to the ion impaler, but the two portions remain connected by an energy conduit. It can be wielded like a nunchaku or as two independent striking weapons.

### Whips

#### Ion Whip

Capable of extending a long coil of ionizable material and then igniting it, the ion whip is a fearsome weapon in the right hands and can cause massive damage. Due to its ability to wrap around targets, it can burn through most polyform armors with relative ease if the target is ensnared.

##### Nyylu's Ion Whip (Crimson Dominion)

Nyylu'Doran kan Mitragan is known for her ion whip, which she keeps on her at all times. It is longer than a traditional whip as well, meaning she is capable of striking targets outside of normal range.

#### Ion Lash

Ion lashes are effectively just ion whips with some kind of hard or pointed object at the end.

##### Morceti's Ion Lash (Redemption's Cost)

Senate Hunter 256-Morceti has an ion lash built into her body as part of her on-board weapons suite. She uses it like a tail, extending it when needed and lashing out with it against her enemies. Hers has a vicious spike at the end.

#### Ion Splitter

What the ion whip can do, the ion splitter does ten times over. This weapon produces ten individual filaments which are then ignited. They are incredibly fickle, however, and there are plenty of cases in which the wielder of an ion splitter caught themselves with one of the strands.

#### Ion Claw

Ion claws are a peculiar breed of ion whip with multiple tassels at the end. These tassels are not as flexible as they appear and can carve into a target quite easily.

### Ranged Weapons

#### Ion Star

These are multi-pointed throwing weapons with jets attached to each point. When thrown, the jets activate and cause the star to spin at a rapid rate, effectively turning it into a sawblade. There is no established limit to the number of points.

#### Ion Dart

Small throwing darts with single, push-button jets.

#### ion Discs

Ion discs are unusual in that they contain a minor on-board tracking system to return them to the thrower. Once thrown, they activate their ions mid-flight but fire their jets to return to the thrower when their speed drops too low.

#### Ion Rings

Similar in design to ion discs, ion rings are designed to be thrown but not designed to return. They instead fire all of their jets as soon as they are thrown and race towards their intended target.

#### Ion Launcher/Bolts

A strange weapon to see among the heil, ion launchers are wrist-mounted devices into which a single ionizable bolt is loaded. When fired, the ion bolt activates a single jet and flies out towards the target.

### Shields

#### Ion Bracers

Small, wrist-mounted shields that cover the forearms. As they use the same ions as traditional weapons, they can repel or block ionized blades and strikes.

#### Iron Gauntlets

An extension of the ion bracer that also covers the back of the hand but not the fingers.

#### Ion Buckler

A small, rounded shield worn on the defensive arm.

#### Ion Shield

A rounded shield that is large enough to crouch behind.

#### Ion Bulwark

Also called an ion greatshield, these are larger shields that the user can stand behind.

#### Ion Wall

Large, horizontal shields that can be deployed from the wrist to shelter multiple combatants. Unlike traditional shields, it has to be separated from the user to be activated.

#### Ion Fields

Dome-shaped deployable shielding that completely envelops the user and their allies. Unlike traditional shields, it has to be separated from the user to be activated.

### Ion Lances

#### Ion Lance

A traditional, conical weapon capable of piercing. While on Earth lances were used on horseback, the Heil use them like heavy spears.

#### Ion Fanelia

A hybrid of Alintean and Heil technology, the ion fanelia is a lance with considerable modifications. Not only can it be used for piercing, but it can also open up like an umbrella to act as a massive shield. Furthermore, it can also fire pellets of compressed ions at distant targets. Only two ion fanelias were ever made.

##### Sir Retal's Ion Fanelia (Infinity Gate)

Used by Senate Hunter 055-Retal before he abdicated his title and voluntarily exiled himself. It was later gifted to Edge who used it to defeat Ruler. Its whereabouts are unknown.

##### Ruler's Ion Fanelia (Underworld's Grasp)

Used by 301-Ruler, he saw this weapon as proof of his divine right to exert his strength and willpower upon whoever he saw fit. While Ruler operated mostly in the shadows, he was forced into the open at the conclusion of the Schism. Later, when he attempted to attack Earth, he was defeated and killed by Edge. The weapon is presumed to have been destroyed by the immense power of Edge's Kelthos Core.

### Other Weapons

#### Ion Claws

Razor-sharp, bladed claws with ionizable fingers. Klaara wore a pair of these when hunting Turukaishal on Earth.

#### Ion Fists

Full-coverage fists with jets designed to enhance the force of the wearer's punches.

##### Edge's Ion Fists

While unnamed (as Edge is not a Heil) he still possessed a heavily modified pair of ion fists with enhanced jets and redundant cooling systems which allowed him to fire them almost nonstop. His were known to possess enough power on their own to topple large vehicles and some structures *prior* to him acquiring the Kelthos Core.

#### Ion Boots

Boots with blades running vertically along the shins. They enhance the kicking power of the wearer and some models have minor jets to improve speed.

#### Ion Rippers

Blades that go along the forearms similarly to how the blades run along the boots.

#### Ion Taaka (Scatterpunch)

Modified versions of the ion fists, these are designed to fire needle-like ionized projectiles when a punch lands.

#### Ion Ryylk (Ripshield)

An ion shield with a spinning outer edge that can saw through defenses and infantry.

##### Edge's Ion Ryylk (Aegis of the Winter Dawn)

The Aegis of the Winter Dawn was a legendary Ion Ryylk constructed around the same time the Senate was formed. It was an incredibly powerful Ryylk capable of sawing through almost anything with its saw-like edge. Edge acquired it during the Senate War and planned to integrate it into his suit, but never got the chance.

#### Ion Liize (Katana)

A very unusual weapon based on Human katanas. A Heil brought one back to Sovereign and efforts were made to duplicate it and apply the ionization abilities. While successful, it was considered a novelty more than a mainline weapon.

#### Ion Spinner

A circular grip with a pair of rotating blades around it. They are deadly in the right hands but one of the most difficult weapons to use.

##### Olohan's Ion Spinner (Final Resolution)

115-Olohan was known for using an ion spinner in conjunction with his Psionics, making him a dangerous threat. He was exiled for his casual disregard for civilian lives and was later killed on Earth by Martin Sinclair and Alyymia kan Senate.