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Sometimes known as an Assassin’s Belt, Soft Swords are weapons are formed from a polymorphic material discovered on several planets near the Heathen Stars. Typically appearing as nothing more than thick cloth, when stimulated by an electrical current the material will stiffen to the consistency of strong metal. Once readied, the weapon can act as a staff or a short sword if the material is honed to a sharpened edge. Users who desire a more unassuming appearance or a hidden weapon wear belts, sashes, bandoliers or other lengths of the material along with an activation grip. Though soft sword's offer their wielders the element of surprise in combat, they may quickly find themselves in grave danger, should the power cell in the haft fail.[1]

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