The Corroded Falchion
The Corroded Falchion is an ornate, curving blade. It is a revered relic that has seen countless centuries of service with the Deathwatch. However, it was used against the encroaching swarms of Hive Fleet Dagon, and plunged into the toxic flesh of a Venomthrope.[1]
After the battle, it was discovered that bio-acid blood of the Tyranid organism was eating into the blade, weakening its structure. All attempts to cleanse the Falchion and halt the corrosion failed, for the acid had penetrated at the molecular level. So the Chapter artificers constructed a sheath that keeps the blade in stasis as long as it remains inside and undrawn.[1]
On rare occasions since, the Falchion has been used in battle and the ingrained bio-acid has caused swift and horrific damage to its victims. However, even a few minutes out of the stasis-sheath brings the inevitable collapse of the blade closer to fruition.[1]
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Sources
- 1: Deathwatch: Rites of Battle, pg. 159