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The Scimitar[1] , also known as the Arm Blade, was a metallic bladed Yautja weapon used on their Hunts. While similar to Wristblades in function, Scimitars offered greatly increased range (owing to their greater size) at the cost of increased bulk and reduced manuverability. Furthermore, while Wristblades could be folded away completely when not in use, Scimitars had only limited retracting capabilities, meaning the user was affected by their bulk even when not in combat.[2]
When fully extended, a Scimitar blade could be as long as a Predator's leg, giving the hunter significant range in a melee fight. As an added benefit, they were covered by a Predator's Cloak even when fully extended despite their limited retractability, unlike the standard Wristblades.
Scimitars were notably used by Chopper, a Young Blood sent to Earth on an initiation Hunt in 2004. The Yautja confronted Lex Woods in a pyramid room and prepared to dispatch the human with his Scimitars but was intercepted by Grid, who killed Chopper first by impaling the Predator through the back with its tail and then with a Headbite.
Scimitars were also notably used by a trio of Super Predators, led by Berserker on a Game Preserve Planet.
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References[]
- ↑ Alien vs. Predator: Unleashed P.125
- ↑ Paul W. S. Anderson (writer and director). Alien vs. Predator (2004), 20th Century Fox [DVD].
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