Electron scimitar
The Decepticon Blitzwing has an electron scimitar. The neomaximal CatSCAN is also equipped with a pair of these weapons.
Fiction
[edit]Marvel The Transformers comics
[edit]Blitzwing's electron scimitar could short-circuit any electrical device with a touch of its blade. Blitzwing's Universe profile
After Ratbat sent them to Earth, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, and Octane wound up catching Scraplets. The Throttlebots had discovered a cure for the deadly disease and when the Scraplets combined into a giant monster, Goldbug was forced to disinfect the three Decepticons, whereupon Blitzwing gleefully began hacking at the monster with his electron scimitar. The Cure!
During a confrontation between Ratbat's Decepticons and Scorponok's forces in the Arctic, Blitzwing bisected Horri-Bull with his electron scimitar. Cold War!
3H comics
[edit]CatSCAN's electron scimitars are of an ancient Cybertronian design. CatSCAN's Universe profile
Dreamwave Generation One continuity
[edit]Blitzwing used his gyro-blaster to disrupt his target's balance before dispatching them with his electron scimitar. Blitzwing's More than Meets the Eye profile The electron scimitar contained an Energon-powered fuel cell that allowed it to project an energy field around its blade, enhancing its capabilities. As such, it was considered an "energo-weapon". More than Meets the Eye Energon-based weaponry profile
Toys
[edit]The Transformers
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- Blitzwing (Triple Changer, 1985/2005)
- Accessories: gyro-blaster rifle, electron scimitar, 3 concussion missiles
- Blitzwing came with an electron scimitar accessory that he can hold in robot mode. It was also available with various reissues and redecos of this mold.
Expanded Universe
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- CatSCAN (Deluxe, 2002)
- A redeco of Beast Machines Night Slash Cheetor, each of CatSCAN's biceps contain a spring-loaded electron scimitar that slips into his open hands upon release.