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A '''Great Sword''' is an ancient weapon that was passed down through the [[Circle of Light]]. It is said to be extremely powerful, mainly because it drew power from the user's [[spark]], which could result in the death of the user. Because of this, the weapon is only used as a last resort, when the situation is so dire it has to be used.
A '''Great Sword''' is an ancient weapon that was passed down through the [[Circle of Light]]. These fabled swords are extremely powerful, drawing that power from their wielder's [[sparks]] through a connection born of said wielder's faith. A nexus mounted on the weapon's hilt siphons energy from the owner's spark, which then energizes the sword's blade; the stronger their faith, the more powerful the sword becomes. Because of this, the weapon is only used as a last resort, as it can potentially result in the wielder's death.


Known Cybertronians to carry a Great Sword include:
Great Swords are the weapons of choice of many of the [[Circle of Light]], including their leader [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]], prominent members [[Wing (G1)|Wing]] and [[Axe (G1)|Axe]], and [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], a former [[Decepticon]] taken in the circle. Others have stolen the blades for their own use, but only [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] has proven able to link his spark to them.
*[[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]], leader of the Circle of Light
*[[Wing (G1)|Wing]], a now deceased but great warrior
*[[Axe (G1)|Axe]], some random member
*[[Drift (G1)|Drift]], the former [[Decepticon]]-now [[Autobot]]
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], a sociopathic member of the ''[[Lost Light]]''
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], a former resident of the [[Dead Universe]] turned ''Lost Light'' crewman


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==Notes==
==Notes==
*Given the sheer size of a Great Sword, there's a certain lack of practicality in carrying it if its use is so restricted. From a writing standpoint, it would probably make the few times it's used more dramatic if it wasn't pulled out and used at every opportunity.
*Given the sheer size of a Great Sword, there's a certain lack of practicality in carrying it if its use is so restricted. From a writing standpoint, it would probably make the few times it's used more dramatic if it wasn't pulled out and used at every opportunity.
*It is never explained just how the spark powers up the sword. Presumably, the spark generates heat to the blade.


[[Category:Blades]]
[[Category:Blades]]
[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]

Revision as of 19:55, 8 September 2013

"Improvise— no, wait, wrong story."

A Great Sword is an ancient weapon that was passed down through the Circle of Light. These fabled swords are extremely powerful, drawing that power from their wielder's sparks through a connection born of said wielder's faith. A nexus mounted on the weapon's hilt siphons energy from the owner's spark, which then energizes the sword's blade; the stronger their faith, the more powerful the sword becomes. Because of this, the weapon is only used as a last resort, as it can potentially result in the wielder's death.

Great Swords are the weapons of choice of many of the Circle of Light, including their leader Dai Atlas, prominent members Wing and Axe, and Drift, a former Decepticon taken in the circle. Others have stolen the blades for their own use, but only Cyclonus has proven able to link his spark to them.

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IDW Generation 1 continuity


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  • Given the sheer size of a Great Sword, there's a certain lack of practicality in carrying it if its use is so restricted. From a writing standpoint, it would probably make the few times it's used more dramatic if it wasn't pulled out and used at every opportunity.