To: NorthMountain
“split skulls and sever necks”-the most accepted-and he fastest-way to show power in that day and time-having a flashy and efficient weapon to do it would probably have added to the user’s image...
24 posted on
10/21/2015 2:46:00 PM PDT by
Texan5
("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line"...)
To: Texan5; PLMerite
FWIW, I interpreted the comment about the sword being expensive, and used to “show power” as meaning that is was a display piece only. I find that idea highly unlikely. I agree: Nothing says “I HAVE THE POWER” quite like separating your opponent’s/challenger’s head from his shoulders with one blow of a sword.
26 posted on
10/21/2015 2:50:16 PM PDT by
NorthMountain
("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")
To: Texan5
“split skulls and sever necks”-the most accepted-and he fastest-way to show power in that day and time-having a flashy and efficient weapon to do it would probably have added to the user’s image... I would have preferred a phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range. :)
27 posted on
10/21/2015 2:51:54 PM PDT by
kiryandil
(Maya: "Liberalism Is What Smart Looks Like to Stupid People")
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