Vibrosword/Legends

The vibrosword was a longer, heavier version of the vibroblade.

Description
The vibrosword was based on Echani weapon design. It was generally wielded with two hands, although some beings were strong enough to wield them with one and carry two of them.

Like all vibro-weapons, it was dangerous to use vibroswords against electrical weapons, as they conducted electricity, therefore, electrocuting the user of the sword. Though electrocution was not the primary concern, electricity traveling up the length of the blade could connect with the weapon's energy cell and ultrasonic vibration generator. The result would be a miniature explosion with enough force to take off the user's hand.

The vibrosword model that was commonly used around 3,956 BBY during the Old Republic era contained cortosis-weave, granting it lightsaber-deflecting abilities which made it more effective against the numerous lightsaber-wielding opponents during that era. The vibrosword model used during the Rise of the Empire era did not contain this cortosis enhancement.

Variants of the vibrosword included the icy Echani vibrosword and the high-tech Baragwin Assault Blade.

History
The vibrosword was used by members of the Sith Empire's Imperial Military, such as security chief Souske, Lieutenant Marcovic, and Dashade Sith warrior Khem Val. The weapon was also used by Keshk, a Grand Chieftain of the Flesh Raiders.

During the Imperial era, vibroswords were used by BX-series droid commandos and seemed effective against Clone troopers of the Galactic Republic. The weapons were also used by Trandoshan scavengers. Sapphire, a Rebel operative and smuggler, carried a vibrosword with her.

During the Legacy era, the Galactic Alliance Remnant's elite Venom assault squads used vibroswords during boarding raids and other close-quarters combat situations.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 22: Knights of Suffering, Part 1
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
 * Star Wars: The Old Republic
 * Knight Errant novel
 * Jedi Quest: Path to Truth
 * Jedi Quest: The Dangerous Games
 * Star Wars: Dark Times 3: The Path to Nowhere, Part 3
 * Star Wars: Dark Times 13: Blue Harvest, Part 1
 * Star Wars: Dark Times 15: Blue Harvest, Part 3
 * Coruscant Nights III: Patterns of Force
 * Star Wars Galaxies
 * The Courtship of Princess Leia
 * Backlash
 * The Courtship of Princess Leia
 * Backlash