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Handguns:





The Phaser: The basic run-of-the-mill handgun for Knights Templar. Virtually identical to the phasers from "Star Trek" in regards to appearance and interface.



The Acre Enforcer: Only specialized infantry carry these, a good deal heavier and more powerful then phasers. Nicknamed "Blasters", these handguns can fire small explosive shot.



Heavier guns:





The Tortosa: This heavy rifle is a flamethrower that can let loose a barrage of fire over a distance of twenty yards! Heavy and hard to use, these weapons are used only by special forces.



The Cyprus Repeater: This is the sci-fi version of an AK-47. It fires either explosive shot or laser shot in rapid succession, spraying enemy ships and fortifications alike. These are standard issue for all ground units, though explosive shot is only used by special forces.



The Type-C Mini-cannon: This rifle can fire very heavy charges of explosives or laser. It is mainly used by anti-air infantry, though it can be used against enemy ground forces as well. Picture a space-age Bazooka.



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<p class="MsoNormal">The Tyre-Class Laser Cannon: There is one thing that sets the Templar equipment apart from that of any other fleet, and that is versatility. The equipment is very modular and can be used in almost any situation. A perfect example of this is the Tyre-Class Laser cannon: The Tyre class is used aboard ships for dogfighting, however when the need arises it can easily be removed from the ship and used as heavy artillery! This is extremely useful in many situations, such as crash landings or in troop transports.

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<p class="MsoNormal">The Edessa-Class Laser Cannon: This light canon is used purely for ground warfare and taking out groups of enemy infantry. It is can also do damage to unprotected buildings, but it cannot penetrate any kind of shield. It has, however, great mobility and is only a little larger then a rifle.

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<p class="MsoNormal">The Bombard: Named after the cannon Turks used to besiege Constantinople, these mighty weapons are massive and dangerous. They take a long time to load and fire, but have a devastating effect.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Phase Blade: The age of the sword is long past. . . to all factions except the Knights Templar, that is! These men value swordsmanship greatly, and take great pride in it. Their swords are a sturdy metal hilt with a dark red energy field forming the "blade". These weapons can pierce nearly any armour and can deflect most laser fire, making them valuable for combat as well as decoration. The Knights use them as their main weapon. (Basically a lightsaber with a cool hilt)

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<p class="MsoNormal">Shields (Sorry, no cool name yet): The shields are made of a similar energy field, and capable of deflecting everything from laser fire to shrapnel.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Knights: For the full knights that have taken their vows, the uniform is a white tunic with gold trimming and a red cross in the center. Under this is worn a grey jumpsuit.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Squires: The process to become a knight is rigorous, and young men taken into the order are paired with a knight and become squires. These men are with their masters at all times, accompanying them everywhere from the mess hall to the battlefield. They wear a similar uniform without the gold trimming, and with a white jumpsuit underneath.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Crewmen: Not all those who run the Templar ships are knights, or even squires. These men are employed by the order, and work as engineers and scientists, as well as any other non-combat task that needs to be doing. These men wear a white jumpsuit with an orange insignia on it.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Excalibur: Kentis' personal Phase-Blade is named Excalibur in remembrance of King Arthur of old. It is a fine sword, the hilt crafted by the finest smiths Planet Antioch has. In the hilt is placed a splinter of wood that some claim was a part of the cross Christ died upon.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Haldicar: The Phase-Blade of Lord Gawain, Kentis' son. In the hilt of his sword is a bone that some claim is that of Saint Peter.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Planetary Vehicles (vehicles other then space ships. WIP.):

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<p class="MsoNormal">The Palfrey Battle-Trike : one or two of these are kept in the large vessels at all times for reconnaissance missions. These trikes have huge tires to help traverse difficult terrain, and most importantly, they are VERY fast. Although they possess no weaponry and limited armour, these trikes are very useful for scouting missions.

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<p class="MsoNormal">RASIV: Reconnaissance And Scouting Interplanetary Vehicles, these small ships are the mainstay of Templar scouting parties. They are similar to the "Speeder Bikes" from Star Wars.

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<p class="MsoNormal">The Chariot-Class Walker: Unlike the above vehicles, these are meant for open warfare. They are heavy mechs that walk on four legs and they are so huge, only Liberators can carry them. They are slow but deadly. . . (Think AT-AT)

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<p class="MsoNormal">The Sidon-Class Walker: Faster and more maneuverable then the Chariot Class, the Sidon Class is smaller, lighter, and has only two legs. (Think AT-ST)

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<p class="MsoNormal">The Falcon: this is a small (about three-foot wingspan) unmanned drone that is used in flocks to kamikaze-dive into enemies. Although one or two would not cause much trouble, the Templar use hundreds at a time in devastating waves. The "birds" can be armed with explosives or even disease samples, depending on the mission. <ac_metadata title="Miscellaneous Knights Templar Lore" notify_everyone="1455155719"> </ac_metadata>