Samurai's Sword

The  is a melee weapon from before the great war added to Fallout 3 in the Mothership Zeta add-on.

Characteristics
The Samurai's Sword is an effective melee weapon that does higher damage than most other melee weapons, however it lacks the special effects of Jingwei's Shocksword or the Shishkebab. On the other hand, it does have a relatively low AP cost compared to similar weapons, allowing for more swings in V.A.T.S.. It may also be known as a katana, but not to be confused with the cut content Katana.

The following table compares the Chinese Officer's Sword, it's variants, and the Samurai's Sword.

Obtaining
The Samurai's Sword can be found in the Waste Disposal area of the mothership, accessible through the Maintenance Level (which can be entered during Among the Stars). It is at the "end" of the area in a closet full of medical supplies (see Waste Disposal article for a map with the location marked). When found, it can be given to Toshiro Kago or kept.

The sword will vanish from this location once Toshiro leaves the group in the Engineering Core, presumably because he retrieves it (he does not actually travel there, though; the sword's disappearance is scripted). He will then have it with him when you meet him the next time in the Living Quarters or on the Bridge during and after This Galaxy Ain't Big Enough... Here you can obtain it either by reverse-pickpocketing or killing him. You can kill Toshiro Kago without any Karma loss.

Appearances
The appears in the Mothership Zeta add-on for Fallout 3.

Trivia
The Samurai Sword is naturally a two handed weapon, but just like the Chinese Officer's Sword, the Lone Wanderer wields it with one hand. It can potentialy be classed as a Unique Katana.

Bugs

 * When trying to exit the room that the Sword is located in the teleportation device may not work.
 * The Sword might not appear if Toshiro Kago has been killed before entering the Waste Disposal Area.
 * It is possible to obtain two Samurai's Swords. One is from the Waste Disposal Area and one can be taken from Toshiro Kago by reverse pick-pocketing him in the Living Quarters or on the Bridge, or if he dies during the battle on the Bridge.

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