Throwing Spear

The throwing spear is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
Between five and six feet in length; the throwing spear is a timeless weapon with a sordid history synonymous with the history of warfare. With its sharp, jagged tip; in the right hands; the throwing spear can be a most formidable weapon.

Most probably referencing the historical thrown javelin of the Roman empire; the javelin at the time was revolutionary design in which light skirmishers would pelt an enemy force in vast numbers, forcing the oncoming enemy to lower their heads and raise shields to deflect the weapon. The true brilliance of the weapon was the wooden dowel connecting the spear and shaft together that would break easily when thrown, rendering the weapon useless and preventing their own weapons from being used against them.

The courier carries the spears at the hip and not on the back; and uses an overhand throwing technique.

Locations

 * It can be received as one of the starting weapons in the Tribal Pack.
 * Shop merchants sometimes have it.
 * Friendly or neutral terms with Caesar's Legion.
 * Killing Caesar's Legion soldiers who carry it.

Appearances
s appear in Fallout: New Vegas.