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Imperials of the Heartlands Gladius: - Short Sword - The typical imperial weapon of war. A gladius is a short sword with a straight, double-edged blade and a flattish diamond cross-section. The blade tapers to a point at about seven-eighths down its length. A gladius has a pronounced central ridge, but, unlike many swords, does not have fullers, which makes the weapon heavier and less balanced to use. To offset this the gladius has a large spherical pommel that acts as a counterweight, which makes the gladius a fairly well-balanced, but heavy, short sword when wielded in combat. The grip is rough and is often made from raw hide or bone, whi

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