Voidsword

A Voidsword is a distinctive weapon, issued to members of the Order of Commissars. Voidswords can come in one and two-handed variants and it is not unknown for some Commissars to wield two of them at a time. These blades have a unique, distinctive appearance and are easily recognizable by their matte-black, light absorbing blades, as well as their glowing red edges and the strange symbols carved into them. Each Voidsword is bonded to its wielder and will drastically improve the abilities of individuals who have an affinity for the Silence.

Due to the secretive nature of the Order of Commissars, the method by which these weapons are manufactured, is unknown, as are the materials from which they are made, although many rumors state that they are forged from material extracted from a black hole.

Voidswords are a well known symbol associated with the power of the Soviet Star Union's warrior elite and often have a near-mythical status.