Concealed Thermal Scythes

The Concealed Thermal Scythe is a melee weapon manufactured by Protonics Armour Systems

Description
Another concealed melee weapon, the concealed thermal scythe is an augment implanted in the forearm. When not in use the weapon resembles a sleek metal gauntlet, which runs the whole length of the forearm and to the elbow. Providing both defensive and offensive capability, the gauntlet is built out of hardened HTTC alloy and treated with an anti corrosive layer. The gauntlet is designed to replace the forearm entirely, and is built to be only slightly larger than the original forearm in order to help conceal the blade and to make it seem like nothing more than armor. The metal used in the gauntlet is rated to stop everything up to 5.56 NATO rounds, which will shatter on impact with the metal due to it's composition. The blade itself is retractable, following a four step deployment process that takes less than a second to complete. When fully extended the blade will run the entire length of the forearm, and will extend an additional 5 inches behind the elbow and 9 inches past the hand. The blade features thermal conductors, heating up the blade to a maximum of 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, and is capable of cauterizing wounds and slicing through armor plates with ease. (Depending on the material.) It is not recommended to exceed this temperature as the weapon will both activate an automated failsafe and will likely damage the blade. This weapon can be used in tandem with other augments, and can be paired with integrated claw blades.