Plasma axe

A plasma axe is a Viechtyren melee weapon, primarily used in space combat by astrosoldiers. It is a rather simple device, consisting of a haft typically made of rubber, and a blade consisting of a thick tungsten-carbide filament that is superheated to produce plasma. It can be used as a combat weapon, but also similar to a mountain climber's pick when navigating the outside of an enemy spaceship.