Weapon Master Broadsword?

[Gurps Fan]

Originally Posted by Kromm

What I said here still applies. The essential bit: Minor variations in size, number of edges, and so on don't matter. Weapon Master (Foo) encompasses anything with "foo" in the name. So Weapon Master (Broadsword) includes anything named "broadsword" for just 20 points. As a GM, I'd also include any balanced, Reach 1 weapon capable of swing cutting damage that's covered by the Broadsword skill: cavalry saber, backsword, etc.

Thank you for the information, doctor. It seems that I have to correct my previous statements. However, it's difficult to interpret the phrase "One specific weapon" on p. B99 as actually meaning a specific group of weapons covered by one combat skill.

I think all the confusions arise because of the usage of the word "broadsword": it can mean either a skill name or a weapon name. To clarify:

• Weapon Master (My Father's Broadsword): The sole weapon in the campaign. 15 points.
  
  
• Weapon Master (One Specific Weapon: Broadsword): Covers anything with "broadsword" in the name. Also includes any balanced, Reach-1 weapon capable of swing cutting damage that's covered by the Broadsword skill: cavalry saber, backsword, etc. 20 points.
  
  
• Weapon Master (Small Class: Anything used with Broadsword skill): Encompasses swords and sticks covered by Broadsword skill. 30 points.
  
  
• Weapon Master (Medium Class: All swords): Any weapon identified as a knife, sword, or fencing weapon. Includes a bokken (because it is still identified as a sword), but doesn't include sticks like jo, light clubs, table legs, etc. 35 points.

Are the description above right?

Further, if I buy a Weapon Master that encompasses weapons classified into one specific entry in the Weapon Tables (e. g., Weapon Master (Late Katana)), how much does it cost?