Baton

Batons are non-lethal melee weapons created to knock a target unconscious. They mostly used by guards and police for riot control and criminal arrests.

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Expandable baton


Gameplay articles: Deus Ex

The expandable baton is used by peace-keeping and riot-control forces all over the world in 2052. It's composed of a cylindrical outer shaft containing two telescoping inner shaft that lock into each other when expanded. The shafts are made of steel and a few whacks can knock a target unconscious.

Side-handle baton


Gameplay articles: Deus Ex: Invisible War

The side-handle baton is a heavyweight polyurethane baton with a short side handle at a right angle to the shaft. It's commonly used in 2072 by guards or military personnel (like SSC or WTO) to the detriment of the expandable baton.