Dragon's Tooth sword (DX)

The Dragon's Tooth sword (DTS), also known as the non-eutactic blade (NEB), is a low-tech skill weapon in Deus Ex. The sword is a nanotechnological weapon that inflicts high damage.

Background
The Dragon's Tooth sword was developed in VersaLife's Hong Kong laboratories at around 2051. It was given the name "non-eutactic blade" by VersaLife's engineers. At the request of Walton Simons, initial production batches were deployed to Majestic 12's Series P agents. However, the original prototype was stolen by the Red Arrow triads, who then gave the weapon the name "Dragon's Tooth."

With possession of the stolen prototype, the leader of the Red Arrow then claimed to be the inventor of the Dragon's Tooth sword. The weapon would have given the Red Arrow an advantage over the Luminous Path triads. However, Maggie Chow murdered the Red Arrow leader using the weapon and returned it to MJ12's possession. Chow then framed the assassination on the Luminous Path, resulting in a war between the two triad factions.

Characteristics
The Dragon's Tooth sword (DTS) has a base damage of 20. Each strike inflicts 5 instances of this damage, for a total of 100 damage per strike, the highest of any non-explosive weapon. Damage is enhanced by the low-tech weapon skill, and can be further enhanced by the Targeting and Combat Strength augmentations. Weapon skill, Targeting, and Combat Strength respectively provide up to +100%, +40%, and +100% additional damage, for a total of +240%, resulting in a modified damage of 68x5.

In addition to featuring high damage, the DTS has a melee reach of 6 feet, which is greater than the reach of any other melee weapons.

Another feature of the DTS is that it emits light when the weapon is drawn. This light can be used to improve visibility in dark areas, but can also potentially break stealth because it allows enemies to more easily see the player.

Acquisition
Obtaining the Dragon's Tooth Sword is a required mission objective in Hong Kong. Afterwards, the weapon makes 7 more obtainable appearances.
 * Hong Kong, Tonnochi Road - Found in the secret area in Maggie Chow's apartment. Finding the sword at this location is a required mission objective.
 * Hong Kong, VersaLife's Level 1 Labs - Carried by a Woman in Black in the central lab area. Since WiBs explode on death, they can be looted only if rendered unconscious.
 * Hong Kong, Nano Manufacturing (Level 2 Labs) - Carried by Maggie Chow during the confrontation at the Universal Constructor, if she was not previously killed or rendered unconscious.
 * Paris, Knights Templar Cathedral - Carried by the Woman in Black Adept 34501, found in her quarters in the cathedral.
 * Paris, Morgan Everett's Home - Carried by Toby Atanwe. Toby also carries the sword in the previous map, i.e., the metro station, but he is invincible at that time. Additionally, the sword is also carried by Alex Jacobson and Morgan Everett in Everett's Home, but they similarly cannot be killed.
 * Ocean Lab - Carried by Walton Simons. The sword can be looted only if he is rendered unconscious.
 * Area 51 Exterior - Carried by Walton Simons, if he was not previously killed or rendered unconscious at the Ocean Lab.
 * Area 51, Sector 2 - Carried by a Woman in Black in the recreation area.

Notable users

 * Maggie Chow
 * Walton Simons
 * Adept 34501
 * Toby Atanwe
 * Alex Jacobson
 * Morgan Everett

Trivia

 * The sword's appearance and the animation it plays when being wielded is reminiscent of the lightsaber from the Star Wars films.
 * The sword also bears similarities to the TS-04 Laser Rapier from the first System Shock, another game produced by Warren Spector. Both weapons resemble a blue lightsaber and are the most powerful melee weapons in their respective games. However, while the laser rapier consumes the player's energy when used, the Dragon's Tooth doesn't require any resources to use.
 * Despite being considered a low-tech weapon for purposes of the game's skill system, the sword is one of the most high-tech weapons ever created from the standpoint of the story.
 * The sword uses 4x1 inventory slots even though it is clearly depicted to be ignited from the handle and unignited before being put away. This depiction suggests that the actual physical storage of the sword is just the handle and that inventory space requirements may have been set for purpose of gameplay balance rather than realism.