Hounouran Sword

The Hounouran Sword is one of two known close-combat weapons used by the Skaylian Army and the Skaylian Resistance Force, the other being the Sun Sword. Unlike the heat-based Sun Sword, the Hounouran Sword is powered completely by Hounouran, forcing Hounouran energy to be used for it to work (ironic, given that the laser guns, powered likewise by Hounouran, do not require this).

The Hounouran sword is a powerup available for use by any character. It is a large, Hounouran-powered sword that does much more damage than its cousin, the Sun Sword, but drains Hounouran energy.

Appearance
The Hounouran Sword is much longer and larger than the Sun Sword, the game's only other sword powerup. It glows with a blue light, as it is powered by Hounouran. Since deadly Hounouran surges through its blade, it can cut through about anything easily; however, its user must supply that Hounouran, as is made clear by the fact that it drains energy upon its use.

The Hounouran Sword is quite similar to a lightsaber from Star Wars; however, instead of having the blade completely made of energy and able to turn "on" or "off", the Hounouran Sword has a blade, which has been stated by several characters to be made of diamond, that Hounouran flows through. Whether energy is flowing through it or not can be determined by its user.

It is also notable that a Hounouran Sword is much more similar to a standard sword than a lightsaber.

Technical Use
The Hounouran Sword is by far the stronger of the game's two sword powerups. Each close-combat slash deals 15 damage (as opposed to the Sun Sword's 5 damage or a blaster powerup's 3 damage). It can cut through rock blocks instantly. However, it requires energy to use it.