Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 30/05/2026You thought I was kidding about liking the U-Wing. 070 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 03/10/2025I've been getting real tired of so many AI slop history/sword/military videos that are just... wrong. So I made a channel dedicated to debunking them. 171 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Marcus Vance's Sword Knowledge Level surpasses Italian fencing master Fiore de Liberi. Fiore is recognized as one of the best sword masters on Earth Vance achieved this NATURALLY with his unorthodox nerd lifestyle 0100 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 03/08/2025Their primary weapon is the "finger laser" linked to their armor's power supply, and it seems really good. Can be used for mining at low settings. Erases limbs. Easily 40k Hot-Shot lasgun level—but not too accurate at longer ranger. For that, they have grenade launchers. 120 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 03/08/2025Their armor is a space suit with internal exoskeleton, and, unfortunately, doesn't seem to offer notable protection. However, it does put them in the Spartan/Space Marine ballpark of lifting strength, so that's good. 120 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 03/08/2025The Forever War is a staple of military science fiction. It focuses on a soldier jumping forward in time due to FTL travel coming back to a new Earth after each battle. The weapons are blueprints for future scifi. But can their soldiers beat up a 40k Space Marine? 171 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Law enforcement are instructed to focus on the green zones in order to keep batons "less lethal." Striking other areas can be seen as an escalation of force. 041 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Accidentally ended up with two of these since I didn't realize there were two editions... 250 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 22/04/2025It's probably the fur, but this lamellar armor just looks way more intimidating than standard plate. 090 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Norwegian peasant militia axes were weird. But the curved head was so you get the leverage of an axe, but a similar drawing/cutting motion you get with a curved sword. It's one of those designs that didn't really make it. 170 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 23/02/2025We gotta stop this "Warhammer 40k is more advanced because it's 40,000 years" Space Marines get stronger by getting injected with hormones and eating ceramics for a year so it fuses with their bones. Cyberpunk has a nanite injection that rebuilds muscle casually over 2 weeks. 5110 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Stumbled on an active sword auction and immediately want the first two. I'm afraid to scroll down more 150 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Since I've been talking a lot about Cyberpunk VS Warhammer 40K, here is a 2020 bolter. .71 caliber (18mm (approx 18x50)) rocket propelled armor-piercing incendiary round. Has an onboard ballistics computer, and the projectile can be guided. 060 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 21/02/2025He was a competitive kickboxer. A basic SoB rose to top ranks in unethical military school as a child and then went to unethical special forces school as an adult. It'll be fast. 181 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Love how the Acceltra in @warframe.com is more like a fighter jet with wing missiles 020 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Tell me your favorite sword and I'll rank it purely based on personal preference 20151 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Read through planned projects from the Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Lab (DEVCOM ARL). Lots of "how can we use machine learning/AI for war" Lots of "how can we 3D print war stuff" Some "really sounds like they want super soldiers" Some eldritch horror summoning stuff 1101 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Currently fascinated with Swedish machete cutlasses. 0200 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Joe Rogan has a samurai sword that's 500 years old he likes to show off to guests. Is that impressive? Sort of. The NTHK is a non-profit organization that preserves and certifies the authenticity of Japanese blades, and finding some made by reputable historic smiths isn't difficult. Anyone can buy. 3241 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 15/11/2024We don't talk about how overpowered Cyberpunk can be. You can walk into a mall and walk out with skin that stops pistol rounds... 2200 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Just learned that Andrew Tate walks around his house with a sword because it makes him feel like a commander. And it's just a blunt stainless steel display sword. 4141 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 14/11/2024I got my info from this. With gyrojets, they did flop. However, we tried making them before we landed on the moon. Before the Internet existed. I'm confident that we can do better with modern tech. 000 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Warhammer 40k bolter. The green part, 6, is the explosive charge. By volume, this would equal about 13 grams of modern Composition B, which would have a lethal radius of half a meter. Under 2 feet. 2171 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 13/11/2024What's kind funny is the US military has tested duplex ammo (firing two bullets per bullet) They've found that it just performs better out to 300 meters. And we've done nothing with this knowledge. 5191 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 08/11/2024Judging by Kahl's broken shoulder plates, all Grineer are just running around with about 1,000 pounds of unpowered armor on them like it's nothing. And Dax are supposed to no diff them. And Tenno no diff Dax. 210 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 31/10/2024Rich people used to make cool, impractical weapons to show off. And yet we have a billionaire who claims to be into sci-fi, but he's NOT investing what's pocket change to him into making gyrojets or caseless ammo or railguns work? Not making powered armor? Vibroblades? 3220 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 18/10/2024Saw a podcast where people were just ragging on the Chinese sniper grenade launcher. Is it a bad idea? No. GLs have great armor penetration, airburst is good for enemies behind cover, and the US military wants their own. 3100 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 18/10/2024I'm gunna need a better look at the new Warframe pistol 060 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 12/02/2024I feel like this canonically accurate 40k bolter scale is my greatest contribution to science fiction. 060 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 12/01/2024The sharpened bit on the back of some single-edged swords is called the "false edge." The false edge helped with thrusting (two sharp sides go in easier than one sharp) and could be used to deliver a few unique cuts. 040 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 17/12/2023The Clacton Spear, dating back about 400,000 years, is one of the oldest known spears. Discovered in England, it exemplifies the use of wooden spears for hunting since a ridiculously long time ago. Obviously it COULD be just a stick. But assorted evidence points to spear. 031 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 29/11/2023New 3,000 year old swords discovered. Really wish we had more pictures. The right one looks like it's a curved blade. Which would make it an incredibly early example. 050 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 19/09/2023"We need guns to protect ourselves!" Sometimes I wonder what self-defense would look like if energy weapons like the Taser weren't hyper-focused towards cops. 240 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 07/09/2023Ironically, one of the biggest benefits of double-edged swords isn't most of the second edge. Double-edged blades thrust better. As they go through, both sides cut. 030 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 27/08/2023I've crunched a bunch of numbers. If you talk about super soldiers, please note that "10x regular human" is equivalent to "max human" (a world record holder). 010 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 23/08/2023Hi, I'm Marcus. While I used to write and was in the SFWA, I make YouTube videos now. With my background in being a nerd, former fencing instructor, and combat veteran, I talk about historical amd fictional weapons like these 060 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 22/08/2023One-handed swords were, on average, about 2.5% of someone's body weight. Thor weighed about 400 here, so this ~10 pound greatsword being used one-handed is possible. 020 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 22/08/2023The katar is an Indian punching dagger that was often used to punch through chain armor. Ohh... so THAT'S why it's called a punching dagger. 150 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 20/08/2023Hi, I'm Marcus and I like swords. Which one is your favorite? 000 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 19/08/2023Hi, I'm Marcus. I make youtube videos about fictional weapons and soldiers like swords from One Piece and StarCraft Ghosts. Since Twitter is a dumpster fire, I'm trying to build up a following here! 040 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 18/08/2023For the writers out there, this is what the inside of a kevlar vest looks like. Bunch of layers of fibrous sheets. 020 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 08/08/2023I saw this advertised for writers and have some corrections... Shotguns & Pistols do have a muzzle flash. Hot brass won't burn you through clothes unless you hold it there for a while. Instinctual aim is all the rage these days. You can hit targets without aiming down sights. 000 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 08/08/2023I really like how the Ghosts in StarCraft are, while not the best super soldiers, are well designed to take down other super soldiers. 020 0
Marcus Vance @marcusvance.bsky.social · 08/08/2023People trained to shoot the center of mass because of big target and vital bits. Then, people started armoring the center of mass almost exclusively. And, as a counter to that, people train to... still shoot the most likely place to be armored? 110 0
