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A '''Denn'bok''', or '''fighting pike''' is a traditional weapon carried by members of the [[Minbari]] [[Warrior Caste|warrior caste]] as well as members of the [[Anla'Shok]]. Consisting of a retractable metal-alloy staff about five feet long when fully extended, the denn'bok became something of a signature symbol for the Anla'Shok. By tradition, only those deemed worthy by the [[Minbari_Federation#F'hursna|F'hursna]] may train with or own a denn'bok.<ref name=tditcos>[[To Dream in the City of Sorrows]]</ref> During Ranger training, a wooden analogue is used in lieu of an actual pike in sparring sessions.<ref>[[To Live and Die in Starlight]]</ref> |
A '''Denn'bok''', or '''fighting pike''' is a traditional weapon carried by members of the [[Minbari]] [[Warrior Caste|warrior caste]] as well as members of the [[Anla'Shok]]. Consisting of a retractable metal-alloy staff about five feet long when fully extended, the denn'bok became something of a signature symbol for the Anla'Shok. By tradition, only those deemed worthy by the [[Minbari_Federation#F'hursna|F'hursna]] may train with or own a denn'bok.<ref name=tditcos>[[To Dream in the City of Sorrows]]</ref> During Ranger training, a wooden analogue is used in lieu of an actual pike in sparring sessions.<ref>[[To Live and Die in Starlight]]</ref> |
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Every [[Ranger]] and member of the Minbari warrior caste are trained in the use of the denn'bok, though only those certified as worthy by the [[Minbari_Federation#F.27hursna|F'hursna]] are permitted to own their own pike. It is a weapon that can get past scanners and guards, and deliver both lethal and non-lethal force when properly wielded.<ref name=tditcos /> |
Every [[Ranger]] and member of the Minbari warrior caste are trained in the use of the denn'bok, though only those certified as worthy by the [[Minbari_Federation#F.27hursna|F'hursna]] are permitted to own their own pike. It is a weapon that can get past scanners and guards, and deliver both lethal and non-lethal force when properly wielded.<ref name=tditcos /> |
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Since few new pikes are manufactured, most of those in use are very old and have had many owners. [[Marcus' pike|The one carried by]] [[Marcus Cole]] had originally been intended for [[Catherine Sakai]], but [[Entil'Zha]] [[Sinclair]] gave it to Marcus in December [[2259]] following her disappearance in [[Sector 14]], since Sinclair told Marcus that Catherine would have appreciated him having it. After the "death" of Marcus in November [[2261]], it fell into the possession of [[Susan Ivanova]]. Keeping it for many years, Ivanova proudly displayed it in her office at [[Earthdome]] when she was promoted to [[General]]. When she resigned her [[Earthforce]] commission in [[2281]], she took it with her to [[Minbar]] when she became the new [[Anla'Shok Na]].<ref>[[Sleeping in Light]] (Deleted scene)</ref> |
Since few new pikes are manufactured, most of those in use are very old and have had many owners. [[Marcus' pike|The one carried by]] [[Marcus Cole]] had originally been intended for [[Catherine Sakai]], but [[Entil'Zha]] [[Sinclair]] gave it to Marcus in December [[2259]] following her disappearance in [[Sector 14]], since Sinclair told Marcus that Catherine would have appreciated him having it. After the "death" of Marcus in November [[2261]], it fell into the possession of [[Susan Ivanova]]. Keeping it for many years, Ivanova proudly displayed it in her office at [[Earthdome]] when she was promoted to [[General]]. When she resigned her [[Earthforce]] commission in [[2281]], she took it with her to [[Minbar]] when she became the new [[Anla'Shok Na]].<ref>[[Sleeping in Light]] (Deleted scene)</ref> |
Revision as of 23:25, 15 June 2019
A Denn'bok, or fighting pike is a traditional weapon carried by members of the Minbari warrior caste as well as members of the Anla'Shok. Consisting of a retractable metal-alloy staff about five feet long when fully extended, the denn'bok became something of a signature symbol for the Anla'Shok. By tradition, only those deemed worthy by the F'hursna may train with or own a denn'bok.[1] During Ranger training, a wooden analogue is used in lieu of an actual pike in sparring sessions.[2]
Origin
According to Ramde Zarwin, one of Valen's earliest non-Minbari followers, the denn'bok was styled after a Tak'cha weapon called a Barrken, with Zarwin himself giving Valen his first groundings in its use. However, the Tak'cha's subsequent dishonor and banishment from Valen's alliance led to their being expunged from Minbari historical records. This lasted until February 2261 when first hand records of the Shadow War were discovered on the derelict Babylon 4 station, revealing many forgotten stories of Valen.[3]
Tradition and Uses
Every Ranger and member of the Minbari warrior caste are trained in the use of the denn'bok, though only those certified as worthy by the F'hursna are permitted to own their own pike. It is a weapon that can get past scanners and guards, and deliver both lethal and non-lethal force when properly wielded.[1]
Anla'Shok in training typically were not trained fully in the denn'bok, as it took years to learn fully.[4]
Since few new pikes are manufactured, most of those in use are very old and have had many owners. The one carried by Marcus Cole had originally been intended for Catherine Sakai, but Entil'Zha Sinclair gave it to Marcus in December 2259 following her disappearance in Sector 14, since Sinclair told Marcus that Catherine would have appreciated him having it. After the "death" of Marcus in November 2261, it fell into the possession of Susan Ivanova. Keeping it for many years, Ivanova proudly displayed it in her office at Earthdome when she was promoted to General. When she resigned her Earthforce commission in 2281, she took it with her to Minbar when she became the new Anla'Shok Na.[5]
Appearances
References
Weapons | ||
Phased Plasma Guns | ||
Auricon PPG Pistol · Westlake & Grummon PPG Pistol · Tho'val PPG pistol · Kalat PPG Pistol · Sha'ann PPG Pistol · Tromo PPG Pistol · Auricon PPG Rifle · Auricon PPG Sniper Rifle · Auricon PPG Assault Rifle · Tromo PPG Rifle · Centauri PPG Rifle | ||
Melee Weapons: | ||
Denn'bok · Shock stick · Coutari · K'tok · Barrken · Minbari glove-knife · Drazi Blades · Graal · Electro-whip · Slaver's glove | ||
Chemical/Biological Weapons: | ||
Nano-virus · Drakh plague · Techno-mage nano-virus · Telepath · Morph Gas · Assassination device | ||
Weapons of Mass Destruction: | ||
Thermonuclear device · Mass driver · Vorlon planetkiller · Death Cloud | ||
Other Weapons: | ||
Energy mine · Perimeter mine · Blockade mine · Planetary defense grid · Slugthrower · Thermal Grenade · Hand-held Grenade Launcher | ||
Personal Weapons: | ||
Michael Garibaldi's Smith & Wesson · Marcus Cole's pike · Londo Mollari's coutari · Ta'Lon's k'tok |