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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> |
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== Origin == |
== Origin == |
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| + | [[image:Barrken.png|thumb|left|[[Ramde]] [[Zarwin]] teaches [[Valen]] in the use of a [[Barrken]].]] |
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| + | 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 [[2261#February|February]] [[2261]] when first hand records of the [[First Shadow War|Shadow War]] were discovered on the derelict [[Babylon 4]] station, revealing many forgotten stories of Valen.<ref>[[In Valen's Name]]</ref> |
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| − | The Minbari have been using a form of staff or pike for well over 12,000 years. In their early days the staffs were made of wood. After the discovery of gunpowder and the use of weapons resembling bows and arrows the pike became a training tool only. The large size made it hard to carry around and would give away a warrior instantly. |
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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 /> |
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| + | [[Image:Densha.jpg|right|thumb|190px|"Marcus Cole and Neroon engage in [[Denn-shah]] (a battle to the death)]] |
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| + | Anla'Shok in training typically are not trained fully in the denn'bok, as it takes years to learn fully.<ref>[[Learning Curve]]</ref> |
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| − | It was not until close to the time of Valen that the Pike was starting to come back into use. |
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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> |
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| − | Pikes were originally made of wood, and then metal. The metal versions were heavy and hard to transport while carrying any other weapons. Collapseable tubing was used to construct pikes, first they had to be manually opened and closed but the Minbari quickly installed small air compressors. Still, the tubing was not nearly as strong as the warrior cast demanded. |
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| − | In the years after Valen and the Great War the [[Anla'Shok]] and the Worker Caste created [[molecular compression]]. With the touch of a button the pike was able to expand or compress. The construction was solid and strong. Variants could be made to be more flexible, slightly longer or wider but the standard two meter, non-flexible pike was preferred. |
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| + | * "[[War Without End, Part I]]" |
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| + | * "[[Grey 17 is Missing]]" |
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| + | ;[[Babylon 5: Season Four|No Surrender, No Retreat]] |
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| + | * "[[Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi?]] |
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| ⚫ | Every [[Ranger]] and |
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| + | * "[[Atonement]]" |
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| + | * "[[Lines of Communication]]" |
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| + | * "[[Rumors, Bargains and Lies]]" |
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| + | ;[[Babylon 5: Season Five|Wheel of Fire]] |
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| + | * "[[Learning Curve]]" |
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| + | * "[[Day of the Dead]]" |
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| + | * "[[Objects at Rest]]" |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 21:53, 16 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]
"Marcus Cole and Neroon engage in Denn-shah (a battle to the death)
Anla'Shok in training typically are not trained fully in the denn'bok, as it takes 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[]
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