James glanced over at Tophat as he approached.
"Yeah, its got a bit of a story behind it. Back when the T-Virus started to spread and society began to break down, people had to adapt fast. The kind of weapon being carried by a person could tell you a bit about how they thought. For example, someone with a katana probably had an inflated view of their own abilities, and were too interested in looking good over actually surviving effectively. The ones who took items like crowbars, which had the rach and durability for extended combat, the weight and maneuverability to kill easily, and could perform other tasks as well tended to to better. When CEQ were founded, this weapon was developed to embody the best traits of some of the most effective close quarter weapons. The reach, durability and versatility of a crowbar, the cutting power of a machete. Even the hilt is basically just a modified trench spike, great for fighting in corridors. The brass called it a 'forced access and defensive tool' or some crap like that." He snorted in derision. "Those of us who actually used it called it the undertaker."