History Main / NationalWeapon

** The [[ProudMerchantRace Lyran Commonwealth]] have a fondness for [[MightyGlacier assault mechs]] - especially the ''[[SkeleBot9000 Atlas]]'' - and later begin slapping [[MagneticWeapon Gauss Rifles]] on anything they can find. However, in spite of a faction for whom jokes such as "Lyran Scout Lance = four ''Atlases''" is frequently repeated, they also heavily use the ''Commando'', and a pair of ''Griffin''s stand guard next to the Archon's throne on Tharkad.

** The Moblins often carry spears or glaives.
** The Bokoblins use machetes and falchions.

* Exaggerated to the point of CargoCult in ''VideoGame/StickWar''. That said, it only applies to [[ArcherArchetype Archidonis]], [[SwordTropes Swordwrath]], [[FunctionalMagic Magikill]], and Spearton.

* In ''Franchise/{{Halo}}'', the [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Elites]] have their [[LaserBlade energy swords]], while the [[KillerSpaceMonkey Brutes]] have [[DropTheHammer gravity hammers]].

** Daruk, the Goron Champion, wielded the [[DropTheHammer Boulder Breaker]].

* In ''Literature/TheElenium'', soldiers of Lamarkand are known for using crossbows. Although the technology is widespread, it's use is monopolised by them to the point that whenever someone is assassinated by a crossbow bolt, everyone assumes a Lamark was responsible.

* Dwarves mostly use axes and sometimes warhammers in ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings''.
** Also based on Tolkien is the association of Elves with bows, which is less supported by the original mythos (Tolkien's Elves are good with bows, but for the most part they prefer swords).

* In ''WebOriginal/{{Overheaven}}'', a civil war breaks out on Mars over whether or not to terraform the planet, but due to the difficulty of resupply at interplanetary differences, both sides soon start to run out of bullets and fall back on ArchaicWeaponForAnAdvancedAge, thus leading to several national weapons developing:

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* Exaggerated to the point of CargoCult in ''VideoGame/StickWar''. That said, it only applies to [[ArcherArchetype Archidonis]], [[SwordTropes Swordwrath]], [[FunctionalMagic Magikill]], and [[BladeOnAStick Spearton]].

** The ''qiang'' was the [[BladeOnAStick spear]]. It was called the king of weapons because it was the most widely used of the weapons, and heavily associated with the military and defense of China.

[[caption-width-right:350:In Oman, their emblem is nothing but weapons.[[note]]The center J-shaped object is a sheathed [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khanjar khanjar,]] a men's dagger used primarily for ceremonies, but also sees use as a utility knife and self-defense weapon. It is superimposed over two crossed swords.[[/note]]]]

** KatanasAreJustBetter for samurai. This association is actually NewerThanTheyThink: traditionally, samurai were equally associated with bows and spears, with the katana serving as a backup weapon. Even then, by the time of the UsefulNotes/SengokuPeriod, these weapons fell out of favor as armies started using firearms. The association with swords was played up through romanticized tales of wandering ronin challenging each other to duels during the Edo period. In the early imperial period the military adapted western style designs, albeit with Japanese style grips to make it easier for officers to adapt. By the 20th century the military made mass produced swords called ''guntōs'' that were patterned on the katana. A common war trophy in World War II, they are frequently confused for katanas.

* The Minbari Denn'bok in ''Series/BabylonFive''.

* The flag of Mozambique sports an AK-47 with bayonet attached.

* In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'', each of the tribes have a special weapon that was a WeaponOfChoice for their respective Champions:

** The ''jian'' was a [[HeroesPreferSwords light, narrow straight sword]] which was used in a quick, precise style somewhat comparable to fencing. It was called the gentleman of weapons because it was refined, graceful and versatile, and was the WeaponOfChoice for nobles, scholars and even some women.