History PlayingWith / LivingWeapon

* '''Justified''': The people of Bob's homeworld's society sprung up (ha ha) around these plants, which they used to fight off the extremely hostile native fauna. In addition to having several advantages over normal, metal swords (such as being able to repair itself like any other living creature and secreting acid or biting enemies for extra damage) it's his cultural WeaponOfChoice.

* '''Conversed''': "Is that some sort of creature which you carry around as a weapon? {{BADASS}}!"

* '''Exploited''': ???

* '''Parodied''': Bob's sword constantly needs feeding, leading to PerpetualPoverty.

* '''Enforced''': Bob's created with a NatureHero in mind as part of an AuthorTract on the environment. They also use this trope to explain how he could have an EvolvingWeapon (thus allowing them to make more toys) without advanced technology.

* '''Downplayed''': Bob uses a sapling he pulled from the ground as an ImprovisedWeapon.

* '''Exaggerated''': Bob carries a gun which is actually a type of domesticated animal which just happens to be able to function like a {{BFG}}.

* '''Deconstructed''': Bob's sword just isn't as good as metal swords and other advanced weapons; living creatures can't catch up with technology.
* '''Reconstructed''': It turns out that sword plants are an EvolvingWeapon. When Bob's backed into a corner, he gets his MidSeasonUpgrade.

* '''Averted''': Weapons are purpose-built devices or the [[NaturalWeapon natural]] [[ShapeshifterWeapon weapons]] of the combatant.
* '''Enforced''': Bob's created with a NatureHero in mind as part of an AuthorTract on the environment. They also use this trope to explain how he could have an EvolvingWeapon (thus allowing them to make more toys) without advanced technology.
* '''Lampshaded''': "Are you going to polish that or pet it?"
* '''Invoked''': Alice, a member of a {{Benevolent Precursor|s}} race, genetically engineers the sword plant and seeds the world Bobs people colonised to give them a fighting chance.

* '''Played For Drama:''' Bob's weapon falls ill, leaving him defenceless.

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{{Liv|ing Weapon}}...just a moment...come on...okay, your link back to LivingWeapon has finished growing!

'''Basic Trope''': A living creature functions as a weapon..
* '''Straight''': Bob wields a biological gun known as an [=AL1C3=] Rifle.
* '''Exaggerated''': Bob's friend Alice can transform herself into a {{BFG}} when they need to fight.
* '''Downplayed''': It's noted that some of their weapons are OrganicTechnology and mentions of soldiers who specialise in using trained animals are made.
* '''Justified''': Bob was stranded on a hostile alien planet and had to train some of the native fauna (and flora) to act as his weaponry.

* '''Subverted''': The [=AL1C3=] rifle proves less effective than a purpose built mechanical weapon.
** Alternatively, the knowledge that she's simply Bob's weapon drives Alice mad.
* '''Double Subverted''': However being alive comes in handy against a race of creatures that have complete control over metal and plastic.
** Until Bob explains to Alice that [[BashBrothers they're a team and he'd be nothing without her]].
* '''Parodied''': Alice turns back while Bob's still holding her, [[AccidentalPervert leaving Bob holding]] [[ThanksForTheMammary something he really shouldn't]]. [[{{Tsundere}} Alice]] is [[MegatonPunch not amused]].
* '''Deconstructed''': The ethical implications of using a living creature as a weapon are explored.
* '''Reconstructed''': It's decided that the [=AL1C3=] rifle is just another form of livestock and that Alice is just a soldier with a specific role.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

* '''Enforced''': "Hmm, Bob would be a bit dull to watch if he was on his own. Make his gun turn into a hot chick or something."
* '''Lampshaded''': "So does Alice report to a sergeant or a quartermaster?"
* '''Invoked''': Bob decides to find a weapon which can act as a pet or a partner. Because being a soldier is lonely.
* '''Defied''': Alice is an ActualPacifist and refuses to act as anyone's weapon.
** Alternatively, experiments to create {{Super Soldier}}s who can turn into weapons are [[ThisIsReality laughed out of the boardroom]].
* '''Discussed''': "Hey, I heard Bob's weapon is alive."
* '''Conversed''': "Hm, it's lonely out here in the field. Wouldn't it be great if I could have a conversation with my gun or something..."
* '''Played For Laughs:''' Alice gets angry at Bob when he accidentally holds her wrongly and objects to being sheathed or placed in a rucksack (which Bob still does while he gets used to the idea of a gun which can go on strike).
* '''Played For Drama:''' Alice is injured in the field. Leaving Bob stuck in enemy territory, unarmed and [[TheLoad with an injured companion]].

Just because I'm a LivingWeapon doesn't mean I don't have feelings.

* '''Played For Laughs:''' Alice gets angry at Bob when he accidentally holds her [[IfYouKnowWhatIMean wrongly]] and objects to being sheathed or placed in a rucksack (which Bob still does while he gets used to the idea of a gun which can go on strike).

* '''Parodied''': Alice turns back while Bob's still holding her, [[AccidentalPervert leaving Bob holding]] [[ThanksForTheMammary something he really shouldn't]] [[{{Tsundere}} Alice]] is [[MegatonPunch not amused]].

* '''Averted''': Weapons are devices built as weapons or the natural weapons of the combatant.

* '''Played For Laughs:''' Alice gets angry at Bob when he accidentally holds her [[IfYouKnowWhatIMean wrongly]] and objects to being sheaved or placed in a rucksack (which Bob still does while he gets used to the idea of a gun which can go on strike).

* '''Inverted''': A weapon functions as a living creature.

* '''Inverted''': All weapons are mechanical, even GoodOldFisticuffs are avoided.