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Universe
Marvel Universe

Location
Currently in the possession of Korvus of the Starjammers

Creator
Rook'shir

Owner
Korvus Rook'shir

Distinguishing Features
The Blade is a massive sword 5' long by 2' at its wildest point and weighing 50 lbs., though its size and weight vary at at its discretion. The Blade can only be wielded by blood relatives Rook'shir; it will not allow anyone else to lift it easily or tap its true power, which is a portion of the Phoenix Force.

Powers
The Blade appears to have sentient intelligence allowing it to teach its wielders how to use it, and can show them its past wielders' lives. It easily cuts through most metals, and has the potential to rearrange matter at the molecular level. The Sword's energy has charged a hyperspace jump engine for hours, and can also emit jets of blue flame to stun opponents as well as repel energy attacks and create telekinetic shields. Its user can also access the Blade power by concentration alone. The Blade can locate other Phoenix Force host, and has created an empathic link between Korvus and former host Rachel Grey.

First Appearance
Uncanny X-Men #478 (2006)


The Blade of the Phoenix has been in existence for roughly 500 years, it was in the possession of Rook'shir, an intergalactic out law of the Shi'ar. Rook'shir was bounded to the the cosmic power of the Phoenix Force. Using his gigantic Blade to focus the power, he destroyed worlds, killing billions. Rook'shir was destroyed by the vaulted Shi'ar Imperial Guard. His power and essence remained dormant in the Blade, which can only be wielded by his blood relatives.

 
 
 
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