neoPlast Swords

In the Red Rising Saga, neoPlast swords debut in Iron Gold as innocuous child-sized training weapons crafted from lightweight, durable neoPlast polymer, designed for safe dueling practice among the Society's young heirs. These unassuming tools symbolize the early martial indoctrination of the Golds, contrasting sharply with the lethal pulseFists and razor-edged rapiers of adult combat. Across the series, they represent a foundational step in the brutal path from play to planetary conquest, though their role remains confined to this introductory volume without further evolution in subsequent books.