Table of Contents
Introduction xiii
I Disinformation and Misconceptions
Vampires are Metaphysical Beings 3
Vampires are Shapeshifters 6
Vampires Can Fly 7
Vampires are Sexually Attracted to Humans 7
Vampire Infection is Inevitable 9
Vampires are Indestructible 10
Vampires Love Being Undead 11
Combat Report: Jason Richter, Vampire 12
II Anatomy 19
Living or Dead? 20
Transformation 21
Strengths 25
Combat Report: Nathan Firestone, Private Military Contractor 31
Weaknesses 40
Behavioral Traits 46
Vulnerabilities 50
Vampire Castes 55
Combat Report: Christine Wolcott, Vampire 63
III Conditioning and Preparation 71
Self-Assessment 72
Physical Conditioning 77
Martial Arts Training 90
Combat Report: James Carver, Martial Artist 101
Psychological Preparation 107
Spiritual Preparation 110
Combat Nutrition 111
Combat Report: Cherie Louissant, Restaurateur 116
IV Weapons 121
Ballistic/Long-Range Weapons 125
Melee Weapons 131
Close-Quarters Weapons 135
Secondary Weapons 147
Restraining Equipment 155
Combat Report: Hector Santiago, Chef 157
V Combat Strategies and Techniques 163
Principles of Undead Combat 164
Situational Awareness 166
Seasonal Considerations 171
Assessing Your Opponent 178
Human Vulnerabilities 181
Enemy Assault Tactics 184
Combat Report: Kate Wolcott, Vampire Hunter 191
Defensive Tactics 196
Offensive Tactics 201
Combat Strategies 214
Advanced Combat Tactics 223
Unarmed Combat 228
Disabled Combatant Tactics 232
Protecting Children from Vampire Attack 237
Confronting Multiple Attackers 243
Combat Drills 247
VI Team-Based Combat 251
Team Assembly 252
Communication 257
Combat Report: Name Unknown, Vampire 259
Extermination Operations 265
Combat Strategies 280
Securing the Home 288
Peaceful Coexistence 293
Combat Report: Paul Lavin, Professor 294
