For those wanting a more powerful melee weapon that can deal a lot more damage than the inadequate Lead Pipe in the System Shock remake, getting your hands on the Laser Rapier is a must during your Citadel Station ascent against SHODAN.
System Shock (2023) "En-Garde!" Achievement — Where to find the Laser Rapier!!!
System Shock offers plenty of weapons that are perfectly capable of dealing with the enemy varieties of the Citadel Station. However, with ammo and health limitations, you’ll need to rotate your weapons to avoid limiting yourself when fighting for survival is unavoidable. Many robots, cyborgs, and mutants will want your head, as they’re ordered by SHODAN to kill you on sight.
If you don't want to rely solely on the Restoration Bay, you can find the Laser Rapier in System Shock here.
The Laser Rapier is a great melee weapon to pick up early in your System Shock remake playthrough. Found exclusively in level three Maintenance, all you need to do to get this weapon is complete Medical and Research Labs.