I can only assume that they understood that if *these* swords ever hit the market, all their existing sword investments would become like monopoly-money overnight.
Send in the clowns/clones! The notion of "clowns" by way of Aliens/chestbursters is gnarly and inspired. Lots of extremely flavorful, weird, and useful stuff in this supplement. Any chance it'll find its way into print? (On its own or as part of something larger you're putting together?)