u/ProfesserQ

I've had to explain to multiple people on multiple occasions why individuals in a post-apocalyptic world would use obsolete weaponry like swords and muskets.

1. Just because assault rifles exist doesn't mean they're commonplace.

2. It's much easier to replenish a small supply of ball and powder than it is a sustainable supply of modern ammunition.

3. IRL people are equally able to be killed by machetes and knives? Why wouldn't people use them in an environment where guns are rare?

The very first cover of science friction magazine which was published in 1981 featured a glitter gold finished Mira unit in a risque poses with a custom facial display. Now having a glitter gold finish on a robot is kind of a not so subtle way of telling people you get freaky with that thing.