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== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
Polearms are among the earliest found weapons, often sticks longer than the typical [[club]], but still effective at dealing blunt traumas. While [[TL-0]] polarms are found objects, by [[TL-1]] most [[sophont]]s have learned how to attach various stabbing, cutting, or pummeling heads to the weapon enhancing its usefulness. There is a great variety of types of heads attached to polearms, often each with a different kind of name. Many polearms are simply repurposed farming implements. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | Polearms are among the earliest found weapons, often sticks longer than the typical [[club]], but still effective at dealing blunt traumas. While [[TL-0]] polarms are found objects, by [[TL-1]] most [[sophont]]s have learned how to attach various stabbing, cutting, or pummeling heads to the weapon enhancing its usefulness. There is a great variety of types of heads attached to polearms, often each with a different kind of name. Many polearms are simply repurposed farming implements. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | ||
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=== Selected Halbred Types === | === Selected Halbred Types === | ||
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| Generic Halbred | |
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 Generic Halbred | |
| Group: | Melee Weapon |
| Tech Level | TL–2 |
| Size | 2,500.0 mm length |
| Weight | 2,500.0 grams |
| Cost | Cr75 |
| Ammo | None |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Generic Halbred | |
A Halbred (2,500 grams; Cr75; TL-2) is quite an elaborate polearm featuring a pointed, bladed tip. [1]
- This melee weapon most typically inflicts cutting and stabbing traumas.
Description (Specifications)
This weapon may be considered to be a combination between a battle ax and a spear. Length: 2,500mm. [2]
Weapon Characteristics
Length: 2,500.0 mm length. Weight: 2,500.00 grams. Base Price: Cr75.
History & Background (Dossier)
Polearms are among the earliest found weapons, often sticks longer than the typical club, but still effective at dealing blunt traumas. While TL-0 polarms are found objects, by TL-1 most sophonts have learned how to attach various stabbing, cutting, or pummeling heads to the weapon enhancing its usefulness. There is a great variety of types of heads attached to polearms, often each with a different kind of name. Many polearms are simply repurposed farming implements. [3]
Selected Halbred Types
References & contributors (Sources)
- Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 42-43.Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Characters and Combat (Far Future Enterprises, 2019), 42-43.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 38.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 38.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak