Archaic Ranged Weapon

Archaic Ranged Weapon are an important part of early TL:1-3 battlefields.

• Even in an area of high technology energy weaponry, these weapons can still be lethal. Even the toughest trooper in battledress is still vulnerable when pulling off a helmet or performing bodily functions.

Description (Specifications)

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Selected Equipment (Combat)

Archaic Ranged Weapons:

1. Blowgun
2. Bola
3. Boomerang
4. Bow
5. Compound Bow
6. Cranequin
7. Heavy Crossbow
8. Light Crossbow
9. Long Bow
10. Military Crossbow
11. Repeating Crossbow
12. Short Bow
13. Sling AKA Slingshot
14. Sporting Crossbow
15. Staff Sling

History & Background (Dossier)

Most sophont societies develop prototype firearms by the end of the TL:1-3 technological epoch, which spells the end of the use of most archaic ranged weapons except in specialized roles.

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• The Spinward Marches Campaign
• JTAS 11
• Imperial Encyclopedia
• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science