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| − | The '''Longbow''' is a bow of Welsh and English descent first used during the medieval period on [[Terra]]. Consisting of a single stave, the Longbow is generally the height of the archer and fires an arrow half as long over great distances. While traditionally made from yew, modern Longbows are often constructed with light-weight plastics and polymers. Like other bows in the [[thirty-first century]], it is largely used for sport or ceremonial purposes.<ref>''LosTech'', p. 22</ref> | + | The '''Longbow''' is a bow of Welsh and English descent first used during the medieval period on [[Terra]]. Consisting of a single stave, the Longbow is generally the height of the archer and fires an arrow half as long over great distances. While traditionally made from yew, modern Longbows are often constructed with light-weight plastics and polymers. Like other bows in the [[thirty-first century]], it is largely used for sport or ceremonial purposes.<ref>''LosTech'', p. 22</ref><ref>''A Time of War'', p. 261</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:33, 28 September 2023
- This article is about the infantry weapon. For other uses, see Longbow (disambiguation).
Overview
The Longbow is a bow of Welsh and English descent first used during the medieval period on Terra. Consisting of a single stave, the Longbow is generally the height of the archer and fires an arrow half as long over great distances. While traditionally made from yew, modern Longbows are often constructed with light-weight plastics and polymers. Like other bows in the thirty-first century, it is largely used for sport or ceremonial purposes.[1][2]