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{{otheruses|the regular weapon|other uses|Crossbow}}
 
 
[[Image:CrossBow (MW1e).jpg|thumb|right|Crossbow]]
 
[[Image:CrossBow (MW1e).jpg|thumb|right|Crossbow]]
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==Overview==
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The '''Crossbow''' is a modern version on an ancient weapon, commonly used by sportsmen and a few special-operations groups.  While less popular than [[compound bow]]s, it has the added benefit of increased armor penetration.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 134</ref>  Using a winding or cocking device to set it, the crossbow fires shorter, heavier arrows called quarrels and is easier to gain proficiency at since it can be aimed much like a rifle.<ref>''LosTech'', p. 22</ref>
  
==Description==
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==Notes==
The '''Crossbow''' is a modern version on an ancient weapon, commonly used by sportsmen and a few special-operations groups.  While less popular than [[compound bow]]s, it has the added benefit of increased armor penetration.<ref name="CBTRPGp134">''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 134: "Weapons - Crossbow"</ref>  Using a winding or cocking device to set it, the crossbow fires shorter, heavier arrows called quarrels and is easier to gain proficiency at since it can be aimed much like a rifle.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp22">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 22: "Weapons - Bows"</ref>
 
 
 
== Rules ==
 
 
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=== Specifications ===
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===Specifications===
* '''Item''': Crossbow, Basic<ref name="AToWp261">''A Time of War'', p. 261: "Archaich Ranged Weapons - Table"</ref>
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* '''Item''': Crossbow, Basic
 
* '''Equipment Rating''': A/A-A-A/A
 
* '''Equipment Rating''': A/A-A-A/A
 
* '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 3B/2
 
* '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 3B/2
 
* '''Range''': 5/16/30/70 meters
 
* '''Range''': 5/16/30/70 meters
 
* '''Shots''': 1
 
* '''Shots''': 1
* '''Cost/Reload''': 10/1
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* '''Cost/Reload''': 10/2
 
* '''Affiliation''': -
 
* '''Affiliation''': -
 
* '''Mass/Reload''': 2kg/50g
 
* '''Mass/Reload''': 2kg/50g
 
* '''Notes''': Simple Action to Reload
 
* '''Notes''': Simple Action to Reload
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<ref>''A Time of War'', p. 261</ref>
 
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==Bibliography==
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==Biblography==
* ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''
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*''[[A Time of War]]''
* ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]
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*''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''
* ''[[A Time of War]]''
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*''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]
  
[[Category:Infantry Weapons subject to Rules Review]]
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[[Category:Archaic Weapons (Ranged)]]

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