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[[Image:CrossBow (MW1e).jpg|thumb|right|Crossbow]]
 
[[Image:CrossBow (MW1e).jpg|thumb|right|Crossbow]]
  
== Description ==
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==Description==
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>
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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 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 ==
 
== Rules ==
 
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=== Specifications ===
 
=== 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<ref name="AToWp261">''A Time of War'', p. 261: "Archaich Ranged Weapons - Table"</ref>
 
* '''Equipment Rating''': A/A-A-A/A
 
* '''Equipment Rating''': A/A-A-A/A
 
* '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 3B/2
 
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== Bibliography ==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[A Time of War]]''
 
 
* ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''
 
* ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''
 
* ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]
 
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* ''[[A Time of War]]''
  
 
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Latest revision as of 20:57, 11 January 2024

This article is about the regular weapon. For other uses, see Crossbow.
Crossbow

Description[edit]

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 bows, it has the added benefit of increased armor penetration.[1] 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.[2]

Rules[edit]

Specifications[edit]

  • Item: Crossbow, Basic[3]
  • Equipment Rating: A/A-A-A/A
  • Armor Piercing/Base Damage: 3B/2
  • Range: 5/16/30/70 meters
  • Shots: 1
  • Cost/Reload: 10/1
  • Affiliation: -
  • Mass/Reload: 2kg/50g
  • Notes: Simple Action to Reload

References[edit]

  1. Classic BattleTech RPG, p. 134: "Weapons - Crossbow"
  2. LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide, p. 22: "Weapons - Bows"
  3. A Time of War, p. 261: "Archaich Ranged Weapons - Table"

Bibliography[edit]