Once again, your smiths and alchemists get to work. You are close to the correct recipe, of that you are sure: your bows show that it is possible to make spring alloy stable. You in fact get many workable candidates, but none perfect. You settle in the end for one that is, as far as you can tell, completely stable. However, it is not as powerful as it should be. It is not that it breaks or anything, but when you draw it to the full strength of your winch system… it just doesn’t release as much as you would expect. Regardless, it is enough to propel a sizeable bolt at a distance somewhat comparable to the enemy’s own heavy weapon, although at maximum range it lacks strength.
Oricalchum tipped spear – A pole of hardwood with a strong orichalcum tip , this weapon shines in formation fights and keeps enemies at a distance. It can pierce most things rather easily, and the tip is barbed to produce more grievous wounds. [1 wood, 1 ore, 1 Orichalcum] [Cheap]
Bone composite bow – Made of bone and wood, it can propel arrows at fairly large distance and have good piercing capabilities. However, it takes a long time to manufacture, due to the need to join together layers of different materials [complex][2 wood, 1 ore] [Expensive]
Aesystrofi’s bow – An orichalcum bow, it is slimmer and lighter than the composite bow while being easier to manufacture, but it requires fancier materials. [1 wood, 2 ore, 2 orichalcum][Expensive]
Polianthion – A weapon capable of propelling a large bolt against enemies at range, using springs of orichalcum and a system of winches to load, store and release the energy. It has range comparable to the Egyptian cannon but lacks power at that range.[2 wood, 2 ore, 2 orichalcum][Expensive]
High guard armour – A full set of armour and shield made entirely of orichalcum. It makes the user impervious to most common weapons. It is light and durable, thanks to the extraordinary properties of orichalcum, and it is treated to glow brightly with Atlantean glory. [2 ore 2 Orichalcum] [Expensive]
Protection of the bigger fish a fairly well crafted set of scale armour, it covers torso, legs and arms. While somewhat inferior to high guard armour, it still offers good protection against both slashing and piercing, especially from the front, which uses orichalcum scales. It comes with a wooden shield with a metal rim. [2 Wood 2 Ore 1 Orichalcum] [Cheap]
Penteconter – a slim ship made of thick wood, with an orichalcum plated ram in the front. It can house several warriors on the deck, while below deck the crew mans the oars, allowing short term burst of speed. Main propulsion system is a large square sail. Provides 1 TC [2 wood, 2 ore, 2 Orichalcum][Expensive]
-Polianthion Penteconter – a version of the base ship equipped with a pair of deck mounted polianthion, it can engage at range [2 wood, 3 ore, 3 orichalcum][Very Expensive]
Aetokos - A very large flightless bird, it is the mount of choice of your army. Very fast, if a bit coward and not particularly robust, it allows your soldiers to move on the battlefield at great speeds and perform great charges. It can be deadly in a fight, when it decides to fight. Thanks to good saddles, your soldiers are comfortable while riding and perform better. [4 wood] [Expensive]
Mule caravan – many mules, in a line, delivering good carried in their saddle bags. The mule is perfectly adapted to uneven terrain that would make carts less easy to use. And you don’t have to embark a cart on ships. Provides 1 TC [1 wood] [Cheap]
and all you have to do is wait.
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Topic: Ancient arms race - Academy of Prometheus - 2994 B.C. Revision (Read 14937 times)