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Description
Martian
society was moribund and stagnant until the arrival
of humans from Earth. As Tellurian powers
grabbed up huge chunks of territory in bids for
Martian colonies, many Martian city states fought
back. Ancient treatise on weapons and warfare
were dusted off, and many ancient weapons were
adapted to available technology.
One of these weapons was an early directional mine,
or as the Tellurians named this infernal device, Martian fougasse.
It consisted simply of a small open can mounted on a tripod and
packed with black powder and musket balls. Waxed paper
protected the open end. A percussion trigger, adapted from
imported Tellurian technology, was used to fire the weapon from a
distance via a cord.
The weapon became popular for the defense of strong
points and for the ambush of enemy patrols. By the turn of the
century Martian fougasse had become standard issue in many Martian
armies. |
