Shortbow-0

Description

Archery is a common development on many primitive worlds, and this weapon is typical of the smaller, more compact weapons that can be encountered.  The archer grasps the bow by the middle and nocks an arrow against the bowstring, where it can be held in place by finger pressure until ready to fire.  To fire, the archer draws the string back, takes aim and releases the arrow. Weapons of this type are handier when mounted on a riding animal, and are often used in such a fashion by warriors or hunters.

Controlling Skill

Archery

Associated Games/Campaigns

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
Space 1889
Traveller: The New Era
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House Rules

Equipment

Weaponry

Bow Weapons

Originally Published:  1993
Last Updated:  2010-01-16
Designer: Gerry Harris

Weapon Statistics

Name:  Shortbow-0
TL:  0
Year:  —
Nation:  Generic
Ammo:  Arrow (40 grams, §1)
Material:  Wood
Shaft Energy:  40 joules
Length:  80 cm
Mass0.48 kg
Price:  §80
Features:  None

Add-Ons

None.

House Rules Performance

Round RLD Dam Pen Bulk STR Range
Arrow 1 -1 Nil 5 3 20

Striker II Performance

Round Short Medium Long Extreme Notes
Arrow 2: 1 (Nil) 4: 1 (Nil) 8: 1 (Nil) 16: 1 (Nil) None

Planetfall Performance

Round ROF Ammo Dam Range (cm) Range (inches) Pen Burst Dice
Arrow 6 1 1 20-40-80-160 10-20-40-80 Nil N/A