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− {{otheruses|the regular weapon|other uses|Crossbow}} + {{otheruses|the regular weapon|the heavy crossbow and other uses|Heavy Crossbow|Crossbow (disambiguation)}}
[[Image:CrossBow (MW1e).jpg|thumb|right|Crossbow]] [[Image:CrossBow (MW1e).jpg|thumb|right|Crossbow]]
− ==Description== + == 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> + 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 ==
<div class="gamerules"> <div class="gamerules">
=== Specifications === === Specifications ===
− * '''Item''': Crossbow, Basic<ref name="AToWp261">''A Time of War'', p. 261: "Archaich Ranged Weapons - Table"</ref> + * '''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 * '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 3B/2
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</div> </div>
− ==References== + == References ==
<references /> <references />
− ==Bibliography== + == Bibliography ==
* ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' * ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''
* ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]] * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]
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− | {{otheruses|the regular weapon|other uses|Crossbow}} | + | {{otheruses|the regular weapon|the heavy crossbow and other uses|Heavy Crossbow|Crossbow (disambiguation)}} |
[[Image:CrossBow (MW1e).jpg|thumb|right|Crossbow]] | [[Image:CrossBow (MW1e).jpg|thumb|right|Crossbow]] | ||
− | ==Description== | + | == 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 | + | 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 == | ||
<div class="gamerules"> | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
=== Specifications === | === Specifications === | ||
− | * '''Item''': Crossbow, Basic<ref name="AToWp261">''A Time of War'', p. 261 | + | * '''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 | * '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': 3B/2 | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
− | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
− | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
* ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' | * ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' | ||
* ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]] | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]] |