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Longbow

The longbow a type of hand weapon, a modified bow developed on Earth by the 14th century in Europe for hunting and combat.

History and specifics[]

The longbow was far more effective than the crossbow. In 1415, use of the Welsh longbow allowed English combatants to suffer 1/20th fewer casualties than their French opponents during the Battle of Agincourt. (TLE novel: Catalyst of Sorrows)

Using a longbow was considered a specialized primitive weaponry skill. (Last Unicorn RPG module: TNG Core Game Book)

The 23rd century Archer-class USS Longbow was named for the weapon. (VAN novel: Reap the Whirlwind)

In the late 23rd century, longbows were purchasable for 60 credits in the Federation, sometimes as collectibles. (FASA RPG module: Trader Captains and Merchant Princes)

Starfleet Intelligence Commander Ann Bottoms at Starbase 23 and Commander Lincoln Galle of the USS Sparon had basic training in longbow marksmanship. (FASA RPG modules: Star Fleet Intelligence Manual, Old Soldiers Never Die)

In the 2370s, longbows and other artifacts were on exhibit in some of the guest quarters at Starbase 12. (TNG novel: Ship of the Line)

Literature[]

In William Shakespeare's Henry V, the king's secret weapon was his team of longbowmen. James T. Kirk pointed that out, along with Henry being able to mobilize a large army, when Arne Johannsen quoted from the play regarding their colony's strengths on Timshel. (TOS novel: The Joy Machine)

Simulations[]

In the holonovel The Skull and the Sword, Cadmon Druce and Gorlag carried longbows, generally with a set of 20 arrows. (Last Unicorn RPG module: The Skull and the Sword)

In 2381, during a mind meld with T’Ryssa to help contact an alien entity, in Jean-Luc Picard's mindscape she was armed with a longbow and looked like she belonged in Sherwood Forest. (TNG novel: Greater Than the Sum)

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