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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)

Types

Cultures with longbows

Appendices

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Last Unicorn RPG module: The Way of Kolinahr: The Vulcans
  2. ↑ DS9 novel: Warpath
  3. ↑ ENT - Rise of the Federation novel: Tower of Babel
  4. ↑ TOS - The Yesterday Saga novel: Time for Yesterday
  5. ↑ TOS novel: The Covenant of the Crown
  6. ↑ TLE novel: Catalyst of Sorrows
  7. ↑ SCE eBook: Orphans

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