Difference between revisions of "Pilum"
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− | + | {{InterwikiLink:Pilum}} | |
− | + | {{ST|stack={{Infobox:Manufacture | |
− | + | | image = Pilumbueno.jpg | |
− | + | | comment = Image Source: [http://commons.wikimedia.org Wikimedia Commons] | |
− | + | | type = Weapons | |
+ | | skill = Manufacturing weapons | ||
+ | | time = 1 | ||
+ | | resources = | ||
+ | | objects = [[pilum shaft]]<br>[[pilum head]] | ||
+ | | tools = {{hammer}} | ||
+ | | machines = | ||
+ | | location = | ||
+ | | rot = 25 | ||
+ | | userot = | ||
+ | | repair = 1250 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox:Holdable | ||
+ | | attack = 35 | ||
+ | | skillweight = 40 | ||
+ | | defense = | ||
+ | | weight = 270 | ||
+ | | visible = yes | ||
+ | }}}} | ||
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+ | ==Description and uses== | ||
+ | The [[pilum]] is a reasonably powerful weapon that can be made without [[leather]] and uses less [[steel]] than other weapons of the same effectiveness. | ||
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+ | ==Real-life context== | ||
+ | A javelin historically used by the Roman infantry. It was thrown by the soldier before engaging in hand-to-hand combat with the short sword ([[steel gladius|gladius]]). Later versions of the pilum had a shaft that would partially break on impact and hinder the enemy's movement. |
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Description and uses
The pilum is a reasonably powerful weapon that can be made without leather and uses less steel than other weapons of the same effectiveness.
Real-life context
A javelin historically used by the Roman infantry. It was thrown by the soldier before engaging in hand-to-hand combat with the short sword (gladius). Later versions of the pilum had a shaft that would partially break on impact and hinder the enemy's movement.