Historical Weaponary

[Iain]

I wanted to talk about weaponary throughout the ages but couldnt think of a proper place for the topic, so here it is.


Meet Mons Meg a fine example of scottish engineering..

In 1513, James IV invaded England in the campaign which led to the disaster of Flodden. Armed with the cannon known as 'Mon’s Meg' (now on permanent display at Edinburgh Castle), Norham was soon in ruins. Mon's Meg was just too much for Norham, or any other castle, to withstand.

The advent of heavy artillery such as Mon’s Meg saw a radical change in the use of castles across England, Wales and Scotland. It became evident that the once mighty structures were finally succumbed. Cannon like these were able to smash through walls and roofs with huge cannonballs never seen before. Mon’s Meg weighed in at over 6 tonnes and was able to launch cannonballs weighing up to 330 lbs (150kg).

This actually has special interest for me since Edinburgh is my birthplace, I actually visited this cannon at Edinburgh Castle years ago.

[greatlubu]

umm doesn't show up on my screen DI.

[Iain]

greatlubu said:

umm doesn't show up on my screen DI.

Hmm well it shows up fine on my screen, try this link instead then...
stronghold.heavengames.com/history/cw/pix/mons_meg.jpg

[greatlubu]

Iain said:

Hmm well it shows up fine on my screen, try this link instead then...
stronghold.heavengames.com/history/cw/pix/mons_meg.jpg

big cannon.... I want to touch it. lol I think I am starting to agree with that one guy ever post of yours contains a quote but thanx for the link. ;D

[Iain]

Tantalus field
Artificially generated by aliens. Causes disruption of matter, like a phaser, but can be formed at a distance. In Greek mythology, Tantalus was a king who served the flesh of his son to the gods; he was punished with eternal thirst and hunger.

On the classic Star Trek: Mirror, Mirror - The anti-Kirk had a Tantalus field generator in his quarters, and used it to eliminate his rivals without revealing that he was behind their disappearance.

I know its not really historical but you have to admit its a pretty awesome weapon, and one that might need to get used at the right moment too. ;D


(Above, the state of the art 22nd century weapon, yes it does look like a harmless telly but wait...

(below)Evil Sulu finds out the hard way not to mess with James Tiberius Kirk.. Now you see them now you dont, and all at the touch of a button too.

[SteelDragon]

well, Iain posted a Star Trek Weapon, now im gonna put up a Star Wars one..

The Most Destructive Force known in the Universe!

CHEWBACCA!
i mean seriously! how much more deadly can ya get then a Giant Walking Carpet with a Bad Additute. this sucker will ripp your arms outa your sockets for beating him at HoloGames. nothing and i mean NOTHING can stop this invincible Foe!

[OniLink]

well my favorite equipable weapon ever is the leather greave with steel studs. they work perfect for defense as well as offense. they are by far my fav weapons.