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Crossbow prototypes for First Empress. Female and male soldiers. Based on the Ancient Greek 'gastraphetes' design ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastraphetes), they were invented by her majesty's archer captain Kellor, an engineer named Oppen, and a bowyer named Arrin. Queen Vi's campaign into the highlands is their first field test in combat, playing a key role in several battles. Unlike later designs that have to be pulled back for loading, this design features a sliding 'loading chamber' where the archer pressed the end of the chamber into the ground and pushes on the crossbow's butt against their belly to slide and lock the chamber into place.Further discussion on my Wordpress (heroineimages.wordpress.com/20… ) and Tumblr (heroineimages.tumblr.com/post/… ). Any feedback is welcome!
