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[–] massive_bereavement@fedia.io 9 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Yep, this inevitably leads to Space Romans.

Imagine if some of the high ups in Rome heard that Boudicca had a mysterious craft that can shoot small darts at impossible speed. If anyone had such weapon, they will conquer the world.

[–] teft@piefed.social 5 points 1 day ago

Space romans:

[–] trollercoaster@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

On the other hand, they might dismiss it as a waste of ammunition. AFAIK There are Roman sources which complain about the polybolos being one.

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You sure? As far as I know, there aren't any Roman sources about use of the polybolos.

[–] trollercoaster@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Unfortunately I don't remember exactly where I read this, but I think it might have been on an explanatory sign next to a reconstructed polybolos in a museum a long time ago.