Crossbows were primitive weapons used normally by archaic peoples with no blaster technology.

Contents 1 Characteristics 2 Usage 3 Notable models 4 Appearances 5 Sources 6 See also 7 Notes and references 7.1 In other languages

CharacteristicsEdit

The crossbows fired small arrow-like projectiles, known as spears^[1] or bolts. The crossbow needed to be cranked via a windlass after each shot and had a slow rate of fire, although the lethality and accuracy of this weapon was not to be underestimated.

UsageEdit

Mostly primitive species, like the Ewoks of Endor used this weapon.^[1] However, many professional assassins, hunters and sportsmen included modified versions of these weapons in their arsenal, as they were absolutely silent and perfect for hunting targets, whether for task assignments or sport.

Notable modelsEdit

• Ewok Festival of Love Crossbow

AppearancesEdit

• Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu (First mentioned)
•  Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
•  "Fair Prey"—Star Wars Gamer 1
•  "Hunting Holiday"—Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook
• Heir to the Empire (First appearance)
• The Last Command
• Riptide

SourcesEdit

•  Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, First Edition
• Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition
• Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
• The Unknown Regions

See alsoEdit

• Bow (weapon)
• Bowcaster
• Crossbow on Wikipedia

Notes and referencesEdit