Explanation: At the Battle of Agincourt, the English used their then-new adoption of the longbow as a vital component in the defeat of a larger French force.
In the sci-fi franchise Battletech, one of the giant war mech designs that are foundational to the series is called the Longbow.
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PugJesus@piefed.social · 14 pts · 105d
Explanation: At the Battle of Agincourt, the English used their then-new adoption of the longbow as a vital component in the defeat of a larger French force.
In the sci-fi franchise Battletech, one of the giant war mech designs that are foundational to the series is called the Longbow.
READY! LOOSE!
ChicoSuave@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 105d
No Archers?
starraven@mastodon.scot · 6 pts · 105d
@PugJesus
Doesn't that mean you also need English Archers?
PugJesus@piefed.social · 5 pts · 105d
There's another drawing with just that. XD
I was going to post it later today.
A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 105d
Dont forget the Black Knight
starraven@mastodon.scot · 3 pts · 105d
@A_Union_of_Kobolds
Of course, the French will counter with the Trebuchet.
llamapocalypse@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 105d
which is even better since in Battletech/MWO you can legitimately say "your arm's off!"
snooggums@piefed.world · 2 pts · 105d
And my Axeman!
negativenull@piefed.world · 6 pts · 105d
I wonder what an Archer battle mech with dysentery was like
ShadowRam@fedia.io · 5 pts · 105d
The world needs more BattleTech
Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 105d
If the game Kingmakers ever comes out, you might be able to do this.
Endymion_Mallorn@kbin.melroy.org · 3 pts · 105d
Now I want the French to have Jenners. or an Urbie.