Book 36. (1 results) Avengers of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 41 | 15 | View more quotes about none">None of these prerequisites seemed satisfied in the present case. |
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Book 36. (7 results) Avengers of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 41 | 12 | Second, they were of an ideal size and weight, if not shape, for use with heavy siege engines. |
| 41 | 13 | Thirdly, their conformities standardized them for ammunition, which makes it easier for the catapult engineers to calculate and adjust parameters of angle and force. |
| 41 | 14 | Wherein then did theory encounter fact to its disappointment? The tactic in question works best with well-constructed, well-tested equipment, utilized by experienced, muchly practiced engineers, or "gunners," in conjunction with skilled, well-trained, well-disciplined troops. |
| 41 | 15 | None of these prerequisites seemed satisfied in the present case. |
| 41 | 16 | The machinery had most likely been put together somewhere on the Farther Islands. |
| 41 | 17 | Cos and Tyros are essentially naval powers, and, traditionally, rely on continental mercenaries when faced with warfare in the field. |
| 41 | 18 | Thus, I suspect that the machinery put together by the corsairs was muscular but unsubtle. |
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Second, they were of an ideal size and weight, if not shape, for use with heavy siege engines.
Thirdly, their conformities standardized them for ammunition, which makes it easier for the catapult engineers to calculate and adjust parameters of angle and force.
Wherein then did theory encounter fact to its disappointment? The tactic in question works best with well-constructed, well-tested equipment, utilized by experienced, muchly practiced engineers, or "gunners," in conjunction with skilled, well-trained, well-disciplined troops.
None of these prerequisites seemed satisfied in the present case.
The machinery had most likely been put together somewhere on the Farther Islands.
Cos and Tyros are essentially naval powers, and, traditionally, rely on continental mercenaries when faced with warfare in the field.
Thus, I suspect that the machinery put together by the corsairs was muscular but unsubtle.
- (Avengers of Gor)