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Cos and Tyros are essentially naval powers, and, traditionally, rely on continental mercenaries when faced with warfare in the field. - (Avengers of Gor, Chapter 41, Sentence #17)

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. It was certainly capable of lofting great weights but perhaps it was less capable, less precise, when it came to meeting certain challenges of adjustment, those pertaining, for example, to distance and targeting. Secondly, catapult engineers, "gunners," and such, are rare and highly paid. - (Avengers of Gor)