Re: The Corrected Mantis

This is also a good point, one worth consideration.

Yours,
Sable

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From: "Rian A. McMurtry" <Whalejudge@???.com>
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Subject: [SPELLJAMMER] The Corrected Mantis


> The WCC lists the mantis' weaponry as being 2 grappling rams F, 2 medium
> ballistae (360) and 1 heavy catapult (F).  Problem is, whoever did this
> didn't take a look at the map of a mantis in Goblin's Return.  IMO, the
> ballistae are actually quite restricted--PA and SA, respectively.  The
> superstructure of the head blocks a forward field of fire, and the back
blade
> effectively blocks either ballista from firing on the other side.  Yes,
> they're officially "turretted".  But the configuration prevents the
turrets
> from being as effective as possible.
>
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