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	An arbalest is a large [[crossbow]]-like [[siege]] engine, similar to a [[ballista]], except that the arms are a single piece (of steel or wood) that flexes like a [[bow]].		An '''arbalest''' is a large [[crossbow]]-like [[siege engine]], similar to a [[ballista]], except that the arms are a single piece (of [[steel]] or [[wood]]) that flexes like a [[bow]]. It is derived from the [[French]] term <i>arbalète à tour</i>.
	Derived from the French term <i>arbalète à tour</i>.

	They are a popular for SCA [[combat]] because they are relatively simply to build and operate, are portable, break down to a compact package for transport to and from an [[event]], and may be used in direct-fire against massed troops as well as against structures.		They are a popular for [[SCA]] [[combat]] because they are relatively simply to build and operate, are portable, break down to a compact package for transport to and from an [[event]], and may be used in direct-fire against massed [[army\|troops]] as well as against structures.
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	A large crossbow-like siege engine, similar to a [[ballista]], except that the arms are a single piece (of steel or wood) that flexes like a [[bow]].		An arbalest is a large [[crossbow]]-like [[siege]] engine, similar to a [[ballista]], except that the arms are a single piece (of steel or wood) that flexes like a [[bow]].
	Derived from the French term <i>arbalète à tour</i>.		Derived from the French term <i>arbalète à tour</i>.

	They are a popular for SCA combat because they are relatively simply to build and operate, are portable, and may be used in direct-fire against massed troops as well as against structures.		They are a popular for SCA [[combat]] because they are relatively simply to build and operate, are portable, break down to a compact package for transport to and from an [[event]], and may be used in direct-fire against massed troops as well as against structures.
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2007-02-25T10:49:00Z

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	Derived from the French term <i>arbalète à tour</i>.		Derived from the French term <i>arbalète à tour</i>.

			They are a popular for SCA combat because they are relatively simply to build and operate, are portable, and may be used in direct-fire against massed troops as well as against structures.
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	A large crossbow-like siege engine, similar to a [[ballista]], except that the arms are a single piece (of steel or wood) that flexes.		A large crossbow-like siege engine, similar to a [[ballista]], except that the arms are a single piece (of steel or wood) that flexes like a [[bow]].
	Derived from the French term <i>arbalète à tour</i>		Derived from the French term <i>arbalète à tour</i>.

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A large crossbow-like siege engine, similar to a [[ballista]], except that the arms are a single piece (of steel or wood) that flexes.
Derived from the French term <i>arbalète à tour</i>

[[category:weapons]]