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Originally Posted by AlexanderHowl
Pikes existed during the 15th through 17th centuries, so they were contemporaneous to early firearms. What it would have likely done though is killed the idea of the sword, as the gun and not the sword would have been the weapon of choice. You would have probably had the spear and knife (and every other non-sword weapon) though, since they were cheap and easy to use. Other weapons that would have probably not been developed are ballista, crossbows, prodds, etc.
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It's not difficult to make gunpowder. It could have easily been introduced as early as TL 2. Anyone who could make bronze could make gunpowder if someone gave them the tip. It IS difficult to make something with the tolerances of a cannon much less a musket at that tech level.