Is There A Weapon That Launches Nets?

[tjbuege]

The subject line says it. I've been looking at the rules on B411 and MA221, but I would like something a bit more exotic, and surprising. If such a weapon does not exist in the RAW, could one be designed? If so, how? I'm looking for something at TL3.

Thanks,
Tim

[Figleaf23]

At TL3? Not that I've ever heard of.

Projectile tech is pretty lmited at TL3. Maybe you could rig up two or more skorpions in a row, firing in unison and dragging the leading edge of a net over a target.

[Kuroshima]

Originally Posted by Figleaf23

At TL3? Not that I've ever heard of.

Well, it's in fct TL0, and called "Arm" ;)

[Figleaf23]

Originally Posted by Kuroshima

Well, it's in fct TL0, and called "Arm" ;)

See, this is why we need them to get Low Tech into print.

[Fred Brackin]

Originally Posted by Figleaf23

At TL3? Not that I've ever heard of.

Projectile tech is pretty limited at TL3.

Fiber tech is limited too. If you look in High Tech you'll find some TL8 net grenades for launchers but those of course use light, strong synthetic fiber nets that fold up precisely. Even at TL6-7 this would have probably been a no go.

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by Figleaf23

See, this is why we need them to get Low Tech into print.

There are already rules for thrown Nets in Basic and Martial Arts (and I'd suspect in Gladiatorial Styles, too).

[Figleaf23]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

There are already rules for thrown Nets in Basic and Martial Arts (and I'd suspect in Gladiatorial Styles, too).

Yeah, sure, but what about using this 'arm' thing Kuroshima was talking about?

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by Figleaf23

Yeah, sure, but what about using this 'arm' thing Kuroshima was talking about?

Basic Set 226, 275-276, 355, 357, 373

[Figleaf23]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

Basic Set 226, 275-276, 355, 357, 373

Is there a picture of it?

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by Figleaf23

Is there a picture of it?

Basic 356 (launching a knife)