M57 Pilum: Difference between revisions
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The weapon's color palette was changed since the beta, going from a more subdued green color to a more vivid green with yellow accents, possibly to increase visual recognition and alert players to its presence. | * The weapon's color palette was changed since the beta, going from a more subdued green color to a more vivid green with yellow accents, possibly to increase visual recognition and alert players to its presence. | ||
* Pilum is named after the [[wikipedia:Pilum|thrown javelin]] of the ancient Roman army, innovative at its time for its construction: the metal tip | * The Pilum is named after the [[wikipedia:Pilum|thrown javelin]] of the ancient Roman army, innovative at its time for its construction: the metal tip was hardened while softer lead connected it to the wooden shaft, which meant it was likely to bend upon impact. If the weapon missed, it would thus be rendered unusable. If it penetrated a shield, this would become weighted down and unwieldy, forcing its user to discard it. If the weapon bent after piercing an enemy combatant, it would be difficult to remove and possibly amplify the wound. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||