Artillerist I (sage ability) - Revision history

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'''Artillerist I''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Martial Discipline (sage study)|Martial Discipline]], which provides the ability to load, aim and fire [[Ballista (weapon)|ballista]] siege weapons
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As well as the abilty to load and fire siege weapons such as [[Catapult (weapon)|catapults]] or [[Trebuchet (weapon)|trebuchets]]. The skill does not include, however, the ability to aim these latter engines, which requires an individual with the artillerist II sage ability. Typically, when part of a crew managing a large siege engine, persons with artillerist I are called "handlers." One point of martial discipline or artillerist I knowledge is sufficient to qualify as an "apprentice" with regards to the loading and firing of these engines.

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	Within a crew, flags are less common, but in sieges where multiple engines are coordinated for maximum impact, visual signals helped ensure that ballistae, catapults or trebuchets fired in sequence or volleys. Given the reliance on line-of-sight communication, this is most useful when distance or terrain made direct shouting ineffective. However, flags are more likely to be used by commanders directing multiple batteries rather than by individual artillerists themselves.		Within a crew, flags are less common, but in sieges where multiple engines are coordinated for maximum impact, visual signals helped ensure that ballistae, catapults or trebuchets fired in sequence or volleys. Given the reliance on line-of-sight communication, this is most useful when distance or terrain made direct shouting ineffective. However, flags are more likely to be used by commanders directing multiple batteries rather than by individual artillerists themselves.
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	While artillerists rely on shouted commands, drummers and signal horns for coordination, they have enough understanding of flag communication to permit them to know when to prepare for firing, when to hold and when to release. Since artillerist I does not involve aiming for indirect fire, these signals would not include advanced targeting instructions but instead serve as general cues for synchronisation. A raised flag could mean "ready," a downward motion could indicate "load," and a horizontal sweep might signal "fire."		While artillerists rely on shouted commands, drummers and signal horns for coordination, they have enough understanding of flag communication to permit them to know when to prepare for firing, when to hold and when to release. Since artillerist I does not involve aiming for indirect fire, these signals would not include advanced targeting instructions but instead serve as general cues for synchronisation. A raised flag could mean "ready," a downward motion could indicate "load," and a horizontal sweep might signal "fire."

−	Within a crew, flags are less common, but in sieges where multiple engines are coordinated for maximum impact, visual signals helped ensure that ballistae, catapults, or trebuchets fired in sequence or volleys. Given the reliance on line-of-sight communication, this is most useful when distance or terrain made direct shouting ineffective. However, flags are more likely to be used by commanders directing multiple batteries rather than by individual artillerists themselves.	+	Within a crew, flags are less common, but in sieges where multiple engines are coordinated for maximum impact, visual signals helped ensure that ballistae, catapults or trebuchets fired in sequence or volleys. Given the reliance on line-of-sight communication, this is most useful when distance or terrain made direct shouting ineffective. However, flags are more likely to be used by commanders directing multiple batteries rather than by individual artillerists themselves.

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-'''Artillerist I''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Martial Discipline (sage study)|Martial Discipline]], which provides the ability to load, aim and fire [[Ballista (weapon)|ballista]] siege weapons
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 As well as the abilty to load and fire siege weapons such as [[Catapult (weapon)|catapults]] or [[Trebuchet (weapon)|trebuchets]].  The skill does not include, however, the ability to aim these latter engines, which requires an individual with the artillerist II sage ability.  Typically, when part of a crew managing a large siege engine, persons with artillerist I are called "handlers."  One point of martial discipline or artillerist I knowledge is sufficient to qualify as an "apprentice" with regards to the loading and firing of these engines.