Early Imperial Romans: Onager

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Early Imperial Romans: Onager

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Description

Early Imperial Romans: Onager contains 1 Onager catapult (metal); crew (metal). The included models are made of metal and are supplied as an unpainted tabletop kit. The onager was the heavy artillery of the Roman Imperial era - a torsion-powered catapult named after the wild ass, whose powerful kick resembled the recoil of the device.

What's included

• 1 Onager catapult (metal)
• Crew (metal)
• Unpainted and unassembled

Material: Metal

SKU: WGH-IR-29

Product details

Background & context

The name comes from the wild ass, which kicks out backwards, and that is exactly how the throwing arm slammed against the buffer. Powered by twisted bundles of sinew, the machine hurled dressed stone balls in a high arc and, when needed, naphtha-soaked incendiaries over the battlements. It was rarely used in the open field because reloading took time. But if it hit a closed formation, the stone tore a gap through ranks and morale alike.

On the tabletop

The onager takes its name from the wild ass, which kicks out backwards. With a crew of three it belongs to an early Imperial Roman army in Hail Caesar and hurls large stones or burning balls of naphtha over palisades, earth ramparts and walls. It was rarely used in open battle, but when it hits a closed formation of cavalry or infantry the effect is devastating. For siege scenarios you set it up in front of your opponent's fortifications.

Manufacturer & safety

Safety information

Not a toy.
Not suitable for children under 14 years.
Contains small parts and sharp components.
Supplied unassembled and unpainted.
Assembly required.
Glue and paints not included.

Manufacturer

Warlord Games Limited
Unit 1 Central Court
Finch Close
Nottingham
NG7 2NN
United Kingdom

Importer

Warlord Games Limited
Representative: Christian Münzer
Postfach 180134
40568 Düsseldorf
Germany

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