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The Spetum had a 6–8 feet (1.8 – 2.4m) haft; spear head about 12-14 inches (30- 36 cm) long, with two projections at its base about half that length, which were single edged and used for slashing; many variations, but probably gave rise, in part, to the ransuer. The spetum is usually distinguished from the ranseur and partisan by its “prongs” being single edged and used for slashing. They were used by 13th century Europeans mainly for stabbing. The main blade is long enough to destroy any significant organ in the human body with one quick thrust. The blunt backs of the side blades make the spetum useful for a variety of uses such as tripping and knocking aside shields, but more importantly they provide far more strength to the sharpened side and points than is possible with a dual-edged construction.
Stats
Cost 5
Hp 15
Attack 10
Armour/Pierce Armour: 1/0
Speed 3
Sight 4
Bonuses
80% Flesh and Blood except Heavy Foot Melee
130% Mounted
225% Slow Heavy Cavalry
250% Medium Cavalry, Chariot Melee
300% Heavy Cavalry except Slow
425% Elephant
Categories Anti mounted, polearm wielder, foot (or medium foot melee if needed)
Builders Barracks (and upgrade)