The following definition is paraphrased from Wikipedia.org -
An early muzzle-loaded firearm, used in the 15th to 17th centuries. In distinction from its predecessor the hand cannon, it has a matchlock. Like its successor the musket, it is a smoothbore firearm,
The innovations brought about by the arquebus helped to inspire the end of the dominance of heavily armored cavalry and infantry. Much like the crossbow, the arquebus was a simpler weapon to master than the longbow, meaning that even a peasant rabble so equipped could be a formidable force with minimal training.
This is my offering, unscripted as it is, to Second Life, hoping to inspire other, more talented builders to creating something to fill the gap I perceive in arms and armament. There's plenty of AK-47s and SCARS out there, guys. Let's get creative.
If you like it or can think of ways to improve upon it? Send me a message! More than happy to confer about it.
