Scorpio (weapon)
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The scorpio or scorpion was a type of Roman torsion siege engine and field artillery piece. It was described in detail by the early-imperial Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius in the 1st century B
A modern reconstruction of the scorpio.
Modern reconstruction of a Scorpio
Scorpio in fortified position
Scorpio mounted on walls
Torsion siege engine
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A torsion siege engine is a type of siege engine that utilizes torsion to launch projectiles. They were initially developed by the ancient Macedonians, specifically Philip II of Macedon and Alexander
Scorpio (weapon)
…The scorpio or scorpion was a type of Roman torsion siege engine and field artillery piece. It was described in detail by the early-imperial Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius in the 1st century BC and by the 4th…
Sketch of an onager, a type of torsion siege engine
Modern depiction of a Hellenistic artillery tower equipped with torsion ballistas
Roman carroballista on Trajan's Column
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