Energy Bow

Energy bows are special Hierarchy weaponry used mostly by the Yusrin. It looks like an ordinary bow, except instead of firing projectiles, it launches bolts of energy. The aiming mechanism is designed to be like regular bows, meaning that the bolts actually create an arch instead of travelling in a straight line like most energy weapons. They do not have a setting system, and are almost always fatal (with the exception of the white bow). The energy bow is often used as a symbol for the Yusrin species.
==History==
Energy bows were created using Hierarchy technology. It is unknown whether the Yusrin, Elders or another species invented them. Ever since their creation, they have been used almost exclusively as special operations weapons. Few energy bows have been seen in usage in regular ground troops.
==Types==
There are several types of energy bows. Each has a different purpose, and are designated by a specific colour.
===Green (Regular)===
The most common type of energy bow is the green one. It has no specialities, fires at a pace similar to ordinary bows and has a normal distance.
===Blue (Rapid Fire)===
Blue energy bows can be fired much faster than regular ones. Although not exactly a rapid fire weapon, they are very fast for any type of bow, although they have slightly lower range. Blue bows are more effective at closer ranges.
===Purple (Sniper)===
Purple energy bows fire slowly, but the bolt is capable of being propelled over a long distance. It is in definition a sniper, although it does not have as much range as most other Hierarchy sniper weapons.
===Black (Stealth)===
Black energy bows are unique because they are foldable and easily hidden. They are smaller than regular energy bows, and have a slightly longer range. They are also very light and make no sound whatsoever.
===Red (Ne'Kog)===
A variant of the energy bow, the red bow was created by the Ne'Kog. Red energy bows are very much like green bows, except that when a certain button is activated, a laser coating surroundings the bow, making it an effective melee weapon as well. Red bows consume much more energy because of the melee aspect and are not commonly found.
===White (Ceremonial)===
White energy bows are ceremonial and/or training weapons. Although most training nowadays are conducted holographically, white bows are carried by Yusrin and certain high-ranking Hierarchy members when weapons are not allowed, needed, or practical. White bows are capable of firing, but the bolt is a harmless low-intensity laser.
Category:Hierarchy Weapons