Assertion: catapult | /r/HasProperty | effective
Facets:
value: in siege operations
type: TEMPORAL
value: against the mercenary
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: for attacking structures
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Catapults were not very good at attacking fast-moving, mobile armies, but they were effective for attacking structures that stood still, like castles.
text: Catapults are ineffective against the Mercenary, usually doing around one hitpoint if they are in cover.
text: Though cumbersome and nearly useless on the battlefield, the catapult was an effective weapon in siege operations.
text: Although they were deadly accurate, ballistas weren’t too effective siege weapons, as they lacked the serious muscle power needed to knock down the enemy fortifications.