Which consequence arises when defenders deplete ballista torsion springs prematurely in a Roman castra?

💡 Explanation

Reduced siege effectiveness occurs because spring fatigue weakens the *energy storage*, thereby creating less projectile launch force, making strikes ineffective. Thus spring depletion cripples ballista functionality, rather than other fortress systems depending on walls or water supply.

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