Why was the torsion siege engine's maximum range limited?

💡 Explanation

Catapult range limitations result from Fiber Fatigue because energy stored in twisted ropes lessens as the fibers degrade. Therefore, the maximum achievable torsion was set by fiber limits rather than projectile considerations, because those were adjustable.

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