Star Trek Khaiya

Name: Khaiya
Model: Vulcan Khaiya
Type: ranged weapon
Scale: character
Length: 150 cm
Weight: 0.9 kg
Skill: Bows: Khaiya
Range: 1-20/40/100 m
Damage: 4D+2

Description: The khaiya is a finely made Vulcan longbow. This weapon's asymmetrical staves recall the Japanese longbows developed on Terra. The khaiya is elaborately strung so that it possesses many of the characteristics of an advanced compound bow. Although the bow normally has a 40 kg pull, when drawn. Designed for use by highly trained Vulcans in peak physical form, most humans have difficulty using this weapon (Strength of 2D+1 or better to use at all; Strength 2D+2 to avoid a 2D penalty).

The art of Khaiya-tal has much in common with the discipline of zen archery, where archers attempt to find a mystical unity between themselves, the bow, and the target. Masters of Khaiya-tal learn the art of hitting targets in total darkness, guided only by their keen hearing and a subtle telepathic awareness of the target. Using the the bow in this manner can only be done by individuals with 6D or more in Bows. When used on non-visible targets the archer receives a temporary -1D reduction in skill level.

Source:

• Star Trek TNG RPG - The Way of Kolinahr - The Vulcans (page 70)
• thedemonapostle