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This dimension groups weapon systems by their caliber. Wikipedia notes that weapons range "from simple implements such as clubs and swords to complicated modern firearms, tanks, missiles and biological weapons," firearms whose bore size is measured precisely as caliber. Browsing by caliber keeps weapon systems built to the same specification grouped together.

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Era of Emergence
1350 1
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1. Wikipedia: Artillery
WikipediaArtillery, Invention of gunpowder section
Quote, Artillery, Invention of gunpowder section
Early Chinese artillery had vase-like shapes. This includes the "long range awe inspiring" cannon dated from 1350
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