Thornax Launcher

Thornax Launchers were used to shoot Thornax, an explosive fruit native to Bara Magna. They were used by Glatorian, Fero and Tuma.

The Thornax launcher was the preferred missile weapon of Glatorian and bone hunters on Bara Magna. Durable, simple to operate and repair, it also had the advantage of being light and easy to carry on long treks across the desert. It was most frequently used to fire spiked Thornax fruit, which has proven to be quite a devastating type of ammunition. There were three main categories of Thornax fruit:

“Green:” Thornax which were not yet ripe could be picked, softened by boiling, and eaten. Bone hunters made a particularly foul smelling and tasting Thornax stew. Ripe: Mature Thornax had spikes and were rock-hard, which made them very effective missiles in a fight. Over-Ripe: Thornax allowed to ripen for too long in the desert heat could actually become explosive. While not illegal, their use was frowned upon in most village arenas. Explosive Thornax were allowed in battles in the Arena Magna of Atero.

Set Information
Thornax launchers was included in all the Glatorian sets, the Tuma set and the Fero and Skirmix set.