Stand-off weapons have been used whenever possible throughout history since they give the user an advantage.
A stand-off weapon allows the user to attack an opponent from a distance and the opponent is unable to effectively strike back.
Examples:
(1) bow and arrow
(2) Macedonian pike
(3) high caliber artillery
(4) rocket
stand-off distance =
= (distance at which the weapon user can strike) - (distance at which the opponent can strike)
The goal of the person with the stand-off weapon is to stay beyond the range of the opponent. A stand-off weapon may not be effective at close range, so back-up weapons need to be available.
The goals of the opponent are to get within a range where his or her own weapons are effective and to develop a defense effective against the weapon (shield, anti-missile missile, high speed, etc).
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