Technically, it doesn't use a trigger...
Ares Smartbow
- Smartgun System
- Skinlink
- Melee Hardening
- Underbarrel Weapon (Monofilament Sword or Vibro Sword)
The Ares Smartbow was developed specifically for the "Arcane Archer" series featuring an Elf Mystical Adept who uses the Smartbow as his weapon of choice. In the series, it's also used to deliver spells "on contact" and acts as a weapon focus. The weapon's true capabilities are more mundane: the bow is built from the inside out using Smartgun components modified for bows--it automatically adjusts the weight and even locks the draw to allow for greater accuracy. As a cord would be cumbersome and wireless too common, the Smartbow is skinlinked. Its construction is specifically hardened for melee combat.
For the low-low price of 750¥ (and your GM's permission) you can have the "Smartstring" installed instead of the standard bowstring (Underbarrel Monofilament Sword). With a mental command, the bowstring becomes taut and razorsharp allowing it to be used as a bladed weapon. A more radical, and less hand-threatening modification, installs vibroblades at the upper and lower limbs of the bowstave. The bow itself can then be wielded like a sword.
With your GM's permission, you can over-mod it with Easy Breakdown (Manual) and you can turn the bow into two short vibro swords (or vibro knives). Just retract the bowstring beforehand.
Utterly impractical, but cool because it is. You can just as easily bring a sword with you...
