1. Synonyms for Ballistas include catapults, trebuchets, arbalests, heavers, hurlers, pitchers, propellers, shanghais, shooters and slings

2. Down through the ages, all purveyors of the ancient profession of stone hurlers, catapulters, rocketeers and gunners, better known as Field Artillerymen have discussed this special place in the hereafter, where someday each of us will be privileged to roam