Weapons of War

Firearms

With the expansion of technology, firearms became more popular and readily available. Currently, they are an expensive, unreliable, but powerful weapon. The creation of firearms is illegal in most of the skies, leaving it to the various forms of government to create and distribute. Clockwork variations of crossbows are a common replacement for those not in good standing with their government. Firearms are treated as badges for the various types of military, the higher the rank, the better firearm you are given. A simple soldier will be given a common musket. As the soldier increases in rank, they are given choices in a preferred firearm and are allowed to keep their old ones.
It is not illegal to have a firearm, but it is to fire one. Though, being found with a firearm above your station usually leads to an investigation. It is not uncommon for firearms to be passed down through the generations. A found firearm is required to be turned into the government, often with a small reward.

Crossbows and bows

Because Firearms are not common for mercenaries and adventurers crossbows are the most common ranged weapon. The basic crossbow is fairly simple, but often they are enhanced. They use clockwork and warp pearls to automatically wind them, attach multipurpose bolts, use strong metal alloys to produce more weight, and are often compacted into a hand held or collapsible cross bow. However, a crossbow does not have a lot of range. The short heavy bolts are not ideal for long range. Therefore, bows are used alongside them. Archers will hail arrows from a distance to hope to damage clockwork or pop balloons. Some archers are skilled enough with the bow to act as snipers. Crossbows and bows are also silent and cheap, making them a useful tool for assassins.

Swords

Every soldier carries with them a sword when a musket fails them and many civilians carry with them knives for protection. Every culture has different styles of melee weaponry. Be them thin blades of Krithia, Mokson axes, or Vadath gauntlets they are all easy to carry and quick to equip. They are often ornamented as well.

Aerial Defense

The military of the different Nations create and use cannons to defend from the air. however, most towns and villages do not have military support. Instead, they use catapult and ballista to attack enemy airships.