Final answer:
The passage mentions a character named Farquhar being shot at, implying that the attackers were using guns. However, the passage does not specifically discuss ADS divers using weapons. Historically, soldiers were equipped with a variety of weapons, including firearms and melee weapons such as swords or halberds.
Step-by-step explanation:
ADS Divers and Their Weapons
The passage does not specifically mention 'ADS divers' or Atmospheric Diving Suits, but it does describe a scenario involving a soldier during what appears to be war times. In the provided text, the character Farquhar experiences being shot at, suggesting that the weapons used by the attackers are guns.
However, if we are discussing divers in a historical context separate from the passage provided, ADS divers, like scuba divers, do not typically carry weapons. Instead, they carry tools for exploration and may use specialized equipment depending on their mission.
Historically, soldiers have been equipped with various weapons such as swords, firearms, and other ranged and melee weapons depending on the time period and military tactics. Early firearms like the arquebus were the precursors to more advanced guns used in combat. The text also describes metal projectiles, likely bullets, which are a common output of firearms use in combat situations.
Regarding the technological development timeline, early handheld guns were indeed cumbersome and took time to reload, as the soldiers are depicted doing after firing at Farquhar. Azebs, mentioned in the text, were armed with traditional weapons like bows and arrows, sabers, and halberds prior to the widespread adoption of gunpowder weapons