Research
Advanced Tactics
#AdvancedTactics Value: 200 pts
Sophisticated formations - unlocks Pikemen.
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Description
❖Sophisticated military formations and strategies. Enables pikemen.
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Advanced Tactics elevates your military doctrine beyond simple combat. Officers study historical battles, developing formations that maximize your forces effectiveness. The pike square, in particular, becomes a devastating anti-cavalry tool. Pikemen are essential for countering cavalry-heavy opponents.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Researches:
BasicWeaponry
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 35000
35s Gold 6000
Research 250 pts
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Unlocks Pikeman unit (anti-cavalry)
- + Enables EliteTraining (elite units)
- + Pikemen devastate cavalry charges
- + Strong defensive infantry
Disadvantages
- - Requires BasicWeaponry
- - Cost: 250 research, 6000 gold
- - Research time: 35000ms
- - Pikemen slow and vulnerable to archers
Warnings
- ! Pikemen are specialized anti-cavalry
- ! Support with ranged units
Synergies
Countered By
Scaling
No production effects. Pikemen provide strong anti-cavalry capability.