Research
Combat Fundamentals
#CombatFundamentals Value: 60 pts
Basic military training - unlocks Barracks and Militia.
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Description
❖Basic military training and organization. Allows recruitment of militia forces. Unlocks Barracks building.
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Combat Fundamentals establishes the basic framework for organized warfare. Soldiers learn formation fighting, weapon handling, and the discipline necessary to stand firm in battle. This knowledge transforms scattered peasants into a cohesive fighting force. This research unlocks the Barracks building and the Militia unit, forming the foundation for all military advancement.
Creation
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 12000
12s Gold 1200
Research 60 pts
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Unlocks Barracks building
- + Unlocks Militia unit
- + No prerequisites - available immediately
- + Enables BasicWeaponry, Archery branches
- + Low cost: 60 research, 1200 gold
Disadvantages
- - No direct production bonuses
- - Research time: 12000ms
Warnings
- ! Research early if expecting military conflict
- ! Gates entire military tech tree
- ! No production bonus - purely strategic unlock
Synergies
Scaling
No production effects. Value comes from unlocking military buildings and the entire combat tech tree.