Combat Fundamentals
Research

Combat Fundamentals

#CombatFundamentals
Core Research Military Tier1
Value: 60 pts

Basic military training - unlocks Barracks and Militia.

Description

Basic military training and organization. Allows recruitment of militia forces. Unlocks Barracks building.

📖 Full Encyclopedia Entry

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

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Costs

Consumed when created

Time 12000
12s
💰 Gold 1200
📖 Research 60 pts

Strategic Context

Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.

Role Foundation military research - gates all combat
Relevance 🌱 Early Game
Type Unique

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
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Synergies

Barracks: Required for all ground unit trainingBasicWeaponry: Unlocks professional infantryArchery: Unlocks ranged unitsWarcamp city: Military focus benefits from early research
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Scaling

No production effects. Value comes from unlocking military buildings and the entire combat tech tree.