Research
Leadership
#Leadership Value: 320 pts
Morale inspiration - unlocks Standard Bearers.
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Description
❖The art of inspiring troops. Enables standard bearers.
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Leadership studies the psychology of combat, developing techniques to inspire soldiers beyond their normal limits. Standard bearers become symbols around which troops rally, their presence preventing routs and inspiring acts of valor. Morale becomes a weapon.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Researches:
BasicWeaponry FieldMedicine
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 42000
42s Gold 9500
Research 380 pts
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Unlocks StandardBearer unit
- + Morale boost to nearby units
- + Prevents routing
- + Inspires heroic actions
Disadvantages
- - Requires BasicWeaponry AND FieldMedicine
- - Cost: 380 research, 9500 gold
- - Research time: 42000ms
- - Standard bearers are high-priority targets
Warnings
- ! Standard bearers need protection
- ! Loss of bearer damages morale
Synergies
Countered By
Scaling
No production effects. Standard bearers provide morale support.