Research
Naval Artillery
#NavalArtillery Value: 420 pts
Ranged warships - unlocks Crossbow Ships.
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Description
❖Ranged weapons at sea. Enables crossbow ships.
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Naval Artillery mounts ranged weapons on ships, fundamentally changing naval combat. Crossbow ships can engage enemies from a distance, softening them before close combat or supporting landing operations with covering fire. Range becomes a decisive naval advantage.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Researches:
NavalWarfare
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 50000
50s Gold 14000
Research 480 pts
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Unlocks CrossbowShip unit
- + Ranged naval combat
- + Support landing operations
- + Soften enemies before ramming
Disadvantages
- - Requires NavalWarfare
- - Cost: 480 research, 14000 gold
- - Research time: 50000ms
- - Crossbow ships less durable
Warnings
- ! Crossbow ships fragile in melee
- ! Keep at range from enemy fleet
Synergies
Countered By
Scaling
No production effects. Crossbow ships provide ranged naval capability.