Research
Siege Engineering
#SiegeEngineering Value: 250 pts
Siege weapons - unlocks Workshop, Rams, Catapults.
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Description
❖The science of destroying fortifications. Enables workshops, rams, and catapults.
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Siege Engineering applies mathematics and physics to the art of destruction. Engineers calculate trajectories, design rams to concentrate force, and construct catapults capable of hurling stones over walls. No fortress is safe from a well-equipped siege train. Essential for attacking fortified positions.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Researches:
Mining Woodworking
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 40000
40s Gold 8000
Research 300 pts
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Unlocks Workshop building
- + Unlocks Ram unit (gate breaker)
- + Unlocks Catapult unit (wall destroyer)
- + Enables AdvancedSiege (ballistae)
- + Essential for conquering fortified cities
Disadvantages
- - Requires Mining AND Woodworking
- - High cost: 300 research, 8000 gold
- - Research time: 40000ms
- - Siege units slow and vulnerable
Warnings
- ! Siege units need escort protection
- ! Essential for attacking fortified positions
- ! High resource cost for siege equipment
Synergies
Countered By
Scaling
No production effects. Unlocks siege warfare capability against fortifications.