Unit
Catapult
#Catapult Value: 8 pts
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Description
❖A torsion-powered siege engine that hurls large stones at enemy fortifications and troops.
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The Catapult harnesses twisted rope to hurl massive stones. AreaDamage feature punishes clustered enemies. Third lane position provides protection. High Attack (25) but fragile (Life 12). Requires Workshop level 3.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Researches:
SiegeEngineering
Buildings:
Workshop 3 lvl
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 35000
35s Gold 60
Resources
Food 30
Wood 100
Stone 40
Mineral 30
Population
Citizen
Free 5
Battle
Combat modifiers. Stats are INTEGER flat bonuses. All other values are RATIOS.
Battlefield Position
Lane: Third
Field: Land
Base Stats INTEGER
Attack 25
Life 12
Space 8
Speed 2
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Area damage vs groups
- + Effective vs buildings
- + Long range (Third lane)
Disadvantages
- - Very slow (Speed 1)
- - Vulnerable to attack
- - Expensive (230 resources)