War Galley
Unit

War Galley

#WarGalley
Naval Combat Ramming
Value: 6 pts

Description

A dedicated warship powered by oars and sail. Its bronze ram can devastate enemy vessels.

📖 Full Encyclopedia Entry

The War Galley is a purpose-built weapon of naval warfare. Ramming feature enables hull-piercing attacks. First lane Sea position for frontline combat. Attack 12, Life 20, Speed 4. Requires Shipyard level 2.

Creation

Requirements

Must be present (NOT consumed)

Researches:
📖 NavalWarfare
Buildings:
🏠 Shipyard 2 lvl
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Costs

Consumed when created

Time 25000
25s
💰 Gold 45
Resources
💎 Food 30
💎 Wood 80
💎 Mineral 15
Population
Citizen
👤 Free 4

Battle

Combat modifiers. Stats are INTEGER flat bonuses. All other values are RATIOS.

📍 Battlefield Position
Lane: First
Field: Sea
💪 Base Stats INTEGER
⚔ Attack 12
❤ Life 20
⭐ Space 5
🏃 Speed 4

Strategic Context

Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.

Role Basic naval combat
Relevance Mid Game
Type Quantifiable

Advantages

  • + Ramming attack
  • + Good maneuverability
  • + Wind-independent

Disadvantages

  • - Requires large crew
  • - Limited range
  • - Vulnerable to artillery ships
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Synergies

TriremeCrossbowShip
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Countered By

ScoutShipFireship