Catapult

picture of catapult

History:

The catapult were one of the most important weapon of the ancient worlds. During the middle ages three principles were in use: Torsion, tension and counterpoise. Torsion, is the twisting of heavy cords, generating the force to hurl spears, arrows or stones. Tension is the bending of a bow and counterpoise is the simple use of heavy weights attached to the short end of a spar, where the long end is being pulled back by winch-drawn cords until parallel to earth. The usual missile was a stone held in a sling at the long end of the arm.

Hint:

Great for attack and defence of cities but needs protection by other units

Specifications:

Advance Attack: Defence Move Resource cost
Mathematics 6 1 1 40

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