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Geats Military Tier 11

Improved Incendiary Warfare

Even amongst the mighty, fear of fire is a great leveller.

The history of warfare in the Roman age is incredibly well documented so we are able to build a clear and concise picture of the battles they fought, and the weapons and techniques they used. Yet there is one weapon that remains a mystery, 'Greek Fire'. Although we know of its existence, its origins are shadowy and the ingredients from which this deadly substance was made have been completely lost to history. Greek fire was a mix of liquid chemicals that could be siphoned from a cauldron, sprayed through a tube and then ignited. It was capable of clinging fast to any material and could burn through the flesh of a man in seconds. The flames were seemingly inexhaustible, and its victims had little hope of putting them out as dousing with water was futile. Contemporary sources tell us that the substance was even able to burn in water and that there were very few substances that could quench it, including sand, vinegar and, bizarrely, old urine. Greek fire was able to burn both on and under water, making it a highly-effective naval weapon, but one which could easily get out of control and destroy its users. Those brave enough to try could create a sheet of flame that rapidly consumed any ships it touched.

Effects

Recruitment cost: -5% for non-mercenary units (all forces)
Replenishment: +3% (all forces)
Missile attack rate: +10 for siege units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
Enables construction of heavy siege engines (faction_to_force_own_unseen)
Attrition: -30% when laying siege (all forces)
Enemy siege holdout time: -1 (double for city-ports) (faction_to_general_own)

Requires
Requires Technologies	Advanced Siegecraft

Enables
Enables Units Upgrade	Poison Archers Cost 63 Upgrade To Poison Hunters

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