Heavy Transport Boat - Celtic Band
Light, easy to handle, but defenceless if attacked.There is a deep savagery in these warrior's hearts; a delight in battle for its own sake.
For most of history the only way to move cargoes and people over long distances at any kind of reasonable speed was by water; this remained true until the invention of the railway. Trading vessels carried goods, following the coastlines for the most part, and up navigable rivers. The pattern of settlement and colonisation was almost entirely based on where ships could go. It was also considerably easier to move armies by sea than march them long distances. Trade ships were hired or requisitioned for such tasks, and this was an added incentive for generals to reach a quick conclusion to a campaign: war hurt trade, and used up ships needed for vital food supplies.
(Celtic Band)
While Celts often lacked the formal organisations and tactics of their more 'civilised' opponents, they did have extremely able metalworkers, and long experience as mercenaries. In battle, they were not outmatched on an individual level by the Romans. Celts often favoured the spear in battle. It is a simple weapon, and a typical Celtic warrior might carry several into a fight: lighter javelins to hurl at the enemy on the approach or charge, and sometimes an iron-tipped spear for close combat. Some spears were crafted with barbed tips to cause further damage as they were pulled from wounds. Spears were also convenient for displaying trophies, in the shape of rotting enemy heads. This bloody appearance by the Celts, and a ferocious appetite for battle, was often enough to un-man opponents. Celtic warriors would send a chorus of chants, taunts and insults aimed towards foes, and blow their unearthly-sounding 'carnyx' battle horns. The whole display was intended to frighten foes, and put the warriors into the right frame of mind for battle.
Unit Name Heavy Transport Boat - Celtic Band |
Main Unit Key att_shp_cel_transport_heavy |
Land Unit Key att_cel_celtic_band |
Naval Unit Key att_lon_heavy_tra_cel |
Soldiers 124 |
Category Heavy Ship |
Class Transport Ship |
Custom Battle Cost 180 |
Recruitment Cost 180 |
Upkeep Cost 90 |
600 |
└ Ship att_shp_heavy_longship_transport |
Speed 5 |
Melee Attack 43 |
40 |
├ Melee Weapon att_spatha |
├ Melee Base Damage 36 |
├ Armour-piercing Damage 4 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Attack Against Cavalry 0 |
├ Attack Against Elephants 0 |
└ Attack Against Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 29 |
20 |
├ Base Defence 5 |
├ Shield att_round |
└ Shield Defence 15 |
18 |
├ Armour att_cloth |
├ Armour Defence 3 |
└ Shield Armour 15 |
78 |
├ Man Entity att_infantry_light |
├ Man Health 75 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 3 |
Morale 34 |
Abilities
No Ability
Attributes
- Guerrilla Deployment
This unit can deploy outside of the deployment zone. - Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
No Strengths and Weaknesses
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign |