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Ptolemaioi Management Tier 3

Naval Artillery Training

Traditionally, artillery in naval warfare was restricted to the use of javelins, slings and archers. It was the Syracusans who made the first steps towards creating artillery pieces that could be used at sea. They designed a contraption known as the 'gastraphetes' or 'belly bow'. This oversized composite bow rested on the stomach of its user and was pulled back when braced by his feet. It could fire a substantial bolt some fifty yards further than a regular bow. This technology was then scaled up to form the basis of the early 'scorpion', which eventually evolved into an array of torsion-powered artillery pieces that became commonplace on the decks of ancient ships.

Node Set Management Tier 3

research_points 1200

cost_per_round 0

Effects

• +5% replenishment rate for all armies and fleets
• -3% recruitment costs for all ships
• -3% upkeep cost for all fleets

Requires
Requires Technologies	Deck Artillery

Enables
Enables Technologies	Fore & Aft Rigging
Enables Buildings	Drydock Cothon Port of Massalia Port of Alexandria Port of Rhodos