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Catapult Galleon early-Imperial bombardment
Catapult Galleon: Catapult Galleons can begin naval building pressure without waiting for Chemistry, giving them an earlier siege window than gunpowder ships. They are weaker overall than Cannon Galleons but fire more quickly than the base version.
Overview
Catapult Galleon: Catapult Galleons can begin naval building pressure without waiting for Chemistry, giving them an earlier siege window than gunpowder ships. They are weaker overall than Cannon Galleons but fire more quickly than the base version.
Plan and execution
Use Catapult Galleons to pressure a Dock or shore structure as soon as the Imperial Age route allows, and keep ordinary warships between them and enemy ships. Take the early timing when it can open a landing or deny production, then reassess if the opponent adds a stronger fleet.
Risks and adaptation
They are not a direct upgrade over every other siege ship and can be outmatched in a prolonged fleet fight. Protect the slow bombardment line and avoid targeting moving warships without support.
- Focus
- Non-gunpowder naval siege
- Signature / category
- Plan and execution
- Release / context
- Age of Empires II system
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- Unit strategy
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