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Viking Sagas regional roster

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Viking Sagas regional roster

Danes, Saxons, Varangians, and the reworked Vikings share regional access to Mounted Crossbowman, Varangian Guard, Catapult Galleon, and Longship. Their civilization bonuses and unique technologies shape different roles for these common units.

Mounted Crossbowman unit line
Related game artwork: Mounted Crossbowman

Overview

Danes, Saxons, Varangians, and the reworked Vikings share regional access to Mounted Crossbowman, Varangian Guard, Catapult Galleon, and Longship. Their civilization bonuses and unique technologies shape different roles for these common units.

How this system affects decisions

This rule affects civilization system. Read the entry’s stated mechanics together with its requirements and related unit or technology pages; its practical value depends on which parts of that system are active in the current match.

How to use this reference

Danes, Saxons, Varangians, and the reworked Vikings share regional access to Mounted Crossbowman, Varangian Guard, Catapult Galleon, and Longship. Their civilization bonuses and unique technologies shape different roles for these common units. Research availability is part of the civilization’s tech tree: verify its required building and Age, then compare its cost with the units or upgrades the same resources could otherwise fund.

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