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Bombard Tower (technology)

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Bombard Tower (technology)

Requires the Imperial Age and Chemistry. Research it at a University to unlock Bombard Towers. The research costs 800 food and 400 wood and takes 60 seconds.

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Overview

Requires the Imperial Age and Chemistry. Research it at a University to unlock Bombard Towers. The research costs 800 food and 400 wood and takes 60 seconds.

Effect and affected units

Bombard Tower (technology) changes Requires the Imperial Age and Chemistry. Research it at a University to unlock Bombard Towers. The research costs 800 food and 400 wood and takes 60 seconds. Read the named target carefully: this effect applies only to the units, buildings, or economy described in its entry. This is the main reason to research it; compare the affected units with the army you expect to field.

Research cost and timing

Research is available in Imperial Age at the University. The recorded cost is 800 Food, and the research time is 60 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Requires the Imperial Age and Chemistry. Research it at a University to unlock Bombard Towers. The research costs 800 food and 400 wood and takes 60 seconds. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: University; Research cost: 800 Food; Research time: 60 seconds. This is most relevant when the match plan includes defending a position or applying pressure to structures.

Research details

Research building
University
Cost
800 Food
Research time
60 seconds

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
University
Release / context
Core system
Classification
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