TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Cilician Fleet
Demolition Ships have a wider blast; Galley-line ships and Dromons gain range.
Overview
Demolition Ships have a wider blast; Galley-line ships and Dromons gain range.
Effect and affected units
Cilician Fleet changes demolition Ships +20% blast radius; Galley-line and Dromons +1 range. 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 Castle Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is 350 Wood, 300 Gold, and the research time is 45 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Matchup plan: Cilician Fleet Armenian water-control plan
Cilician Fleet improves several Armenian naval tools, giving Galleys more reach and Demolition Ships a larger blast threat. Use those advantages to control a useful sea lane before investing in shoreline attacks Research the technology when the fleet is large enough to exploit its range and blast effects. Use Galleys to maintain spacing and focus enemy ships from safer positions, while Demolition Ships punish a clustered fleet or a shore defense. Add Dromons for building pressure and keep transports behind the combat group so the fleet’s range advantage supports expansion A blast radius cannot help if Demolition Ships are intercepted before reaching the target, and Armenian fleets still need numbers and scouting. Do not split the ships across unrelated routes while the opponent’s main fleet is active
Effect and research timing
Demolition Ships have a wider blast; Galley-line ships and Dromons gain range. Effect: Demolition Ships +20% blast radius; Galley-line and Dromons +1 range. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 350 Wood, 300 Gold; Research time: 45 seconds. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option. Its value depends on which units receive the effect and how often they take part in combat; timing it before a major engagement can improve the whole eligible group.
Research details
- Age
- Castle Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Research time
- 45 seconds
- Effect
- Demolition Ships +20% blast radius; Galley-line and Dromons +1 range
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Armenians
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Armenians
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies