TECHNOLOGY · SIEGE WORKSHOP
Heavy Scorpion
Improves Scorpions with stronger piercing attacks.

Overview
Improves Scorpions with stronger piercing attacks.
Effect and affected units
Heavy Scorpion changes upgrades Scorpion to Heavy Scorpion. The affected target is Heavy Scorpion; the bonus does not automatically apply to the rest of the roster. 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 Siege Workshop. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, and the research time is not separately recorded. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Improves Scorpions with stronger piercing attacks. Effect: Upgrades Scorpion to Heavy Scorpion. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Siege Workshop. 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. This research advances the eligible unit line to its next listed tier, changing which version is fielded after the upgrade becomes available.
Research details
- Age
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- Siege Workshop
- Effect
- Upgrades Scorpion to Heavy Scorpion
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- Siege Workshop
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- Siege Workshop
- Classification
- Technologies