TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Rocketry
Several Chinese siege units gain attack.
Overview
Several Chinese siege units gain attack.
Effect and affected units
Rocketry changes rocket Cart, Lou Chuan, Scorpion +25% attack; Lou Chuans anti-unit attack +0.3 Area of Effect radius. 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 Castle. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, 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.
Matchup plan: Rocketry Chinese siege-focus plan
Rocketry improves several Chinese siege options and changes the role of Lou Chuans, so it is most useful when the army already includes Rocket Carts, Scorpions, or a naval front. Protect the siege while it fires into clustered targets Research Rocketry when those siege lines are active, then use Rocket Carts or Scorpions behind a durable screen against dense armies and structures. On water, keep Lou Chuans grouped behind a frontline fleet and use their spread attacks to pressure clustered ships or shore positions. Scout for Onagers and other siege counters before taking a stationary fight The improved damage does not remove the siege units’ vulnerability to Onagers or mobile dives. Do not invest if the composition is moving away from these units, and avoid clustering Lou Chuans where Demolition Ships can punish them
Effect and research timing
Several Chinese siege units gain attack. Effect: Rocket Cart, Lou Chuan, Scorpion +25% attack; Lou Chuans anti-unit attack +0.3 Area of Effect radius. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research time: 60 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
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Research time
- 60 seconds
- Effect
- Rocket Cart, Lou Chuan, Scorpion +25% attack; Lou Chuans anti-unit attack +0.3 Area of Effect radius
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Chinese
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Chinese
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies