TECHNOLOGY · UNIVERSITY
Siphons
Fire Ships gain an explosive charge attack.

Overview
Fire Ships gain an explosive charge attack.
Effect and affected units
Siphons changes fire Galleys gain an explosive charge attack.. 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 University. The recorded cost is 100 Food, 175 Gold, and the research time is 45 seconds. The linked progression is Siphons → Incendiaries. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Fire Ships gain an explosive charge attack. Effect: Fire Galleys gain an explosive charge attack. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: University; Research cost: 100 Food, 175 Gold; Research time: 45 seconds. 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
- University
- Research time
- 45 seconds
- Effect
- Fire Galleys gain an explosive charge attack.
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- University
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- University
- Classification
- Technologies
research Line: Siphons → Incendiaries