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War Galley

Description:

The War Galley has more hit points, attack strength, and range than a Scout Ship. The War Galley can be upgraded to the Trireme. War vessels fire at enemy villagers, military units, and boats within range. Researching Alchemy increases attack strength. Ballistics increases accuracy. Woodworking, Artisanship, and Craftsmanship increase range.

History

The appearance of the ram triggered an arms race in ship design. Hulls were strengthened to support ever heavier rams on the bow. As hulls grew larger, more oarsmen were required to provide power. A deck was added and a second group of oarsmen was placed here. This increased power without increasing length, but the deck made the ship somewhat more unstable. A ship with two levels of rowers was called a bireme.