Changes between Version 43 and Version 44 of Civ:_Carthaginians

Timestamp:

Oct 26, 2013, 10:35:05 AM (11 years ago)

Author:

michael

Comment:

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Civ:_Carthaginians

@@ -322 +322 @@
      * '''Shield:''' -
      * '''Figure(s):''' -
-   * '''History: '''?.
+   * '''History:''' The Sacred Band of Astarte was an elite cavalry regiment recruited from amongst the upper class of the city.
    * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    * '''Function: ''' Heavy Cavalry.
@@ -338 +338 @@
      * '''Figure(s):''' -
      * '''Mount:''' The elephant.
-   * '''History:''' The North African Forest Elephant, smaller than the Indian elephant and now extinct, was captured and trained by the Carthaginians as a "terror weapon".
+   * '''History:''' By far the most famous of Carthaginian weapons was the small, ugly, and now extinct, North African forest elephants. Going into battle without a war tower carrying only a driver, Carthaginian war elephants were used as terror weapons: horses could not stand their smell, inexperienced troops were frightened, and the havoc they could cause was immense. Yet by the time of the Second Punic War elephants were at the end of their time. Armies had learned the weaknesses of the giant beasts, specifically how to hamstring and confuse them. More often than not a war elephant could be just as dangerous to its own side as the enemy.
    * '''Garrison:''' 3.
    * '''Function:''' Hitpoints: High. Movement: Slow.
    * '''Special:'''
-     * Strong against siege weapons, all Citizen Soldier units and cavalry units of any kind (except other elephants). Weak against Infantry Spearmen (whom have the normal bonus to their AT against cavalry units).
+     * Strong against structures, especially city gates.
+     * Countered by Skirmishers and Swordsmen.
      * "Damage Frenzy".
      * "Stench" Aura.
@@ -350 +351 @@
  * '''Generic Name: Hannibal Barca'''
  * '''Specific Name: Ḥannibaʿal Baraq'''
-   * '''Class: '''Hero1.
-   * '''Hacker/Ranged Armament:''' Bow.
+   * '''Class: '''Hero Elephant.
+   * '''Hacker Armament:''' Ram (Crushing impact tusk attack, effective against structures).
+   * '''Ranged Armament:''' None.
    * '''Appearance:'''
      * '''Garb:''' -
@@ -357 +359 @@
      * '''Shield:''' -
      * '''Figure(s):''' -
-     * '''Mount:''' Towered elephant.
-   * '''History:''' Carthage's most famous son. Hannibal Barca was the eldest son of Hamilcar Barca and proved an even greater commander than his father. Lived 247-182 BC. While he ultimately lost the Second Punic War his victories at Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae, and the feat of crossing the Alps have secured his position as among the best tacticians and strategists in history.
+     * '''Mount:''' Towered Syrian war elephant.
+   * '''History:''' Carthage's most famous son. Hannibal Barca was the eldest son of Hamilcar Barca and proved an even greater commander than his father. Lived 247-182 BC. While he ultimately lost the Second Punic War, his victories at Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae, and the feat of crossing the Alps have secured his position as among the best tacticians and strategists in history.
    * '''Garrison:''' 3.
-   * '''Function:''' Attack: High. Range: High. Hitpoints: High.
-   * '''Special:'''
-     * "Hero" Aura TBD
+   * '''Function:''' Strategic Tactician.
+   * '''Special:'''
+     * "Tactician" Aura (?)
+     * "Strategic" Aura (The player can see changes within the fog of war, e.g when new buildings are built or resources used up, while Hannibal lives.)
 
  * '''Generic Name: Hamilcar Barca'''
  * '''Specific Name: Ḥimelqart Baraq'''
-   * '''Class: '''Hero2.
-   * '''Hacker/Ranged Armament: '''Javelin.
-   * '''Appearance:'''
-     * '''Garb:''' -
-     * '''Helmet:''' -
-     * '''Shield:''' -
-     * '''Figure(s):''' -
-     * '''Mount:''' Towered elephant.
+   * '''Class:''' Hero Cavalry Swordsman.
+   * '''Hacker Armament:''' Sword.
+   * '''Appearance:'''
+     * '''Garb:''' -
+     * '''Helmet:''' -
+     * '''Shield:''' -
+     * '''Figure(s):''' -
+     * '''Mount:''' Horse.
    * '''History:''' Father of Hannibal and virtual military dictator of Carthage. Hamilcar Barca was a soldier and politician who excelled along his entire career. Lived 275-228 BC. While overshadowed by his sons, Hamilcar was great general in his own right, earning the nickname Baraq or Barca for the lightning speed of his advance.
    * '''Garrison:''' 3.
-   * '''Function:''' Attack: High. Range: High. Hitpoints: High.
-   * '''Special:'''
-     * "Hero" Aura TBD
+   * '''Function:''' .
+   * '''Special:'''
+     * "Baraq" Aura (All of the player's units +15% movement speed [walk and run, but not charge].)
 
  * '''Generic Name: Maharbal'''
  * '''Specific Name: same'''
-   * '''Class: '''Hero3.
-   * '''Hacker/Ranged Armament:''' Spear/Javelins
+   * '''Class:''' Hero Cavalry Spearman/Javelnist.
+   * '''Hacker Armament:''' Cavalry Spear.
+   * '''Ranged Armament:''' Javelins.
    * '''Appearance:'''
      * '''Garb: '''-
      * '''Helmet:''' -
      * '''Shield:''' -
-     * '''Figure(s):''' See reference picture below.
+     * '''Figure(s):''' .
      * '''Mount:''' Horse.
    * '''History:''' Maharbal was Hannibal Barca's "brash young cavalry commander" during the 2nd Punic War. He is credited with turning the wing of the legions at Cannae resulting in defeat in which 30,000 of 50,000 Romans were lost, as well as significant contributions to the winning of many other battles during the 2nd Punic War. He is known for having said, after the battle of Cannae, "Hannibal, you know how to win the victory; just not what to do with it."
    * '''Garrison:''' 2.
-   * '''Function:''' Attack: High. Range: High. Hitpoints: High.
-   * '''Special:'''
-     * "Hero" Aura (+20% Cavalry AT)
+   * '''Function:''' Cavalry Commander.
+   * '''Special:'''
+     * "Hero" Aura (+50% Cavalry ''charge'' attack within vision range of him)
 
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