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Seafaring

Description[]

Ships are built at the Shipyard and help to blockade other harbors or defend your towns from oversea attacks, except for Cargo Ships, which are purchased in Trading Ports and used for transport rather than combat.

  • All ships are, as for their Class, Machines.

The Wood cost may be reduced by a Carpenters, the Sulphur/Sulfur cost by a Firework Test Area and the Crystal Glass cost (for the Diving Boat) by an Optician.

When disbanding ships, only 50% of the resources spent to build these ships are returned. All of the citizens used to build the ships are returned, too.

War ships can be deployed in other towns, yours or your alliance members', and can be sent on missions from whichever town they are in. However, their upkeep cost is doubled if they are outside your towns, and while in transit. There are several researches you can finish to reduce your ships upkeep costs. They are Ship Maintenance (2% reduction), Pitch (4% reduction, 6% total), Sea Charts (8% reduction, 14% total) and Seafaring Futures (2% per level).

There are several types of ships that indicate the position of the ships in the sea battlefield.

Heavy Battleship(s)[]

The heavy battleships are the backbone of every fleet. They protect the ships behind them and attack opponents in the front line.

Steam Ram[]

Steam Ram

Just like the ram ship, the steam ram is fully equipped with a ram spur at its bow. However, it is a considerably more advanced version. Due to its steam engine, this ship can accelerate even more speedily and can therefore inflict a larger amount of damage on the enemy. The steam ram is probably the most dangerous ship at the front line.


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
576 16 5 Heavy Battleship, Machine 40 24
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Build Build Time Shipyard  Minimum Shipyard Level
2 400 800 45 40m 15
Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Massive Ram 166 90% -

Fire Ship[]

Fire Ship

At the fire ship's bow there is flame thrower, which sprays greek fire over the sea. Even on the ocean's surface, the mixture keeps on burning and creates a bed of flames. A terrifying close combat ship.


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
219 8 2 Heavy Battleship, Machine 40 6.2
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Construction Construction Time Shipyard  Minimum Shipyard Level
4 80 230 25 30m 4
Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Flame Thrower 82 50% -


Light Battleship(s)[]

The light battleship's are more agile than the heavy battleships, that's why they are the perfect choice to launch an attack from the flanks. They may also be used to help out at the front line.

Ram-Ship[]

Ram Ship

Equipped with a simple ram at the stable bow, this ship is the primary battle ship of the marines. A dozen strong rowers power it in order to ram the spur against the opposing hull. That alone is often enough to make an enemy ship sink.


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
154 9 3 Light Battleship, Machine 40 5
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Construction Construction Time  Minimum Shipyard Level Shipyard
3 250 - 15 40m 1


Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Ram Bow 75 80% -

Long-Range Fighter(s)[]

Long-range fighters are placed behind the heavy battleships and attack the enemy from a safe distance.

Ballista Ship[]

Ballista Ship

This ship contains a ballista, which was originally meant for firing grappling hooks. However, the ballista is also very valuable as a precise long-range combat weapon, as it hits the enemy under the waterline, even though it does not cause a large amount of damage.


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
154 14 2 Long Range Fighter, Machine 40 6.8
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Construction Construction Time Shipyard Minimum Shipyard Level
6 180 160 20 50m 3


Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Reinforced Hull 51 70% -
Second Class - Second Class Ballista 28 50% 7

Catapult Ship[]

Catapult Ship

The catapult at the deck of the ship is smaller than its counterpart on land due to a lack of space. The ocean waves make it very imprecise, but it does fire clay jugs of burning oil, which leave dangerous little oil slicks behind at sea.


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
148 10 3 Long-Range Fighter, Machine 40 6.4
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Construction Construction Time Shipyard  Minimum Shipyard Level
5 180 140 35 50m 3
Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Oil Jug 45 30% 6
Second Class - Second Class Hull 31 70% -


Mortar Ship[]

Mortar Ship

The mortar ship has an especially large hull with a high water displacement, so that it can withstand the enormous recoil of the mortar. If the fuse of a missile is correctly measured, the powerful projectile explodes just over the enemy deck.


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
112 6 4 Long-Range Fighter, Machine 30 22.4
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Construction Construction Time Shipyard Minimum Shipyard Level
5 220 900 50 50m 17
Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Projectile 69 10% 5
Second Class - Second Class Hull 37 50% -


First Strike Ship(s)[]

The first strike units attack the enemy's front line. These units can cause a tremendous amount of damage.

Diving Boat[]

Diving Boat

A boat that sails below the water's surface is the ultimate sea weapon. Battleships also cannot defend themselves against them. Enemies will merely have their own diving boats at hand as a countermeasure.


 Hit pointsHit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
110 6 3 First Strike, Machine 40 20.2
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Crystal Glass Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Construction Construction Time Shipyard  Minimum Shipyard Level
3 160 750 100 50 1h 19
Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Floating Bomb 123 80% 4
Second Class - Second Class Reinforce Hull 90 80% -


Rocket Ship[]

Rocket Ship

Thanks to our research, our scientists have managed to store large amounts of explosive power in wooden devices that can be blasted several hundred meters over the water's surface and can cause a huge explosion if thrust on opposing ships. The enemy should be afraid - very afraid - of this lethal weapon!


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
65 6 4 First Strike, Machine 30 28
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Construction Construction Time Shipyard Minimum Shipyard Level
2 200 1,200 55 1h 11
Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Rocket 380 20% 2
Second Class - Second Class Hull 20 80% -

Carrier Ship(s)[]

The carrier ships' job is to minimize the damage caused by the opposing first strike. When all the ships of the enemy's first strike have been destroyed, it also attacks long-range fighters, the front line and the flanks.

Balloon Carrier[]

Balloon Carrier

The balloon carrier is an enormous floating stronghold. With the balloons on it we can attack our enemy in the skies at sea too.


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
140 - 5 Carrier Ship, Machine 20 28
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Construction Construction Time Shipyard Minimum Shipyard Level
8 700 700 100 1h 6m 7
Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Balloon Attack 100 50% 5

Carrier Ship Evasion Ship(s)[]

The carrier ship evasion units are able to reduce the danger of enemy carrier ships. If there are no carrier ships, that unit type attacks other carrier ship evasion units. Other ships cannot be fought.

Paddle Speedboat[]

Paddle Speedboat

An invention that would have even astounded Heron: the paddle speedboat uses the impulse of a giant aeolipile as well as paddle wheels to drive into opposing ships with a huge amount of power and speed. The ship barely needs any crew.

Note:
This description and research is the same for Paddle-Wheel-Ram so this is the new name of the Paddle-Wheel-Ram and the Steam Ram should be here or the Paddle-Wheel-Ram is being renamed to Steam Ram as originally thought.


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
20 - 1 Carrier Ship Evasion, Machine 60 6.4
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Construction Construction Time Shipyard Minimum Shipyard Level
1 40 280 5 30m 13
Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Ballista 12 90% 5

Support Ship(s)[]

The support units consist of several units that do not actively take part in battle, but support the fleet in a number of different ways. The type of support depends on the unit and can be found out by reading their description.

Tender[]

Tender

A tender provides support for own ships. Trained engineers and divers can immediately fix small amounts of damage in the dock so that the units can reenter battle immediately.


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed Generals
140 - 6 Support, Machine 30 16
Citizen(s) Cost Wood Cost Sulphur/Sulfur Cost Crystal Glass Cost gold upkeep cost Upkeep Construction Construction Time Shipyard Minimum Shipyard Level
7 300 250 250 100 40m 9
Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy Munition
First Class - First Class Caulking Hammer 15 50% -

Civilian Ship(s)[]

Cargo Ship[]

Cargo Ship

Trade ships are the most important support for your island empire. No matter whether they have to transport goods, units or news: your seamen will make sure that everything arrives at its destination quickly and safely.

Each Cargo Ship costs more than your previous one. Cargo ships are purchased at a Trading Port and cannot be destroyed. They can hold up 500 resources or the equal amount in units (each unit has a size in goods). Trade ships are available for carriage in any of your own towns without the need for transport of the ship.


 Hit points Hit points  Armour Armour  Size Size  Type Type  Speed Speed
30 - 1 Civilian Ship, Machine 60
Rank Weapon Damage Accuracy
First Class - First Class Unarmored Hull 15 80%

Phoenician Merchant Ship[]

Phoenician Merchant Ship

This type of ship is the same as the Cargo Ship, but it is purchased with ambrosia Ambrosia instead of gold  Gold.

Each Phoenician Merchant Ship costs less than your previous one. Phoenician Merchant Ships are purchased at a Trading Port and cannot be destroyed. They can hold up to 500 resources or the equal amount in units (each unit has a size in goods). Phoenician Merchant Ships are available for carriage in any of your own towns without the need for transport of the ship.

Other Ships

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