O Ataka Bune (TWS2 Unit)
| O Ataka Bune (TWS2 Unit) | |
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| Class | Heavy Ship |
| Recruitment Cost | 800 |
| Upkeep Cost | 275 |
| Requires | Buildings: |
| Marines | 60 |
| Seamen | 100 |
| Hull Strength | 500 |
| Morale | 12 |
Description
This colossal ship is a large and improved version of the heavy bune, its hull reinforced by iron plating. It carries a large detachment of soldiers.
This massive vessel is based on the heavy bune with some improvements. It carries a large number of troops for boarding actions, and its thick, wooden panels are covered in iron plating. This makes the hull particularly strong. Despite being a big ship, it can still achieve a speed comparable to an heavy bune. This matters little as the ship is built for size and power: it sails alongside an enemy ship, attaches itself with grappling hooks and then troops swarm onto the enemy deck. However, the o ataka bune is still vulnerable to cannon and no matter how thick the wood it will still burn if hit by fire arrows.
In 1576, Oda Nobunaga besieged the stronghold of the rebellious Ikko-Ikki warrior monks, hoping to end their opposition to his rule. The monks had powerful allies in the Mori clan, and Oda realised he would have to prevent Mori supplies reaching the Ikko-Ikki if he was to be victorious. Mori naval superiority triumphed in the first battle but Oda made a second attempt, this time with six specially constructed o ataka bune vessels. These ships were giants covered in iron plating, and gave him victory, despite their unfortunate tendency to capsize in action!
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Castles of the sea, large crew sizes makes them the best ships for boarding.
- Slow and vulnerable to fire and cannons.
