Onagers (RTW Unit)

Onagers (RTW Unit)
Class	Artillery
Unit Size	2 engines
Weaponry	Knife
Morale	6 (Roman) 4(all others)
Melee Attack	4
Ranged Attack	53(vs troops)70(vs buildings)
Defence	10(Roman) 3(all others)
Charge Bonus	0
Accuracy
Range	300
Ammunition	30
Region	Global
Recruitment Cost	1060(Roman) 930 (all others)
Upkeep Cost	120(Roman)110(all others)
Turns to Build	2
Unit Limit	None
Building Requirements	Catapult Range
Technology Requirements	None
Attributes	N/A

The onager is a versatile catapult that can launch boulders or incendiary fire pots at enemy troops and fortifications.

Overview

The onager is a catapult jokingly named for the tremendous kick it has when fired at the enemy (an "onager" is a wild ass). This war machine is powered by a twisted spring of animal sinew ropes, the most elastic substance available. The throwing arm is held in tension by the sinews. When pulled back and held by a catch it can fling a boulder with considerable speed and range. This version can be used for reducing stone fortifications, but it can also be used on the battlefield for destroying enemy artillery and harassing troops (although admittedly by killing some of them outright). The onager can also be used to launch incendiary missiles such as fire pots, making it a versatile piece of artillery to any commander.

Details

Ornagers are huge catapults with powerful missiles that shreds troops and walls alike They can smash down wooden walls in one or two shots and stone walls and large stone walls in a few. Epic stone walls require many boulders to destroy however and 2-3 Ornagers are recommended. Ornagers can use flaming missiles and these are best used against troops as they will cause splash damage when they land. Try aiming for dense concentrations of enemies to ensure the missile hits something.