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Decere

Stats

Stat Value
Category ship
Class heavy
Morale 8
Hit Points 1
Primary Attack 16
Primary Charge 0
Armour 8
Defense Skill 5
Shield 0
Recruitment Cost 1450
Upkeep Cost 300

Abilities

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Description

The mighty deceres is a dreadnought in the ancient Mediterranean. In size, number of men and fighting potential it dwarfs all other vessels. A deceres is among the largest ships afloat, and is crewed by anything up to 850 men - most, of course, being rowers.

Its combat power is formidable. Apart from a couple of fighting towers, a deceres also carries onagers and ballistae to bombard enemies, plus a large contingent of marines for boarding and defence. At least one ballista will also be set up to fire a harpoon-like grappling hook (called a harpago) at enemy vessels so that they can be dragged alongside and destroyed.

As a tactic the harpago has much to recommend it over, say, the grappling 'corvus' of smaller ships, because it allows enemies to be snagged at greater range.

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