Catapult (Civ2)

The Catapult is an -era in Civilization II, available with the . It is the strongest of the Ancient era, effective for assaulting entrenched defenders and .
The Catapult is succeeded by .
==Strategy==
Catapults' high attack helps to overcome the defensive bonus of es, , and rough terrain such as and s. catapults are generally a match for most units of the Ancient , although multiple catapults will be needed to overcome compounded defenses. Their low movement and defense leave them vulnerable to flanking by ; escorting catapults with is advisable when moving through hostile territory.
Catapults remain capable into the early , but are rendered effectively obsolete with the advent of , and should be replaced with by a player confronting gunpowder units.
== Civilopedia entry ==
The catapult was one of the earliest forms of artillery. It was a large mechanical arm that propelled heavy stones and other missiles from a great distance, battering down walls and inflicting damage on buildings and defenders. Though cumbersome and nearly useless on the battlefield, the catapult was an effective weapon for attacking cities and fortified enemies.
==Modding==
The Catapult is defined at Line 24 of the section of . It uses the unique attack sound .
==See also==
* Catapult in other games