Ballista Towers (CTP2)

is a building in Call to Power II.
==Gameplay==
Ballistae are massive projectile weapons, fashioned much like a giant crossbow. They are capable of firing huge bolts of wood, often as large as 5 feet in length, a considerable distance. Although primarily developed as a siege weapon, ballistae are effective defense weapons, delivering heavy damage to oncoming armies. Positioned high on the walls of a city, the ballista towers offer offensive bonuses against land-based attackers. 
== Great Library entry ==
Ballistae were ancient heavy missile launchers used to hurl large bolts, javelins or heavy balls great distances. Smaller ballistae, like those in ballista towers, were essentially large crossbows fastened to a mount. The smaller ballistae were better suited to defense against siege weapons and infantry attacks and were often perched high on the towers of towns and castles to rain a variety of projectiles on charging armies.