Houfnice
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Houfnice

a_houfnice
Houfnice

It is believed modern howitzers have their name from the Houfnice artillery developed by the Hussites in the 15th century. These short-barreled guns were mounted on wagons and used on the field of battle to fire balls and canisters in support of the infantry.

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StatValuevs Age of Renaissance Artillery
Maximum Strength200
Combat Power3
Damage Taken125%
Initiative1
Combat Speed1
Frontage1
Flanking Ability1
Secure Flanks0%
Movement Speed2
Bombard Efficiency12.5%
Artillery Barrage3
Unit Weight1
Attrition Loss0.5
Food Storage5
Daily Food Consumption0.66

Same stats as the template.

Built on Age of Renaissance Artillery

2 units, with what each changes from the template.

Standard units
HoufniceRegular
Special units
HwachaRegular+20%−0.25

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mercenaries_per_location = {
pop_type = burghers
multiply = 0.05
}
upgrades_to = a_falconet

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