Dhow
Unit Type

Dhow

n_dhow
Dhow

A common trading ship in the Indian Ocean, the Dhow is a capable vessel for trading in the region, despite its small hull size.

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StatValuevs Age of Traditions Light Ship
Maximum Strength1
Initiative3
Combat Speed2
Frontage1
Flanking Ability1.2
Movement Speed8
Hull Size3−1
Cannons4
Crew Size0.03
Maritime Presence0.24+0.04
Blockade Capacity0.5
Transport Capacity0.05
Anti-Piracy Impact1
Food Storage1

Where the unit differs from the template: its category's stats and what it copies included. A terrain block replaces the template's.

Built on Age of Traditions Light Ship

4 units, with what each changes from the template.

DhowRegular−1+0.04
Early Iberian CaravelRegular+2+2+3+0.02
JongRegular+0.08+0.05
MtepeRegular

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Scripting 3

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is_special = yes
upgrades_to = n_barque
category = navy_light_ship
maintenance_demand = light_ship_1_maintenance
construction_demand = light_ship_1_construction
repair_demand = light_ship_1_repair

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