Unit Type

Mtepe

n_mtepe

One of the most common ship types and a predecessor to the standard Kilwan Dhow, the Mtepe is connected to Swahili as a steadfast cornerstone of their maritime prowess. Unlike the Kilwan Dhow, the Mtepe has a square stern and its core construction does not use nails. Instead, a sewn-plank construction is utilized, bonding the hull together. The primary role of the Mtepe is to navigate the shallow local waters and establish maritime trade across the coast of Africa.

Unlocked by

Kilwan Trade NetworksAdvance

RequiresFeudalismAdvance

Potential

Is or was Kilwa

Stats

Stat	Value	vs Age of Traditions Light Ship
Maximum Strength	1
Initiative	3
Combat Speed	2
Frontage	1
Flanking Ability	1.2
Movement Speed	8
Hull Size	4
Cannons	4
Crew Size	0.03
Maritime Presence	0.2
Blockade Capacity	0.5
Transport Capacity	0.05
Anti-Piracy Impact	1
Food Storage	1

Same stats as the template.

Built on Age of Traditions Light Ship

4 units, with what each changes from the template.

Unit	Raised as	Movement Speed	Hull Size	Cannons	Crew Size	Maritime Presence	Transport Capacity
Dhow	Regular		−1			+0.04
Early Iberian Caravel	Regular	+2	+2	+3	+0.02
Jong	Regular					+0.08	+0.05
Mtepe	Regular

Across the ages

Connections

Belongs to 2

Ages

• TraditionsAge

Unit Categories

• Light ShipCategory

References 8

Prices

• LLight Ship Build Costby namePrice to build
• LLight Ship Maintenance Costby nameMaintenance price
• LLight Ship Reinforcement Costby namePrice to reinforce

Goods Demands

• TTraditions Light Ship ConstructionConstruction goods
• TTraditions Light Ship MaintenanceMaintenance goods
• TTraditions Light Ship RepairRepair goods

Unit Types

• Age of Traditions Light ShipSame as
• BarqueUpgrades to

Unlocked by 1

• Kilwan Trade NetworksTraditionsUnlock unit

Definitionin_game/common/unit_types/3_naval_uniques_for_age_1_traditions.txt:86

is_special = yes

upgrades_to = n_barque

category = navy_light_ship

copy_from = n_age_1_traditions_light_ship

History