Slobadog
King
The conquistador article should mention that in BTS they still have the ability to receive defensive bonuses. An ability which is still unique despite the fact that it replaces a different unit.
Regarding the Carrack. It has one additional positive aspect. It allows one to simplfy one's own navy. This is becuase it functions as the most powerful warship of the time and as the best transport ship of the time. Galleys are no longer needed for coastal waters. This would save on hammers. As well as help with stack defense since now every tansport ship can defend itself just as well as the guard ships. As there would be no distinction between transport and warship. The downside is that any Carrack that is doing transport duty might get selected by the computer to defend a stack instead of a empty Carrack. Could be a problem in certain situations for obvious reasons.
Caravels are equally powerful but their transport ability is definatly limited.
Regarding the Carrack. It has one additional positive aspect. It allows one to simplfy one's own navy. This is becuase it functions as the most powerful warship of the time and as the best transport ship of the time. Galleys are no longer needed for coastal waters. This would save on hammers. As well as help with stack defense since now every tansport ship can defend itself just as well as the guard ships. As there would be no distinction between transport and warship. The downside is that any Carrack that is doing transport duty might get selected by the computer to defend a stack instead of a empty Carrack. Could be a problem in certain situations for obvious reasons.
Caravels are equally powerful but their transport ability is definatly limited.