Admiral Nelson wants a navy!
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So what is the point of this thread?
I agree - build a couple, enslave some more, and when we defeat the navies of everyone else, we can keep the enslaved ones (they are free - no upkeep) and disband the regular MoW in cities on the coast that don't have a high spt for culture.
I agree - build a couple, enslave some more, and when we defeat the navies of everyone else, we can keep the enslaved ones (they are free - no upkeep) and disband the regular MoW in cities on the coast that don't have a high spt for culture.
classical_hero
In whom I trust
None. If we were not a pangea, then there would be a point. Anyway, navies are no very useful in civ3.Ginger_Ale said:
I was about to open a thread on getting a navy started, thanks. 
The people might ask (and are asking) why we need a navy. Two main reasons:
The minimum effective naval barrier would be one ship each on the eastern and western end of the north and south coasts, on station far enough out that their visibility just touches visibility from shore. Any potential enemies are likely to pass through the resulting visibility zone which would be 5-6 tiles wide, providing sufficient advance warning to prepare a defense. Four ships would be the minimum number for this type of barrier.
We could also build additional ships to take on incoming aggressors while still at sea, and for enslavement purposes.
The people might ask (and are asking) why we need a navy. Two main reasons:
- It might be fun to enslave a few enemy ships. The DG needs a little spice.
- More importantly, a well positioned naval picket line would prevent any invasion by sea, and reduce the need for a defensive reactionary force.
The minimum effective naval barrier would be one ship each on the eastern and western end of the north and south coasts, on station far enough out that their visibility just touches visibility from shore. Any potential enemies are likely to pass through the resulting visibility zone which would be 5-6 tiles wide, providing sufficient advance warning to prepare a defense. Four ships would be the minimum number for this type of barrier.
We could also build additional ships to take on incoming aggressors while still at sea, and for enslavement purposes.
Furiey
No Longer Just Lurking
A few MoWs won't hurt our culture effort, and we'll be able to deal with those annoying Dromons. Just don't go mad building loads, with Arty we can bombard the Dromons down to 1 then enslave (hopefully) with the MoW their numbers will soon grow. A Navy of free upkeep Byzantine MoWs sounds good 
Ranger99
Ranger99's Going to NAVY?
A navy is ALWAYS inprtant no matter what map your playing on, control of the seas is CRITICAL to sucsess.
its just the way things are.
its just the way things are.
Stuck_as_a_Mac
Aptenodytes forsteri
C'mon... Lets grab a navy.
I call Modern Major General! (no, I'm not going to sing)
I call Modern Major General! (no, I'm not going to sing)
zyxy
Warmongering Fool
Agree with classical_hero, GA and DS: a navy is pretty useless, but what the heck.
Dumb question: do enslaved dromons automatically become MoW's?
Dumb question: do enslaved dromons automatically become MoW's?
Yeah, they do. They become regular, 3/3 HP Man O Wars. That's pretty nifty...
zyxy
Warmongering Fool
Then it might even be a decent way to gain some shields. Disband captured MoW's in corrupted towns....
classical_hero
In whom I trust
I am the very model of a Modern Major General. One of the better Gilbert and Sullivan songs. I don't want to sing it, but you know have it Stuck in my brain. la la la.Stuck_as_a_Mac said:
GenMarshall
High Elven ISB Capt & Ghost Agent
We certanly need a naval force to blocade enemy ports and to provide our troops with naval artillery barages in coastal enemy cities 
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