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| | The Temple of Artemis |
| Required Tech : | Polytheism |
| Cost : | 500 Shields |
| Obsolete : | Education |
| Effect : | Places a temple in every city the owner controls on the same continent. |
| The Temple of Artemis is one of the most expensive Ancient Era Wonders in the game, and with good reason. The massive early culture boost that it provides is arguably just as effective as a stack of Gallic Swordsman. Combine this cultural benefit with a the attributes of a Religious Civilization, switch to Monarchy (for an increased chance to convert your Despotic neighbors) and you have one passive-aggressive, cultural-converting juggernaut. For an additional boost pick up The Oracle, but remember: once Education appears your towns will become much more "rowdy." |
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| | The Statue of Zeus |
| Required Tech : | Mathematics |
| Cost : | 200 Shields |
| Obsolete : | Metallurgy |
| Effect : | Produces one Ancient Cavalry every 5 turns. The Ancient Cavalry has an offensive value of 3, a defensive value of 2, and a movement value of 2. In addition the Ancient Cavalry benefits from an extra hit-point. |
| The Statue of Zeus was constructed from sculpted ivory, and as such requires ivory to build. Surprisingly, this wonder can be just as useful for both peaceful, nation-builders and warmongers alike. Simply disbanding the Ancient Cavalry it creates within a city in need of extra production points. Alternatively, the Ancient Cavalry with stats of 3/2/2 acts as an excellent war-time unit! |
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| | The Mausoleum of Mausollos |
| Required Tech : | Philosophy |
| Cost : | 200 Shields |
| Obsolete : | N/A |
| Effect : | Produces 3 happy citizens in the city which it was built. |
| The Mausoleum of Mausollos is ideal for the expansionist player who that wants a large core city for use in Wonder Production. At only 200 shields, this Wonder is one of the most inexpensive Wonders and becomes available with Philosophy. Considering that Philosophy now also provides a free technology advancement to the first person to research it, the Mausoleum could provide a great head-start for players who are trying to get an early advantage in the technology race. |
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| | Knights Templar |
| Required Tech : | Chivalry |
| Cost : | 300 Shields |
| Obsolete : | Steam Power |
| Effect : | Produces one Crusader every 5 turns. The Crusader has an offensive value of 5, a defensive value of 3, and a movement value of 1. They can also build Fortresses. |
| The Knights Templar wonder can be constructed in the early half of the Middle Ages and typically remains available until the beginning of the industrial age. The Crusader units that it produces, while slower then knights, are just as strong and have the added ability to create fortresses. These Crusaders can be very effective when used to secure your own vital, strategic resources; or conversely: when denying your enemies the use of any important strategic resources. |
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| | Secret Police Headquarters (Small Wonder) |
| Required Tech : | Espionage |
| Required Gov. : | Communism |
| Cost : | 200 Shields |
| Obsolete : | N/A |
| Effect : | Allows a communist civilization to build the equivalent of a second Forbidden Palace. |
| The Secret Police Headquarters helps to enable Communist Governments to control and thrive with larger empires. |
