Boomerang Throwers

In the hands of these practiced fighters, the boomerang is a weapon of remarkable precision.

Details

Cost

Production

Population

Upkeep

90

1

Unit Stats

Strength

Movement

Range

18

4

2

Vision

4

Evolution

Replaces

None

Evolution of

None

Evolves into

Noble Javelineers, Musketeers

Class and Ability

Class

Ranged

Specialty

Pathfinder, Expedition

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The Boomerang Throwers Units are special to the Pama-Nyungan. Unlocked by the Carpentry technology in the Ancient Era.

History[]

While the oldest boomerangs unearthed in archaeological excavations were produced approximately 10,000 years ago, iconographic representations painted on the rock walls of some sites suggest that they were in use long before that date. Indeed, the boomerang is a tool often associated with the creation of the world in a number of aboriginal mythological narratives.

Primarily used as a hunting tool, boomerangs were designed to different standards of shape, size, and weight to best suit the species being hunted and their habitats. Able to fly at high speed for hundreds of meters, they were used to fell medium-sized animals, as well as large game such as emus, kangaroos, and other marsupials. In combat, boomerangs of medium size and weight, thrown by skilled hunters, became weapons that could inflict serious injury or even death against enemies.

Class and Specialty[]

Ranged: Ranged-combat Unit. Receives a penalty (-8) when defending against close-combat attacks.

Pathfinder: Ignores Movement penalties from Forests.

Expedition: Regenerates Health (+20 Health per ) when outside of your Territory.

Upgrades into[]

Culture	Unit	Era	Technology	Cost
Maya	Noble Javelineers	Classical Era	Standing Army	90
All	Musketeers	Early Modern Era	Flintlock	970