Javelin Throwers

Javelin Throwers
Made of obsidian, hardwood or bone, Olmec javelins are able to pierce the toughest protection at range.
Details
Found in:	Humankind
Culture:	Olmecs
Era:	Ancient Era
Technology:	Carpentry
Cost
Production	90
Production	90
Population	1
Population	1
Upkeep	1
Upkeep	1
Unit Stats
Strength	20
Strength	20
Movement	4
Movement	4
Range	2
Range	2
Vision	4
Vision	4
Evolution
Replaces	Archer
Evolution of	None
Evolves into	Crossbowmen
Class and Ability
Class	Ranged
Specialty	Ambusher

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The Javelin Throwers Units are special to the Olmecs. Unlocked by the Carpentry technology in the Ancient Era. They have the Speciality Ambusher.

Class and Specialty

Ranged

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

Ambusher

Stronger (+6) on Forest Tiles.

Upgrades into

Culture	Unit	Era	Technology	Cost
Han	Lián nŭ bīng	Classical Era	Craftsmanship	180
Mauryans	Saṃnāhya	Classical Era	Mounted Warfare	360
Maya	Noble Javelineers	Classical Era	Standing Army	90
All	Crossbowmen	Medieval Era	War Summons	400