Mtepe

Mtepe
An uncommonly fexible craft, its planks fastened by pegs and fiber, thus making it extremely nimble in the water.
Details
Found in:	Cultures of Africa
Culture:	Swahili
Era:	Medieval Era
Technology:	Trade Expeditions
Cost
Population	0
Population	0
Upkeep	0
Upkeep	0
Unit Stats
Strength	23
Strength	23
Movement	6
Movement	6
Range	1
Range	1
Vision	2
Vision	2
Evolution
Replaces	None
Evolution of	Transport Galley
Evolves into	Caravel
Class and Ability
Class	Naval Transport
Specialty	Nimble Craft

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The Mtepe Unit is special to the Swahili. Unlocked in the Medieval Era, after researching the Trade Expeditions Technology.

Class and Specialty

Naval Transport

Naval Unit that replaces Land Units which embark to travel across Ocean tiles. Movement Points are reduced to 2 when in Battle.

Nimble Craft

Allows embarking and disembarking instantly, but is damaged (-35 Health per ) by spending consecutive turns on Ocean tiles.

Upgrades from

Upgrade cost 0

• Transport Galley (generic)

Upgrades into

Culture	Unit	Era	Technology	Cost
all	Caravel	Early Modern Era	Three-Masted Ship	0