
Ranged infantry equipped with a huge gunpowder weapon that has good weapon range, siege, and splash damage.
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Weapons
Forge
Melee Armor Technology
Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.
Ranged Armor Technology
Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.
Military Academy: Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.
University
Serpentine Powder: With new gunpowder, Handcannoneers gain +5 damage against melee infantry and gain a brief increase to their movement speed after firing their weapon.