- For other units with the same name, see Catapult.
Description[]
The Catapult is one of the first siege units available in Empire Earth. A slow-moving wooden machine that can hurl boulders from a fairly long range at buildings or ships. A few of these can lay waste to towers and other buildings, but make sure to bring an army to protect them. It outranges most units and all buildings. Unlike most Siege Weapons, it has no minimum range.
Strengths[]
With upgraded attack and range, it is extremely useful against Towers and Walls. A small group of Catapults can easily take down quite a number of Towers within a short while. Also, Catapults stationed on a shore can be a menace to passing warships.
Weaknesses[]
The Catapult is slow and can be easily outpaced by infantry units. Cavalry units such as the Bronze Cavalry can easily catch up to Catapults and cut them down. Concentrate on upgrading range, attack, and then hit points. As with any siege weapon, it should be supported by a sizable army preferably a small group of Spearmen who can protect it from Cavalry.
