Defense tower

A defense tower is a defensive structure that can be constructed outside of your cities. It requires an available building squad.

Once constructed, the defense tower is empty and does not belong to any empire. To claim it, a ranged unit need to occupy it. This greatly improves the fighting power of that unit, while improving defenses at the same time. An occupied defense tower will change roof color to match the owner, and the empire flag is displayed.

An occupied defense tower will reduce (or even suppress) the spawn of bandit camps or animal lairs nearby, thus improving safety for trade routes. During nearby combat, the tower will provide efficient barrage against the enemy troops. Beware, if the tower gets occupied by enemy troops, they will have the same advantage.