Dragon Rider#
Clones can learn the “Dragon Rider” skill at the university. Training requires a social status of at least Bourgeois, an intent score of at least 3,000, and a cost of 30 gold coins and 5,000 experience points, which are spent during the training process.
Using a dragon in combat#
After training, a clone can participate in military operations as part of the prince’s retinue, using a dragon as transport. To fly, a dragon must be at least 100 days old, and the female dragon must not be pregnant. The controlled dragon appears in the storage and can be used as a weapon. A rider is assigned on the “Riders” page in the “Business → Livestock → Dragons” section.
Dragon combat mechanics#
In combat, the dragon spews flames, consuming 50 liters of oil per shot and firing one shot per turn. The maximum number of shots is determined by the daily oil consumption; for example, with 800 liters, up to 16 shots are possible. Each shot deals 20 to 100 health damage. Dragons and their riders are virtually invulnerable, but the rider cannot use firearms.
Attack order and characteristics#
Dragons primarily attack ground targets, and their accuracy depends on the rider’s military skill and initiative. After destroying ground targets, the remaining ammunition is used against enemy dragons. For the first attack, the dragon’s “Rage” stat must be higher than the enemy’s. The “Strength” stat determines the outcome of the battle, with the dragon starting the battle receiving a +500 Strength bonus.
Dragon Power Formula#
\( F = W + 10S \)| Variable | Explanation |
|---|---|
| \( F \) | The meaning of dragon power. |
| \( W \) | The weight of the dragon. |
| \( S \) | The dragon’s Strength parameter. |
Results of the battles#
The losing dragon leaves the battlefield. The winning side receives +200 points for each point of rider health knocked out. In aerial battles, the reward is distributed among the winning dragons proportionally to their resulting strength. When the dragon’s ammunition is completely depleted, it leaves the battle.
Rider bonuses#
- Military knowledge for an accurate hit: +6 units.
- Military knowledge for an inaccurate hit: +2 units.
- Initiative for participating in battle: +3 units.
- Initiative for victory: +6 units.
- Base bonus to military knowledge: +33 units.
- Bonus to military knowledge for participating in battle: +99 units.
Each combat flight on a dragon allows the rider to develop military skills, initiative, and receive additional bonuses depending on the outcome of the battle.