USS Constitution (ETW unit)
| USS Constitution | |
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| Range: | 500 |
| Accuracy: | 60 |
| Reloading skill: | 40 |
| Hull strength: | 6586 |
| Speed: | 17 |
| Maneuverability: | Med. |
| Morale: | 11 |
| Unit limit: | 1 |
| Recruitment cost: | 4296 |
| Upkeep cost: | 1070 |
| Requires | |
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 Drydock | |
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The USS Constitution is a powerful, heavy frigate in the United States Navy.
She is easily the equal of many smaller fourth rate ships of the line in terms of combat power as she carries 44 24-pounder guns; a normal frigate in another navy would carry 12-pounders at best. The Constitution is also strongly built and large, allowing her to withstand punishment from other frigates and still be able to outrun larger opposition.
Unlikely as it sounds, the United States sold off the ships of the Continental Navy after the Revolutionary War. This had unfortunate consequences because the Barbary pirates noticed that, if America was a new nation, American ships were no longer protected by any treaty signed with Britain. The USS Constitution was therefore intended to combat the pirates. Even more incredibly, once a treaty with the pirates had been signed, construction was suspended! Eventually, Congress agreed to fund the ship, and she was launched in 1797.
In 1801 the Constitution was used as a flagship during the First Barbary War, but her most famous action was in fighting the Royal Navy’s HMS Guerriere (captured from the French in 1806) during the War of 1812. During the vicious close-in battle, British shot bounced off the thick planking of the Constitution, giving rise to her nickname “Old Ironsides”.
Abilities
- Inspires nearby units
Technological abilities
Available for:
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Unit is available when holding a region in North America.
Note
This unit is part of the Special Forces Units & Bonus Content DLC. It was originally a pre-order incentive for Best Buy.