Small Transport Ships

Summary
Small Transport Ships are a ship type introduced by the Eagle King DLC, available to all faction groups. While incapable of combat, they are very cheap, can be constructed in any coastal camp or city without requiring the shipyard upgrade, and can carry 2 brigades while most warships can carry just 1."Cheap light vessels for moving troops across the water. Can't attack or hold up against enemy threats."

- In-game Description

History
These transport ships represent basic light vessels found in every corner of the ancient world.

Tactics
The availability of small transport ships somewhat transforms the game in the Eagle King DLC, since they are cheap and do not require the shipyard upgrade, making it much easier for both the player and the AI to launch naval incursions in the earlier stages of the game when cities are lowly developed and economic resources are limited.

As the game progresses and the AI factions begin to construct navies, it will become necessary to supply warships to protect the transports, which are extremely fragile in melee combat.

In the late game, these small transport ships can be replaced with the more expensive and slower but much sturdier large transport ships if desired, which decreases the risk of losing troops in the crossing.