Helepolis (Age of Mythology)

The Helepolis is a Greek siege tower available in the Mythic Age. The Helepolis shoots several bolts which multiplies its attack. They should be used primarily against buildings though they have fairly short range compared to Petreboli. However they are more durable and are capable of doing decent damage against units as well though they still require escorts against cavalry. Helepolii can also garrison five units which increases the attack of the Helepolis. They are ejected if the Helepolis is destroyed.

History
''The name of this siege machine translates as "taker of cities." The name was first applied to a mobile tower constructed by Greeks to attack a city on Cyprus. This large movable tower mounted stone throwers and ballistas of different sizes, with the smallest at the top. Two hundred men pushed the tower up to the enemy walls using parallel beams extending out from its bottom. The larger weapons in the machines battered the walls while the smaller ones sewpt defenders off the walls in preparation for an assault.''