Sepoy (Civ7)

Sepoy
Infantry unit of the Modern Age
Introduced in Civilization VII
Unique to	Mughal
Unique to	Mughal
Replaces	Line Infantry
Replaces	Line Infantry
Cost
Production	290
Production	290
Gold	1160
Gold	1160
Maint.	4
Maint.	4
Stats
Movement	2
Movement	2
Strength	50
Strength	50
Ranged	5
Ranged	5
Range	1
Range	1
Bombard	45
Bombard	45
Sight	2
Sight	2
Tier upgrades
Tier 2	55 10 50 (Req. Industrialization)
Tier 3	60 15 55 (Req. Armor)

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The Sepoy is a unique tier 1 Infantry unit of the Mughal civilization in Civilization VII.

• Attributes:
  • Has Bombard Strength (45).
  • Has Ranged Strength (5).
  • Has decreased Combat Strength (50 vs. 60).
  • Exerts Zone of control.
• Actions:
  • Range Attack: The Sepoy performs a ranged attack on an adjacent enemy unit or fortified District, dealing high damage to naval units and fortifications, but minimal damage to land units.
  • Fortify: The Sepoy constructs a temporary fortification over 2 turns, providing additional Combat Strength when defending on the fortified tile.

Strategy

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Civilopedia entry

The name “sepoy” initially referred to infantrymen in the Mughal Empire, armed with muskets and daggers, but through usage by the British East India Company, the term came to broadly refer to Indian soldiers under its employ. Sepoys were generally of low rank but were well-paid and trained in the arms they used.

In 1857, numerous sepoys (and other Indians) rose against the British East India Company. This rebellion came about as the Company sought to expand its ranks – local recruits vastly outnumbered the British, and the Company had largely recruited from upper-caste and well-remunerated locals (especially from Bengal). Integrating these units proved costly as higher-caste sepoys were granted separate dining facilities and exemption from fighting far from home. As the Company began to falter, it revoked many of these privileges and leaned on local troops. As missionaries became more and more visible, rumors abounded that the British were out to undermine Indian religion, both Hindu and Muslim. Finally, more rumors arose that the new Enfield rifle had charges laced with animal fat, which seemed to confirm the Company’s hostility to local beliefs.

In the wake of the rebellion, Britain took direct control over the Company’s possessions, citing mismanagement of public opinion as well as the exploitation of India for profit (but those practices didn't change much under the new regime).

Gallery

Sepoy in-game

Sepoy performing a ranged attack

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