User Guide

CAESAR II
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see a wider-reaching radius of water supply
surrounding your new fountain. You may build housing
on any square that is within water supply range of
either the reservoir or the fountain, and those houses
will have water.
Note: Your water system will need a work force to
maintain it. If you have created a water system that
appears sound but still doesn’t work (i.e. empty
fountains, thirsty housing, etc.) check to see if you
have enough Plebs assigned to water maintenance. To
do so, go to the Forum and consult the Plebeian
Tribune.
SECURITY
Security on the City Level is essential for
several reasons. A horde of Barbarians may raid
your city, internal riots may break out, thieves
may strike, and fires may erupt. Security on the
City Level will complement any security you
may have on the Province Level. If a band of
barbarians begins to move toward your city, for
example, the best thing to do is send a cohort
to stop it on the Province Level (See Province
Level, page 46). If the band does manage to get
into the city, your internal forces will be called
upon. The following security measures will help
prevent such crises in your city and will enable
you to deal with them if they do arise:
Walls and Towers: Walls enclose areas to protect
them from Barbarians. You must enclose an area
CITY LEVEL