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An ability for cannoneers to load their cannons with small metallic stuff to defend themselves and their artillery in close combat.
Costs an action.
Range is 1 to 4.
12 damage with 100% bonus to foot melee units.
5-6 turns on invention in advancement center.
Is this legit?

That would make cannoneers too versatile.
This unit already deals with everything, apart of melee infantry and cavalry. And even against infantry it can punch heavy blow in 76% cases.
Let's leave it for anti-unit weapon, that won't deal so good with everything else.