Epic Historic General Justinian I, the First Military Academy Officer in Evony

Evony's new general are online with the Carnival Week Event. As a prominent Byzantine emperor in history, Justinian I becomes the first and the only  so far in Evony. This article will help to know his story, understand his special skill and specialty, learn how to receive him and comprehend the details of Military Academy Duty.

Evony Epic Historic General Justinian I
Evony Epic Historic General Justinian I

The Special Skill of Justinian I

Increases by 10% and increases ground troops and mounted troops' defense and HP by 12% when the General is the Military Academy Officer.
1* – When the General is the Military Academy Officer, Research Speed +4%, In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense +20%
2* – When the General is the Military Academy Officer, Research Speed +6%, In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine HP +20%
3* – When the General is the Military Academy Officer, In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +15%, Defense and HP +20%
4* – When the General is the Military Academy Officer, In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack +15%, Enemy Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack -20%
5* – When the General is the Military Academy Officer, Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack +15%, In-city Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Defense and HP +30%

The Specialty of Justinian I

  • Siege Machine Defense: Siege Machine HP and Defense +10%
  • Snipe: Enemy Troop Attack -10%
  • Sage (Applied to Military Academy Officer): Research Speed +5%; Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Defense +10%
  • (Applied to Military Academy Officer): Research Speed +10%; Enemy Troop Defense -20%

The Way to Get Justinian I

You can claim General Justinian I from the King's Party on the Valuable Event page.
To get this general, you need to upgrade your Party Cake to level 10. And the party cake's level can be increased by purchasing basic Gems.

Get Evony Justinian I from King's Party Event
Get Evony Justinian I from King's Party Event

Military Academy Duty Details

A general need to meet certain requirements in terms of politics, leadership, and power before he can be appointed as an officer of a military academy.
Higher-level official positions require higher duty requirements. Complementary to it is that the higher the official level, the greater the buff effect it will bring. You can see the details in the following table.
Duty Level(s)(s)
PoliticsLeadershipPowerResearch Speed
Junior Military Academy Officer500450-5%
Medium Military Academy Officer850800-10%
Senior Military Academy Officer1,1501,100-15%
Special Military Academy Officer1,2501,2003,300,00020%
Super Military Academy Officer1,4501,4003,300,00040%

Evony Military Academy Duty
Evony Military Academy Duty

The General's Story of Justinian I

In 527 AD, Emperor Justinian I of Byzantium raised his scepter, commanding the Roman legions to sweep across the Mediterranean nations, marking the commencement of his grand ambition to rejuvenate the empire.
With unmatched strategic prowess and leadership, Justinian I quelled the invasions of the Sassanid Empire and subdued the Vandal Kingdom on the North African coast. At its zenith, the Byzantine Empire spanned three continents, its sprawling coastlines dominating much of the Mediterranean, mirroring the former splendor of the Roman Empire.
Furthermore, Justinian championed advancements in Byzantine politics, culture, and law. The Code of Justinian he compiled laid the foundation for civil law across future European nations. In his relentless pursuit of empire revival and vast territorial reclamation, Justinian I's illustrious achievements earned him the title “The Great”. His reign is heralded as the golden era of the late Roman Empire.

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