Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/Attack.js
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/Attack.js
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/Attack.js
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@
 			"<RepeatTime>1600</RepeatTime>" +
 			"<ProjectileSpeed>50.0</ProjectileSpeed>" +
 			"<Spread>2.5</Spread>" +
+			"<Delay>1000</Delay>" +
 			"<Bonuses>" +
 				"<Bonus1>" +
 					"<Classes>Cavalry</Classes>" +
@@ -137,6 +138,7 @@
 					"<ref name='positiveDecimal'/>" +
 				"</element>" +
 				"<element name='Spread' a:help='Standard deviation of the bivariate normal distribution of hits at 100 meters. A disk at 100 meters from the attacker with this radius (2x this radius, 3x this radius) is expected to include the landing points of 39.3% (86.5%, 98.9%) of the rounds.'><ref name='nonNegativeDecimal'/></element>" +
+				"<element name='Delay' a:help='Delay of the damage in milliseconds'><ref name='nonNegativeDecimal'/></element>" +
 				Attack.prototype.bonusesSchema +
 				Attack.prototype.preferredClassesSchema +
 				Attack.prototype.restrictedClassesSchema +
@@ -522,7 +524,8 @@
 			data.splashStrengths = this.GetAttackStrengths(type + ".Splash");
 			data.splashBonus = this.GetBonusTemplate(type + ".Splash");
 		}
-		cmpTimer.SetTimeout(SYSTEM_ENTITY, IID_Damage, "MissileHit", timeToTarget * 1000, data);
+		let delay = +this.template.Ranged.Delay;
+		cmpTimer.SetTimeout(SYSTEM_ENTITY, IID_Damage, "MissileHit", timeToTarget * 1000 + delay, data);
 	}
 	else if (type == "Capture")
 	{
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/Damage.js
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/Damage.js
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/Damage.js
@@ -111,6 +111,12 @@
 	if (!data.position)
 		return;
 
+	//TODO: create cpp function to start the explosion animation defined in the unit's actor file
+
+	let cmpSoundManager = Engine.QueryInterface(SYSTEM_ENTITY, IID_SoundManager);
+	if (cmpSoundManager)
+		cmpSoundManager.PlaySoundGroup("attack/destruction/building_collapse_large.xml", data.attacker);
+
 	// Do this first in case the direct hit kills the target
 	if (data.isSplash)
 	{
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/tests/test_Damage.js
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/tests/test_Damage.js
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/components/tests/test_Damage.js
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 	let attacker = 11;
 	let atkPlayerEntity = 1;
 	let attackerOwner = 6;
-	let cmpAttack = ConstructComponent(attacker, "Attack", { "Ranged": { "ProjectileSpeed": 500, "Spread": 0.5, "MaxRange": 50, "MinRange": 0 } } );
+	let cmpAttack = ConstructComponent(attacker, "Attack", { "Ranged": { "ProjectileSpeed": 500, "Spread": 0.5, "MaxRange": 50, "MinRange": 0, "Delay": 0 } } );
 	let damage = 5;
 	let target = 21;
 	let targetOwner = 7;
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/other/plane.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/other/plane.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/other/plane.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>0</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>10000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
   <BuildingAI>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/structures/rome_army_camp.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/structures/rome_army_camp.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/structures/rome_army_camp.xml
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1200</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.5</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
   <BuildingAI>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_civic_civil_centre.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_civic_civil_centre.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_civic_civil_centre.xml
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1200</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.5</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defense_defense_tower.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defense_defense_tower.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defense_defense_tower.xml
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1200</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.5</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defense_outpost.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defense_outpost.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defense_outpost.xml
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1200</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.5</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defense_wall_tower.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defense_wall_tower.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defense_wall_tower.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1200</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.5</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_fortress.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_fortress.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_fortress.xml
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1200</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.5</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1000</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>1500</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>3.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_archer.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_archer.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_archer.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_javelinist.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_javelinist.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_javelinist.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>750</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_archer.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_archer.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_archer.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>300</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>500</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_javelinist.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_javelinist.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_javelinist.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>1.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_archer.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_archer.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_archer.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1200</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>0.5</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_javelinist.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_javelinist.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_javelinist.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>750</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>0.5</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_archer.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_archer.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_archer.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>200</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>300</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>0.5</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_javelinist.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_javelinist.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_javelinist.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>600</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>0.5</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged.xml
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>750</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>3.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_bireme.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_bireme.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_bireme.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1000</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>2.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Ship Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_quinquereme.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_quinquereme.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_quinquereme.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>2000</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>5000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>4.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <Splash>
         <Shape>Circular</Shape>
         <Range>10</Range>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_trireme.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_trireme.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_trireme.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1000</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>2.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Ship Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_siege_ballista.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_siege_ballista.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_siege_ballista.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <ProjectileSpeed>150.0</ProjectileSpeed>
       <PrepareTime>3000</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>4000</RepeatTime>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <Splash>
         <Shape>Linear</Shape>
         <Range>8.0</Range>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_siege_onager.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_siege_onager.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_siege_onager.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>4000</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>5000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>4.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>2000</Delay>
       <Splash>
         <Shape>Circular</Shape>
         <Range>10</Range>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_siege_tower.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_siege_tower.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_siege_tower.xml
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>1200</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>2.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
Index: binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/theb_mechanical_siege_fireraiser.xml
===================================================================
--- binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/theb_mechanical_siege_fireraiser.xml
+++ binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/theb_mechanical_siege_fireraiser.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       <PrepareTime>2000</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
       <Spread>2.0</Spread>
+      <Delay>0</Delay>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
   <DeathDamage>