diff --git a/src/common/items/items.c b/src/common/items/items.c
index 4b665fd41..76e608913 100644
--- a/src/common/items/items.c
+++ b/src/common/items/items.c
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 #include "demonseye.h"
 #include "weapons.h"
 #include "xerewards.h"
+#include "catapultammo.h"
 #if GROWING_TREES
 # include "seed.h"
 #endif
@@ -36,6 +37,7 @@ register_items(void)
 #endif
 	register_birthday_firework();
 	register_lebkuchenherz();
+	register_catapultammo();
 }
 
 void
diff --git a/src/common/items/weapons.c b/src/common/items/weapons.c
index efbf8dee1..59db24bfe 100644
--- a/src/common/items/weapons.c
+++ b/src/common/items/weapons.c
@@ -16,11 +16,14 @@
 #include <eressea.h>
 #include "weapons.h"
 
+#include "catapultammo.h"
+
 #include <unit.h>
 #include <build.h>
 #include <race.h>
 #include <item.h>
 #include <battle.h>
+#include <pool.h>
 
 /* util includes */
 #include <functions.h>
@@ -35,7 +38,7 @@ static weapon_mod wm_bow[] = {
 };
 
 static weapon_mod wm_catapult[] = {
-	{ 1, WMF_MISSILE_TARGET },
+	{ 4, WMF_MISSILE_TARGET },
 	{ 0, 0 }
 };
 
@@ -187,6 +190,8 @@ attack_firesword(const troop * at, int *casualties, int row)
 	return true;
 }
 
+#define CATAPULT_ATTACKS 6
+
 static boolean
 attack_catapult(const troop * at, int * casualties, int row)
 {
@@ -197,13 +202,20 @@ attack_catapult(const troop * at, int * casualties, int row)
 	int d = 0, n;
 	int minrow, maxrow;
 	weapon * wp = af->person[at->index].weapon;
-
+	
 	assert(row>=FIGHT_ROW);
 	if (row>BEHIND_ROW) return false; /* keine weiteren attacken */
-
+	
 	assert(wp->type->itype==olditemtype[I_CATAPULT]);
+	assert(af->person[at->index].reload==0);
+
+#if CATAPULT_AMMUNITION
+	if(new_get_pooled(au, &rt_catapultammo, GET_SLACK|GET_RESERVE|GET_POOLED_SLACK|GET_POOLED_RESERVE|GET_POOLED_FORCE) <= 0) {
+		/* No ammo. Use other weapon if available. */
+		return true;
+	}
+#endif
 
-	assert (af->person[at->index].reload==0);
 	if (af->catmsg == -1) {
 		int i, k=0;
 		for (i=0;i<=at->index;++i) {
@@ -215,7 +227,12 @@ attack_catapult(const troop * at, int * casualties, int row)
 	}
 	minrow = FIGHT_ROW;
 	maxrow = FIGHT_ROW;
-	n = min(10, count_enemies(b, af->side, FS_ENEMY, minrow, maxrow));
+
+	n = min(CATAPULT_ATTACKS, count_enemies(b, af->side, FS_ENEMY, minrow, maxrow));
+
+#if CATAPULT_AMMUNITION
+	new_use_pooled(au, &rt_catapultammo, GET_SLACK|GET_RESERVE|GET_POOLED_SLACK|GET_POOLED_RESERVE|GET_POOLED_FORCE, 1);
+#endif
 
 	while (--n >= 0) {
 		/* Select defender */
diff --git a/src/common/settings-eressea.h b/src/common/settings-eressea.h
index f35460e07..68d6da0c5 100644
--- a/src/common/settings-eressea.h
+++ b/src/common/settings-eressea.h
@@ -34,3 +34,5 @@
 #define GUARD_DISABLES_PRODUCTION 1
 #define RESOURCE_QUANTITY 1.0
 #define RECRUITFRACTION 5
+#define CATAPULT_AMMUNITION 0	/* Gebaut werden kann sie auch mit 0! */
+
diff --git a/src/common/settings-tutorial.h b/src/common/settings-tutorial.h
index 274b0dd46..09f0e81ba 100644
--- a/src/common/settings-tutorial.h
+++ b/src/common/settings-tutorial.h
@@ -30,8 +30,9 @@
 #define SKILLPOINTS 0
 #define NEW_MIGRATION 1
 #define PEASANTS_DO_NOT_STARVE 0
-#define GUARD_DISABLES_RECRUIT 0
-#define GUARD_DISABLES_PRODUCTION 0
-#define RESOURCE_QUANTITY 1.0
-#define RECRUITFRACTION 20
+#define GUARD_DISABLES_RECRUIT 1
+#define GUARD_DISABLES_PRODUCTION 1
+#define RESOURCE_QUANTITY 0.5
+#define RECRUITFRACTION 5
+#define CATAPULT_AMMUNITION 1
 
diff --git a/src/common/settings-vinyambar-classic.h b/src/common/settings-vinyambar-classic.h
index aea3262a3..830dd27ea 100644
--- a/src/common/settings-vinyambar-classic.h
+++ b/src/common/settings-vinyambar-classic.h
@@ -32,4 +32,5 @@
 #define GUARD_DISABLES_PRODUCTION 0
 #define RESOURCE_QUANTITY 1.0
 #define RECRUITFRACTION 20
+#define CATAPULT_AMMUNITION 0
 
diff --git a/src/common/settings-vinyambar-murder.h b/src/common/settings-vinyambar-murder.h
index 001061ce7..77a7658bc 100644
--- a/src/common/settings-vinyambar-murder.h
+++ b/src/common/settings-vinyambar-murder.h
@@ -33,7 +33,8 @@
 #define GUARD_DISABLES_RECRUIT 1
 #define GUARD_DISABLES_PRODUCTION 1
 #define RESOURCE_QUANTITY 1.0
-#define RECRUITFRACTION 20
+#define RECRUITFRACTION 5
+#define CATAPULT_AMMUNITION 1
 
 #define VICTORY_CONDITION VICTORY_MURDER
 #define VICTORY_DELAY 4
diff --git a/src/common/settings-vinyambar.h b/src/common/settings-vinyambar.h
index 51eca8858..3a5c0806c 100644
--- a/src/common/settings-vinyambar.h
+++ b/src/common/settings-vinyambar.h
@@ -32,4 +32,5 @@
 #define GUARD_DISABLES_PRODUCTION 0
 #define RESOURCE_QUANTITY 1.0
 #define RECRUITFRACTION 20
+#define CATAPULT_AMMUNITION 0
 
diff --git a/src/res/de/strings.xml b/src/res/de/strings.xml
index 45b35479d..5f1bf200e 100644
--- a/src/res/de/strings.xml
+++ b/src/res/de/strings.xml
@@ -609,6 +609,14 @@
 	<string name="vial_p">
 		<text locale="de">Phiolen</text>
 	</string>
+	<string name="catapultammo">
+		<text locale="de">Katapultmunition</text>
+		<text locale="en">catapult ammunition</text>
+	</string>
+	<string name="catapultammo_p">
+		<text locale="de">Katapultmunition</text>
+		<text locale="en">catapult ammunition</text>
+	</string>
 
 	<comment>Resourcen</comment>
 	<string name="money">