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Chronicles Ages

Chronicles uses four named Ages: Archaic, Civic, Classical, and Imperial. The names and availability milestones differ from the standard Dark, Feudal, Castle, and Imperial Age progression.

Imperial Age Age of Empires II game guide artwork
Related game artwork: Imperial Age

Overview

Chronicles uses four named Ages: Archaic, Civic, Classical, and Imperial. The names and availability milestones differ from the standard Dark, Feudal, Castle, and Imperial Age progression.

How this system affects decisions

This rule affects chronicles system. Read the entry’s stated mechanics together with its requirements and related unit or technology pages; its practical value depends on which parts of that system are active in the current match.

How to use this reference

Chronicles uses four named Ages: Archaic, Civic, Classical, and Imperial. The names and availability milestones differ from the standard Dark, Feudal, Castle, and Imperial Age progression. The mechanic affects the pace at which resources can be gathered, exchanged, or spent. Compare its immediate cost with the production or research it delays, especially before an Age advance.

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