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Caravan

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Caravan

Increases the movement speed of Trade Carts and Trade Cogs.

Caravan Age of Empires II technology icon
Caravan Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Increases the movement speed of Trade Carts and Trade Cogs.

Effect and affected units

Caravan changes trade Carts and Trade Cogs move 20% faster. Read the named target carefully: this effect applies only to the units, buildings, or economy described in its entry. This is the main reason to research it; compare the affected units with the army you expect to field.

Research cost and timing

Research is available in Castle Age at the Market. The recorded cost is 200 Food, 200 Gold, and the research time is 40 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Increases the movement speed of Trade Carts and Trade Cogs. Effect: Trade Carts and Trade Cogs move 20% faster. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Market; Research cost: 200 Food, 200 Gold; Research time: 40 seconds. Its payoff is economic: the benefit accumulates through later work, so researching it earlier leaves more time for the improvement to matter.

Research details

Research building
Market
Cost
200 Food, 200 Gold
Research time
40 seconds
Effect
Trade Carts and Trade Cogs move 20% faster

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Also known as
Caravan (Age of Empires II)
Focus
Research
Signature / category
Market
Release / context
Core system
Region
Market
Classification
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