TECHNOLOGY · MARKET
Caravan
Increases the movement speed of Trade Carts and Trade Cogs.

Overview
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
- Age
- Castle Age
- Research building
- Market
- Research time
- 40 seconds
Research requirements and effects for this entry.