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Historically shared allied Line of Sight after research at the Market. Its effect is automatic under standard Definitive Edition rules, so it is retained here as a legacy research entry.

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Overview

Historically shared allied Line of Sight after research at the Market. Its effect is automatic under standard Definitive Edition rules, so it is retained here as a legacy research entry.

Effect and affected units

Cartography changes share allied Line of Sight. 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 Age of Empires II at the Market. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, and the research time is not separately recorded. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Historically shared allied Line of Sight after research at the Market. Its effect is automatic under standard Definitive Edition rules, so it is retained here as a legacy research entry. Effect: Share allied Line of Sight. This is a historical entry; check its release context because it is not necessarily available in the current standard technology set.

Research details

Status
Standalone technology removed
Former research building
Market
Effect
Share allied Line of Sight
Current rule
Effect is automatic under standard Definitive Edition settings

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Also known as
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Focus
Legacy standalone technology; effect automatic in current standard matches
Signature / category
Historical technology
Release / context
Age of Empires II
Classification
Legacy technology
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