TECHNOLOGY · UNIVERSITY
Carvel Hull
The Imperial Age University follow-up to Clinker Construction, giving ships a further 10% movement-speed increase.

Overview
The Imperial Age University follow-up to Clinker Construction, giving ships a further 10% movement-speed increase.
Effect and affected units
Carvel Hull changes ships move +10% 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 Imperial Age at the University. The recorded cost is 150 Food, 100 Wood, and the research time is 60 seconds. The linked progression is Clinker Construction → Carvel Hull. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
The Imperial Age University follow-up to Clinker Construction, giving ships a further 10% movement-speed increase. Effect: Ships move +10% faster. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: University; Research cost: 150 Food, 100 Wood; Research time: 60 seconds. Its value depends on which units receive the effect and how often they take part in combat; timing it before a major engagement can improve the whole eligible group.
Research details
- Age
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- University
- Research time
- 60 seconds
- Effect
- Ships move +10% faster
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- University
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- University
- Classification
- Technologies
research Line: Clinker Construction → Carvel Hull