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Carvel Hull

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Carvel Hull

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

Carvel Hull Age of Empires II technology icon
Carvel Hull Age of Empires II technology icon

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

Research building
University
Cost
150 Food, 100 Wood
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
Classification
Technologies

research Line: Clinker Construction → Carvel Hull

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