TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Circumnavigation
Reveals the map and speeds up ship training.
Overview
Reveals the map and speeds up ship training.
Effect and affected units
Circumnavigation changes ships train +33% faster; Entire map explored. 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 Castle. The recorded cost is 250 Food, 150 Wood, 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
Reveals the map and speeds up ship training. Effect: Ships train +33% faster; Entire map explored. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 250 Food, 150 Wood. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option. 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
- Castle Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Effect
- Ships train +33% faster; Entire map explored
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Portuguese
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Portuguese
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies