TECHNOLOGY · UNIVERSITY
Clinker Construction
Castle Age University research that increases ship movement speed by 10% and unlocks Carvel Hull as its Imperial Age follow-up.

Overview
Castle Age University research that increases ship movement speed by 10% and unlocks Carvel Hull as its Imperial Age follow-up.
Effect and affected units
Clinker Construction 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 Castle Age at the University. The recorded cost is 150 Food, 100 Wood, and the research time is 50 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
Castle Age University research that increases ship movement speed by 10% and unlocks Carvel Hull as its Imperial Age follow-up. Effect: Ships move +10% faster. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: University; Research cost: 150 Food, 100 Wood; Research time: 50 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
- Castle Age
- Research building
- University
- Research time
- 50 seconds
- Effect
- Ships move +10% faster
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Also known as
- Clinker Construction (Age of Empires II)
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- University
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- University
- Classification
- Technologies
research Line: Clinker Construction → Carvel Hull