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Fast Fire Ship

TECHNOLOGIES · AGE OF EMPIRES II ONLY

TECHNOLOGY · DOCK

Fast Fire Ship

Upgrades Fire Ships into a faster, more powerful anti-ship unit.

Fast Fire Ship Age of Empires II technology artwork
Fast Fire Ship Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Upgrades Fire Ships into a faster, more powerful anti-ship unit.

Effect and affected units

Fast Fire Ship changes upgrades Fire Ship to Fast Fire Ship. The affected target is Fast Fire Ship; the bonus does not automatically apply to the rest of the roster. 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 Dock. 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

Upgrades Fire Ships into a faster, more powerful anti-ship unit. Effect: Upgrades Fire Ship to Fast Fire Ship. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Dock. 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. This research advances the eligible unit line to its next listed tier, changing which version is fielded after the upgrade becomes available.

Research details

Research building
Dock
Effect
Upgrades Fire Ship to Fast Fire Ship

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Dock
Release / context
Core system
Region
Dock
Classification
Technologies
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