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Heavy Demolition Ship upgrade

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TECHNOLOGY · DOCK

Heavy Demolition Ship upgrade

Upgrades Demolition Ships to Heavy Demolition Ships.

Heavy Demolition Ship upgrade research artwork
Heavy Demolition Ship upgrade research artwork

Overview

Upgrades Demolition Ships to Heavy Demolition Ships.

Effect and affected units

Heavy Demolition Ship upgrade changes upgrades Demolition Ship to Heavy Demolition Ship. The affected target is Heavy Demolition 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 200 Wood, 300 Gold, and the research time is 50 seconds. The linked progression is Demolition Ship upgrade → Heavy Demolition Ship upgrade. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Upgrades Demolition Ships to Heavy Demolition Ships. Effect: Upgrades Demolition Ship to Heavy Demolition Ship. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Dock; Research cost: 200 Wood, 300 Gold; Research time: 50 seconds. 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
Cost
200 Wood, 300 Gold
Research time
50 seconds

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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

research Line: Demolition Ship upgrade → Heavy Demolition Ship upgrade

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