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Hussar

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TECHNOLOGY · STABLE

Hussar

The final shared Scout Cavalry-line upgrade.

Hussar research artwork
Hussar research artwork

Overview

The final shared Scout Cavalry-line upgrade.

Effect and affected units

Hussar changes upgrades Light Cavalry to Hussar. The affected target is Hussar; 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 Stable. The recorded cost is 500 Food, 600 Gold, and the research time is 50 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

The final shared Scout Cavalry-line upgrade. Effect: Upgrades Light Cavalry to Hussar. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Stable; Research cost: 500 Food, 600 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
Stable
Cost
500 Food, 600 Gold
Research time
50 seconds
Effect
Upgrades Light Cavalry to Hussar

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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