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Kataparuto

TECHNOLOGIES · AGE OF EMPIRES II ONLY

TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Kataparuto

Trebuchets pack, unpack, and fire faster.

Kataparuto Age of Empires II technology artwork
Kataparuto Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Trebuchets pack, unpack, and fire faster.

Effect and affected units

Kataparuto changes trebuchets pack/unpack and fire 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 Imperial Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, and the research time is 60 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Trebuchets pack, unpack, and fire faster. Effect: Trebuchets pack/unpack and fire faster. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research time: 60 seconds. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option.

Research details

Research building
Castle
Research time
60 seconds
Effect
Trebuchets pack/unpack and fire faster

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Unique technology · Japanese
Signature / category
Unique technology · Japanese
Release / context
Civilization research
Region
Civilization-specific
Classification
Unique technologies
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