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Medium Warships

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Medium Warships

Upgrades Feudal Age warships to War Galleys, Fire Ships, and War Hulks.

Medium Warships Age of Empires II technology icon
Medium Warships Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Upgrades Feudal Age warships to War Galleys, Fire Ships, and War Hulks.

Effect and affected units

Medium Warships changes upgrades:; Galley → War Galley; Fire Galley → Fire Ship; Hulks → War Hulks. 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 Dock. The recorded cost is 150 Wood, 100 Gold, and the research time is 50 seconds. The linked progression is Medium Warships → Heavy Warships. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Upgrades Feudal Age warships to War Galleys, Fire Ships, and War Hulks. Effect: Upgrades:; Galley → War Galley; Fire Galley → Fire Ship; Hulks → War Hulks. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Dock; Research cost: 150 Wood, 100 Gold; Research time: 50 seconds.

Research details

Research building
Dock
Cost
150 Wood, 100 Gold
Research time
50 seconds
Effect
Upgrades:; Galley → War Galley; Fire Galley → Fire Ship; Hulks → War Hulks

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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

research Line: Medium Warships → Heavy Warships

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