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Thalassocracy

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Thalassocracy

Docks upgrade into defensive Harbors.

Thalassocracy Age of Empires II technology artwork
Thalassocracy Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Docks upgrade into defensive Harbors.

Effect and affected units

Thalassocracy changes upgrades Docks to Harbors. The affected target is Harbors; 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 Castle Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is 300 Food, 300 Gold, 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

Docks upgrade into defensive Harbors. Effect: Upgrades Docks to Harbors. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 300 Food, 300 Gold. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option. 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
Castle
Cost
300 Food, 300 Gold
Effect
Upgrades Docks to Harbors

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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