Freikorps
Freikorps is an Age of Empires III technology available to Prussia; German Confederation from the Revolution, researched at Academy. It Upgrades Burgher Militia to Freikorps; enables Freikorps to be trained at Houses; Freikorps are spawned when buildings are destroyed.
Research profile
- Age
- Revolution
- Civilization
- Prussia; German Confederation
- Research location
- Academy
- Research time
- 10 seconds
- Effect
- Upgrades Burgher Militia to Freikorps; enables Freikorps to be trained at Houses; Freikorps are spawned when buildings are destroyed
Effect & research conditions
Available to Prussia and German Confederation from the Revolution. Research it at Academy. Effect: Upgrades Burgher Militia to Freikorps; enables Freikorps to be trained at Houses; Freikorps are spawned when buildings are destroyed. Research takes 10 seconds.
Research condition
Available to Prussia and German Confederation from the Revolution. Research it at Academy.
When to research
Research when the Revolution roster can benefit from the full conversion: Burgher Militia become Freikorps, Houses gain Freikorps production, and destroyed buildings spawn them. This is a strategic shift in access and defense, not just a combat-stat upgrade. Complete it while the Academy is safe and before relying on Houses for follow-up troops.
Prussian Revolution militia conversion
Freikorps is a Revolution technology for Prussia or the German Confederation, researched at the Academy. It upgrades Burgher Militia to Freikorps, enables Freikorps training at Houses and makes Freikorps spawn when buildings are destroyed. These effects connect the revolutionary infantry roster to both production and building loss.
Use the distributed production carefully
House production can create an additional reinforcement route, but those structures still need to remain available and the units still cost resources. The building-destruction effect can replace some lost force, but it is not a reason to sacrifice the economy. Research when the Revolution path and army can use the unlock.