AOE IV / Technologies
Veteran Contract
Upgrade Hardened Mercenaries to Veteran Mercenaries.
TechnologiesThe Sultans Ascend
What it does
Upgrade Hardened Mercenaries to Veteran Mercenaries.
How it fits into a match
Research at <a href="../buildings/golden-horn-tower.html">Golden Horn Tower</a>, <a href="../buildings/mercenary-house.html">Mercenary House</a> once its age and civilization conditions are met. The effect list shows exactly what changes; prioritize it when the units or buildings affected are part of your current plan.
- Role
- Unit Technology 2/3
- Earliest age
- Castle Age
- Available to
- Byzantines
- Produced or researched at
- Golden Horn Tower, Mercenary House
Research conditions
Earliest listed form for each civilization in this game-data snapshot. Unit and building statistics are shown for that form; later-age upgrades and civilization bonuses can change values.
| Civilization | Age | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byzantines | Castle Age | 50 food, 125 gold | 30 s |



