Eagle Scout

For the related Age of Empires III unit, see Eagle Runner Knight. Eagle Scouts are a new introduction in Age of Empires II: The Forgotten and are available in the Castle Age to only the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas. The mesoamerican civs now get one of these units as their scout instead of the Eagle Warriors they are a new state of the Eagle Warriors units preceding the Eagle warrior. Their graph is exactly the same as the Eagle warrior in Age of Empires II: The Conquerors and now their upgrades Eagle Warrior and Elite Eagle Warrior have their own new and distinctive graphs. Eagle Scouts move quickly, have a long line of sight, and have conversion resistance and bonus damage against Monks. They also have a bonus against siege weapons and a small anti-cavalry bonus; however, almost every other infantry unit deals bonus damage against Eagle units. Essentially, they help compensate for the Aztecs', Mayans' and Incas' lack of cavalry. They can be upgraded to Eagle Warriors in the Castle Age at the cost of 300 Food and 200 Gold.

Civilization Bonuses

 * A team containing Goths produce Eagle Scouts 20% faster.
 * A team containing Teutons, Eagle Scouts are more resistant to conversion.
 * Aztecs: Eagle Scouts are produced +15% faster. Garland Wars Imperial age unique technology gives +4 attack.
 * Mayans: Imperial age Unique technology El Dorado gives +40 hp to Eagle Scouts line.

The Forgotten Changes

 * Eagle Warriors and Elite Eagle warriors reskinned.
 * Mesoamerican civs, receive now an Eagle Scout as explorer.
 * Now there are 3 stages of this unit Eagle Scout -> Eagle Warrior -> Elite Eagle Warrior.
 * Incas: Imperial age unique technology Couriers gives to Eagle Scouts line +10% speed.

Overview
''The Aztecs prized fighting skills, and soldiers earned increased status in society through distinction in combat and promotion in rank. One of the higher ranks was that of Eagle Warrior. These fighters wore great colorful headdresses made of eagle feathers and costumes that enhanced their military bearing. Because they were lightly armored and unencumbered, they were able to move quickly. They were the fast, light troops of the Aztec armies, quickly pouncing on enemies. However, they proved to be at a great disadvantage in combat against Europeans wearing steel armor and using steel weapons.''

''The best of the Eagle warriors were promoted to Elite status. These were the champions of the Eagle Warrior formations and led the attempts to disable and capture enemies.''