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This article is about the technology in Age of Empires II. For the technology in Age of Empires, see Conscription (Age of Empires). |
Conscription is a technology in Age of Empires II available at the Castle upon reaching the Imperial Age. Once researched, it increases the work rate of Barracks, Archery Ranges, Stables, Castles, Kreposts, and Donjons by 33%.
In contrast to what the in-game description notes, this includes the speed at which technologies are researched at these buildings.
Conscription is considered essential to research as it greatly benefits the amassing and replenishing of armies. As such, the Vietnamese have a massive advantage in the early Imperial Age, especially Trebuchet wars. To compensate for this, they lack Masonry.
It also affects Shipyards for Chronicles civilizations, and does not affect Docks or Ports.
Civilization bonuses[]
Chinese: Conscription is 15% cheaper.- Spanish: Receive 20 gold after researching Conscription.
- Vietnamese: Conscription is free.
Team bonuses[]
- Portuguese: Researching Conscription is 25% faster.
Changelog[]
Definitive Edition[]
- Portuguese: With update 42848, as a civilization bonus, Conscription is researched 30% faster.
Dynasties of India[]
- Portuguese: With update 73855, as a team bonus, Conscription is researched 25% faster.
History[]
| “ | Lords of the Middle Ages had the ability to call up their vassals and the peasant militia for limited service. Conscription was the next evolution in acquiring men for military service. It allowed a lord to put men into military service for an extended period, not just a few months of campaigning each year. In some parts of the world, a man might be conscripted for many years of service. | ” |
| —Age of Empires II manual | ||
