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+ | |Name = Fabric Shields|Image = <tabber> |
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− | |Name=Couriers |
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− | + | Definitive = [[File:Unique-tech-imperial.jpg]] |
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+ | |-|Original = [[File:Uniquetechimperial aoe2.png]]</tabber> |
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+ | |Intro = [[File:ForgottenIcon.png]] ''[[Age of Empires II HD: The Forgotten|The Forgotten]]'' |
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+ | |Age = [[File:ImperialageDE.png|20px]] [[Imperial Age (Age of Empires II)|Imperial Age]] |
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− | |Time=40 |
+ | |Time = 40 seconds |
− | |Food=400 |
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+ | |Food = {{tt|600|400 before patch 5.8}} |
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− | |Gold=200 |
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+ | |Gold = {{tt|600|200 before patch 5.8}} |
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− | |Stats=Kamayuks, Slingers, and Eagle Scouts {{tt|+1/+2 armor|+10% speed in The Forgotten}} |
+ | |Stats = Kamayuks, Slingers, and Eagle Scouts {{tt|+1/+2 armor|+10% speed in The Forgotten}} |
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− | }}'''Couriers''' is a [[Technology (Age of Empires II)|technology]] in ''[[Age of Empires II: The Forgotten]]'' that is [[Unique technology|unique]] to the [[Incas (Age of Empires II)|Incas]] and can be researched at the [[Castle (Age of Empires II)|Castle]] once the [[Imperial Age (Age of Empires II)|Imperial Age]] is reached. Once researched, it gives [[Kamayuk]]s, [[Slinger (Age of Empires II)|Slingers]], and [[Eagle Warrior]]s {{tt|+1/+2 armor|+10% speed in The Forgotten}}. |
+ | }}'''Fabric Shields''' (called '''Couriers''' before the ''Definitive Edition'') is a [[Technology (Age of Empires II)|technology]] in ''[[Age of Empires II: The Forgotten]]'' that is [[Unique technology|unique]] to the [[Incas (Age of Empires II)|Incas]] and can be researched at the [[Castle (Age of Empires II)|Castle]] once the [[Imperial Age (Age of Empires II)|Imperial Age]] is reached. Once researched, it gives [[Kamayuk]]s, [[Slinger (Age of Empires II)|Slingers]], and [[Eagle Warrior]]s {{tt|+1/+2 armor|+10% speed in The Forgotten}}. |
== Strategy == |
== Strategy == |
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− | + | Fabric Shields is always worth getting, as it greatly increases the durability of all of the three Inca units who form the core of any well-organized Inca army. It should be treated as a Blacksmith upgrade, and considering its cost, it should be researched after Plate Mail Armor and Ring Archer Armor, since its cost is higher than both Blacksmith technologies combined. |
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− | Also in ''The Forgotten'', where |
+ | Also in ''The Forgotten'', where Fabric Shields gives speed instead of armor, researching it is a must, since it increases the fighting abilities of all affected units at a low cost. |
== Team bonuses == |
== Team bonuses == |
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− | *A team containing [[Berbers]]: With [[Kasbah]] researched, researching |
+ | * A team containing [[Berbers]]: With [[Kasbah]] researched, researching Fabric Shields is 25% faster. |
− | ==Changelog== |
+ | == Changelog == |
− | ===''The Forgotten''=== |
+ | === ''The Forgotten'' === |
+ | * The technology is called Couriers. |
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− | *Couriers gives Eagles, Kamayuks, and Slingers +10% speed. |
+ | * Couriers gives Eagles, Kamayuks, and Slingers +10% speed. |
+ | * Couriers costs {{resources|food = 400}} and {{resources|gold = 200}}. |
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− | ===''The African Kingdoms''=== |
+ | === ''The African Kingdoms'' === |
− | *Couriers now gives +1/+2 armor instead of +10% movement speed. |
+ | * Couriers now gives +1/+2 armor instead of +10% movement speed. |
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+ | === ''Rise of the Rajas'' === |
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+ | * With patch 5.8, Couriers costs {{resources|food = 600}} and {{resources|gold = 600}}. |
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+ | === ''Definitive Edition'' === |
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+ | * Couriers renamed Fabric Shields. |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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* Prior to ''The African Kingdoms'', Couriers gives additional speed to three different Incas units. This is probably inspired from ''chasquis'', the runners in Inca Empire who were known for their ability to travel at long distance to deliver messages.<ref>http://www.ancient.eu/article/757/</ref> |
* Prior to ''The African Kingdoms'', Couriers gives additional speed to three different Incas units. This is probably inspired from ''chasquis'', the runners in Inca Empire who were known for their ability to travel at long distance to deliver messages.<ref>http://www.ancient.eu/article/757/</ref> |
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+ | * The Hualcana (Inca shield) was made of light wood lined with leather, possessing a cloth border and fringes, the cloth could be made of cotton or lamini wool that protected the legs from missiles without sacrificing the mobility of the soldiers. Inca soldiers also had an additional, larger shields on their backs.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfDdeNmZJY4&t=1s</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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− | <references /> |
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[[Category:Age of Empires II]] |
[[Category:Age of Empires II]] |
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− | [[Category:Imperial Age ( |
+ | [[Category:Imperial Age (Age of Empires II)]] |
[[Category:Unique technologies]] |
[[Category:Unique technologies]] |
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[[Category:Infantry technologies]] |
[[Category:Infantry technologies]] |
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− | [[Category:Missile |
+ | [[Category:Missile/siege technologies]] |
− | [[Category:Castle (Age of Empires II)]] |
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[[Category:The Forgotten]] |
[[Category:The Forgotten]] |
Revision as of 12:30, 22 May 2020
Fabric Shields (called Couriers before the Definitive Edition) is a technology in Age of Empires II: The Forgotten that is unique to the Incas and can be researched at the Castle once the Imperial Age is reached. Once researched, it gives Kamayuks, Slingers, and Eagle Warriors +1/+2 armor.
Strategy
Fabric Shields is always worth getting, as it greatly increases the durability of all of the three Inca units who form the core of any well-organized Inca army. It should be treated as a Blacksmith upgrade, and considering its cost, it should be researched after Plate Mail Armor and Ring Archer Armor, since its cost is higher than both Blacksmith technologies combined.
Also in The Forgotten, where Fabric Shields gives speed instead of armor, researching it is a must, since it increases the fighting abilities of all affected units at a low cost.
Team bonuses
Changelog
The Forgotten
- The technology is called Couriers.
- Couriers gives Eagles, Kamayuks, and Slingers +10% speed.
- Couriers costs 400 food and 200 gold.
The African Kingdoms
- Couriers now gives +1/+2 armor instead of +10% movement speed.
Rise of the Rajas
Definitive Edition
- Couriers renamed Fabric Shields.
Trivia
- Prior to The African Kingdoms, Couriers gives additional speed to three different Incas units. This is probably inspired from chasquis, the runners in Inca Empire who were known for their ability to travel at long distance to deliver messages.[1]
- The Hualcana (Inca shield) was made of light wood lined with leather, possessing a cloth border and fringes, the cloth could be made of cotton or lamini wool that protected the legs from missiles without sacrificing the mobility of the soldiers. Inca soldiers also had an additional, larger shields on their backs.[2]