| “ | Greatly improves the train time of Crossbowmen and Pikemen and researches their Guard upgrades. Crossbowmen turn into Ordinance Riflemen that are cheaper and stronger against Heavy Infantry. | ” |
| —In-game description | ||
Ordenança is a technology in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition - Knights of the Mediterranean that is unique to the Portuguese and can be researched at the Church once the Fortress Age is reached and the "Treaty of Tordesillas" Home City Card has been sent since update 13.27885.
Once researched, Ordinance Riflemen and Pikemen's training time are reduced by 30%. Also, automatically upgrades Ordinance Riflemen and Pikemen to Veteran and Royal Guard (if not already), turns the current Crossbowmen into Ordinance Riflemen, and they can be trained at Barracks, Forts, and Galleons, replacing Crossbowmen.
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Knights of the Mediterranean[]
- Originally, Ordenança gave Crossbowmen and Pikemen +25% hit points, reduced their train time by 40%, and granted Crossbowmen Valor Promotions. With update 14.43676, Ordenança reduces Crossbowmen's and Pikemen's train time by 30%.
- Originally, Ordenança was available in the Fortress Age and cost 1,000 food. With update 15.30007, Ordenança's icon has been updated, it is available in the Industrial Age, and costs 2,000 food; Crossbowmen and Pikemen no longer get extra hit points, but Pikemen get extra hit points and attack from the Royal Guard upgrade; Crossbowmen no longer benefit from Valor Promotions. Ordenança turns the current Crossbowmen into Ordinance Riflemen, which can be trained at Barracks, Forts, and Galleons, replacing Crossbowmen.
