The Scout Ship appears in Age of Empires and is the first offensive vessel available. It is, as its name suggests, a light, fast moving scouting vessel. Because of its low attack it is not very effective in combat although it is the best available prior to the Bronze Age. It has an extensive sight range and can be used in conjunction with Scouts for effective exploration. At least two should be used when fighting another vessel, especially if it is any other offensive vessel. Boats are more resistant to enemy conversions than regular units.
Upgrades
Tool Age
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Civilization bonuses
History
Upgrades 
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Tool Age Edit
- Woodworking increases range by 1.
Bronze Age Edit
- Artisanship increases range by 1.
- Scout Ship can be upgraded to War Galley.
Iron Age Edit
- Alchemy increases attack by 1.
- Ballistics increases accuracy.
- Craftsmanship increases range by 1.
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Civilization bonuses Edit
- Greeks: Scout Ships move 30% faster.
- Minoans: Scout Ships cost 30% less wood.
- Hittites: Scout Ships have +4 range.
- Yamato: Scout Ships have 30% more hit points (+35 hit points).
- Macedonians: Scout Ships are four times more resistant against conversion.
History Edit
The first true warships built to attack and sink other ships were galleys mounting a heavy ram at the front. The warship attempted to ram an enemy ship and stave in its hull, causing it at least take on water if not sink. Early warships were almost oar-powered torpedoes, consisting of a light, floating hull manned by oarsmen. A sail, if present, was used only in transit, not in battle.
| Units in Age of Empires | |
 Age of Empires | |
|---|---|
| Priest · Villager · Trade Boat · Merchant Ship · Fishing Boat · Fishing Ship · Light Transport · Heavy Transport | |
| Infantry | Clubman · Axeman · Short Swordsman · Broad Swordsman · Long Swordsmen · Legion · Bowman · Improved Bowman · Composite Bowman · Hoplite · Phalanx · Centurion |
| Cavalry | Scout · Cavalry · Heavy Cavalry · Cataphract · Chariot · Chariot Archer · Elephant Archer · Horse Archer · Heavy Horse Archer · War Elephant |
| Siege | Stone Thrower · Catapult · Heavy Catapult · Ballista · Helepolis |
| Navy | Scout Ship · War Galley · Trireme · Catapult Trireme · Juggernaught |
 The Rise of Rome | |
| Armored Elephant · Camel Rider · Fire Galley · Scythe Chariot · Slinger | |
