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===''[[Age of Empires II: The Forgotten|The Forgotten]]'' Changes=== |
===''[[Age of Empires II: The Forgotten|The Forgotten]]'' Changes=== |
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*Squires cost 100 food |
*Squires cost 100 food |
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===Overview=== |
===Overview=== |
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''Prior to becoming a knight, young men put in a long apprenticeship as a squire. Squires were assigned to a knight for their training in weapons and social graces. In return they cared for the knight's equipment and horses, dressed him for combat, guarded him, and accompanied him into battle. All knights were squires at an early age, but not all squires became knights. Squires without noble birth, financial backing, or the support of superior lord might live out their life without becoming a knight. Squires fought alongside the knights, although their weapons and armor were of a lower standard. The support of squires made armies more effective.''{{-}}{{inftech}} |
''Prior to becoming a knight, young men put in a long apprenticeship as a squire. Squires were assigned to a knight for their training in weapons and social graces. In return they cared for the knight's equipment and horses, dressed him for combat, guarded him, and accompanied him into battle. All knights were squires at an early age, but not all squires became knights. Squires without noble birth, financial backing, or the support of superior lord might live out their life without becoming a knight. Squires fought alongside the knights, although their weapons and armor were of a lower standard. The support of squires made armies more effective.''{{-}}{{inftech}} |
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Revision as of 23:47, 14 January 2014
Squires is a Technology in Age of Empires II, that can be researched at the Barracks. Once researched, this Technology increases Infantry speed by +10%.
Squires is available to all civilizations except the Celts, Italians, Magyars and Franks.
Civilizations bonuses
- A team containing Goths, Squires research 20% faster.
- Chinese: Squires cost is 10%/15%/20% in Feudal/Castle/ Imperial age.
- Goths Imperial age unique technology perfusion allows to research squires 50% faster (100% faster in The Forgotten expansion).
The Forgotten Changes
- Squires cost 100 food
- Franks get Squires.
Overview
Prior to becoming a knight, young men put in a long apprenticeship as a squire. Squires were assigned to a knight for their training in weapons and social graces. In return they cared for the knight's equipment and horses, dressed him for combat, guarded him, and accompanied him into battle. All knights were squires at an early age, but not all squires became knights. Squires without noble birth, financial backing, or the support of superior lord might live out their life without becoming a knight. Squires fought alongside the knights, although their weapons and armor were of a lower standard. The support of squires made armies more effective.
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