Age of Empires Series Wiki
Register
Advertisement

Thalassocracy is a technology in Age of Empires II HD: Rise of the Rajas that is unique to the Malay and can be researched at the Castle. Once researched, it turns Docks into Harbors, thus making them able to attack.

Strategy[]

On maps where control of the seas is important, Thalassocracy is an incredibly useful technology, as it helps greatly to secure the shoreline. Harbors are bulkier than regular Docks and are quite effective against ships, which also makes them a great offensive tool. If a Harbor is placed near an enemy Dock, unit production and fishing is extremely hindered. Naturally, Harbors can also help defending the own position on the map against military vessels as well as Transport Ships. As such, Thalassocracy should be researched as soon as possible on water-based maps.

Team bonuses[]

  • CivIcon-Portuguese Portuguese: Researching Thalassocracy is 25% faster.

Trivia[]

  • Majapahit was a thalassocracy only during the reign of King Hayam Wuruk. However, the quality of the navy as well as all of its military declined after his death due to continuous civil wars and purposed neglect by the monarchs. Thus, when the empire was defeated and taken over by Demak, it only ruled the eastern part of Java.

History[]

Thalassocracy is the term for a state who holds supremacy on the seas. The term was derived from the Greek words thalassa (sea) and kratia (rule).[1] Thanks to the Malay Archipelago's abundant resources and strategic location, maritime kingdoms such as Srivijaya began to spring up in this region several centuries ago. Vessels plying the India-China route would stop at their ports to trade and replenish their supplies before continuing their journey to China or India.[2]

References[]

Unique technologies in Age of Empires II
AoE2-DLCicon-0 The Age of Kings civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Britons Yeomen Ā· CivIcon-Byzantines Greek Fire Ā· CivIcon-Celts Stronghold Ā· CivIcon-Chinese Great Wall Ā· CivIcon-Franks Bearded Axe Ā· CivIcon-Goths Anarchy Ā· CivIcon-Japanese Yasama Ā· CivIcon-Mongols Nomads Ā· CivIcon-Persians Kamandaran Ā· CivIcon-Saracens Bimaristan Ā· CivIcon-Teutons Ironclad Ā· CivIcon-Turks Sipahi Ā· CivIcon-Vikings Chieftains
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Britons Warwolf Ā· CivIcon-Byzantines Logistica Ā· CivIcon-Celts Furor Celtica Ā· CivIcon-Chinese Rocketry Ā· CivIcon-Franks Chivalry Ā· CivIcon-Goths Perfusion Ā· CivIcon-Japanese Kataparuto Ā· CivIcon-Mongols Drill Ā· CivIcon-Persians Citadels Ā· CivIcon-Saracens Counterweights Ā· CivIcon-Teutons Crenellations Ā· CivIcon-Turks Artillery Ā· CivIcon-Vikings Bogsveigar
AoE2-DLCicon-1 The Conquerors civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Aztecs Atlatl Ā· CivIcon-Huns Marauders Ā· CivIcon-Koreans Eupseong Ā· CivIcon-Mayans Hul'che Javelineers Ā· CivIcon-Spanish Inquisition
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Aztecs Garland Wars Ā· CivIcon-Huns Atheism Ā· CivIcon-Koreans Shinkichon Ā· CivIcon-Mayans El Dorado Ā· CivIcon-Spanish Supremacy
AoE2-DLCicon-2 The Forgotten civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Incas Andean Sling Ā· CivIcon-Italians Pavise Ā· CivIcon-Magyars Corvinian Army Ā· CivIcon-Slavs Detinets
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Incas Fabric Shields Ā· CivIcon-Italians Silk Road Ā· CivIcon-Magyars Recurve Bow Ā· CivIcon-Slavs Druzhina
AoE2-DLCicon-3 The African Kingdoms civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Berbers Kasbah Ā· CivIcon-Ethiopians Tigui Ā· CivIcon-Malians Royal Heirs Ā· CivIcon-Portuguese Carrack
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Berbers Maghrebi Camels Ā· CivIcon-Ethiopians Farimba Ā· CivIcon-Malians Torsion Engines Ā· CivIcon-Portuguese Arquebus
AoE2-DLCicon-4 Rise of the Rajas civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Burmese Howdah Ā· CivIcon-Khmer Tusk Swords Ā· CivIcon-Malay Thalassocracy Ā· CivIcon-Vietnamese Chatras
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Burmese Manipur Cavalry Ā· CivIcon-Khmer Double Crossbow Ā· CivIcon-Malay Forced Levy Ā· CivIcon-Vietnamese Paper Money
AoE2-DLCicon-5 The Last Khans civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Bulgarians Stirrups Ā· CivIcon-Cumans Steppe Husbandry Ā· CivIcon-Lithuanians Hill Forts Ā· CivIcon-Tatars Silk Armor
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Bulgarians Bagains Ā· CivIcon-Cumans Cuman Mercenaries Ā· CivIcon-Lithuanians Tower Shields Ā· CivIcon-Tatars Timurid Siegecraft
AoE2Icon-LordsWest Lords of the West civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Burgundians Burgundian Vineyards Ā· CivIcon-Sicilians First Crusade
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Burgundians Flemish Revolution Ā· CivIcon-Sicilians Hauberk
Dawn of the Dukes icon Dawn of the Dukes civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Bohemians Wagenburg Tactics Ā· CivIcon-Poles Szlachta Privileges
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Bohemians Hussite Reforms Ā· CivIcon-Poles Lechitic Legacy
AoE2Icon-DynastiesIndia Dynasties of India civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Bengalis Paiks Ā· CivIcon-Dravidians Medical Corps Ā· CivIcon-Gurjaras Kshatriyas Ā· CivIcon-Hindustanis Grand Trunk Road
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Bengalis Mahayana Ā· CivIcon-Dravidians Wootz Steel Ā· CivIcon-Gurjaras Frontier Guards Ā· CivIcon-Hindustanis Shatagni
AoE2Icon-ReturnRome Return of Rome civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Romans Ballistas
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Romans Comitatenses
AoE2Icon-MountainRoyals The Mountain Royals civilizations
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Armenians Cilician Fleet Ā· CivIcon-Georgians Svan Towers
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Armenians Fereters Ā· CivIcon-Georgians Aznauri Cavalry
Removed technologies
UniqueTechCastle-DECivIcon-Persians Boiling Oil Ā· CivIcon-Saracens Camelry Ā· CivIcon-Saracens Madrasah Ā· CivIcon-Mayans Obsidian Arrows Ā· CivIcon-Slavs Orthodoxy Ā· CivIcon-Koreans Panokseon
UniqueTechImperialDECivIcon-Vikings Berserkergang Ā· CivIcon-Persians Mahouts Ā· CivIcon-Sicilians Scutage Ā· CivIcon-Saracens Zealotry
Revised technologies
UniqueTechImperialDE Couriers Ā· UniqueTechImperialDE Manipur Cavalry Ā· UniqueTechImperialDE Paper Money Ā· UniqueTechCastle-DE Royal Heirs
Advertisement