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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[]

  • 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
Civilization Castle Age Imperial Age Civilization Castle Age Imperial Age
Britons Yeomen Warwolf Byzantines Greek Fire Logistica
Celts Stronghold Furor Celtica Chinese Great Wall Rocketry
Franks Bearded Axe Chivalry Goths Anarchy Perfusion
Japanese Yasama Kataparuto Mongols Nomads Drill
Persians Kamandaran Citadels Saracens Bimaristan Counterweights
Teutons Ironclad Crenellations Turks Sipahi Artillery
Vikings Chieftains Bogsveigar Aztecs Atlatl Garland Wars
Huns Marauders Atheism Koreans Eupseong Shinkichon
Maya Hul'che Javelineers El Dorado Spanish Inquisition Supremacy
Inca Andean Sling Fabric Shields Italians Silk Road Pirotechnia
Magyars Corvinian Army Recurve Bow Slavs Detinets Druzhina
Berbers Kasbah Maghrebi Camels Ethiopians Royal Heirs Torsion Engines
Malians Tigui Farimba Portuguese Carrack Arquebus
Burmese Manipur Cavalry Howdah Khmer Tusk Swords Double Crossbow
Malay Thalassocracy Forced Levy Vietnamese Chatras Paper Money
Bulgarians Stirrups Bagains Cumans Steppe Husbandry Cuman Mercenaries
Lithuanians Hill Forts Tower Shields Tatars Silk Armor Timurid Siegecraft
Burgundians Burgundian Vineyards Flemish Revolution Sicilians First Crusade Hauberk
Bohemians Wagenburg Tactics Hussite Reforms Poles Szlachta Privileges Lechitic Legacy
Bengalis Paiks Mahayana Dravidians Medical Corps Wootz Steel
Gurjaras Kshatriyas Frontier Guards Hindustanis Grand Trunk Road Shatagni
Romans Ballistas Comitatenses Armenians Cilician Fleet Fereters
Georgians Svan Towers Aznauri Cavalry Jurchens Fortified Bastions Thunderclap Bombs
Khitans Lamellar Armor Ordo Cavalry Shu Coiled Serpent Array Bolt Magazine
Wei Tuntian Ming Guang Armor Wu Red Cliffs Tactics Sitting Tiger
Revised technologies
Couriers ยท Manipur Cavalry ยท Paper Money ยท Royal Heirs
Removed technologies
Boiling Oil ยท Camelry ยท Madrasah ยท Obsidian Arrows ยท Orthodoxy ยท Panokseon ยท Pavise
Berserkergang ยท Mahouts ยท Scutage ยท Zealotry