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Technology

5 Petards

5 Petards (tech ID ypConsulateBritishLifeGuards) is a technology in AoE3: Definitive Edition 100.19.18309, 30 s to research at the Consulate. Effect: Ships 5 Petard; Ships 3 Gurkha. It hands over about 750 resources' worth.

Quick answers (2)
What does 5 Petards do in AoE3?
Ships 5 Petard; Ships 3 Gurkha. The game says: "Ships 5 Petards. Siege warrior that dies when it attacks buildings, but does lots of damage."
What is the tech ID of 5 Petards?
ypConsulateBritishLifeGuards.

Ships 5 Petards. Siege warrior that dies when it attacks buildings, but does lots of damage.

What it does

What it hands over

Total ≈ 750 resources — units at their train cost, crates and animals at what they hold.

Cost
450Trade
Research time
30 s
Game ID
ypConsulateBritishLifeGuards

Researched at

Civilizations

ChineseIndians

Source: techtreey.xml and the Home City files, AoE3: DE 100.19.18309 (build 25040513).