Technology is separated into three areas: Military Technologies, Industrial Technologies, and Enlightenment Technologies. Technologies may be researched at School, and can be sped up by having gentlemen at schools and building down the right path for cultural buildings in major cities. Technology can be researched by factions to improve their economy, National Prestige, and military capabilities. No other nation has access to the Screw Breech, located at the bottom left corner. Technology is a gameplay mechanic in Empire: Total War.Ĭlick to enlarge.