Cost N/A Upgrades to Explorer N/A Required technologies N/A Required resources N/A Other attributes N/A The Scout is an early-ages exploration unit, which becomes available with the technology Hunting. Civilizations starting with this technology will get a Scout unit instead of a Warrior. Scouts are also found in native villages (goody huts). They upgrade to Explorers after researching Compass. Scouts will defend against enemy attacks but cannot attack on their own.