The Town Center is one of the most important buildings in Age of Empires. It serves as the main drop-off point for Villagers to deposit their resources, creates Villagers, and allows Age advancement. Unlike in all the other games of the series, the Town Center in Age of Empires cannot defend itself. As in future games (except for Age of Empires III, where the main land shipment building applies), Cheat Units spawn at the Town Center.