Burgundian missions

This is a list of all missions of Burgundy. It requires Emperor expansion for the mission tree to be full.

Clicking on a mission icon leads to the appropriate table row.

Without Emperor, Burgundy has access to generic missions, and two branches of these missions, listed here:

• Placate Subjects
• A Kingdom Divided
• Conquer Liege
• Frisian Conquest

• Integrate Nevers
• Reclaim Transjurania
• Kingdom of the Arles

National missions

Expansion to the South

Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
Integrate Nevers Rumor has it that our puppet on the throne of Nevers is a practitioner of black magics. It wouldn't do to associate with such heresy; Nevers is better off brought into the fold.	Burgundy owns the following provinces: Nivernais (191) Rethel (181)	Burgundy gains a permanent claim on: Romandie area Chambery (205) Annecy (4719)
Reclaim Transjurania The Kingdom of Upper Burgundy has been under the control of the Empire for long enough. In ages past it constituted a full third of Burgundy - it must be returned to us.	Burgundy owns the following provinces: All provinces in the Romandie area Chambery (205) Annecy (4719)	Burgundy gains a permanent claim on: Provence area Savoy area Nice (102)	Integrate Nevers
Kingdom of the Arles The Duchy of Lower Burgundy, once ruled by Richard Justiciarius, who united all of Burgundy under his reign, should be returned to us. The Arelat must be restored!	Burgundy or its non-tributary subjects own at least 8 provinces in: Provence area Savoy area Nice (102)	If Burgundy is not a kingdom: Burgundy becomes a Kingdom Otherwise, gains 100 Administrative power Burgundy gains "Arelat Restoration" for 20 years, giving: +1 Yearly legitimacy +2 Yearly prestige -25% Promote culture cost Burgundy gains a claim on the following areas: Piedmont Lombardy Po Valley	Reclaim Transjurania
Invade Lombardy The rich land of Lombardy lies just across the Alps. Its incumbent rulers are mostly usurpers with a poor claim to their lands - we would be able to provide the peoples of Lombardy with much stronger and decisive leadership, if we can seize control of them.	Burgundy or its non-tributary subjects own: Milan (104) at least 10 provinces in the following areas: Piedmont Lombardy Po Valley	Burgundy gains 100 Administrative power Burgundy gains a permanent claim on the following areas: Liguria Venetia Emilia-Romagna Tuscany	Kingdom of the Arles

Expansion to the North

Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
Placate Subjects As the leader of so many fragile unions, we cannot be seen to have any disloyal subjects. While we consider our claims on Lotharingia, we must ensure that all our partners are bolstered and ready to act.	All subjects have less than 1% Liberty desire	Burgundy gains a permanent claim on the Lorraine area
Unite the Realm Our holdings in the Low Countries are not directly under Burgundian control and chafe under our rule. We should integrate them into Burgundy and ensure that they obey the same laws as the rest of our domains.	The following countries do not exist: Brabant Flanders Holland Burgundy owns at least 10 provinces in the following areas: Flanders South Brabant North Brabant Holland	Burgundy gains 50 Diplomatic power All owned provinces in the Low Countries region gain "Burgundian Netherlands" for 20 years, giving: +15% local tax modifier -0.05 monthly autonomy change	Placate subjects
A Kingdom Divided Our holdings in the North and South are extensive, yet the division of our birth right is difficult at best. The Duchies of Lorraine and Barrois are the missing link, and clearly belong under our ownership.	Burgundy owns all provinces in the Lorraine area	Burgundy gains a permanent claim on the following provinces: Liege (93) Aachen (1878) Loon (2974) Upper Guelders (1742)	Placate subjects
Control Liege Historically, the Bishopric of Liège has been a strong voice in the Vatican, and in the Holy Roman Empire. By extension, if we were to control this voice, we could better represent our interests.	Burgundy or its non-tributary subject own the following provinces: Liege (93) Aachen (1878) Loon (2974) Upper Guelders (1742)	Burgundy: Gains 15 Prestige Gains "Voice of Reason" for 15 years, giving: +2 Diplomatic reputation Gains a permanent claim on the Frisia area	A Kingdom Divided
Secure the Lowlands The peoples of the Netherlands harbor ambitions of independence. We must snuff these out and make sure our control over our territories remains complete and uninterrupted.	The "Dutch Revolt" has happened or year 1650 has been reached without triggering it Burgundy owns all provinces in the Low Countries region as core provinces	Low Countries region gets "The Low Countries Secured" for 20 years, giving: -2 Local unrest -0.10 Local autonomy change	Unite the Realm
Frisian Conquest The rest of the Low Countries region is in thrall to us. Only Frisia remains outside our control - we shall have it for ourselves.	Burgundy or its non-tributary subjects own all provinces in the Frisia area	Burgundy: Gains 20 prestige Gains 100 Administrative power Gains "Offshore assets" ( +20 trade power) for 20 years in the North Sea trade node	Control Liege
Dominate Channel Trade The port cities of the Low Countries are wealthy commercial centers, but they face stiff competition from the English across the Channel. We must make sure we have a monopoly over trade through these parts.	Burgundy: Is the strongest trade power in the English Channel trade node Owns at least 3 provinces in the Low Countries region with a level 2 center of trade If DLC 'Dharma' is not active: Burgundy owns at least 3 provinces in the Low Countries region with a trade depot or stock exchange	Burgundy gains "Channel Trade Domination" until the end of the game, giving: +5% Trade efficiency +10% Trade steering	Secure the Lowlands

Imperial ambitions

Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
Secure the Succession The French King and the Holy Roman Emperor alike have their eyes on our lands and will take any pretext to claim our title. We must secure the succession and make sure our children's children will have a kingdom left to inherit.	Resolve the "Burgundian Succession Crisis" or reach the year 1500 without triggering it. Burgundy: Is not a subject nation Is at peace There is no active Imperial Incident.	Burgundy gains "The Seed is Strong" until the end of the game, giving: +33% chance of a new heir Burgundy gains "Dynastic Authority Restored" for 20 years, giving: -15% diplomatic annexation cost If Burgundy has 'Marie of Burgundy' as a ruler: the event "The Laws of Queen Marie of Burgundy" happens If all the following conditions are fulfilled: Is Burgundy Is not the Emperor of the HRE Is not a member of the HRE Holy Roman Empire exists Does not have a female heir "Burgundian Succession Crisis" is not ongoing At least one of: The "Burgundian Succession Crisis" has started at least 5 years ago All of: Does not have “Philippe III” as ruler Has an heir Then the event "Imperial Entrance" happens Otherwise, if the HRE exists and Burgundy is not a member: Burgundy and all owned provinces join the HRE
Join the Empire We own territories that form part of the Holy Roman Empire, but as we were in the past technically subjects of France, we have never joined it. Membership could provide a much-needed bulwark against the French... and provide us with greater opportunities to expand our power in Germany.	Burgundy is not a subject nation One of the following must be true: Is a member or the Emperor of the HRE The HRE does not exist The question of our membership in the HRE is resolved.	If Burgundy is the Emperor of the HRE or the HRE does not exist: Burgundy gains 25 power projection Burgundy gains a permanent claim on the following areas: Alsace Lower Rhineland North Rhine	Secure the Succession
Influence the Princes In the past, we have been outsiders to the Empire. This must change. We should make a concerted effort towards improving our standing among the Imperial Princes.	If the HRE does not exist: At least 5 countries with their capital is in the North or South Germany regions: Have at least +60 opinion towards Burgundy Otherwise, At least 5 Electors: Are backing Burgundy to become Emperor Have at least +100 opinion towards Burgundy At least 15 HRE member countries (if the HRE has at least 20 members), else 10 HRE member countries: Have at least +60 opinion towards Burgundy	If Burgundy is a monarchy and has less than 90 legitimacy: Burgundy gains 10 legitimacy Otherwise, Burgundy gains 15 prestige Burgundy gains "Imperial Influencer" for 20 years, giving: +2 diplomatic reputation	Join the Empire
The Crown of Lothair The Frankish King Lothair II once carved out a mighty kingdom from the Low Countries to Savoy. We are the obvious successors of Lothair's kingdom, and yet we have to content ourselves with lesser titles. This will not do. We must reclaim the rest of Lothair's territories and insist on our coronation as Kings of Lotharingia.	Burgundy: Is at peace Owns the following core provinces: Aachen (1878) Lotharingen (189) At least 25 provinces in the following areas: Alsace Lower Rhineland North Rhine Lorraine Wallonia South Brabant North Brabant Holland Frisia	The event "Lothair's Legacy" happens Burgundy gains a permanent claim on the following areas: Upper Rhineland Palatinate Hesse Westphalia North Westphalia Weser Lower Saxony Braunschweig	Join the Empire
Lead the Empire If we are to be part of the Empire, it is surely so that we can claim leadership over it. The throne is ours for the taking.	If the HRE exists, Burgundy: Is the Emperor of the HRE Has at least 25 imperial authority Otherwise: Burgundy and its non-tributary subjects own at least 25 provinces in North or South Germany region No country with their capital is in the North or South Germany region and their non-tributary subjects own at least 10 provinces	Burgundy gains 20 prestige If the HRE exists: Burgundy gains 25 imperial authority Otherwise, Burgundy gains 100 Diplomatic power	Influence the Princes

French domination

Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
English Alliance When the time comes to rid ourselves of the French menace to our west, the English would be our natural ally. We should consider securing their allegiance.	If exists, Great Britain, else England, else Scotland: One of the following must be true: Burgundy is allied to this country All of the following must be true Burgundy rivals this country or vice versa This country has been (scornfully) insulted by Burgundy One of the following must be true: France does not exist France is a subject of Burgundy All of the following must be true Burgundy rivals France or vice versa France has been (scornfully) insulted by Burgundy	Burgundy gains "Burgundian Diplomatic Prowess" for 20 years, giving: +25% improve relations
League of the Public Weal We are technically subjects of the King of France, but owing to our strength, we have been able to secure considerable autonomy. The French resent this and seek to centralize their authority. We must counteract these efforts and - with the support of France's regional nobility - lead a general revolt against the King.	Burgundy is not in a regency One of the following must be true: France does not exist France is Burgundian subject If at least 3 of Brittany, Provence, Lorraine, Auvergne, Armagnac, Bourbonnais, Orleans, Foix, Alençon, Nevers, or Normandy are French subjects: At least 3 French vassals have at least +100 opinion towards Burgundy Otherwise, at least 2 Burgundian allies rivals France or vice versa	Burgundy gains a permanent claim on the following areas: Île-de-France Champagne Orleans If France exists, is not Burgundian subject and at least 3 of Brittany, Provence, Lorraine, Auvergne, Armagnac, Bourbonnais, Orleans, Foix, Alençon, Nevers, or Normandy are French subjects: France: Gets the event "The League of the Public Weal" Every subject with its capital in the France region gains 50 liberty desire	English Alliance
King of the Franks We must break the power of the French King and take his title and domains for ourselves.	Burgundy: Is not in a regency Owns core province Paris (183) Has an army equal to or larger than France's Burgundy and its non-tributary subjects: Own at least 18 provinces in the France region Have greater development than France	Burgundy gains "Rex Francorum" for 20 years, giving: +1 diplomatic relation +15% morale of armies If France exists: Burgundy gains a permanent claim on all provinces owned by France in the France region If France has any subject with its capital in the France region: France gets the event "[From.Monarch.GetName]: King of the Franks" All French subjects with their capital in the France region become vassals of Burgundy	League of the Public Weal

Internal affairs

Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
Papal Relations The Pope has long sought to interfere in the affairs of Germany and France. However, he may have overreached - resentment towards the Papal establishment is growing in many quarters. It will not do to have an ambiguous stance. We must either commit ourselves to being good Catholics and supporters of the Pope, or seek a clean split from him and all he stands for.	One of the following must be true: All of the following must be true: Burgundy is Catholic Burgundy has at least 50 papal influence Papal States has at least +100 opinion towards Burgundy All of the following must be true: Burgundy is not Catholic Either the Papal States: Do not exist Rivals Burgundy or vice versa Have been insulted by Burgundy	If Burgundy is Catholic: Burgundy gains "Papal Favor" for 20 years, giving: +1 yearly papal influence Otherwise, Burgundy gains "Enemy of the Pope" for 20 years, giving: +0.5 yearly prestige +3% missionary strength
Feast of Pheasants The growth of Ottoman power is alarming. We must gather momentum for a fresh crusade to once again drive them from the shores of Europe.	Burgundy is not in a regency One of the following must be true: The Ottomans do not exist The Ottomans follow the same religion as Burgundy At least 2 Burgundian allies rival the Ottomans or vice versa If DLC 'Common Sense' is enabled: Any Burgundian ally is a Great power and rivals the Ottomans Otherwise, any Burgundian ally has at least 300 development and rivals the Ottomans	If the Ottomans exist and do not follow the same religion as Burgundy: The event "The Feast of the Pheasant - Burgundian version" happens The Ottomans get the event "The Feast of the Pheasant - Ottomans version" Every European country that: follows the same religion as Burgundy has a positive opinion of Burgundy has less than 50 opinion towards the Ottomans gets the event "The Feast of the Pheasant" Otherwise, Burgundy: Gains 100 diplomatic power. Gains 100 military power.	Papal Relations
Appease the Estates Keeping the estates contented has often been a difficult and tiresome balancing act for the Burgundian king. We must end the dissent and division that has plagued our lands and ensure that all work together as one to achieve the aim of greater glory and prosperity.	Burgundy: Has at least 30% crown land ownership Has at least 60 nobility loyalty, if exists Has at least 60 burghers loyalty, if exists Has at least 60 clergy loyalty, if exists	If Burgundy does not have the nobles, burghers and clergy estates: If Burgundy has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power. Otherwise: Burgundy gains 5 crown land ownership, if has less than 60% Nobles, Burghers and Clergy gain "Appeased Estates" ( +10 loyalty) for 20 years, if exists
Chivalry is not Dead The ideals of chivalry and hospitality are worth preserving. We must stick to these guiding pillars and see to it that our court is renowned across Europe for its chivalric splendor.	Burgundy: has at least 80 prestige has at least 80 army tradition is not in a regency	The event "The Court of [Root.Monarch.GetName]" happens	Appease the Estates