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This is a list of all Mission.png missions of Flag of England England. It requires Rule Britannia.png Rule Britannia expansion for the mission tree to be full. [1] When forming Flag of Great Britain Great Britain the mission tree expands into the British missions.

Levy the TroopsConquer IrelandConquer ScotlandMaritime EmpireTake GibraltarIncrease our ReachMediterranean AuthorityWar of the RosesControl State ReligionThe English EmpireSeize AlexandriaEgyptian AuthorityThe Hundred Years' WarStrategic ControlSubjugate FranceConquer BrittanyAngevin KingdomSeize BurgundyDiscover the AmericasSettle in AmericaColonize the CaribbeanThe Thirteen ColoniesDiscover IndiaChart the Southern SeasColonize Spice IslandsMonopolize the ChannelControl the HansaHanseatic EastRenovate OxbridgeBuild ManufactoriesIndustrial RevolutionRB English Missions.png
Clicking on a mission icon leads to the appropriate table row.


Without Rule Britannia.png Rule Britannia, England have access to diplomatic and administrative generic missions, and four branches of these missions[2], listed here:

National missions[edit | edit source]

Unite the British Isles[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Levy the Troops icon
Levy the Troops
Our sights are set on finally dealing with our troublesome Gaelic neighbors. They may suffer from a lack of recognizable nobility and bureaucracy, but they do put up quite a fight. Raise an army, and seize their land!
Flag of England England:
  • Has an army of at least Land forcelimit.png 100% of its force limit
  • Has at least Manpower.png 60% manpower reserves
  • Has at least General.png 1 general
Flag of England England:
  • Gains Casus belli.png "Subjugation" Casus Belli against Flag of Scotland Scotland for 10 years.
  • Gains permanent claims on the following areas:
    • Munster
    • Connacht
    • Ulster
    • Leinster
    • Lowlands
  • Gains a permanent claim on the following provinces:
    • Roxburghshire (4361)
    • Dumfries (4362)
    • Perth (250)
    • Argyll (4363)
    • Inner Hebrides (4364)
    • Inverness (252)
    • Sutherland (4110)
Conquer Ireland icon
Conquer Ireland
Historically known as 'His Majesty's Irish Enemies', the Gaelic populace of Ireland have long been outside English rule. It is time they were brought to heel.
The following areas are owned by Flag of England England:
  • Munster
  • Connacht
  • Ulster
  • Leinster
All provinces in Munster, Connacht, Ulster and Leinster areas get "The Irish Choler" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
  • Local goods produced +35% Local goods produced
Mission assemble an army.png Levy the Troops
Conquer Scotland icon
Conquer Scotland
Scotland stands the the way of our conquest of Britain. Their feeble attempts to resist English rule cannot go on forever, so it is only right that they should instead embrace our protection.
The following provinces are owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:
  • All provinces in the Lowlands area
  • Perth (250)
  • Argyll (4363)
  • Inner Hebrides (4364)
  • Inverness (252)
  • Sutherland (4110)
  • Outer Hebrides (253)
Flag of England England:
  • Gains Administrative power.png 100 Administrative power
  • Gets "Cultural acceptance" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
    • Cost of advisors with ruler's culture −25% Cost of advisor with Ruler's culture
    • Promote culture cost.png −25% Promote culture cost
  • Gains a permanent claim on the following provinces:
    • Orkney (369)
    • Shetland (1978)
    • Färöarna (1979)
  • Gains a claim on the following provinces:
    • Reykjavik (370)
    • Akureyri (371)
Mission assemble an army.png Levy the Troops

Consolidate the Empire[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
War of the Roses icon
War of the Roses
This is a conflict that many have long seen coming. Our people must be safely shepherded through this period of uncertainty one way or another.
Complete the Disaster.png "War of the Roses" disaster, or reach the Age of Reformation.png Age of Reformation without triggering it. Flag of England England gets "Royal Line" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
  • Legitimacy.png +1% Yearly legitimacy
  • Aggressive expansion impact.png −10% Aggressive expansion impact
Control State Religion icon
Control State Religion
Religious anarchy has gripped Europe. We must take control of the situation, and decide where we stand on the matter of the Divine.
It is not the Age of Discovery.png Age of Discovery

Flag of England England is not Catholicism Catholic or has the modifier "Counter-Reformation"

Flag of England England gets "Decree Absolute" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
  • Tolerance of the true faith.png +1 Tolerance of the true faith
  • Missionary strength vs heretics.png +1% Missionary strength vs heretics
Mission rb war of the roses.png War of the Roses
The English Empire icon
The English Empire
The English Empire stretches from East to West; few nations can match our tenacity. Nevertheless, there is still land out there that does not yet belong to us...
Flag of England England is an Empire rank Empire Flag of England England:
  • Gains Administrative power.png 75 Administrative power
  • Gains Diplomatic power.png 75 Diplomatic power
  • Gains Military power.png 75 Military power
Mission rb control state religion.png Control State Religion

Expand to Mediterranean[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Maritime Empire icon
Maritime Empire
Our burgeoning global presence demands a maritime tradition fit for a nation of our stature. The tall ships of [Root.GetName] must inspire awe among our friends, and terror among our enemies. Lay the keel!
Flag of England England:
  • Has at least 40 ports.
  • Has a navy of at least Naval forcelimit.png 90% of its naval force limit
Admiral.png Admiral 'Guy Howard' (Naval leader shock.png3/ Naval leader fire.png3/ Naval leader maneuver.png4/ Combat blockade.png2) is recruited for free.

Flag of England England gains a permanent claim on the following province:

  • Gibraltar (226)
Take Gibraltar icon
Take Gibraltar
The port of Gibraltar may be a useful bargaining tool in dealing with the Spaniards and Moors. It would also be an invaluable resupply base for our Mediterranean operations.
Flag of England England owns province Gibraltar (226) Flag of England England:
  • Gets "Rock of Gibraltar" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
    • Naval maintenance modifier.png −10% Naval maintenance
    • Galley combat ability.png +15% Galley combat ability
  • Gains a permanent claim on the following province:
    • All provinces in the Western Mediterranean Islands area
    • Menorca (4559)
Mission rb a mighty fleet.png Maritime Empire
Increase our Reach icon
Increase our Reach
The Baleares are economically worthless, but the importance of their proximity to the French coast cannot be understated. We must own them. Owning Sardinia would give us valuable proximity to Italy.
The following provinces are owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:
  • All provinces in the Western Mediterranean Islands area
  • Menorca (4559)
Flag of England England gains a permanent claim on the following provinces:
  • Malta (126)
  • Crete (163)
  • Cyprus (321)
  • All provinces in the Delta area
Mission rb take gibraltar.png Take Gibraltar
Mediterranean Authority icon
Mediterranean Authority
While initially we viewed our Mediterranean assets as a strategic tool in the wars against our neighbors, it has become apparent that we can exert power over the flow of trade in the region. We should aim to increase this.
The following provinces are owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:
  • Malta (126)
  • Crete (163)
  • Cyprus (321)
Flag of England England:
  • Gains Diplomatic power.png 100 Diplomatic power
  • Gains a permanent claim on the following area:
    • Eastern Sicily
Mission rb increase our reach.png Increase our Reach
Seize Alexandria icon
Seize Alexandria
The fertile delta at the mouth of the Nile is an important trading hub in the Mediterranean. Possession of this area would give us great influence over the influx of goods from the East.
The following area is owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:
  • Delta
Flag of England England gains a permanent claim on the following provinces:
  • All provinces in the Bahari area
  • Suez (2315)
Mission rb increase our reach.png Increase our Reach

Mission rb empire.png The English Empire

Egyptian Authority icon
Egyptian Authority
Control over the city of Cairo is an opportunity too valuable to miss. Additionally, if we were to occupy a portion of the Sinai peninsula, all land movement from North Africa to the Middle East would have to go through us.
The following provinces are owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:
  • All provinces in the Bahari area
  • Suez (2315)
Flag of England England:
  • Gets "Alexandrian Ambition" (Trade power.png +50 Trade power) for Time Icon.png 20 years in Alexandria trade node
  • Gains claims on the following area:
    • Cyrenaica
Mission rb seize alexandria.png Seize Alexandria

The conquest of France[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
The Hundred Years' War icon
The Hundred Years' War
The Treaty of Tours has brought an uneasy period of truce between England and France. Both sides are aware that this is unlikely to last, and we must decide whether to honor their treaty and bide our time, or prepare for war.
One of the following must be true: Flag of England England gains permanent claims on the following areas:
  • Île-de-France
  • Champagne
Strategic Control icon
Strategic Control
As the Hundred Years' War resumes, it is time we adjusted our approach. Rather than whittle away the French forces with skirmishes and pitched battles, we should strike at the heart of their nation.
If Flag of France France exists:

If Flag of France France doesn't exist:

Flag of England England: Mission conquer 50 development.png The Hundred Years' War
Subjugate France icon
Subjugate France
Lay claim to the Duchy of France. Their nobles shall bow their heads, or they shall lose them.
One of the following must be true:
  • Flag of France France is our subject
  • The following provinces are owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:
    • All provinces in the Île-de-France area
    • Reims (186)
    • Troyes (4390)
Flag of England England:
  • Gains Yearly prestige.png 25 Prestige
  • Gets "A Victor's Concessions" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
    • Manpower recovery speed.png +20% Manpower recovery speed
    • Harsh treatment cost.png −25% Harsh treatment cost
  • If has ruler "Henry VI Lancaster", an heir and did not surrended Maine:
    • Ruler gains 1 in each skill
Mission assemble an army.png Strategic Control
Conquer Brittany icon
Conquer Brittany
Since the reign of William the Conqueror, Brittany has been associated with England. It is time it was restored to the Crown.
Flag of England England owns the following area:
  • Brittany
Flag of England England
  • Gets "Peninsular Shenanigans" (Trade power.png +25 Trade power) for Time Icon.png 15 years in Bordeaux trade node
  • Gains permanent claims on the following provinces:
    • All provinces in the Gascony area
    • All provinces in the Poitou area
    • All provinces in the Loire Valley area
    • All provinces in the Orléanais area
    • Périgord (199)
    • Limousin (194)
    • Auvergne (195)
    • La Marche (4697)
Mission assemble an army.png Strategic Control
Angevin Kingdom icon
Angevin Kingdom
The Angevin Kings ruled over a full half of the French lands, ensuring prosperity and justice were freely available. Reuniting these lands under one Crown will ensure our continued success.
Flag of England England owns the following provinces:
  • All provinces in the Gascony area
  • All provinces in the Poitou area
  • All provinces in the Loire Valley area
  • Périgord (199)
  • Limousin (194)
  • Auvergne (195)
  • La Marche (4697)
Province Anjou (178):
  • Gains Base tax.png 3 base tax
  • Gains Production.png 3 base production
  • Gains Manpower.png 3 base manpower
  • Gets "Summer Court" until Time Icon.png the end of the game, giving:
    • Supply limit modifier +100% Supply limit modifier
    • Recruitment time.png −50% Local recruitment time
    • Local development cost −25% Local development cost
    • State maintenance.png −15% State maintenance

Flag of England England gains permanent claims on the following areas:

  • Picardy
  • Western Burgundy
  • Eastern Burgundy
Mission rb conquer brittany.png Conquer Brittany
Seize Burgundy icon
Seize Burgundy
The last vestiges of the Duchy of Burgundy have fallen on hard times. When they turned their backs on us following the Treaty of Arras, we did not forget. Their land will be forfeit.
The following areas are owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:
  • Picardy
  • Western Burgundy
  • Eastern Burgundy
Every provinces in the Picardy, Western and Eastern Burgundy areas gets "A Royal Welcome" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
  • Local unrest.png −3 Local unrest
  • Local core-creation cost −25% Local core-creation cost
Mission rb angevin kingdom.png Angevin Kingdom

Colonization of the Americas[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Discover the Americas icon
Discover the Americas
Hushed whispers tell of mysterious lands to the far West, ripe for growth, and filled with unimaginable wonders. If this is true, they must be ours.
Flag of England England has discovered any province in the following colonial regions:
  • Colonial Eastern America
  • Colonial Caribbean
Flag of England England:
  • Gains Diplomatic power.png 50 Diplomatic power
  • Gets "Unknown Frontier" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
    • Settler chance.png +20% Settler chance
Settle in America icon
Settle in America
The lands of America seem suitable for many things. In the north we have heard talk of furs and shipbuilding materials. In the South the land looks suitable for growing of many crops. We must establish bases there so we can profit.
Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects own at least 1 fully colonized province in the following colonial region:
  • Colonial Eastern America
Flag of England England gains a Conquistador Conquistador with Army tradition.png 80 army tradition Mission establish high seas navy.png Discover the Americas
Colonize the Caribbean icon
Colonize the Caribbean
The islands of the Caribbean offer lucrative opportunities for certain types of gentleman with the will to acquire them, and the labor to exploit them. We have exactly those types of gentlemen.
Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects own at least 5 fully colonized provinces in the following colonial region:
  • Colonial Caribbean
Flag of England England gets "A Useful Workforce" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
  • Global tariffs.png +25% Global tariffs
  • Native assimilation.png +25% Native assimilation
Mission settlers north america.png Settle in America
The Thirteen Colonies icon
The Thirteen Colonies
As our colonies grow in stature and influence, so too does the number of volunteers willing to make the treacherous journey to the West. Let us make this part of the world our own.
At least 15 fully colonized provinces in the following colonial region are owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:
  • Colonial Eastern America
Flag of England England gets "Unified Administration" until Time Icon.png the end of the game, giving:
  • Liberty desire in subjects −10% Liberty desire in subjects
Mission colonial.png Settle in America

The Indian trade companies[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Discover India icon
Discover India
Trade with India has been continuing for time immemorial, but with the long routes, others are profiting from this. We must outfit an expedition and find a sea route to India.
Flag of England England has discovered any province in the following regions:
  • Western India
  • Deccan
  • Coromandel
  • Bengal
Flag of England England:
  • Gains Diplomatic power.png 100 Diplomatic power
  • Gains Navy tradition.png 20 Navy tradition
Chart the Southern Seas icon
Chart the Southern Seas
Daring men, with true British grit, are seeking government support to chart the vast empty expanses of the southern oceans. Rumours tell of land there for the taking; we should make haste to establish a thriving colony, before others seize the opportunity.

At least 5 fully colonized provinces in the following colonial region are owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:

  • Colonial Australia
Flag of England England gets "Terra Australis" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
  • Global settler increase.png +20 Global settler increase
  • Trade steering.png +10% Trade steering
Mission junk boat.png Discover India
Colonize Spice Islands icon
Colonize Spice Islands
The farthest reaches of the world produce wondrous spices, woven garments and exotic women. We should establish a presence here, for the benefit of English society.
Flag of England England owns at least 1 fully colonized province in the Indonesian or Moluccan Charter. Flag of England England gains claims on the following areas:
  • Kutai
  • Brunei

If this country is Flag of Great Britain Great Britain, it gains a permanent claim on the West Bengal area

Mission establish high seas navy.png Chart the Southern Seas

The English Channel[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Monopolize the Channel icon
Monopolize the Channel
Now that we have clearly established our colonial dominance, valuable wares have begun to arrive from the colonies. Whatever flows through the Channel is rightfully ours, and we must protect our investments abroad and at home.
Flag of England England controls at least: Flag of England England:
  • Gets "Merchant Navy" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
    • Ship trade power.png +20% Ship trade power
    • Merchant trade power.png +10 Merchant trade power
  • Gains a permanent claim on the following provinces:
    • Bremen (1874)
    • Lübeck (45)
Control the Hansa icon
Control the Hansa
Many of our English ports are at the end of the lucrative Hanseatic trade route. Controlling more of the ports on this route would be a sensible business decision.
The following provinces are owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:
  • Bremen (1874)
  • Lübeck (45)
Provinces Bremen and Lübeck:
  • Gain Production.png 2 base production

Flag of England England gains a permanent claim on the following provinces:

  • Danzig (43)
  • Riga (38)
Mission rb monopolize the channel.png Monopolize the Channel
Hanseatic East icon
Hanseatic East
Beyond the Oresund, lie the rich Hanseatic cities of Danzig and Riga. Both have prospered greatly thanks to our custom. One might say they owe their riches to us. That debt is due.
The following provinces are owned by Flag of England England or its non-tributary subjects:
  • Danzig (43)
  • Riga (38)
Province Riga:
  • Gains Production.png 2 base production

Flag of England England gains claims on the following area:

  • East Prussia
Mission rb control the hansa.png Control the Hansa

Industrialize the nation[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Renovate Oxbridge icon
Renovate Oxbridge
The facilities at the centuries old universities of Oxford and Cambridge are beginning to prove unfit for purpose. A small investment should improve matters considerably.
Flag of England England owns the following provinces with a Latin university.png university:
  • Oxford (237)
  • Cambridge (4370)
Flag of England England:
Build Manufactories icon
Build Manufactories
As our vast industrial holdings grow, demand for fuel grows ever higher as mechanized industry takes shape around [Root.GetName]. Increase the supply of refined materials.
Flag of England England:
  • Has embraced Enlightenment.png Enlightenment
  • Owns at least 20 provinces with a manufactory
  • Owns the following provinces:
    • Derby (1861)
    • Glamorgan (241)
    • Chester (4375)
    • Northumberland (246)
Provinces Derby, Glamorgan, Chester and Northumberland:
  • Gain Production.png 3 base production
  • Gain Manpower.png 3 base manpower
  • Get "Watt Steam Engine" until Time Icon.png the end of the game, giving:
    • Local goods produced +15% Local goods produced modifier
Mission rb renovate oxbridge.png Renovate Oxbridge
Industrial Revolution icon
Industrial Revolution
London is thick with smog billowing from countless chimneys, yet still the demand for coal grows. Government investors speak of profitable mineral veins in Derby and Glamorgan.
Flag of England England owns the following provinces with a Furnace.png furnace:
  • Derby (1861)
  • Glamorgan (241)
  • Chester (4375)
  • Northumberland (246)
Capital.png English capital:
  • Gains Base tax.png 3 base tax
  • Gains Production.png 3 base production
  • Gains Manpower.png 3 base manpower
Mission rb prospect for coal.png Build Manufactories

Other missions[edit | edit source]

These missions are for non-owners of Rule Britannia.png Rule Britannia and replace the three last missions in Colonization of the Americas and the Indian trade companies tree branches. Completing these two missions unlocks Monopolize the Channel which finish the branch.

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Establish American Trade icon
Establish American Trade
The Hudson Bay Company is lobbying parliament hard for support for establishing trade in the Americas. We should underwrite this undertaking.
Flag of England England is the Trade power.png strongest trade power in Chesapeake Bay Trade Node Flag of England England gets "Trade Authority" for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
  • Trade power.png +10% Global trade power
Mission colonial.png Settle in America
Establish Trade in India icon
Establish Trade in India
The Honorable East India Company is asking for our permission to establish trade in India. A powerful parliamentary lobby backs them and there are sure to be benefits to the crown.
Flag of England England is the Trade power.png strongest trade power in one of the following trade nodes:
  • Indus
  • Ceylon
  • Bengal
  • Goa
England gets "Growing East-Inidn Trade" for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
  • Trade efficiency.png +15% Trade efficiency
  • Trade power.png+20% Global trade power
Mission trade company region abroad.png Discover India

References[edit | edit source]

  1. The script code is located in /Europa Universalis IV/missions/RB_English_Missions.txt.
  2. The script code is located in /Europa Universalis IV/missions/English_Missions.txt.