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This is a list of all Mission.png missions for Flag of France France[1].

For the missions which Flag of France France has when Emperor Emperor, but not Domination.png Domination is active, see French missions without domination.

Completing the mission "Face the Empire" triggers an Msg event.png event which gives the choice between "Charlemagne's Legacy" and the "Kill HRE" mission branches.

Completing the mission "Papal Lands of Avignon" while having Papal influence.png 50 papal influence, an Alliance.png alliance with the Flag of Papal States Papal States and while they have at least Opinion.png 180 of this country, will unlock the "Crusader Kings" branch. Completing the mission in another way unlocks the "Italian wars" branch instead.

French missions
Liberate NormandyBurgundian SuccessionFace the EmpireArsenal des GalèresCrossroads of ContinentsDiscover North AmericaFrench CanadaThe Colonial ApproachIndian DominanceAppease the DynastiesCrown Seat of .5BRoot.Capital.GetName.5DFrench Wars of ReligionLoire Valley ChâteauxThe Armorican PeninsulaThrone of NaplesKingdoms of SpainFound French HaitiHudson Bay FurRefine the BombardsForm the GendarmesMovement of CentralizationReform the Legal SystemRetake GasconyThe Crown of FranceLeague of CambraiThe Golden MarchHouse of GodHarness the Dutch CoastThe French ChannelTrial of Joan of ArcRoyal MusketeersDawn of AbsolutismFires of IndustryA House UnitedSecure the Alpine PassSecure North ItalyExpand the French DomainLondon CallingConquer the IslesEmbrace the RenaissanceThe Eight UniversitiesFund Trade VenturesEmbrace ColbertismThe Provençal QuestionPapal Lands of AvignonSignoria of GenoaGenoese CommercePort of CalaisAuld AllianceFrench Naval SupremacyConnect the ProvincesDe ArchitecturaPromote Trade FairsToulon DockyardsDOM French missions.png
Clicking on a mission icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Revolutionary missions
The Peninsular WarReform the GuardLa Grande ArméeCross the RhineDominate EuropeReligious SettlementInvade ItalyInstitute the Bank of FranceNapoleonic CodeCoastal InfrastructureDutch RevoltsCondorcet's Grandes ÉcolesRenewed InfrastructureNapoleonic NavyDestroy the BritishMaritime HegemonyFrench revolutionary missions.png
Charlemagne's Legacy branch
Face the EmpireSway the ElectorateRight by BloodRegain Italian TerritoriesMeans of ExpansionFrench HRE missions.png
Kill HRE branch
Face the EmpirePush the Imperial LineBreak the Emperor's RingDeclaratio GallicaDismantle the EmpireFrench kill HRE missions.png
Crusader kings branch
Papal Lands of AvignonProtector of CatholicismShield of OutremerCrusade for JerusalemFrench crusader kings missions.png
Italian wars branch
Papal Lands of AvignonCrown of NaplesCity of LightsAmbrosian SuccessionFrench italian missions.png

National missions[edit | edit source]

Unify France[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Liberate Normandy icon
Liberate Normandy
The Duchy of Normandy is a de jure subject of the Kingdom of France. It should be returned to our rule.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following area:
  • Normandy
Flag of France France:
Loire Valley Châteaux icon
Loire Valley Châteaux
The dawn of the 15th century has seen many advancements in the field of architecture within our borders. We should put our knowledge to good use and develop the many beautiful views of our country.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following area:
  • Loire Valley

At least one of the following provinces has been developed at least 3 times:

  • Touraine (4389)
  • Blois (4776)
  • Orleanais (184)
  • Anjou (178)
Flag of France France gets the Msg event.png event The Gardens of France
Retake Gascony icon
Retake Gascony
Gascony is rightful French land, occupied by an illegitimate claimant to the crown. Every English foothold in France must be reclaimed.
Provinces Bordeaux (174) and Labourd (173) are either:
  • Owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
  • Controlled by Flag of France France
If Flag of France France is at war and provinces Bordeaux (174) and Labourd (173) are owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects:
  • Provinces Bordeaux (174) and Labourd (173):
    • Gains “Unification Movement” for the rest of the game, giving:
      • Province war score cost.png −33% War score cost

Else:

  • Flag of France France gains “Victory against the English” for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
    • Manpower recovery speed.png +10% Manpower recovery speed
    • Monthly war exhaustion.png −0.03 Monthly war exhaustion
  • Provinces Bordeaux (174) and Labourd (173):
    • Lose Devastation.png 10 devastation
Burgundian Succession icon
Burgundian Succession
The upstart Dukes of Burgundy fancy themselves a great power in their own right, yet in truth they are a mere vassal. We should remind them of this fact.
At least one of:
  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following areas:
    • Picardy (except province Calais (87))
    • Western Burgundy
  • Flag of Burgundy Burgundy:
    • Has at least 75 trust with us
    • At least one of:
      • Is our Vassal.png subject and:
        • Has at least Opinion.png +125 opinion of us
        • Has less than Liberty desire.png 10% Liberty desire
      • Is our Alliance.png ally and:
        • Has at least Opinion.png +180 opinion of us
If Flag of France France completes this mission while Flag of Burgundy Burgundy is our Vassal.png subject:

Else, if Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the required provinces:

  • Flag of France France gains “Reintegration of the Burgundian Lands” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Monthly administrative power.png +1 Monthly administrative power
  • Ten random owned provinces[2] in Picardy, Lorraine, Western or Eastern Burgundy areas:
    • 40% chance of: Gain Base tax.png 1 base tax
    • 30% chance of: Gain Production.png 1 base production
    • 30% chance of: Gain Manpower.png 1 base manpower

Else, if Flag of France France completes this mission while Flag of Burgundy Burgundy is our Alliance.png ally:

Mission the hundred years war.png Liberate Normandy
The Armorican Peninsula icon
The Armorican Peninsula
The Duchy of Brittany is not recognizing their proper relationship with the French Crown. We should persuade them to return to the fold.
Every province in the Brittany area:
  • Is owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
  • Has less than Devastation.png 1 devastation

Province Armor (169):

  • Has been developed at least 4 times
Flag of France France gets the Msg event.png event The Catholicon Mission develop the po valley.png Loire Valley Châteaux

Mission the hundred years war.png Liberate Normandy

The Crown of France icon
The Crown of France
For far too long have we laid splintered, our lands under foreign command. France can never be safe lest the region we inhabit is united under our banner.
At least 50 provinces in France (region):
  • Are owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
Flag of France France:
  • Gains Power projection.png +10 power projection
  • Gains Yearly prestige.png 25 convertible[3] prestige
Mission rb invade england.png Retake Gascony

Mission dalmatian conquest.png The Armorican Peninsula

Face the Empire icon
Face the Empire
The Holy Roman Empire is the greatest barrier to French expansion, and a constant thorn in our side. The Empire must either be abolished, paving the way for our ambitions, or else brought under French control.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following area:
  • Eastern Burgundy

Flag of France France:

  • At least one of:
    • Is the Holy Roman Emperor
    • The Imperial authority.png Holy Roman Empire does not exist
    • Has “Scornfully Insulted” or “Insulted” the Holy Roman Emperor
  • At least one of:
    • Is rivaled by the Holy Roman Emperor
    • Has at least 2 times the military strength of the Holy Roman Emperor
    • Has at least Power projection.png 80% Power projection
Flag of France France gets the Msg event.png event The [Emperor.Monarch.Dynasty.GetName] Ring Fra burg succession.png Burgundian Succession

Mission king of france.png The Crown of France

Charlemagne's Legacy branch[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Sway the Electorate icon
Sway the Electorate
Emperorship is not a title easily achieved, especially by a non-member of the Holy Roman Empire. Greasing a few palms and whispering the right words will certainly assist us in our efforts, however.
Flag of France France:
  • Has secured the vote of at least 4 Electors
  • At least one of:
    • Has Influence idea group.png Influence idea 5 “Diplomatic Influence”
    • Has Diplomatic idea group.png Diplomatic idea 5 “Experienced Diplomats”
    • Gains at least Monthly diplomatic power.png 15 diplomatic power per month
  • If is not the Holy Roman Emperor:
    • Has an army size iat least as large as that of the Holy Roman Emperor
  • Else:
    • Has at least Yearly prestige.png +50 Prestige
Flag of France France:
  • Gains “Imperial French Seal” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Envoy travel time.png −50% Envoy travel time
    • Diplomat.png +1 Diplomat
  • If the Imperial authority.png Holy Roman Empire exists, is not the Emperor, is not a subject nation and there is no ongoing Imperial Incident:
  • Else:
    • Ruler gains Monarch diplomatic skill 1 Diplomatic skill. [4]
Mission end the habsburgs.png Face the Empire
Right by Blood icon
Right by Blood
Just like Charlemagne before us, the right to the Imperial throne of the HRE is ours. Securing it would only serve to restore us in our rightful place.
Flag of France France:
  • Is the Holy Roman Emperor
  • Has at least Imperial authority.png 50 Imperial Authority
  • Has at least Legitimacy.png 95 Legitimacy
Flag of France France gets the Msg event.png event Protectors of the Empire Mission end the habsburgs.png Face the Empire
Means of Expansion icon
Means of Expansion
Protecting the Empire from external threats is no easy task. Luckily for us, we are armed with one of Europe's most capable armies that will assist us in liberating and protecting our home's domain.
  • Flag of France France:
    • Is the Holy Roman Emperor
    • Owns province Paris (183) with:
  • The imperial reform Absolute Reichsstabilität has been passed
  • Every provinces of the Holy Roman Empire is owned by either:
    • A country part the HRE
    • A country that is subject to a country part the HRE
The ruler:
  • Gains Monarch diplomatic skill 2 Diplomatic skill. [4]

Every ally with at least Opinion.png +50 opinion of us:

  • Gains 25 Trust towards us and vice versa
  • Gains 25 Favors with us

The Great project level icon tier 3.png magnificent level of "Versailles" gains, as long as we remain the Holy Roman Emperor:

  • Land leader fire.png +1 Land leader fire
  • Reinforce speed.png +20% Reinforce speed
Mission end the habsburgs.png Face the Empire
Regain Italian Territories icon
Regain Italian Territories
The territories lost by the Empire over the course of the loss of Imperial influence over the region must be returned under our jurisdiction.
At least 25 provinces in Italy (region):
  • Are part of the Holy Roman Empire
Flag of France France:
  • Gains Imperial authority.png 20 imperial authority
  • Hiring Mercenaries will refund their Army Professionalism cost
  • Gains “Rightful Emperor of Italy” as long as we remain the Holy Roman Emperor, giving:
    • Diplomatic reputation.png +1 Diplomatic reputation
    • Manpower.png +35 000 Manpower against imperial enemies

Mission the viennese waltz.png Sway the Electorate
Mission carolingian empire.png Right by Blood
Mission centralized empire.png Means of Expansion

Kill the HRE[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Push the Imperial Line icon
Push the Imperial Line
The borders of the so-called Holy Roman Empire in the East are, at best, a laughable affair. They are neither secure, defensible nor manned by soldiers that can measure up to ours. It will fall and crumble before the might of the French army.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following areas:
  • Alsace
  • Baden
  • Romandie
  • Switzerland
Flag of France France gains “Victory in Germany!” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
  • Monthly military power.png +1 Monthly military power
  • Mercenary discipline.png +5% Mercenary discipline

Every province in the Alsace, Baden, Romandie and Switzerland areas:

  • Gains “French Buffer Province” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Local devastation −0.1 Monthly devastation
    • Local defensiveness.png +20% Local defensiveness
Mission end the habsburgs.png Face the Empire
Break the Emperor's Ring icon
Break the Emperor's Ring
[Emperor.Monarch.Dynasty.GetName] rulers have the audacity of attempting to envelop our domain with the branches of their inbred line. We must break the so-called '[Emperor.Monarch.Dynasty.GetName] Ring' lest we risk be enveloped in it.
At least 30 provinces in North or South Germany regions:
  • Are owned by Flag of France France or non-tributary subjects
Flag of France France gets the Msg event.png event The French Alliance Prevails Mission end the habsburgs.png Face the Empire
Dismantle the Empire icon
Dismantle the Empire
The ill-fated charade that parades the name of the Roman Empire is naught but a sad state of affairs and clear delusional thinking. Breaking it and annulling its purpose would only serve to further our prestige.
Flag of France France:
  • Has dismantled the Holy Roman Empire
  • Owns or non-tributary subjects owns the following provinces:
    • Aachen (1878)
    • Köln (85)
    • Frankfurt (1876)
  • At least one of:
    • Has at least Yearly prestige.png +90 Prestige
    • Gains at least Monthly military power.png 14 military power per month
  • The Imperial authority.png Holy Roman Empire does not exist

No nation with its capital in North or South Germany region:

  • Has a larger army than Flag of France France
  • Has more Development.png total development than Flag of France France
Flag of France France:
  • Gains Power projection.png +50 power projection
  • Gains Military power.png 150 military power
  • If DLC Rights of Man.png 'Rights of Man' is active:
    • Ruler gains, if possible, the personality trait (unrecognized string “iron crowned personality” for Template:Icon) Iron-Crowned (Core-creation cost.png −20% Core-creation cost / Monthly war exhaustion.png −0.05 Monthly war exhaustion)
  • Else:
    • Gains “The Iron-Crowned” until ruler's death, giving:
      • Core-creation cost.png −15% Core-creation cost
      • Administrative efficiency.png +5% Administrative efficiency
      • Monthly war exhaustion.png −0.05 Monthly war exhaustion
Mission end the habsburgs.png Face the Empire
Declaratio Gallica icon
Declaratio Gallica
The German lands formally protected by the Emperor are nothing but a low-hanging fruit for our ambitious conquest plans. Conquering them and making them proper French territory will surely eradicate one more threat from our borders.
At least 50 provinces in North or South Germany regions:
  • Are owned by Flag of France France or non-tributary subjects
  • Have the same culture as its owner
Flag of France France:
  • Grants access to the "Military Hegemony" mechanic
  • Gains “Cultural Hegemony” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • All power costs.png −5% All power costs
    • Great project upgrade cost.png −5% Great project upgrade cost

Mission boh humiliate austria.png Break the Emperor's Ring
Mission avoid fragmentation.png Push the Imperial Line
Mission dismantle hre.png Dismantle the Empire

Provence and the Pope[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
The Provençal Question icon
The Provençal Question
The Dukes of Provence aspire to much, but achieve little. They would be better off as subjects to France.
At least one of:
  • Flag of Provence Provence is our Vassal.png subject
  • Flag of Provence Provence is our Alliance.png ally and:
    • Has at least Opinion.png +150 opinion of us
    • Has at least 90 trust with us
    • Has a royal marriage with us
    • Is not at war
  • Flag of France France or non-tributary subjects owns the following provinces:
    • Anjou (178)
    • Forcalquier (2991)
    • Aix (201)
    • Toulon (4696)
If Flag of Provence Provence is our Vassal.png subject:
  • Heir gains Monarch administrative skill 1 administrative skill
  • Heir gains Monarch diplomatic skill 1 diplomatic skill
  • Heir gains Monarch military skill 1 military skill
  • If has a stability of less than +3,
    • then it gains Stability.png1 stability,
    • else it gains Administrative power.png50 administrative power.

Else, if Flag of Provence Provence is our Alliance.png ally:

Else:

  • Gains Yearly prestige.png 20 prestige
  • Gains “Conquered the Capetian House of Anjou” for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
    • Aggressive expansion impact.png −15% Aggressive expansion impact
A House United icon
A House United
The royal relatives in the throne of Provence have always enjoyed great autonomy from our capital seat of power. Despite their size, they wield considerable influence, and we must therefore strive to secure them under our influence.
Flag of France France:
  • Has at least Legitimacy.png 95 Legitimacy
  • Has Stability.png +3 Stability

Flag of Provence Provence either:

  • Does not exist
  • Is our Vassal.png subject with at least Development.png 75 total development
Flag of France France:
  • Gains “Strong Familial Ties” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Vassal force limit contribution.png +50% Vassal force limit contribution
    • Liberty desire in subjects −10% Liberty desire in subjects
  • If completes the mission while Flag of Provence Provence is our subject with at least Opinion.png +190 opinion of us and 100 trust:
    • Gains “Close Familiar Ties” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
      • Diplomatic reputation.png +1 Diplomatic reputation
      • Diplomat.png +1 Diplomat
Mission develop provence.png The Provençal Question
Papal Lands of Avignon icon
Papal Lands of Avignon
Avignon has always been a thorn in our southeastern border. Despite our best efforts, it has always eluded our jurisdiction, instead pertaining its allegiance to the Papal States. We must decide on our approach in this delicate matter, assuming the Holy Father holds authority over Christendom.
At least one of:
  • Defy the Pope:
    • Province Avignon (202) is owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
    • Flag of France France has “Scornfully Insulted” or “Insulted” Flag of The Papal State The Papal State
  • Align with the Pope:
    • Flag of The Papal State The Papal State is our Alliance.png ally with at least Opinion.png +180 opinion os us
    • Flag of France France has invested at least Papal influence.png 50 Papal influence in the election of the next papal controller
If Flag of France France completes the mission by defying the Pope:
  • Gains access to the Mission.png "Italian wars branch" missions
  • Gains “Italian Wars Expanded” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Siege ability.png +15% Siege ability
  • Gains a permanent claim on the following areas:
    • Piedmont
    • Liguria
    • Lombardy
  • If Flag of Naples Naples exists:
    • Gains Casus belli.png 'Subjugation' casus belli against Flag of Naples Naples for Time Icon.png 15 years
  • Else:

Else, if Flag of France France completes the mission by allying with the Pope:

  • Gains access to the Mission.png "Crusader Kings branch" missions
  • Gains 25 random monarch points and Papal influence.png 10 Papal Influence every time a new Papal Bull
  • Gains “Resurgence of Crusader Fervor” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
    • Manpower in true faith provinces +20% Manpower in true faith provinces
  • Gains a permanent claim on the following area:
    • Palestine
Mission develop provence.png The Provençal Question

Crusader Kings branch[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Protector of Catholicism icon
Protector of Catholicism
Catholicism has always been at war with hostile neighbors seeking to eradicate it. To protect our people, shield them from malicious outsiders and defend our legacy, God willing we shall protect it to the last man!
Flag of France France:
  • Is Catholicism Catholic
  • Is Become Defender of the Faith.png Defender of the Faith
  • At least one of:
Flag of France France:
  • Gains “Catholic Head of State” until ruler's death, giving:
    • Curia powers cost −33% Curia powers cost
    • Monthly administrative power.png +1 Monthly administrative power
  • Gains Casus belli.png 'Holy War' casus belli against every Muslim great power or country with at least Development.png 300 total development for Time Icon.png 10 years
Mission negotiate for avignon.png Papal Lands of Avignon
Crusade for Jerusalem icon
Crusade for Jerusalem
The road to Jerusalem lays full of enemies and foreign conquerors. It falls upon our shoulders to rescue and deliver her back to the warm embrace of our religion. Deus vult!
Every province in the Palestine area:
  • Is owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
  • Is Catholicism Catholic

Province Jerusalem (379):

Flag of France France:
  • Gets the Msg event.png event The Holy Lands of Jerusalem
  • If completes the mission as Become Defender of the Faith.png Defenders of the Faith, gains scaling modifier “Soldiers of Christianity” :
    • Tier 1: for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
      • Manpower recovery speed.png +10% Manpower recovery speed
      • Yearly prestige.png +0.5 Yearly prestige
    • Tier 2: for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
      • Manpower recovery speed.png +10% Manpower recovery speed
      • Yearly prestige.png +1 Yearly prestige
    • Tier 3: for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
      • Manpower recovery speed.png +15% Manpower recovery speed
      • Yearly prestige.png +1 Yearly prestige
    • Tier 4: for the rest of the game, giving:
      • Manpower recovery speed.png +15% Manpower recovery speed
      • Yearly prestige.png +1 Yearly prestige
    • Tier 5: for the rest of the game, giving:
      • Manpower recovery speed.png +15% Manpower recovery speed
      • Yearly prestige.png +1 Yearly prestige
      • Yearly army tradition decay.png −0.5% Yearly army tradition decay
Mission negotiate for avignon.png Papal Lands of Avignon
Shield of Outremer icon
Shield of Outremer
Our influence in the Levant has grown to unprecedented levels. For the first time in centuries we are able to proclaim the restoration of Outremer, the shining star of our faith in the Levant.
Every province in the Palestine, Transjordan, Aleppo and Syria areas:
  • Is owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
  • Is Catholicism Catholic

If Flag of Jerusalem Jerusalem is our Vassal.png subject:

  • Flag of Jerusalem Jerusalem:
    • Has at least Opinion.png +190 opinion of us
    • Has increased its Development.png Total development by at least 200
Flag of France France:
  • Gains “Fervent Call to Arms” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Manpower in true faith provinces +20% Manpower in true faith provinces
    • Yearly army tradition.png +1 Yearly army tradition
  • If completes this mission while having an Iberian Vassal.png subject or Alliance.png ally with at least Opinion.png +190 opinion and 100 trust:

If Flag of Jerusalem Jerusalem is our Vassal.png subject:

Mission shield of christendom.png Protector of Catholicism

Mission levantine missions.png Crusade for Jerusalem

Italian wars branch[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Crown of Naples icon
Crown of Naples
The southern Italian kingdom of Naples and its territories constitute a great control point of the trade flowing through the Mediterranean. We must secure those territories for ourselves and benefit from that trade.
Province Napoli (121):
  • Is owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
  • Has at least 5 buildings
  • Has great project "Royal Palace of Caserta" as at least Great project level icon tier 1.png noteworthy
  • Has at least Development.png 35 Development
  • Has a Center of trade - level 2 center of trade of at least level 2
Flag of France France: Mission negotiate for avignon.png Papal Lands of Avignon
Ambrosian Succession icon
Ambrosian Succession
To ensure our position in Northern Italy is protected, we must expand our holdings to include Milan.
At least one of:
  • Flag of Milan Milan is a subject of Flag of France France
  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the Lombardy area
Flag of France France gets the Msg event.png event Securing the Milanese Lands Mission negotiate for avignon.png Papal Lands of Avignon
City of Lights icon
City of Lights
Rome has always been the heart of one of the world's most populated religions. As such, we must bring it under our banner and enjoy the effects of basking in the glory, as the conquerors of Rome!
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following area:
  • Lazio-Umbria
If Flag of France France is not Catholicism Catholic:
  • Gains “Host of the City of Lights” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Prestige decay.png −1% Prestige decay
  • Ruler gains, if possible, the personality trait (unrecognized string “legendary conqueror personality” for Template:Icon) Legendary Conqueror (Shock damage.png +10% Shock damage / Years of separatism.png −5 Years of separatism)

Else, if Flag of France France is Catholicism Catholic:

  • Hidden: Gains “Conquest of Rome” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Papal influence.png +10 Yearly papal influence
  • Holding Rome is legitimized and thus won't incur any Diplomatic reputation.png diplomatic or Papal influence.png papal maluses
  • Ruler gains, if possible, the personality trait (unrecognized string “fu papal puppetmaster personality” for Template:Icon) Papal Puppeteer (Yearly prestige.png +1 Yearly prestige / Local unrest.png −2 Local unrest in catholic provinces)
Mission king of naples.png Crown of Naples

Mission milan victorious.png Ambrosian Succession

Control the Western Mediterranean sea[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Arsenal des Galères icon
Arsenal des Galères
If we are to supplement our expansionist tendencies around the Mediterranean and beyond, we must secure proper naval infrastructure and a steady flow of able-bodied men.
Flag of France France:
  • Has at least Galley.png 12 galleys
  • Has at least Sailors.png 80% of its maximum sailors reserves

Provinces Aix (201) and Toulon (4696):

  • Are owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
  • Have a Latin dock.png Dock or a Latin drydock.png Drydock
  • Have a Latin shipyard.png Shipyard or a Latin grand shipyard.png Grand Shipyard
If Flag of Provence Provence is our subject:
  • Provinces Aix (201) and Toulon (4696):
    • Gain Production.png 1 base production
  • If has not completed the mission Toulon Dockyards:
    • Completes the mission “Toulon Dockyards”

Flag of France France:

  • Gets the Msg event.png event The Rade of the Toulon Arsenal
  • Gains “Arsenal des Galères” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Galley combat ability.png +10% Galley combat ability
    • Sailor recovery speed.png +20% Sailor recovery speed
  • Gains a permanent claim on the following areas:
    • Eastern Sicily
    • Western Sicily
Throne of Naples icon
Throne of Naples
The Neapolitan succession is a complex and contentious matter. Naples itself aspires to independence, but both France and the Iberian princes also stake a claim to it. This matter must be put to rest.
At least one of:
  • Flag of Naples Naples is our Vassal.png subject
  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following areas:
    • Calabria
    • Apulia
    • Campania
Flag of France France gets the Msg event.png event The Fate of Naples
Crossroads of Continents icon
Crossroads of Continents
Sicily lies in the midst of the Mediterranean Sea, a body of water most vital for trade as well as warfare. Securing it will only further our influence in the surrounding region.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following areas:
  • Eastern Sicily
  • Western Sicily

Province Palermo (125):

  • Has been developed at least 5 times
  • Has a Latin shipyard.png Shipyard or a Latin grand shipyard.png Grand Shipyard
Province Palermo (125):
  • Upgrades Latin dock.png Dock into Latin drydock.png Drydock
  • Upgrades Latin shipyard.png Shipyard into Latin grand shipyard.png Grand Shipyard

Flag of France France:

Mission combat barbary piracy.png Arsenal des Galères

Mission union with naples.png Throne of Naples

Kingdoms of Spain icon
Kingdoms of Spain
Iberia is home to some of Europe's most illustrious and prestigious dynasties. Nations which wield tremendous political and military power, we must tread carefully and decide whether we shall treat them as friends or foes.
At least one of:
  • Has any Alliance.png ally who:
    • Has at least total Development.png 450 development
    • Has its Primary culture.png primary culture in the 'Iberian' group
    • Has at least Opinion.png +180 opinion of us
    • Has at least 80 trust with us
  • All of:
    • Flag of France France has increased its total Development.png development by at least 300
    • Any country with its capital in Iberia (region):
      • Is a great power or has at least total Development.png 250 development
      • Has been “Scornfully Insulted” or “Insulted” by us
      • Views us as an enemy
  • At least 15 provinces in Iberia (region) are owned by Flag of France France or non-tributary subjects
If at least 15 provinces in Iberia (region) are owned by Flag of France France or non-tributary subjects:

Else:

  • Flag of France France and our designated Iberian ally:
    • Gains “Franco-Iberian Cooperation” as long as we maintain our alliance, giving:
      • Technology cost.png −5% Technology cost
      • Global settler increase.png +15 Global settler increase
  • Our designated Iberian ally adds us as a historical friend

If Flag of France France is the Catholicism Catholic country with the most total Development.png development and has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:

  • Gains “Light of Catholicism” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Papal influence from cardinals.png +25% Papal influence from cardinals

Else, if Flag of France France has activated the "Italian Wars branch" missions:

  • Gains Yearly prestige.png 25 convertible[3] prestige.
Mission union with naples.png Throne of Naples

Northern Italy missions[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Secure the Alpine Pass icon
Secure the Alpine Pass
The mountain line between our domain and Italy, the Alps, have securely defended Italy's inhabitants for centuries. If we are to conquer the Italian domains, we must cross this obstacle and secure the passes leading through the precipices.
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:

Else:

  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the Piedmont area
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:

Else:

  • Flag of France France:
    • Gains a permanent claim on Italy (region)
    • Gains “Entry in Italy” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
      • Aggressive expansion impact.png −10% Aggressive expansion impact
    • The Nobility.png Nobility estate, if exists, gains Nobility loyalty equilibrium.png 20 loyalty
League of Cambrai icon
League of Cambrai
A mundane attempt orchestrated by some minor Italian powers is nowhere near powerful enough to halt our advance within Italy. We must crush all opposing forces and secure the region for the French crown!
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:

Else:

  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the Venetia area

If province Venezia (112) is owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects

  • Province Venezia (112):
    • Has a Latin shipyard.png Shipyard or a Latin grand shipyard.png Grand Shipyard
    • Has been developed at least 4 times
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:
  • Cede every owned province and core in the Venetia area to Flag of The Papal State The Papal State
  • Gains “Venetian Craftsmanship” as long as Venezia is owned by Flag of The Papal State The Papal State or one of their subjects, giving:
    • Ship costs.png −10% Ship cost
    • Ship durability +5% Ship durability

Else:

  • Gains Yearly prestige.png 20 prestige
  • Province Venezia (112):
    • Destroy great project "Doge's Palace"
    • Gains “The King's Palace Residence” as long as "Doge's Palace" is Great project level icon tier 0.png insignificant, giving:
      • Reform progress growth.png +15% Reform progress growth
      • All estates' loyalty equilibrium.png +5% All estates' loyalty equilibrium
      • Diplomatic relations.png +1 Diplomatic relation
Mission unify piedmont.png Secure the Alpine Pass
Secure North Italy icon
Secure North Italy
The house of Visconti and the ensuing civil strife within its domain only proves their monarch's inability to rein in the various troubled elements. We must alleviate their citizens of their ruler's incompetence.
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:

Else:

  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the Lombardy area
  • Province Milan (104) has been developed at least 5 times
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:
  • Cede every owned province and core in the Lombardy area to Flag of The Papal State The Papal State
  • If DLC Leviathan.png 'Leviathan' is active:
  • Else:
    • Province Milan (104) gains Base tax.png 3 base tax
    • Gains “Influx of Milanese Engineers” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
      • Great project upgrade cost.png −10% Great project upgrade cost
      • Development cost.png −10% Development cost

Else, if DLC Leviathan.png 'Leviathan' is active and Flag of France France has activated the "Italian wars branch" missions:

Else:

  • Province Milan (104):
    • Gains Base tax.png 1 base tax
    • Gains Production.png 1 base production
    • Gains “First Opera House in Italy” for the rest of the game, giving:
      • Maximum absolutism +5 Maximum absolutism
      • Diplomatic advisor cost −25% Diplomatic advisor cost
      • Promote culture cost.png −20% Promote culture cost
Mission unify piedmont.png Secure the Alpine Pass
Signoria of Genoa icon
Signoria of Genoa
The merchants of Genoa have frequently maintained good relations with our royal family. Their ports harbor great wealth, however, and therefore we could consider usurping it to fund our goals and agenda.
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:

Else:

  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the Liguria area
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:
  • Cede every owned province and core in the Liguria area to Flag of The Papal State The Papal State
  • Gains “French Presence in Genoa” (Trade power.png +50 Trade Power) for Time Icon.png 25 years in the Genoa trade node
  • Gains Mercantilism.png 5% mercantilism

Else:

Mission unify piedmont.png Secure the Alpine Pass
The Golden March icon
The Golden March
Northern Italy holds some of the world's most prosperous lands. Home to political and scientific innovation, its beat is the pulse of the entire region and securing it would assist in further accelerating our conquest plans for the region.
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:
  • Flag of The Papal State The Papal State is our Vassal.png subject or our Alliance.png ally
  • Flag of The Papal State The Papal State, Flag of France France or their non-tributary subjects owns the following areas:
    • Liguria
    • Piedmont
    • Lombardy
    • Po Valley
    • Venetia
    • Tuscany
    • Emilia-Romagna

Else:

  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following areas:
    • Liguria
    • Piedmont
    • Lombardy
    • Po Valley
    • Venetia
    • Tuscany
    • Emilia-Romagna
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:
  • Cede every owned province and core in the required areas to Flag of The Papal State The Papal State
  • Gets the Msg event.png event Cooperating with the Holy Father
  • Gains “Coronated by the Pope” until ruler's death, giving:
    • Advisor cost.png −10% Advisor cost
    • Stability cost modifier.png −10% Stability cost modifier
    • Yearly legitimacy.png +1 Yearly legitimacy
    • Yearly prestige.png +0.5 Yearly prestige

Else:

  • Gains “Golden March in Italy” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Monarch military skill +1 Monarch military skill

Mission expand the doges palace.png League of Cambrai
Mission seize lombardy.png Secure North Italy
Fra restore signoria.png Signoria of Genoa

House of God icon
House of God
Roma is home to some of Catholicism's most celebrated architectural achievements. The city, which has been blessed with many of history's most celebrated personalities, will soon kneel in the face of French superiority.
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:

Else:

  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the Lazio-Umbria area
  • Province Roma (118):
    • Is owned by Flag of France France
    • Has at least Development.png 30 Development
    • Has a Latin temple.png Temple or a Latin cathedral.png Cathedral
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:

Else:

  • Updates "Golden March in Italy" into “Golden March” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Monarch military skill +1 Monarch military skill
    • Governing capacity modifier +5% Governing capacity modifier
Mission union with naples.png Throne of Naples

Fra golden march.png The Golden March

Genoese Commerce icon
Genoese Commerce
The commercial opportunity in the Genoese shores cannot be ignored. The merchants tell tales of inescapable coin, enough to fill ten purses. Securing this source of income will prove of vital importance in funding our external and internal endeavors.
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:
  • Flag of The Papal State The Papal State, Flag of France France or their non-tributary subjects owns at least Province trade power value.png 8 center of trade in the Genoa trade node

Else:

Flag of France France:
  • Gains Mercantilism.png 3% mercantilism

Province Genoa (101):

  • Gains “Banca Carige” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
    • National tax modifier.png +20% National tax modifier
    • Reduce inflation cost.png −50% Reduce inflation cost

The Burghers.png Burghers estate, if exists:

  • Gains Burghers loyalty equilibrium.png 15 loyalty
  • The "Control over Monetary Policy" Burgher Privilege will incur no All power costs.png All Power Cost penalty
Fra restore signoria.png Signoria of Genoa
Expand the French Domain icon
Expand the French Domain
Italy has always been torn between great Empires. The region, once a de facto part of the Holy Roman Empire, must lie securely within our grasp, lest we risk its alliance with our political and military opposition.
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:

Else:

  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns Italy (region)
If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:
  • Flag of France France gains “Catholicism Victorious in Italy” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Papal influence.png +2 Yearly papal influence
  • If Flag of The Papal State The Papal State exists and is not our subject:
  • Else:
    • Flag of The Papal State The Papal State:
      • Is renamed “Kingdom of God”
      • Gains “Suzerainty of Italy” for the rest of the game, giving:
        • Discipline.png +5% Discipline
        • Monarch administrative skill +2 Monarch administrative skill

Else[5]:

  • Updates “Golden March” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Monarch military skill +1 Monarch military skill
    • Monarch administrative skill +1 Monarch administrative skill
    • Governing capacity modifier +5% Governing capacity modifier
Mission answer the roman question.png House of God

Mission the shape of trades to come.png Genoese Commerce

Colonial missions[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Discover North America icon
Discover North America
Our Navigators are beseeching the crown to underwrite a mission to explore the seas to the west of us. They have heard rumors of rich lands that they wish to claim for the glory of France.
Flag of France France:
  • Has at least Explorer 1 explorer
  • If the "Random New World" is not active:
    • Has discovered any province in the Colonial Canada, Caribbean and Louisiana regions
  • Else:
    • Has set Diplomatic power.png Diplomatic National focus
    • Has completed the Exploration idea group.png exploration idea group
    • Has at least Light ship.png 25 light ships
Flag of France France gains “French Colonial Enthusiasm” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
  • Settler chance.png +5% Settler chance
  • Global settler increase.png +25 Global settler increase
French Canada icon
French Canada
The Compagnie des Marchands are asking for financial supports to help establish bases in North America. They say the honor of France demands it.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns at least 10 provinces in the following region: Flag of France France:
  • Gains Diplomatic power.png 50 diplomatic power

If exists, a random subject with at least 10 provinces in Canada:

  • Gains “French Canadian Settlers” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Ab colony boost development.png +1 Colony development boost[6]
    • Colonists.png +1 Colonist

Else, Flag of France France:

  • Gains Mercantilism.png 5% mercantilism
Mission establish high seas navy.png Discover North America
Found French Haiti icon
Found French Haiti
The Compagnie des Marchands are asking for financial supports to help establish bases in the Caribbean. They say the honor of France demands it.
Flag of France France has any Subject colony icon.png colonial subject in: A random Subject colony icon.png colonial subject in the Caribbean:
  • Gains “Colonial Rush” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Settler chance.png +10% Settler chance
    • Global settler increase.png +25 Global settler increase
  • Its capital:
    • Gains Base tax.png 2 base tax
    • Gains Production.png 2 base production
    • Gains Manpower.png 2 base manpower
Mission establish high seas navy.png Discover North America
The Colonial Approach icon
The Colonial Approach
Furthering our influence abroad by creating new colonial subjects and outposts will further amplify our monetary gains and our military might, both at home and abroad.
Flag of France France at least Subject colony icon.png 2 colonial subjects who:
  • Have at least Opinion.png +150 opinion of us
  • Have less than Liberty desire.png 10% Liberty desire

If the "Random New World" is not active:

  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns at least 5 provinces in Guinea region

Else:

  • Flag of France France has at least Mercantilism.png 25% mercantilism
Flag of France France:
  • Gains Mercantilism.png 5% mercantilism
  • Gains “Overseas Focus” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
    • Trade company investment cost −20% Trade company investment cost
    • Global tariffs.png +15% Global tariffs
    • Trade efficiency.png +5% Trade efficiency
Mission rb colonise canada.png French Canada

Mission colonial.png Found French Haiti

Indian Dominance icon
Indian Dominance
The riches of India shall be reserved only for the [Root.GetAdjective]. All other European nations with a presence in India must be ejected, by force if necessary.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects: Flag of France France gains “Masters of India” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • Trade power.png +15% Global trade power
  • Ship trade power.png +25% Ship trade power

A random owned province in India super-region with a Trade building, an Estuary.png estuary, a Center of trade - level 3 level 3 center of trade and at least Production.png 15 Base production:

  • Gains “La Compagnie Française des Indes Orientales” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Possible number of buildings.png +1 Possible number of manufactory
    • Province trade power modifier.png +50% Local trade power modifier
    • Local goods produced +3 Local goods produced
Mission rb the thirteen colonies.png The Colonial Approach
Hudson Bay Fur icon
Hudson Bay Fur
The battle for dominance over the Ohio fur trade cannot be won through military force alone. We must establish a trading relationship with the Native Americans living in the region to secure the interests of the French treasury.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns at least 4 provinces which: Up to 6 random provinces that fulfills the requirements:
  • Gains “Fur Grounds” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Local goods produced +1 Local goods produced
Mission rb the thirteen colonies.png The Colonial Approach

Control the Channel[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Port of Calais icon
Port of Calais
The treacherous King Edward III of England took Calais to act as a base to attack France. We must stop this happening and give France the Pays Reconquis.
Province Calais (87):
  • Is owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects

Flag of France France:

  • Has a navy of at least Naval forcelimit.png 80% of its force limit
  • Has a ratio of at least Heavy ship.png 20% of heavy ships
Province Calais (87):
  • If has Latin shipyard.png Shipyard building
    • Upgrades Latin shipyard.png Shipyard into Latin grand shipyard.png Grand Shipyard
  • Else, if has Latin grand shipyard.png Grand Shipyard building
    • Gains Production.png 2 base production

Flag of France France:

Harness the Dutch Coast icon
Harness the Dutch Coast
The coast of the Low Countries has great mercantile potential. It would be wise to solidify our presence in it and make sure it operates under the philosophy of maritime efficiency.
At least 6 costal provinces in Low Countries region:
  • Are owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects

Provinces Antwerpen (1744) and Amsterdam (97):

  • Are owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
  • At least one of:
    • Has at least Development.png 35 Development
    • Has a Center of trade - level 3 level 3 center of trade
Flag of France France:
  • Gains Mercantilism.png 3% mercantilism

Every owned costal province producing Cloth.png Cloth in Low Countries region

  • Gains Production.png 1 base production
  • Gains “Coastal Cloth Centers” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Trade value modifier.png +10% Trade value modifier

If province Amsterdam (97) has at least Development.png 40 Development:

Mission defeat the english.png Port of Calais
London Calling icon
London Calling
Ever our hated enemy and rival, England continues to be a thorn in our side. We must bypass or defeat the Royal Navy, land on Great Britain itself, and put an end to the English nation once and for all.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the London area Flag of France France:

Province London (236):

  • Renames province to "Domaine Francais"
  • Renames provincial capital to "Londres"
  • Gains Base tax.png 2 base tax
  • Gains Production.png 2 base production
  • Gains Manpower.png 2 base manpower
Mission defeat the english.png Port of Calais
Auld Alliance icon
Auld Alliance
We have long maintained good relations and a defensive pact with Scotland due to our mutual rivalry with England. We should expand on this relationship in preparation for an assault on the English mainland.
If Flag of Scotland Scotland exists (else Flag of Gaeldom Gaeldom) is not a subject nation, does not rival us and does not viewed us as an enemy:
  • At least one of:
    • Flag of Scotland Scotland (else Flag of Gaeldom Gaeldom) is our Vassal.png subject[7] with less than Liberty desire.png 10% Liberty desire
    • Flag of Scotland Scotland (else Flag of Gaeldom Gaeldom) is our Alliance.png ally with at least Opinion.png +150 opinion and at least 55 trust with us
    • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the Lowlands area

Else:

  • Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the Lowlands area
If Flag of France France completes the mission via relations with either Flag of Scotland Scotland or Flag of Gaeldom Gaeldom:
  • Becomes mutual historical friend
  • Flag of Scotland Scotland, else Flag of Gaeldom Gaeldom:
    • Gain country modifier “Support of the French Crown” for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
      • Manpower recovery speed.png +10% Manpower recovery speed
      • Morale of armies.png +5% Morale of armies

Else:

  • Province Lothian (248):
    • Add 1 tier to the great project "Edinburgh Castle"
    • Gains Manpower.png 3 base manpower
    • Loses Local autonomy.png 25% local autonomy
Mission defeat the english.png Port of Calais
Conquer the Isles icon
Conquer the Isles
With the conquest of [236.GetName], we have secured a powerful foothold on the British Isles. The road to eradicating the English threat is now open to us.
At least 30 provinces in Britain region: Flag of France France gets the Msg event.png event The French Isles Mission the london steelyard.png London Calling
The French Channel icon
The French Channel
Discovering the New World has given birth to new commercial opportunities. Let us harness them and funnel the riches of far-away lands into our French Channel.
Flag of France France:
  • Controls at least Trade power.png 75% of the trade in the English Channel trade node
  • At least one of:
    • Has completed the Trade idea group.png 'Trade' Ideas
    • Has at least Mercantilism.png 50% Mercantilism
Province The Channel (1272):
  • Is renamed "La Manche"

Province Coast of Holland (1269):

  • Is renamed "Basse-Côte"

Flag of France France:

  • Gains “Channel Dominance” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Trade efficiency.png +10% Trade efficiency
    • Naval forcelimit.png +15% Naval forcelimit modifier
  • Gains Mercantilism.png 1% mercantilism for every owned Province trade power value.png Center of Trade we control in the English Channel trade node

Mission bavarian netherlands.png Harness the Dutch Coast
Mission rb settle the north.png Hudson Bay Fur
Mission rb empire.png Conquer the Isles

French Naval Supremacy icon
French Naval Supremacy
None shall dispute the naval and maritime prowess of our navy should we succeed in defeating our enemies in the water. With the defeat of the British navy, France now rules the waves!
Flag of France France:
  • Has a larger navy than any country in Europe
  • Has more Heavy ship.png heavy ships than any country in Europe
  • Has any naval doctrine
  • At least one of:
    • Is Naval Hegemon
    • Has at least Heavy ship.png 150 heavy ships
Flag of France France gains “France Rules the Waves” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • +1 Max number of flagships
  • Ships repair while in coastal sea provinces.
  • Naval leader fire.png +1 Naval leader fire
Mission rb empire.png Conquer the Isles

Mission the auld alliance.png Auld Alliance

Centralize France[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Appease the Dynasties icon
Appease the Dynasties
The various dynasties within our realm may not hold much power over the French crown but must nevertheless be appeased if we are to ask for their cooperation in times of need.
Every Vassal.png Appanage subjects:
  • Has at least Opinion.png +125 opinion of us
  • Has less than Liberty desire.png 10% liberty desire

The Nobility.png Nobility estate, if exists:

  • Has at least Nobility loyalty equilibrium.png 60 loyalty
Flag of France France gains “Growth of the Appanages” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
  • Diplomatic relations.png +1 Diplomatic relation
  • Nobility loyalty equilibrium.png +10% Nobility loyalty equilibrium

Every Appanage subject capital:

  • Gains 1 Random Development
Crown Seat of [Root.Capital.GetName] icon
Crown Seat of [Root.Capital.GetName]
The French crown is only as strong as its capital. Luckily for us, we are in the advantageous position of having the ability to further empower the heart of our domain in [Root.Capital.GetName] and project strength.
Flag of France France:
  • Has at least Legitimacy.png 90 Legitimacy (or equivalent)
  • Has no subject with more than Liberty desire.png 5% liberty desire
  • Has developed its capital at least 8 times
Flag of France France:
  • Gains “Increased Crown Authority” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Diplomatic annexation cost −15% Diplomatic annexation cost
    • Estate influence −10% All estates influence modifier
  • Gains Reform progress growth.png 20 Reform Progress (minimum 100) per Monthly administrative power.png monthly administrative power
Fra appease the princes.png Appease the Dynasties
Refine the Bombards icon
Refine the Bombards
Machines of war, armed with impressive amounts of gunpowder, march on in the battlefield. Their thundering roar will tear down our enemies' walls and deliver [Root.GetName] to victory!
Flag of France France:
  • Has an army of at least Land forcelimit.png 85% of its force limit
  • At least one of:
    • General.png General "Jean Bureau" has won 4 battles
    • Has a ratio of at least Artillery.png 10% of artillery
  • At least one of:
Flag of France France:
  • Gains “French Bombard Guns” for Time Icon.png 15 years, giving:
    • Siege ability.png +25% Assault fort ability
    • Ab napoleonic warfare.png +1 Artillery levels contribution to siege
  • If has Military technology.png Military technology lower than level 7:
    • Creates 3 large cast bronze mortar artillery regiments in the capital
  • Else:
    • Gains Military power.png 25 military power
    • Creates 3 Artillery.png artillery regiments in the capital
Form the Gendarmes icon
Form the Gendarmes
The need for a proper army, infused with heavy cavalry, is the main factor that will help us further our goals towards seizing political power and centralizing our realm, through the might of a standing army.
At least one of:
  • Has at least Cavalry combat ability.png 120% total Cavalry Combat Ability
  • Owns at least 16 cavalry regiments
  • Has at least Army professionalism.png 10% Army professionalism
Flag of France France:
  • Gains access to the "Gendarmes" government reform
  • Gains Army professionalism.png 10% army professionalism
Fra refine bombards.png Refine the Bombards
Movement of Centralization icon
Movement of Centralization
The various political estates and factions within our realm have had tremendous influence for far too long. We must rid ourselves of these elements and centralize our country.
Flag of France France:
  • Does not have the “French Strong Duchies” estate privilege
  • Has no subject with their capital in France region
  • Has at least total Development.png 500 development
  • Has at least Crownland.png 50% crown land ownership
Flag of France France:
  • If has enacted the “French Feudalism” government reform
    • Enacts the “French Absolutist Monarchy” government reform
  • Else:
    • Gains Reform progress growth.png 100 government reform progress
  • Hidden effect: Unlocks the “French Absolutist Monarchy” government reform
Mission have two subjects.png Form the Gendarmes

Fra crown seat capital.png Crown Seat of [Root.Capital.GetName]

French Wars of Religion icon
French Wars of Religion
We must endure and exceed all expectations laid upon us as we tread through the perilous era of religious strife that has swept across Europe.
Flag of France France:
  • Has at least Religious unity.png 100% Religious unity
  • At least one of:
    • Has completed the Disaster.png "French Wars of Religion" disaster
    • All of:
      • It is currently the Age of Absolutism.png Age of Absolutism or Age of Revolutions.png Revolutions
      • Has completed Religious idea group.png 'Religious' or Humanist idea group.png 'Humanist' Ideas
If has chosen the option "Catholicism has no place in France." at the beginning of the Disaster.png "French Wars of Religion" disaster:
  • Gains “Heart of the Reformation” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Tolerance of the true faith.png +1 Tolerance of the true faith
    • Missionaries.png +1 Missionary

Else, if has chosen the option "France is and will always be Catholic." at the beginning of the Disaster.png "French Wars of Religion" disaster:

  • Becomes the Become Defender of the Faith.png Defender of the Faith
  • Gains “Catholic Supremacy” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
    • Cost of enforcing religion through war −25% Cost of enforcing religion through war
    • Papal influence from cardinals.png +50% Papal influence from cardinals
    • War score cost vs other religions −5% War score cost vs other religions

Else:

  • Gains “Moderate Path” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Maximum tolerance of heathens.png +1 Maximum tolerance of heathens
    • Maximum tolerance of heretics.png +1 Maximum tolerance of heretics
Mission reform bergordnung.png Movement of Centralization
Reform the Legal System icon
Reform the Legal System
The legal system of France was, for the most part, very fluid and archaic both in terms of its design as well as its implementation. In order to further solidify our grasp on the throne, we must ascertain that our legal system operates at peak efficiency.
Flag of France France: Flag of France France gains “Proper Legal System” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
  • State governing cost.png −10% States governing cost
  • Autonomy change cooldown.png −15% Autonomy change cooldown
  • All estates' loyalty equilibrium.png +10% All estates' loyalty equilibrium

Every current and future owned provinces with any Courthouse building:

  • Gains “Efficient Courthouse” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Local unrest.png −1 Local unrest
Mission reform bergordnung.png Movement of Centralization
Royal Musketeers icon
Royal Musketeers
We should establish an elite corps of soldiers to guard the monarch and act as the military arm of the Maison du Roi. With its membership reserved for the upper classes, these regiments will encourage the aristocracy to seek careers in the military.
Flag of France France:
  • Has an army of at least 150 000 soldiers
  • Owns at least 25 provinces with a Latin barracks.png Barracks or a Latin training fields.png Training Fields
  • Has at least Army professionalism.png 70% Army professionalism
  • At least one of:
    • Has at least Crownland.png 90% crown land ownership
    • Gains at least Monthly military power.png 16 military power per month
Flag of France France:
  • Grants access to the "Musketeers of the Guard" government reform
  • Gains “French Musketeers” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Country allows musketeer infantry
    • Special unit force limit.png +15% Musketeer force limit
Mission reform bergordnung.png Movement of Centralization
Dawn of Absolutism icon
Dawn of Absolutism
The monarch should not be limited by tradition, local privilege, or the nobility. Instead, as first amongst equals, he must be sole commander of the ship of state.
Flag of France France:
  • Has at least Absolutism.png 90 Absolutism
  • At least one of:
If has either “Central Authority Asserted” or “Crushed Local Power” country modifiers:
  • Gains “L'État, c'est Moi!” for the rest of the game, giving :
    • Overextension.png −10% Overextension impact modifier

Else:

  • Gains “Monopoly of Power” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Administrative efficiency.png +5% Administrative efficiency
Mission establish the musketeers.png Royal Musketeers

Consolidate France[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Embrace the Renaissance icon
Embrace the Renaissance
Influences from Italy and the dawn of the Renaissance must make their way into the heartlands of our nation. To do so and adhere to adopting new advances in science, arts and culture will only serve our great nation.
Flag of France France:
  • Has embraced the Renaissance.png 'Renaissance' institution
  • Has at least Stability.png +1 Stability
Flag of France France:
  • Gains skill 3 Advisor Artist.png Artist advisor named “Jean Clouet” (75% cheaper to employ)
  • Ruler gains, if possible, the personality trait (unrecognized string “patron of arts personality” for Template:Icon) Patron of the Arts

If it is before 1520:

  • Capital gains “Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Innovativeness gain +25% Innovativeness gain
    • Monthly splendor.png +1 Monthly splendor
Trial of Joan of Arc icon
Trial of Joan of Arc
One of the most controversial yet important figures of the Hundred Years War was Joanne of Arc. Her fearless charges and unshaken faith paved the way to victory when all seemed lost. We must honor her memory and exonerate her of the false charges against her.
Decision.png "The Fate of Joan of Arc" decision has been taken

At least one of:

  • Has completed the Religious idea group.png 'Religious' Ideas
  • Is the papal controller
  • If is Catholicism Catholic:
    • Has country modifier “Edict de Nantes”
  • Else:
    • Has at least Religious unity.png 95% Religious unity
  • The Clergy.png Clergy estate, if exists:
    • Has at least Clergy loyalty equilibrium.png 60 loyalty
    • Has at least Clergy influence.png 80 influence
    • Has completed at least 4 Clergy agendas
Flag of France France gains “Rehabilitation of Joan” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
  • Tolerance of the true faith.png +1 Tolerance of the true faith
  • Papal influence.png +2 Yearly papal influence
  • Church power.png +25% Church power
  • Monthly fervor.png +0.5 Monthly fervor
  • Clergy loyalty equilibrium.png +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium
Mission bibliotheca corviana.png Embrace the Renaissance
The Eight Universities icon
The Eight Universities
Embracing the Renaissance is but the first step towards enlightening our populace. We must also make sure there are sufficient funds for erecting proper tuition facilities around the country.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns at least 3 provinces which:
  • Have at least 2 buildings
  • At least one of:
    • Has been developed at least 5 times
    • Has a Latin university.png University
  • Is at least one fo the following provinces:
    • Toulouse (196)
    • Orleanais (184)
    • Montpellier (200)
    • Dauphiné (204)
    • Anjou (178)
    • Aix (201)
    • Bordeaux (174)

Province Paris (183):

  • Is owned by Flag of France France
  • Has been developed at least 8 times
Flag of France France gets the Msg event.png event La Sorbonne Mission bibliotheca corviana.png Embrace the Renaissance
Connect the Provinces icon
Connect the Provinces
Our country is by no means small. In order to maximize the efficiency of commerce and transportation, we must investigate ways to at least adopt a rudimentary infrastructure network.
Flag of France France:
  • Has less than Autonomy.png 10% Average autonomy above the minimum
  • Owns at least 8 provinces in France (region) which:
    • At least one of:
      • Has been developed at least 2 times
      • Has at least 1 building
If DLC Mandate of Heaven.png 'Mandate of Heaven' is active:
  • Grants access to the "French Infrastructure Network" state edict

Else:

  • Gains “Provincial Road System” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
    • Movement speed.png +5% Movement speed
    • Provincial trade power modifier.png +15% Provincial trade power modifier

Every province with at least Development.png 25 Development which is owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects in the France (region):

  • Gain province modifier “Developing Urban Center” for 15 years, giving the following effects:
    • Local construction cost −10% Local construction cost
    • Local construction time −15% Local construction time
    • Local development cost modifier −5% Local development cost modifier
De Architectura icon
De Architectura
Originally composed as a treatise, studying the facets of architecture, by the Roman architect and military engineer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, the study dubbed 'Ten Books on Architecture' has served as the basis for all matters of its nature. Its many lessons will only serve to assist us in erecting more illustrious and adorned buildings.
Flag of France France:
  • Owns at least 12 provinces with a Latin temple.png Temple or a Latin cathedral.png Cathedral
  • At least one of:
    • Has at least Innovativeness.png 20 innovativeness
    • Has at least Yearly prestige.png +50 Prestige
    • Has Stability.png +3 Stability
    • Has completed the Innovative idea group.png 'Innovative' Ideas

If Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns province Avignon (202):

Flag of France France:
  • Gains Monthly splendor.png 200 splendor
  • Gains Yearly prestige.png 25 convertible[3] prestige.
  • If owns or non-tributary subject owns province Avignon (202) with great project "Palace of the Popes" at least Great project level icon tier 1.png noteworthy:
Mission expand into the forest.png Connect the Provinces

Mission bibliotheca corviana.png Embrace the Renaissance

Promote Trade Fairs icon
Promote Trade Fairs
The trade fairs across our nations are home to bustling economic activity as well as prosperity. By funding and expanding this tradition we will succeed in spreading out more prosperity across our realm.
Flag of France France:
  • Owns at least 10 provinces with the state edict “French Infrastructure Network” enacted
  • Owns at least 6 provinces which:
    • Has a Latin marketplace.png Marketplace, a Latin trade depot.png Trade Depot or a Latin stock exchange.png Stock Exchange
    • At least one of:
      • Has a Center of trade - level 2 center of trade of at least level 2
      • Has at least Development.png 25 Development
Flag of France France gains “Trade & Prosperity” for Time Icon.png 10 years, giving:
  • Global prosperity growth.png +0.5 Global prosperity growth
  • Trade efficiency.png +10% Trade efficiency
  • Burghers loyalty equilibrium.png +5% Burghers loyalty equilibrium
Mission found batavia.png De Architectura
Toulon Dockyards icon
Toulon Dockyards
Toulon is an ideal location for the construction of a grand new naval dockyard and arsenal. From Toulon our fleet will dominate the Mediterranean!
Province Toulon (4696):
  • Has a Latin dock.png Dock or a Latin drydock.png Drydock
  • Has a Latin shipyard.png Shipyard or a Latin grand shipyard.png Grand Shipyard
  • Has at least Production.png 12 Base production
If has completed Naval idea group.png 'Naval' or Maritime idea group.png 'Maritime' Ideas
  • Every owned costal province with a Dock or a Drydock and a Shipyard or a Grand Shipyard:
    • Gains Production.png 1 base production
    • Gains “Grand French Dockyard” for the rest of the game, giving:
      • Local development cost −10% Local development cost
      • Local ship cost.png −10% Local ship cost
      • Local ship repair.png +10% Local ship repair
      • Local shipbuilding time.png −10% Local shipbuilding time

Else:

  • Province Toulon (4696):
    • Gains Production.png 3 base production
    • Gains “Toulon Dockyards” for the rest of the game, giving:
      • Local ship cost.png −10% Local ship cost
      • Local ship repair.png +10% Local ship repair
      • Local shipbuilding time.png −10% Local shipbuilding time
Mission ansbach succession.png Promote Trade Fairs
Fund Trade Ventures icon
Fund Trade Ventures
It's true that venturing into the unknown holds a great amount of risk, however if we are to maximize our profits, we must come up with a solution towards improving our trade income.
Flag of France France:
  • Owns at least 12 provinces with a Latin marketplace.png Marketplace, a Latin trade depot.png Trade Depot or a Latin stock exchange.png Stock Exchange
  • At least one of:
    • Has completed Trade idea group.png 'Trade' Ideas
    • Ruler has the personality trait Trade efficiency.png 'Entrepreneur'
    • Home trade node is the highest valued trade node in the world
    • The Burghers.png Burghers estate, if exists:
      • Has at least 5 burghers privileges
      • Has at least Burghers loyalty equilibrium.png 65 loyalty
      • Has completed at least 10 Burghers agendas
Flag of France France:
  • Gains skill 2 Advisor Treasurer.png Treasurer advisor named “Nicolas Fouquet” (50% cheaper to employ)
  • If DLC Mandate of Heaven.png 'Mandate of Heaven' is active:
  • Else:
    • Gains “Centralized Commerce” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
      • Provincial trade power modifier.png +25% Provincial trade power modifier
Mission reform bergordnung.png Movement of Centralization

Mission ansbach succession.png Promote Trade Fairs

Embrace Colbertism icon
Embrace Colbertism
An economic and political school of thought, Colbertism can be considered similar to mercantilism centered around the main idea that the wealth and economy of France must always serve the state, further improving the monarch's grip to power.
Flag of France France:
  • Has embraced the Global Trade.png 'Global Trade' institution
  • Has at least Light ship.png 100 light ships
  • Has at least Mercantilism.png 50% Mercantilism
  • At least one of:
    • Has completed the Trade idea group.png 'Trade' Ideas
    • Controls at least Trade power.png 80% of the trade in our home trade node
If Flag of France France completes the mission before the Msg event.png event "Colbert":
  • Gets the Msg event.png event "Colbert"
  • If has less than Mercantilism.png 90% Mercantilism
    • Gaisn Mercantilism.png 10% mercantilism
  • Else:
    • Gains Diplomatic power.png 150 diplomatic power

Else, if Flag of France France completes the mission after the Msg event.png event "Colbert":

  • If has chosen the option "An Excellent Minister"':
    • Gains “Expanded Colbert's Cabinet Reforms” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
      • Reform progress growth.png +25% Reform progress growth
      • Core-creation cost.png −10% Core-creation cost
  • If has chosen the option "Build a Navy and modernize the Infrastructure":
    • Gains “Centralized Colbert's Economic Reforms” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
      • Development cost.png −10% Development cost
      • Production efficiency.png +15% Production efficiency
  • If has chosen the option "Concentrate on Economic Domination":
    • Gains “New Colbert Trade Reforms” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
      • Trade efficiency.png +10% Trade efficiency
      • Provincial trade power modifier.png +20% Provincial trade power modifier
      • Trade power.png +10% Global trade power
  • If has chosen the option "Concentrate on Naval Supremacy":
    • Gains “Colbert's Naval Approach” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
      • Shipbuilding time.png −25% Shipbuilding time
      • Ship durability +10% Ship durability
      • Flagship cannons.png +50% Flagship cannons
Mission friends in high places.png Fund Trade Ventures
Fires of Industry icon
Fires of Industry
Industrial complexes across our land produce tremendous amounts of goods. As we delve into the era of Industrialization, we must further make sure that our factories are properly funded as well as developed.
Flag of France France:
  • Owns at least 50 provinces with any manufactory
  • At least one of:
    • Has embraced the Industrialization.png 'Industrialization' institution
    • Owns at least 5 provinces with a Furnace.png Furnace
  • At least one of:
    • Is in a Golden age
    • Is an Economic Hegemon
    • Has at least Gold Icon.png 1 000 ducats in monthly income
Flag of France France:
  • Gains “French Industrial Revolution” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Goods produced.png +0.2 Goods produced
    • Development cost modifier −5% Development cost modifier
  • If has the trading in bonus for Copper.png Copper and Iron.png Iron:
    • Every owned province producing Copper.png Copper, Iron.png Iron or Gold Gold:
      • Gains “Metal Barons” for the rest of the game, giving:
        • Local goods produced modifier +25% Local goods produced modifier

Provinces Narbonne (2753), Toulouse (196), Armagnac (175) and Bordeaux (174), if owned by us with at least Development.png 40 Development:

  • Gain “Canal Royal en Languedoc” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Trade value modifier.png +100% Trade value modifier
    • Province trade power modifier.png +33% Local trade power modifier

Mission letat cest moi.png Dawn of Absolutism
Mission rhineland conquest.png Reform the Legal System
Fra develop trade.png Embrace Colbertism

Revolutionary missions[edit | edit source]

Becoming the revolution target unlocks the revolutionary missions.

Land domination[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
La Grande Armée icon
La Grande Armée
Our army is glorious and serves the people! The banners we carry into war, in combination with our superior military maneuvers and discipline shall catch any enemy by surprise.
Flag of France France:
  • Has an army of at least Land forcelimit.png 90% of its force limit
  • Owns at least Artillery.png 50 artillery regiments
  • Has at least Manpower.png 75% of its Manpower reserves
  • Has at least Revolutionary zeal.png 50 Revolutionary zeal
  • At least one of:
    • Has set Military power.png Military National focus
    • Gains at least Monthly military power.png 12 military power per month
    • Have a 3-star Admiral.png admiral or General.png general who is in command
Flag of France France:
  • Gains Army tradition.png 10 army tradition
  • Gains “Napoleonic Warfare” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
    • Artillery combat ability.png +10% Artillery combat ability
    • Movement speed.png +15% Movement speed
The Peninsular War icon
The Peninsular War
The upstart monarchs of Iberia have taunted us for the last time. We must liberate the people under their chain and introduce their royal family to our guillotines.
Every province in Iberia (region):
  • Is owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
  • Has less than Autonomy.png 5% Average autonomy above the minimum

Flag of France France:

  • At least one of:
    • Accepts Max promoted cultures.png 'Castillian', 'Aragonese' and 'Portugese' cultures
    • Every province in Iberia (region) has our Primary culture.png culture
    • Maintains at least 4 armies of at least 50 regiments in Iberia (region)
Flag of France France gains “Iberian Domination” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • Morale of armies.png +10% Morale of armies

If Flag of Spain Spain is our subject and has at least Development.png 500 total development

  • Flag of Spain Spain:
    • Swaps color
    • Is renamed “Napoleonic Spain”
Fra grande armee.png La Grande Armée
Cross the Rhine icon
Cross the Rhine
To the East lie the Germanic territories of treacherous monarchs and oppressive overlords. We must swiftly alleviate their citizens of their royal bonds and integrate their lands into our domain.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following regions:
  • North Germany
  • South Germany
Flag of France France gains “Subjugation of the Germans” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • Maximum revolutionary zeal +10 Maximum revolutionary zeal
  • Administrative efficiency.png +5% Administrative efficiency
Fra grande armee.png La Grande Armée
Invade Italy icon
Invade Italy
The lands of Italy shall be our next campaign as we sweep across Europe. The seat of pretentious men of God and affluence will make a fine addition to our collection of provinces.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following region:
  • Italy

If has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions and Flag of The Papal State The Papal State is our subject

Else:

  • At least 35 provinces in Italy (region):
    • Are owned by Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects
    • Have Latin barracks.png Barracks or Latin training fields.png Training Fields
Flag of France France gains “Riches of Italy” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • Goods produced modifier.png +10% Goods produced modifier
  • Development cost.png −5% Development cost

If Flag of France France has activated the "Crusader Kings branch" missions:

  • A random subject with at least Development.png 500 Development and its capital in Italy (region):
    • Swaps color
    • Is renamed “Napoleonic Italy”
Fra grande armee.png La Grande Armée
Dominate Europe icon
Dominate Europe
Europe is nothing but a stage upon which we shall proclaim our domination as we prevail against the innumerable foes who seek to quell our movement.
Flag of France France:
  • Is the highest Great power.png Great power
  • Is an hegemon
  • Has a larger army than any country in Europe
  • Has at least Development.png 3 000 total development
Flag of France France:
  • Gains “French Supremacy in Europe” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • All power costs.png −5% All power costs
  • If has had a golden age
    • Cancels any existing or previous Golden Age, allowing a new one

Mission encroach on the germans.png Cross the Rhine
Fra peninsular war.png The Peninsular War
Mission establish client states.png Invade Italy

Modern institution[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Institute the Bank of France icon
Institute the Bank of France
The dawn of the Revolution saw our nation destabilized and destitute. To combat this we must enforce and nationalize a very important pillar to assist towards our economic recovery, our own national bank.
Flag of France France:
  • At least one of:
    • Is an Economic Hegemon
    • Has completed the Economic idea group.png 'Economic' Ideas
    • Has at least Gold Icon.png 500 ducats in monthly income
  • Has less than Yearly inflation reduction.png 0.1% Inflation
  • Has less than Corruption.png 0.1 Corruption
  • Has no loan
  • Has national idea “Franc Germinal”
Flag of France France gains “A Stable Currency” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • Interest per annum.png −0.5 Interest per annum
  • Reduce inflation cost.png −25% Reduce inflation cost
  • Administrative advisor cost −25% Administrative advisor cost

Ruler gains Monarch administrative skill 1 Administrative skill. [8]

Reform the Guard icon
Reform the Guard
If we are to take on the injustices of Europe's most powerful houses, we will need the army to go with it. Thus, we should look into reforming our armed forces and improve their combat efficiency.
Flag of France France:
  • Has at least Can recruit revolutionary guards.png 75 Revolutionary Guard regiments
  • Gains at least Monthly military power.png 14 military power per month
  • If DLC Emperor 'Emperor' is active:
    • Has any of the following country modifiers:
      • “Elite Revolutionary Guard Training”
      • “Mass Revolutionary Guard Training”
      • “Vanguard Revolutionary Guard Training”
      • “Professional Revolutionary Guard Training”
  • Else, if DLC Cradle of Civilization.png 'Cradle of Civilization' is active:
    • Has at least Army professionalism.png 85% Army professionalism
  • Else:
    • Has at least Army tradition.png 85 Army tradition
If DLC Emperor 'Emperor' is active:
  • If has country modifier “Elite Revolutionary Guard Training”
    • Gains “Drilled Elite Guard” for the rest of the game, giving:
      • Discipline.png +2.5% Discipline
      • Only applies to revolutionary guard regiments
  • If has country modifier “Mass Revolutionary Guard Training”
    • Gains “Guard Conscription Reform” for the rest of the game, giving:
      • Manpower recovery speed.png −15% Regiment manpower usage
      • Only applies to revolutionary guard regiments
  • If has country modifier “Vanguard Revolutionary Guard Training”
    • Gains “Revolutionary Vanguard” for the rest of the game, giving:
      • Morale damage received.png −15% Morale damage received
      • Only applies to revolutionary guard regiments
  • If has country modifier “Professional Revolutionary Guard Training”
    • Gains “Professional Guard Reforms” for the rest of the game, giving:
      • Army drill gain modifier.png +100% Army drill gain modifier
      • Land attrition.png −15% Land attrition
      • Only applies to revolutionary guard regiments

Else, if DLC Cradle of Civilization.png 'Cradle of Civilization' is active:

  • Gains “Trained Revolutionary Guard” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Yearly army professionalism +0.25% Yearly army professionalism
    • Discipline.png +5% Discipline

Else:

  • Gains “Trained Revolutionary Guard” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Yearly army tradition.png +0.5 Yearly army tradition
    • Discipline.png +5% Discipline
Mission reform the monte.png Institute the Bank of France
Religious Settlement icon
Religious Settlement
The institutions of old may be archaic and of little use, however religion is a powerful tool in the hands of the ruler, and therefore we should investigate its potential uses. According to Napoleon himself, religion excels at preventing the common folk from deposing the rich.
  • At least one of:
    • The Clergy.png Clergy estate exists and has at least Clergy loyalty equilibrium.png 60 loyalty
    • All of:
      • The Clergy.png Clergy estate does not exist
      • Has at least Tolerance heretic.png 4 Tolerance of Heretics
      • Has completed the Humanist idea group.png 'Humanist' Ideas
If the Clergy.png Clergy estate exists
  • Gains “Church & State in Napoleonic France” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • Clergy loyalty equilibrium.png +20% Clergy loyalty equilibrium
    • Tolerance of the true faith.png +1 Tolerance of the true faith
    • Prestige per development from missionary +0.5 Prestige per development from missionary

Else:

  • Gains “Popularization of Secular Beliefs” for the rest of the game, giving:
    • National unrest.png −1 National unrest
    • Manpower.png +5% Manpower in accepted culture provinces
    • Possible advisors.png +1 Possible advisor
Mission reform the monte.png Institute the Bank of France
Napoleonic Code icon
Napoleonic Code
Our society cannot withstand internal and external litmus tests if we do not introduce a central civil code to rule over our society's norms.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns at least 50 provinces with a Latin town hall.png Town Hall

Flag of France France:

  • Has at least Yearly prestige.png +50 Prestige
  • At least one of:
    • Ruler's Administrative power.png administrative skill is at least '6
    • Has at least Reform progress growth.png 1 000 Government reform progress saved up
    • All of:
      • Has set Administrative power.png Administrative National focus
      • Gains at least Monthly administrative power.png 15 administrative power per month
Flag of France France gains “Civil Code of the French” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • Expand administration cost.png −100% Expand administration cost
  • −25% Expand infrastructure cost modifier
  • Maximum revolutionary zeal +5 Maximum revolutionary zeal
Mission reform the monte.png Institute the Bank of France
Condorcet's Grandes Écoles icon
Condorcet's Grandes Écoles
Knowledge can no longer be a noble man's privilege. By funding brave ideas when it comes to granting access to education, it is clear that educating our population is of utmost importance.
  • At least one of:
    • Ownst least 100 provinces with a Latin university.png University
    • Has at least Innovativeness.png 90 innovativeness
    • Has completed the Innovative idea group.png 'Innovative' Ideas
    • All of:
      • Ruler has the personality trait Technology cost.png 'Scholar'
      • Gains at least Monthly administrative power.png 14 administrative power per month
Flag of France France gains “Funded the Reforms of Condorcet” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • Technology cost.png −10% Technology cost
  • Monthly administrative power.png +1 Monthly administrative power
Mission reform the monte.png Institute the Bank of France

Naval domination[edit | edit source]

Mission Completion requirements Effects Prerequisites
Coastal Infrastructure icon
Coastal Infrastructure
The dawn of the 18th century saw an increased shift towards maintaining a robust naval presence. To achieve that goal we must attend to our naval infrastructure needs.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns at least 40 provinces which:
  • Has a Latin dock.png Dock or a Latin drydock.png Drydock
  • Has a Latin shipyard.png Shipyard or a Latin grand shipyard.png Grand Shipyard

Flag of France France:

  • Has at least Development.png 500 development in costal owned provinces
Flag of France France gains “Increased Naval Capacity” for Time Icon.png 25 years, giving:
  • Ship costs.png −15% Ship cost
  • Shipbuilding time.png −10% Shipbuilding time
  • Yearly navy tradition.png +1 Yearly navy tradition

Every coastal owned province in the France (region) that fulfills the requirements:

  • Gains Production.png 1 base production
Dutch Revolts icon
Dutch Revolts
The Low Countries have a history of revolutions and revolts against their masters. Therefore, we must assist them and bring them under our protective wing.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following region:
  • Low Countries

Flag of France France:

  • Has at least Development.png 500 development in owned provinces in the Low Countries region
Flag of France France:
  • Gains Navy tradition.png 1 navy tradition for every owned Latin college.png Impressment Office
  • Gains “Studying Dutch Naval Conduct” for Time Icon.png 20 years, giving:
    • Naval leader fire.png +1 Naval leader fire
    • Icon ship cannons.png +10% Ship cannons
    • Ship durability +5% Ship durability
Mission renaissance city.png Coastal Infrastructure
Renewed Infrastructure icon
Renewed Infrastructure
The era of coal and manufactured goods is dawning upon Europe and the world. If we are to keep up with the times we must make sure our infrastructure is of the highest quality, to assist with both our internal and external agenda.
Flag of France France:
  • Has completed the Mission.png mission Connect the Provinces
  • Owns at least 20 provinces which:
    • Has at least Development.png 25 development
    • Has less than Devastation.png 1 devastation
    • Has at least 3 buildings
    • Has enacted the state edict“French Infrastructure Network”
Every owned province that fulfills the requirements:
  • 29.4% chance of: Gains Base tax.png 1 base tax
  • 35.3% chance of: Gains Production.png 1 base production
  • 35.3% chance of: Gains Manpower.png 1 base manpower
Napoleonic Navy icon
Napoleonic Navy
Our foes possess tremendous naval might. If we are to protect our coasts and our people, we must match and outclass them with a powerful navy.
Flag of France France:
  • Has at least Heavy ship.png 100 heavy ships
  • Has at least Admiral.png 3 admirals
  • Has a navy of at least Naval forcelimit.png 90% of its force limit
  • Has a flagship
Flag of France France gains “Marine Impériale” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • Hostile disembark time.png +33% Movement speed on and off ships
  • Blockade efficiency.png +50% Blockade efficiency
  • Global naval engagement.png +15% Global naval engagement
Mission claim the borderlands.png Renewed Infrastructure
Destroy the British icon
Destroy the British
The British have been a thorn in our side for far too long. Their continental meddling and lack of respect towards our head of state threatens to throw a wrench in our plans, thus they must be eradicated.
Flag of France France or its non-tributary subjects owns the following region:
  • Britain

Flag of France France:

  • Has a navy at least 500 ships
  • At least one of:
    • Every owned provinces in Britain (region) has our Primary culture.png culture
    • Is Naval Hegemon
    • Has completed the Naval idea group.png 'Naval' Ideas
    • Has completed the Maritime idea group.png 'Maritime' Ideas
Flag of France France gains “French Naval Dominance” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • Heavy ship combat ability.png +10% Heavy ship combat ability
  • Ship durability +5% Ship durability
  • Morale of navies.png +10% Morale of navies
Mission the true freedom.png Dutch Revolts

Fra napoleonic navy.png Napoleonic Navy

Maritime Hegemony icon
Maritime Hegemony
The conquest of the Isles in conjunction with our naval domination shall pave the way for [Root.GetName] to be the undisputed masters of the sea!
Flag of France France:
  • Has completed the Trade idea group.png 'Trade' Ideas
  • Has at least Light ship.png 200 light ships
  • The Channel trade node has at least Trade value.png 1 000 trade value
Flag of France France gains “Trade Hegemony” for the rest of the game, giving:
  • Ship trade power.png +25% Ship trade power
  • Trade efficiency.png +15% Trade efficiency
  • Trade power abroad.png +10% Trade power abroad
Mission reform the monte.png Institute the Bank of France

Fra great britain.png Destroy the British

References[edit | edit source]

  1. The script code is located in /Europa Universalis IV/missions/DOM_French_Missions.txt.
  2. Same province can be selected several times
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Each exess prestige will be converted into one of each type of monarch power.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Excess points over 6 will be converted into Diplomatic power.png +100 Diplomatic power.
  5. Missing a permanent claim on the Balkan region?
  6. +1 Administrative power.png / Diplomatic power.png / Military power.png Development upon finishing a colony
  7. not possible with the conditions
  8. Excess points over 6 will be converted into Administrative power.png +100 Administrative power.