Germany

Primary culture

Prussian (Germanic)

Capital province

Berlin (50)

Government

Feudal Nobility

State religion

Protestant

Technology group

Western

Imperial German ideas

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Traditions:

+15% Infantry combat ability

+1 Yearly devotion

+1 Yearly legitimacy

+0.3 Yearly republican tradition

The German Confederation

−2 National unrest

The Universities of Germany

−10% Technology cost

Reichsheer

+5% Discipline

The New Hanseatic League

+10% Trade efficiency

German Junkers

+0.5 Yearly army tradition

Reichstag

+5% Administrative efficiency

Eisen und Kohle

+20% Goods produced modifier

Ambition:

+1 Diplomatic relation

For the region, see Germany (region).

Germany is a formable nation that can be formed in Central Europe by anyone with a Germanic culture (except Dutch) as their primary culture once they meet certain requirements.

Historically, Germany, or the idea of a unified German state (aside from East Francia and the Holy Roman Empire) wasn't conceived of until after the Napoleonic Wars. However, the Germany portrayed in EUIV's timeline is more of the German Confederation as the successor to the Holy Roman Empire rather than the modern Federal Republic of Germany.

Formation[edit | edit source]

id

Form German Nation

Regardless of the absence of a strong, central authority, our nation is prospering. The Hanseatic League, formed by hundreds of towns in northern Germany, has contributed to the prosperity of our nation. Intellectual growth, combined with sea and overland trading, has also helped spur the development and transform our country into a wealthy manufacturing center.

Potential requirements

Germany does not exist.
The country:

was never an end-game nation.
is not The Papal State, Holy Roman Empire or Roman Empire
has not yet enacted this decision.
is not a colonial nation.
is in the Germanic culture group except Dutch culture.

If the country is AI-controlled then it:

has an administrative technology of at least 20.
is not a custom nation
is not a former colonial nation.
is not a theocracy.
has at least 15 cities.

Playing with normal or historical nations.

Allow

The country:

has an administrative technology of at least 20.
is not a subject nation other than a tributary state.
is not at war.
is not a nomad nation.
is not the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
owns core provinces:
- Berlin
- München
- Brunswick
- Augsburg or Stuttgart
- Nürnberg or Frankfurt
- Niederhessen or Köln
- Königsberg or Straßburg
- Hamburg or Lübeck
- Dresden or Erfurt
owns at least 50 core provinces across the North Germany and South Germany regions.

Effects

The country:

becomes Germany.
gains 25 prestige.
gets new missions.
gets the event ‘New Traditions & Ambitions’, unless it is a custom nation.
leaves the Holy Roman Empire.
increases rank to empire.
gets a permanent claim on North Germany and South Germany regions.
gets “Increased Centralization” for 20 years, giving:
- −0.05 monthly autonomy change,
- +1 national unrest.

The emperor of the HRE:

gets the opinion modifier “Left the Holy Roman Empire” ( −150 opinion / +1 yearly decay) towards Germany.
gets the event ‘Germany breaks out of the Empire’.

AI will always take this decision unless it is

Austria

50 of the yellow colored provinces, all red provinces and one of each of the other colors must be owned and cored to form Germany.

Missions[edit | edit source]

Main article: German missions

Strategy[edit | edit source]

The below is one of many player suggested strategies for Germany. Bear in mind, due to the dynamic nature of the game, it may unfold differently for other players.

Starting as Brandenburg[edit | edit source]

Form Prussia as soon as possible. Prussia is an ideal candidate for forming Germany because of their militant ideas and government. See the Brandenburg and Prussia pages for strategy on starting. Note that Poland will most likely have taken Königsberg (41) from the Teutonic Order so it is a good idea to ally Poland's rivals to obtain the province.

Once Prussia is formed, the player should improve relations with Austria to form an alliance with them. If not Austria, the player should ally France or a strong non-Germanic country. For instance, Denmark (Or Sweden if they overthrow and are stronger than Denmark), Muscovy, Hungary, or even Ottomans. The player should use their discretion to choose allies. Austria may be the most critical alliance because they are frequently Emperor and are in the best position [aside from Prussia] to unite the German States, meaning if they go to war, Brandenburg [Prussia] would want to join them and control as much enemy territory as possible to prevent Austrian coring. However, Bohemia also has a high chance of winning the electorate. If that is the case, an alliance with Austria is key to get Bohemian land.

With a strong alliance, the player should begin to eat up North Germany, specifically gaining territories that lead to the provinces necessary to form Germany. For instance, Prussia should work their way through the Saxony regions to get to Brunswick (57), Thüringen (63), and Oberhessen (81). Prussia should continue with direct lines to the significant provinces until all are under control. It will not look organized, but is an efficient method. In addition, the player should pay special attention to the North German trade cities in the Lubeck trade node, as they are integral to amassing a sizable trade income.

It is important for the player to pay constant attention to heir-less German states that can become possible personal union partners. This allows for acquiring land without worrying about aggressive expansion, but only if the subjugation is caused diplomatically.

For more experienced players, you can use Prussia's OP ideas to quickly make a powerful military and expand very quickly in the HRE. With strong allies, you do not need to fear about gaining too much AE. Or, When Protestantism/Reformed spawns, Take the religion from these( as you need it for forming Prussia), and wait for the league war. In the league war, occupy the required capitals and dismantle the HRE, Or, you could ally all the electors, call in all possible allies to war with the emperor, occupy the emperor's capital and dismantle the HRE.

Starting as Brunswick[edit | edit source]

Forming Germany is similar as for Brandenburg, but with a few twists.

You start sharing the Welfian dynasty with Lüneburg. Either wait for a Claim Throne opportunity for a low liberty desire subject; or prioritise their annexation for fast Hanover formation. Brunswick and Hanover have ok diplomatic ideas; combine with Diplomatic to spread your dynasty - and ultimately form personal unions - over lesser HRE dukes. This can lessen aggressive expansion, balance admin and diplo mana use, and lead to direct inheritance of small dukes without any war at all. With Mandate of Heaven, remember you can halve the warscore cost of transferring subjects to you. An opportune player might be able to snag Bavarian or Saxon junior partners for themself. With another German tag as your subject, you can use their missions - and their claims - for more expansion opportunities.

The Lübeck node should be your main trading node, as you can steer all German trade there. Declaring on free cities, like Hamburg, will call the Emperor in. Instead, declare on their ally. Unlawful Territory demands can be avoided by vassalising in the peace deal.

Hanover generally has better ideas than Brunswick - form it as soon as possible. The Hanoverian mission tree includes a Restore Union CB on England. Use it for a colonial ally. Integrating England/GB helps earn other achievements, such as Fine Financials and Industrial Powerhouse.