Navarra

Primary culture

Basque (Iberian)

Capital province

Navarra (210)

Government

Feudal Nobility

State religion

Catholic

Technology group

Western

Navarran ideas

Traditions:

+20% Naval force limit modifier

−20% Light ship cost

Dorretxeak

+10% Fort defense

Navarrese Company

−15% Mercenary maintenance

Intrepid Pioneers

+20 Global settler increase

Transatlantic Whaling

+10% Production efficiency

Cross-Pyrenean Trade

+25% Trade steering

+5% Institution spread

Royal Basque Society

−10% Idea cost

End of the Fueros

−25% Autonomy change cooldown

Ambition:

+10% Trade efficiency

Navarra is a one-province nation in northern Iberia. It is the only Basque nation in the game and starts off with the same dynasty as Aragon and Castile, either of whom usually vassalize Navarra. Navarra is the only country that can form both France and Spain without culture shifting. Historically most of Navarra was incorporated into Spain in 1512, while the northern part entered into a personal union with France in 1598, being merged into the kingdom proper in 1620.

Missions[edit]

Main article: Navarran missions

Events[edit]

Main article: Navarran events

Decisions[edit]

id

Form Spanish Nation Militarily

Global expansion in newly discovered areas and the establishment of colonies is transforming Spain into one of the most powerful and wealthiest nations of our time. Spanish explorers are constantly moving into new lands and extending our borders. Immense amounts of gold and silver are being brought back to our motherland, filling the coffers of our state Treasury.

Potential requirements Playing with normal or historical nations Was never an end-game tag Country flag formed_spain_flag is not set Is none of the below: Spain Andalusia France Holy Roman Empire The Knights The Papal State Is not in the Muslim religion group Is not a colonial nation Primary culture is either: In the Iberian culture group Basque	Allow Spain does not exist. Has an administrative technology of at least level 10. is not a subject nation other than a tributary state. Is not a nomad nation. Is not at war. A Muslim nation does not own a province in Iberia region. Owns the core provinces: Barcelona (213) Zaragoza (214) Valladolid (215) Salamanca (216) Toledo (219) València (220) Granada (223) Sevilla (224)

Provinces map All orange provinces must be owned and cored. Formation grants permanent claims on shaded area.

Effects Change country to Spain. Gain new missions.^[1] If duchy, set government rank to Kingdom. If a member of the HRE and not an elector / emperor, all own provinces are removed from the HRE. Gain a permanent claim on all not owned provinces of Iberia region, except the areas of: Alentejo, Beira, Macaronesia. Gain 25 prestige Set country flag formed_spain_flag Gain “Increased Centralization” modifier for 20 years: −0.05 Monthly autonomy change +1 National unrest

Strategy[edit]

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

Intro[edit]

Navarra is a challenging choice, as they are the smallest Iberian nation while having a relatively tough achievement called Basque in Glory. They could form Spain which gives you more balanced idea and powerful mission tree.

Opening moves[edit]

Castile, France and Aragon are strong nations who also want your provinces. At the start, the player may prevent Castile from forming a Personal Union over Aragon via the Iberian wedding, as it will bring a tough battle between you and allies. Therefore, the player will have to quickly find good allies with enough favors such as France or England.

The player may find France to be the better option, as the player can gain more favors by promising to give the French their cores when asking them to join a war against England. Castile could be a good starting ally, as it could speed up crushing England and Portugal Alliance. The player will often find PU event which allow the player to claim Aragon throne. If done correctly with luck, the player could fight on Aragon and then Castile separately by PU CB.

Without England's help, Portugal could be annexed with a few wars. The Berber states are relatively easy to fight, if the player make use of religion and allies.

Mid game[edit]

During Age of Reformation, if the player wants to get Basque in Glory achievement, Navarra should already control Castile and Aragon as PU subjects. If the ideas selected correctly, these nation should be annexed and converted quickly.

France, Berbers and Italians could be the next reasonable target as the trade income could be boasted from these region. Moving the capital into the Genoa node also greatly helps with trade income. Alternatively, colonization is possible if the player able to take many coastal provinces from Berbers and Portugal.

late game[edit]

As Navarra's idea could be improved by forming Spain, the player will often form Spain right after the annexation and continue the colonization and Spanish inquisition. Russia, France, Austria and England could be late game allies.

As one of mission tree gives army tradition in the entire game, some player may take this mission before formation of Spain

Ideas[edit]

Navarra later on can be a major colonial power, if they united all Iberians.

Influence ideas is a powerful idea group allowing the player to annex large subjects early.
Exploration ideas is a very strong idea group allowing the player to colonize the new world and become a colonial power.
Administrative ideas are helpful to annex more lands quickly, especially useful for OPM Navarra.
Religious ideas Cheaper and faster culture and religious conversion for the achievement.