Policies

Policies are a set of bonuses unlocked by completing idea groups. Each possible pair of ideas from different types (i.e. administrative and diplomatic, administrative and military, or diplomatic and military) unlocks a policy. Since there are 6 administrative, 6 diplomatic, and 7 military idea groups, there are 6 * 6 + 6 * 7 + 6 * 7 = 120 different policies. Since nations may have up to 8 idea groups, they can have up to 21 possible policies available. However, a nation may only have up to 3 policies active in each monarch point type i.e. 3 military, 3 administrative and 3 diplomatic. This limit can be modified by ideas.

The first policy in each monarch point group is free and the subsequent policies cost one monarch point of the appropriate type each month. Once again this can be modified by national ideas.

Policies are visible when the requisite idea groups are chosen, but cannot be activated until both idea groups have been completed.

Once activated, a policy cannot be deactivated for ten years.

Possible policies[edit]

Some bonuses provide additional policy slots in each category:

	Traditions	Ideas	Bonuses	Policies
+1	Holy Roman traditions	Sicilian idea 2: Constitutions of Melfi Swedish idea 1: Kung och Riksdag	—	—

Some bonuses provide additional diplomatic policy slot:

	Traditions	Ideas	Bonuses	Policies
+1	—	Spanish idea 6: Rein in the Cortes	—	—

Some bonuses provide additional military policy slot:

	Traditions	Ideas	Bonuses	Policies
+1	—	Barbary Corsair idea 7: Board of Captains Cossack idea 7: Cossack Registers	—	—

Free policies[edit]

Some bonuses allow the country to enact additional administrative policies without spending admin power:

	Traditions	Ideas	Bonuses	Policies
+1	—	Deccani idea 2: Funding the Diwan Trierian idea 7: Influence of the Domkapitel	—	—

Some bonuses allow the country to enact additional diplomatic policies without spending diplo power:

	Traditions	Ideas	Bonuses	Policies
+1	—	Papal idea 6: The Vatican Museums	—	—

Some bonuses allow the country to enact additional military policies without spending military power:

	Traditions	Ideas	Bonuses	Policies
+1	Rajputana traditions	Mughal idea 4: An Indian Padishah Mysorean idea 6: Reform the Mysorean Army	—	—

Overview[edit]

Administrative points Diplomatic points Military points

	Diplomatic	Espionage	Exploration	Influence	Maritime	Trade	Aristocratic	Defensive	Naval	Offensive	Plutocratic	Quality	Quantity
Administrative	+1 −15%	−0.1% +20%	+10 +5%	−20%	+1	+20%	+1 +0.1 +1 +1 +0.5	−0.1 +20%	−20% −5%	+50%	+10% +10%	+15% +15%	−5% +15%
Economic	+15% −0.05	+50% +1	+25%	+25% +100%	+25% +5%	+10% +10%	+10% −10%	−1 −10%	+10% +10%	+10%	+10% +0.2	+5%	+10% −10%
Expansion	+10% +1	−0.05 +20%	+20 −50%	+25% +10%	+33%	+10% +20%	−15%	−10% +5%	−20% −20%	+5%	+10% +10%	+1	+10% +10
Humanist	+1 +20%	+25% −1	+10 +50%	+1 +1	+10% −33%	−10% +20%	+10% +20%	−25% −0.05	+5% +5%	−1 −5	+1 +10%	+0.5 −1%	+1
Innovative	−10% +1	−25% +1	+5% +10%	−10% −10%	+1 +10%	−0.25 +10%	+20%	+10% −10%	+5% +1	+10% +1	+0.5 −10%	+10%	−20% +10%
Religious	+20% +1%	+1% +20%	+10% −10%	−20%	+10% +5%	+10% +1%	−1 +1%	−1 +1%	−10% +1	+20% +3%	+2 −50%	+5% +10%	+10% +5%
Aristocratic	+1 +1	+10%	+33%	−1 +100%	−1%	+30% +1
Defensive	+1 +1	+10% −0.1	+20% +10%	−0.03 +10%	−10% +15%	+25% +1
Naval	+33%	+1 +10%	+20%	+33% +1	+50% +50%	+40% −10%
Offensive	+50% +1	+10% +1	+50% +5%	−20% +1	+1 +5%	+10% +10%
Plutocratic	−10% +1 +1 +1 +0.5 +25%	+33%	+20% +10	+100% −10%	−15% +15%	+1 −10%
Quality	+1 −0.05	−0.5%	+10% −25%	+25% +10%	+20%	+20%
Quantity	+1 +10%	+25% −15%	+10% +1	+1 +10%	−15% +15%	+20%

Administrative policies[edit]

Contents
A Agricultural Cultivation Anti-Heresy Act, The B Banking System, The C Citrus Statute, The Combination Act, The Court of Wards and Liveries, The Cultural Recognition Act Cultural Understanding D Diplomatic Cooperation, The Dissolution Act, The E Edict of Resistance Education Act, The Enforce Religious Law Enlightened Aristocracy Espionage Act, The Exchange of Ideas	F Foreign Advisors Formalized Scales, Weights and Measures G H Harbor Administration I J K L Land Inheritance Act, The Liberation Act, The Licensing of the Press Act, The Loyalty Act, The M Manueline Architecture	N O Overseas Dominions P Pioneer Policy, The Policy of Calculated Delay Public Welfare Act, The Q R Religiously Sponsored Guilds Royal Commission Act, The S Spy Discovery Act, The Statute of Monopolies, The Supply Convoys	T Taxation with Representation Tolerance Act, The Transportation Act, The U V Vassal Integration Act Vassal Obligations Act Vassal Taxation Policy Visionary Thinkers W Witchcraft Act, The X Y Z

The Combination Act

Every measure has been taken to prevent future strikes. All unlawful formations of trade- or labor unions are henceforth prohibited.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Aristocratic ideas Innovative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20% Production efficiency

The Court of Wards and Liveries

With a court of wards and liveries the administration of tax collection and feudal dues is so much more effective.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Aristocratic ideas Economic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% National tax Modifier −10% Cavalry cost

Formalized Scales, Weights and Measures

Our nation has formalized its system of weights, scales and measures. Four to eight bovates to the hide, and five hides to the fee makes a wapentake at a hundred. We're not quite sure. While this is no metric system, it does go a long way to help that we are at least decided on using the same basic units everywhere in the country..


is displayed: has the idea groups: Plutocratic ideas Economic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% National tax modifier +0.2 Yearly republican tradition

Agricultural Cultivation

Crop output has been maximized by shifting focus from small-scale farms to the establishment of large plantations.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Economic ideas Quantity ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Land force limit modifier −10% Development cost

The Espionage Act

By using the newest inventions we can stay ahead of our enemies and make our espionage even more powerful.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Innovative ideas Espionage ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −25% Stability cost modifier +1 Diplomat

Manueline Architecture

This innovative style synthesizes aspects of Late Gothic architecture with influences of the Spanish, Italian and Flemish elements. The constructions in Manueline were largely financed by proceeds of the lucrative spice trade with Africa and India.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Aristocratic ideas Expansion ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −15% Construction cost

The Royal Commission Act

Checking on suspicious behavior within the administration might be a good idea from time to time. The creation of royal commissions will certainly help to reduce corruption.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Espionage ideas Administrative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −0.1 Yearly corruption +20% Foreign spy detection

Edict of Resistance

Through our clergy we promote the idea of our nation as the one favored in war and that we should never lose faith in our right in this earth. To fight to the very last breath is the very spirit of our people.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Defensive ideas Religious ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −1 National unrest +1 Attrition for enemies

The Public Welfare Act

The poor have to suffer most in times of trouble. Some small donations shall help to ease their misery - and make sure that the mob won't pick up the torches and pitchforks.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Defensive ideas Economic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −1 National unrest −10% Stability cost modifier

The Spy Discovery Act

Our administration will always be a prime target for enemy spies. But there are a few things we can do to make life much harder for them.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Defensive ideas Administrative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −0.1 Yearly corruption +20% Foreign spy detection

Enforce Religious Law

Let us look much more closely to our holy scriptures to distinguish crimes and penalties for our society. Only when a society is ruled in a truly pious way may its people achieve true greatness.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Religious ideas Espionage ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1% Missionary strength +20% Foreign spy detection

The Tolerance Act

It is important that we support the various religious groups in our society and not try to force a single religion on our citizens.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Religious ideas Plutocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +2 Tolerance of heretics −50% Fort maintenance on border with rival

Vassal Taxation Policy

Ensuring a more aggressive stance in taxation of subject nations will provide better flow of gold to our coffers.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Offensive ideas Administrative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +50% Income from vassals

The Pioneer Policy

The state will fund ventures of our citizens to go boldly where none of us have gone before.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Offensive ideas Expansion ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects Automatically discover adjacent when a colony is built +5% Settler chance

The Land Inheritance Act

By allowing the lowliest peasant inheriting the right to continue using the land his forefathers used, we gain productivity as a state.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Administrative ideas Plutocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% National tax modifier +10% National manpower modifier

The Witchcraft Act

Any practice of witchcraft, sorcery or enchantment is henceforth considered a felony in common law.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Religious ideas Aristocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −1 National unrest +1% Missionary strength

The Education Act

Henceforth education is compulsory for those who are to govern our legal system.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Innovative ideas Plutocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +0.5 Yearly prestige −10% Advisor cost

Policy of Calculated Delay

With promises and assurances of safety and toleration, we can convince the unbelievers within our realm to remain peaceful and disarmed. This should at least temporarily delay the threat of a religious civil war until we're better equipped to deal with their wickedness and return them to the true faith.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Religious ideas Diplomatic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20% Religious unity +1% Missionary strength

The Loyalty Act

Loyal citizens who reveal dangerous elements in our territories will be greatly rewarded by the state.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Espionage ideas Expansion ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −0.05 Monthly autonomy change +20% Foreign spy detection

Exchange of Ideas

By actively encouraging the incorporation of foreign ideas and practices into our culture we can make it easier to implement new ideas in the future.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Trade ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −10% Idea cost +20% Institution spread

Vassal Obligations Act

Fix in law the precise military and economic obligations that our client states have towards us.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Influence ideas Economic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +25% Income from vassals +100% Vassal force limit contribution

Foreign Advisors

By opening our court to men of all nationalities we can ensure that we get the best advice for the least cost to ourselves, as well as creating valuable diplomatic links abroad.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Influence ideas Innovative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −10% Advisor cost −10% Aggressive expansion impact

Vassal Integration Act

Incorporating foreign lands into our country is a difficult and time-consuming affair. By setting down a series of standard practices for integration we can make it easier.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Influence ideas Administrative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −20% Diplomatic annexation cost

Overseas Dominions

Ruling distant lands is difficult, particularly when those lands are an ocean away. By establishing dominions ruled by local viceroys loyal to the crown we can get the most out of those lands.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Influence ideas Expansion ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +25% Income from vassals +10% Global tariffs

Enlightened Aristocracy

Encourage education and high literary standards among the aristocracy in order to ensure that the men leading our nation are the closest followers of our Humanist ideals.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Aristocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Production efficiency +20% Religious unity

The Liberation Act

Announce our intention to liberate the downtrodden subjects of foreign tyrants so that they may enjoy the privilege of our own enlightened rule.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Offensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −1 National unrest −5 Years of separatism

Visionary Thinkers

Our country is a bastion of intellectual thought and our universities produce some of the brightest and most visionary thinkers in the world.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Quality ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +0.5 Yearly prestige −1% Yearly prestige decay

The Transportation Act

Establish a fixed system of transportation fees for goods to encourage the exportation of valuable goods.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Economic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Goods produced modifier +10% Production efficiency

Harbor Administration

Establish a national office for the administration and maintenance of our harbors.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Administrative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −20% Institution embracement cost −5% Shipbuilding time

Supply Convoys

Ensure that our overseas holdings have regular access to supplies from the homeland.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Expansion ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −20% State maintenance −20% Liberty desire from subjects development

Cultural Recognition Act

By recognizing the distinctiveness and valuable contributions of our minority cultures we can make them feel more included in the state.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Plutocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Max promoted cultures +10% Institution spread

The Licensing of the Press Act

We have adopted strict rules and regulations in regards to printing to minimize the amount of treasonous and abusing texts in our society.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Administrative ideas Aristocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Yearly legitimacy +0.1 Yearly republican tradition +1 Yearly devotion +1 Yearly horde unity +0.5 Yearly meritocracy

The Dissolution Act

Every measure has been taken to prevent the king from exercising absolute control over his kingdom without the consent of the Parliament.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Diplomatic ideas Economic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +15% National tax modifier −0.05 Monthly autonomy change

The Statute of Monopolies

By promoting free trade and free flow of goods between trading nations we have increased both our production and trade efficiency.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Trade ideas Economic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Production efficiency +10% Trade efficiency

Taxation with Representation

Allowing our colonies to be represented in our government will provide us with a greater pool of loyal citizens to the state.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Expansion ideas Plutocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Production efficiency +10% National manpower modifier

Cultural Understanding

Our nation has a considerable understanding of the customs and traditions of foreign cultures, allowing us to seamlessly blend into their society when necessary.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Espionage ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +25% Rebel support efficiency −1 National unrest

The Citrus Statute

By requiring that every ship store fresh fruits during it's travel our seamen will remain strong and healthy.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Maritime ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% National tax modifier −33% Morale hit when losing a ship

The Diplomatic Cooperation

By intensifying cooperation with our neighbors we will have an unparalleled access to great minds to recruit for our court.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Innovative ideas Diplomatic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −10% Advisor costs +1 Diplomatic reputation

The Banking System

Some of our traders have stated that they desire to establish a banking system. If we support them, it will not only benefit them, but also us.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Innovative ideas Trade ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −0.25 Interest per annum +10% Trade efficiency

Religiously Sponsored Guilds

Craftsmanship gives many opportunities to celebrate the spiritual, giving our religious leaders reason to support such work. We aid the manifestation of the divine in the creation of the mundane.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Religious ideas Trade ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Goods produced modifier +1% Missionary strength

The Anti-Heresy Act

Everyone must always work against heresies. Heresies are punishable by death!


is displayed: has the idea groups: Religious ideas Offensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20% Religious unity +3% Missionary strength vs heretics

Diplomatic policies[edit]

Contents
A Armed Neutrality Act, The B Benign Neglect Black Chamber Act, The C Chaplains of the Fleet Cloth Quality Edict Colonial Administration Act, The Colonial Companies Act, The Colonial Expansion Colonial Restrictions Commercial Embassies Cooperation Act, The Cultural Unity D Diplomatic Defense Act, The	E Encouragement of Merchant Navy F Foreign Aid Act, The Foreign Support Act, The Fortified Trading Posts G H Hold the Weather Gauge I Importation Act Integrated Administration Act, The J K L Letters of Marque	M Mandatory Service Multilingual Diplomats N Native Assimilation Act Naval Infrastructure Naval School Act, The Naval Secrecy Act, The Naval Supremacy Act, The New Naval Tactics O Organized Marines Act, The P Production Quota Act, The Professional Diplomatic Corps Protected Shipping Lanes Act, The Q	R Recordkeeping Act, The Recruitment Act, The S Skilled Cartographers Stamp Act, The Streamlined Galley Production T Terms of Surrender Statute The Fleet is our Wooden Wall Trade Connections Policy U V W X Y Z

The Recruitment Act

Enforcing any able-bodied man without any means of income to enlist for naval service will undoubtedly cause some controversy.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Maritime ideas Economic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +25% National sailors modifier +5% Marines force limit

Hold the Weather Gauge

By assuming the advantageous position of being upwind to an enemy vessel, we get a much higher degree of maneuverability in combat.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Maritime ideas Offensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Naval leader maneuver +5% Ship durability

The Fleet is our Wooden Wall

I never said the French aren't coming, I just said they would not come by sea.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Maritime ideas Defensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −10% Ship cost +15% Naval forcelimit modifier

Importation Act

Restrictions have been placed on the amount of goods that can be sold or imported from foreign countries.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Trade ideas Administrative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20% Trade efficiency

Colonial Expansion

A resettlement program has been introduced to increase the size of our colonies.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Expansion ideas Exploration ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20 Global settler increase −50% Native uprising chance

Benign Neglect

Some political freedom has been granted to our colonies in order to improve relations.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Exploration ideas Innovative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +5% Settler chance +10% Global trade power

Colonial Restrictions

Strict rules have been established in regards to trade and production to increase control over our colonies.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Exploration ideas Religious ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Global tariffs −10% Liberty desire from subjects development

Naval Infrastructure

We are able to maintain a large naval infrastructure to support more ships.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Maritime ideas Expansion ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +33% Naval force limit modifier

New Naval Tactics

Our admirals may be a bit unorthodox with their tactics from time to time, but success proves them right.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Innovative ideas Maritime ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Naval leader maneuver +10% Heavy ship combat ability

Trade Connections Policy

By using the connections of our old noble families, we can make life much easier for our merchants.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Aristocratic ideas Trade ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +30% Trade power abroad +1 Merchant

The Naval Secrecy Act

We have seen much of this strange New World. Things that our enemies certainly would like to know. Henceforth, all naval matters shall be regarded secret information.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Exploration ideas Defensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20% Foreign spy detection +10% Morale of navies

Streamlined Galley Production

Our shipwrights tell us that much could be accomplished in terms of efficiency when it comes to the production of galleys for our navy. By streamlining and standardizing production processes and ensuring that the shipyards are never unsupplied, we will lay a solid foundation for our country as a great naval power.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Maritime ideas Quantity ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −15% Galley cost +15% Galley combat ability

Cloth Quality Edict

To ensure better quality of the cloth offered in the market we declare that if the cloth offered by a merchant is not found to be of satisfactory quality on three separate occasions, such merchant shall be tied to a post with said cloth attached to him as punishment.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Trade ideas Quality ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20% Trade efficiency

The Production Quota Act

Setting and enforcing higher production quota will allow us to simply gain more income by producing more goods.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Trade ideas Quantity ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20% Goods produced modifier

Encouragement of Merchant Navy

Encouragement of the expansion of the private merchant navy will allow us to increase our trade influence across the world.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Trade ideas Expansion ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Trade efficiency +20% Trade steering

Commercial Embassies

Our ambassadors abroad should not only act as envoys, they should also be tasked with protecting and promoting our trade. They should look that all past agreements keep being extended and honored in foreign courts and shouldn't shy from spying on our competitors in order to sabotage their efforts.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Diplomatic ideas Expansion ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Global trade power +1 Diplomatic reputation

Mandatory Service

To defend the egalitarian ideals of our nation, the entire population has a mandatory obligation to serve in any capacity of military or civil service once in their life. Regardless of stature or gender, we thrive together, we die together.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Diplomatic ideas Plutocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −10% Reelection cost +1 Yearly legitimacy +1 Yearly devotion +1 Yearly horde unity +0.5 Yearly meritocracy May recruit female generals +25% Female advisor chance

Professional Diplomatic Corps

By employing professional diplomats, and not just people given the rank of ambassador due to their blood, we gain efficiency.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Diplomatic ideas Quality ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Diplomatic reputation −0.05 Monthly war exhaustion

The Colonial Companies Act

Exploration has become profitable and our merchants want to reach farther than their individual wealth allows. By establishing colonial companies, we can harness their capital to explore, expand and exploit.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Exploration ideas Plutocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20% Colonial range +10 Global settler increase

The Protected Shipping Lanes Act

Our ships carrying trade goods throughout the world benefit from taking routes established by the nature of winds and oceans. By securing these lanes, we can ensure that our trade is carried both safely and efficiently.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Maritime ideas Plutocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −15% Light ship cost +15% Light ship combat ability

Chaplains of the Fleet

Raging storms on the open seas can test the faith of any sailor, especially one travelling in a war-torn vessel. Military Chaplains of the Fleet aid our recruits in maintaining hope through times of adversity.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Religious ideas Maritime ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Morale of navies +5% Recover navy morale speed

Multilingual Diplomats

Ensure that our diplomats are educated in the tongues of foreign courts in order to facilitate understanding between us and other cultures.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Diplomatic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Max promoted cultures +20% Improve relations

Native Assimilation Act

Actively encourage assimilation of native tribes into our colonies.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Exploration ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10 Global settler increase +50% native assimilation

The Foreign Aid Act

Foreign Aid, while certainly good for our reputation, can be also useful tool for pushing our diplomatic agendas abroad.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Influence ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Diplomatic relations +1 Diplomatic reputation

Cultural Unity

By focusing on unity through faith and customs we can make it easier to assimilate foreigners into our culture.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Influence ideas Religious ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −20% Culture conversion cost

Terms of Surrender Statute

Our ship officers employ unorthodox tactics forcing the enemy to surrender their ships to our navy.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Diplomatic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +33% Chance to capture enemy ships

Skilled Cartographers

By recruiting only the best cartographers to make our maps and seacharts we can increase the operating range of our traders and colonists.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Exploration ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20% Global naval engagement

Fortified Trading Posts

Establishing trading posts in foreign lands is vital to our economic interests, but they tend to be at risk to attack from foreign powers and hostile locals. By providing each with a small garrison we can reduce this risk.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Trade ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +40% Ship trade power −10% Light ship cost

The Integrated Administration Act

Integrate our client states into the state administration to improve revenue and simplify governance.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Influence ideas Quality ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +25% Income from vassals +10% Institution spread

The Cooperation Act

Encourage cooperation among our traders so that they work together to take control of lucrative trade routes.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Influence ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +33% Caravan power +1 Merchant

The Recordkeeping Act

With a law requiring our diplomats to keep every single contract recorded for officials of the state to read, we can be more efficient in our endeavors.


is displayed: has the idea groups: administrative ideas diplomatic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Diplomat −15% Mercenary maintenance

The Colonial Administration Act

By providing a better control and administration of our colonial effort we can ensure a better focus of our settlers for the good of the nation.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Administrative ideas Exploration ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10 Global settler increase +5% Settler chance

The Naval School Act

By establishing naval schools, we will be able to improve the quality of our admirals and sailors alike.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Administrative ideas Maritime ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Yearly navy tradition

The Foreign Support Act

Sometimes the best way to defeat our enemies is turning their own people against them. Costly, but safe.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Espionage ideas Economic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +50% Rebel support efficiency +1 diplomat

The Stamp Act

We should actively impose additional taxes on our colonial settlements.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Economic ideas Exploration ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +25% Global tariffs

The Black Chamber Act

We should create a dedicated government agency in charge of all things related to espionage, crypto-analytics and covert operations.


is displayed: has the idea groups: espionage ideas offensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Spy network construction +1 Diplomat

The Diplomatic Defense Act

To defend our home we need to be prepared to maintain a large cabinet capable of managing a large complex network of relations to ensure an international balance of power.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Diplomatic ideas Defensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Diplomat +1 Diplomatic relations

The Armed Neutrality Act

Our merchants have a right to trade without foreign involvement and we will protect that right.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Defensive ideas Trade ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +25% Trade steering +1 Merchant

The Naval Supremacy Act

A strict training regime for our sailors will ensure that our ship crews understand how to most efficiently conduct a blockade and seizure of foreign relief to the siege.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Maritime ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +50% Blockade efficiency +50%Privateer efficiency

Letters of Marque

By writing Letters of Marque to enterprising private captains, they will bolster the amount of privateering we can do.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Offensive ideas Exploration ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +50% Privateer efficiency +5% Ship durability

The Organized Marines Act

Our warships are equipped with capable marines, making them more resilient to enemy boarding action.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Quality ideas Maritime ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +20% Morale of navies

Military policies[edit]

Contents
A Autonomous Estates B C Colonial Garrisons Colonial Nobility Act, The D Deserter Act, The E F Field priests and Soldier's prayer books Foreign Conscription Centers G Garrison System, The Guerilla Warfare H Hired Adventurers Horse Artillery	I Inspirational Leaders J K L Liquor Act, The Local Army Organization Local Militias M Maritime Intelligencer Unit, The Mercenary Registration Act, The Military Allotment Act, The Military Zeal Act, The Mining Act, The Modern Firearm Techniques Modern Siege Weapons	N Nautical Education Act, The Naval Inspection Act, The Noble Loyalty Act Noble Naval Traditions O P Pen Relies on The Sword Act,The Preparation Act, The Privy Council Establishment Act, The Provincial Taxation System Public Road Act Q R	S Superior Fortifications Superior Supply Systems T Tenures Abolition Act, The Trade Kontor Network U Underhanded Diplomacy Act, The Unified Army Command V W Weapon Quality Standards X Y Z Zealous Captains

The Privy Council Establishment Act

Being informed about the events within the state is vital for any ruler. By establishing a privy council we will be able to keep an eye on our people.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Espionage ideas Defensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Fort defense −0.1 Yearly corruption

The Mercenary Registration Act

By keeping tabs on the mercenaries within our country we can make sure that we will benefit from their services when we need them the most.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Espionage ideas Quantity ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +25% Mercenary manpower −15% Mercenary maintenance

Provincial Taxation System

We have established a permanent provincial taxation system that will optimize gains for the treasury.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Administrative ideas Quantity ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −5% Land maintenance modifier +15% Manpower recovery speed

The Mining Act

Apart from a mining tax all aspects of mining are handled by private enterprises.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Expansion ideas Quality ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Land leader fire

The Liquor Act

Regulations and license fees have been introduced in regards to the sale of gin.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Quality ideas Administrative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +15% Recover army morale speed +15% Reinforce speed

Horse Artillery

With coordination, crews can quickly unlimber and fire, and limber-up and move away. This creates a fast-moving and fast-firing artillery.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Offensive ideas Economic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Artillery combat ability

Public Road Act

Let us dedicate our military a full week per year to maintaining our infrastructure.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Offensive ideas Trade ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Movement speed +10% Trade efficiency

Superior Supply Systems

Supplying troops in foreign lands is never easy. Thankfully, we have learned a few tricks that make this a lot easier. For more details please see Hearts of Iron III on how to make a flawless logistics simulator.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Quality ideas Exploration ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Manpower recovery speed −25% Land attrition

Modern Siege Weapons

Thanks to our diligent engineers, we can field ever more powerful siege weapons.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Innovative ideas Offensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Siege ability +1 Leader siege

Superior Fortifications

We shall make sure that our fortresses are always built and equipped with state-of-the-art technologies.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Innovative ideas Defensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Fort defense −10% Fort maintenance

Modern Firearm Techniques

Firearms have become a vital asset to our armies. Our leaders know how to use them to our advantage.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Innovative ideas Quality ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Infantry combat ability

The Garrison System

Thanks to a garrison system we can make sure that recruits are assigned where we need them the most.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Innovative ideas Quantity ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −20% Fort maintenance +10% Garrison size

The Military Zeal Act

Increasing the number of priests within the ranks of our military will help convince our soldiers that God is on our side in war and that they are doing God's work.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Quality ideas Religious ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +5% Morale of armies +10% Siege ability

Field priests and Soldier's prayer books

We must strive to instill zeal in our soldiers and make them willing to sacrifice themselves for our holy cause. At any time we must ensure that there is a great number of priests to care for the spiritual health of our men in the field, to lead them in worship and to take care of them when their lives end. We must also ensure that they are never without prayer books or any other religious material they might desire during our campaigns.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Religious ideas Quantity ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Morale of armies +5% Recover army morale speed

The Pen Relies on The Sword Act

Forgoing neither the power of actions nor the power of words, our nation enlists both great ambassadors and orators and the military force to back their arguments.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Diplomatic ideas Quantity ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Diplomatic reputation +10% Land force limit modifier

Local Army Organization

We shall reorganize our army to make sure that our forces can fight efficiently whenever needed and wherever needed.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Expansion ideas Defensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −10% Regiment cost +5% Recover army morale speed

The Underhanded Diplomacy Act

Sometimes people need a 'gift' when you try to persuade them. By funneling more of our resources unto our diplomats we can easier make people see things our way.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Diplomatic ideas Offensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +50% Mercenary manpower +1 Diplomatic reputation

Hired Adventurers

The prospect of wealth and prosperity has drawn a lot of adventurers to the newly discovered lands. By hiring the most capable ones we will make sure that their services are always at our disposal.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Quantity ideas Exploration ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% National manpower modifier +1 Land leader maneuver

The Tenures Abolition Act

A fixed amount of compensation has been set for the monarch and various types of military and agricultural tenures owed to the crown has been removed.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Diplomatic ideas Aristocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Leader(s) without upkeep +1 Diplomat

Colonial Garrisons

By establishing permanent overseas garrisons we can encourage the growth of our colonies.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Quantity ideas Expansion ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Land force limit modifier +10 Global settler increase

The Maritime Intelligencer Unit

By training loyal agents within our navy ready to put down their lives to convey information to our military we can take advantage of opportunities we might otherwise had missed.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Espionage ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Blockade impact on siege +10% Global naval engagement modifier

The Nautical Education Act

Ensure a high standard of education for our naval officers so that they will understand the vital principles of gunnery in battles.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Innovative ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +5% Recover navy morale speed +1 Naval leader fire

Zealous Captains

Select our captains to be men of faith and fire who have no qualms about boarding enemy ships to get to grips with the heathen.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Naval ideas Religious ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −10% Morale hit when losing a ship +1 Naval leader shock

Autonomous Estates

Granting a certain degree of political autonomy to the estates of our subjects will give us more negotiating room in extracting taxes from their lands.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Influence ideas Aristocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −1 National unrest +100% Vassal force limit contribution

Inspirational Leaders

Ensure that our officers are men of reason and learning who can inspire the common soldiers on the field of battle.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Quantity ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Land leader shock

The Naval Inspection Act

Create an inspection board to look after the well-being of the regular sailors in our navy.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Naval ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +5% Ship durability +5% Recover navy morale speed

The Preparation Act

Scholarly learning tells us that war is inevitable, but it can also help us understand when it is likely to break out so that we may be prepared for it.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Humanist ideas Defensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −25% Land attrition −0.05 Monthly war exhaustion

Local Militias

Give state support to local militias that can resist the incursion of foreign troops into our lands.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Influence ideas Defensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −0.03 Monthly war exhaustion +10% Fort defense

Foreign Conscription Centers

We can access our subjects population and resources a lot cheaper if we setup dedicated conscription centers in their larger cities.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Influence ideas Offensive ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −20% Reinforce cost +1 Diplomatic relations

Guerilla Warfare

Create caches of weapons and supplies to allow the local population to resist foreign invasion.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Influence ideas Quantity ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Attrition for enemies +10% National garrison growth

Weapon Quality Standards

We should actively supervise the production of arms to make sure they meet our high standards.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Economic ideas Quality ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +5% Discipline

Noble Loyalty Act

Our spies shall make sure that our nobles stay loyal to the crown, even in times of trouble.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Aristocratic ideas Espionage ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +10% Cavalry combat ability

The Colonial Nobility Act

By creating a nobility in the colonies and providing the power to hold the locals with an iron fist we'll establish a great base for manpower for our national army.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Aristocratic ideas Exploration ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +33% National manpower modifier

Noble Naval Traditions

Our nobles have been a vital part of our navy for quite some time now. Their old traditions and skills shall be quite valuable in the future.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Aristocratic ideas Maritime ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −1% Yearly navy tradition decay

The Military Allotment Act

By allotting resources to our army locally, we can maintain enough manpower to remain prepared for war without increased reliance on mercenaries.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Espionage ideas Plutocratic ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +33% National manpower modifier

Unified Army Command

Include the armies of our subject states into our own command so that everyone is getting the same orders and there is no confusion on the battlefield.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Plutocratic ideas Influence ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +100% vassal force limit contribution −10% liberty desire in subjects

Trade Kontor Network

By maintaining trade outposts in foreign countries we have trade ties with we will get to control their commerce without having to fight for the territory.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Plutocratic ideas Trade ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects +1 Merchant −10% Regiment cost

The Deserter Act

We have been way too lenient on deserters in the past. Now our agents will make sure that cowards suffer their deserved fate.


is displayed: has the idea groups: Espionage ideas Quality ideas	is acceptable: has completed both idea groups.

Effects −0.5% Yearly army tradition decay