Prussia

Primary culture

Prussian (Germanic)

Capital province

Königsberg (41)

Government

Prussian Monarchy

State religion

Protestant

Technology group

Western

Prussian ideas

Traditions:

+0.5 Yearly army tradition

−10% Aggressive expansion impact

Found the Kammergericht

+10% National tax modifier

Divide the Estates

−10% Stability cost modifier

Army Professionalism

+20% Morale of armies

Noble Cadets

−1% Yearly army tradition decay

The Goose Step

+20% Infantry combat ability

Regimental Cantons

+25% National manpower modifier

−10% Recruitment time

Religious Toleration

−5% Development cost

+1 Tolerance of heretics

Ambition:

+5% Discipline

For the region, see Prussia (region).

Prussia (German: Preußen) is one of the formable countries in Europe and can be formed by Brandenburg, the Teutonic Order, or any country with Prussian, Saxon, or Pomeranian culture (besides Germany and a unified, centralised Holy Roman Empire). It also exists in campaigns started in 1525 or later. Prussia is a powerful military state with strong morale, discipline and tradition; enough to ensure strong generals in commanding large armies, well-trained troops in aforementioned armies and good military rulers.

If played correctly, Prussia can dominate Central Europe and the rest of the HRE. Prussia is considered one of the more advanced nations due to the difficult requirements and challenges that must be overcome to form, therefore it is not recommended for beginners. However, once inner quarrels are settled and the homeland is secured it can easily become one of the most entertaining yet still challenging nations. Prussia can also play a decisive role in the League Wars.

Prussian monarchy[edit]

The Prussian Monarchy is a unique government type available only for Prussia that gives a major advantage in military power income. Having this government ensures:

−2 National unrest
−0.02 Monthly war exhaustion
−0.075 Monthly autonomy change
+10 Maximum absolutism
+3 Monarch military skill (for future monarchs)

Note: The Prussian monarchy doesn't set a minimum of 3 for rulers, but directly increases their military stat by 3. Due to the way ruler stats are calculated, it gives a 5/8 (62.5%) chance of getting a 6 ruler.

Militarization[edit]

Prussian monarchies have a unique system that gives army-oriented bonuses the more militarized the nation gets on a scale of 0 to 100%. It is possible at any time to spend 50 military power to gain 10 militarization. At 100% militarization of the state the country will gain:

	+10%	Discipline
	+20%	Manpower recovery speed
	−20%	Land maintenance modifier

Monthly militarization is affected by the following:

	Triggers
+0.100	Army tradition (at 100%)
+0.050	Negative stability (per point)
+0.025	Legitimacy (at 100%)
+0.000	Legitimacy (at 50%)
-0.0150	Per province
-0.025	Legitimacy (at 0%)
-0.250	Bankruptcy

It is meant for the player to play tall, developing their lands and not waging wars for expansion, since it gives a penalty for the number of owned provinces. Prussia itself was a small kingdom that managed to punch way over its size militarily.

Formation[edit]

There are three possible decisions that form Prussia. One is for the Teutonic Order, and is based on the secularization of that order into the Duchy of Prussia in 1525. One is for Brandenburg, based on the Electors of Brandenburg, having inherited the Duchy of Prussia, crowning themselves King in Prussia in 1701. The last is for any other country with Prussian, Saxon or Pomeranian culture, representing another German country taking the path that Brandenburg did historically. Note that the latter two decisions will elevate the nation to kingdom rank and will consequently make it leave the Holy Roman Empire unless it is an elector.

Form Kingdom of Prussia

There is only one king in the Empire, the king of Bohemia. At the same time our lands in Prussia are not a historic part of the Empire, let us declare ourselves King in Prussia to reflect our grander status than the other electors.


Potential requirements This country: Is Brandenburg. Is not the celestial empire If AI-controlled: Prussia does not exist. Protestant or Reformed religions are enabled Is not a custom nation	Allow Prussia does not exist. Brandenburg: Has an administrative technology of at least 10. Is not at war. Is either Protestant or Reformed. Owns core province Königsberg (41) Owns and cores either Danzig (43) or Stolp (2995)

Effects Change country to Prussia If Rights of Man is enabled: Change government to Prussian monarchy Else: Change government to feudal monarchy Change primary culture to Prussian If duchy, set government rank to kingdom Gain a permanent claim on all not owned provinces of the Pomerelian, West and East Prussian areas. Gain 5 prestige Change culture to Prussian in: Capital Random owned province with Pomeranian or Saxon culture A random owned province with Pomeranian, Saxon or Prussian culture: Gain 1 base tax. Gain “Increased Centralization” modifier for 10 years: −0.05 Monthly autonomy change +1 National unrest If a member of the HRE and not an elector, all own provinces are removed from the HRE.

Forming Prussia as Brandenburg

Reform into Prussia

The age of crusading knights is fading fast. There will come a time when we no longer stand to gain by holding on to the trappings of a monastic order. Besides, the Grandmaster would much rather be a Duke... or King. By reforming into a secular state, we can revitalize our administration and gain the respect of our neighbors.


Potential requirements This country: is the Teutonic Order. did not reform into Prussia before. is not the celestial empire is not a colonial nation. If AI-controlled: Prussia does not exist. Protestant or Reformed religions are enabled Is not a custom nation this country is not a former colonial nation.	Allow Prussia does not exist. The Teutonic Order: Has an administrative technology of at least 10. Is not at war. Is either Protestant or Reformed. Owns core province Königsberg (41)

Effects Change country to Prussia If Rights of Man is enabled: Change government to Prussian monarchy Else: Change government to despotic monarchy Change national ideas to Prussian ideas. Set capital to Königsberg (41) Gain a permanent claim on all not owned provinces of the Pomerelian, West and East Prussian areas. Gain 25 prestige Gain “Increased Centralization” modifier for 10 years: −0.05 Monthly autonomy change +1 National unrest Every neighbouring Monarchy gets the opinion modifier “Secularized Monastic Order” towards Prussia worth 25 opinion with a yearly decay of 2.5.

Forming Prussia as Teutonic Order

Reform into Prussia

The territories once conquered and Germanized by the Teutonic Order will always need protection against rapacious neighbors. Should the Order fail in this duty, we can take their place and usher in a new era of prosperity and Prussian discipline.


Potential requirements This country: Did not reform into Prussia before Has Pomeranian, Saxon or Prussian as primary culture. If is the Teutonic Order: Is not a monastic order. Is not Prussia, Brandenburg, Germany or the Holy Roman Empire Is not the celestial empire If AI-controlled: Prussia does not exist. Protestant or Reformed religions are enabled Is not a custom nation	Allow Prussia does not exist. This country: Has an administrative technology of at least 10. is not a subject nation other than a tributary state. Is not at war. Is not a nomad nation. Is either Protestant or Reformed. Owns core provinces Königsberg (41), Warmia (42) and Danzig (43)

Effects Change country to Prussia If Rights of Man is enabled: Change government to Prussian monarchy Else: Change government to despotic monarchy Change primary culture to Prussian If duchy, set government rank to kingdom Gain a permanent claim on all not owned provinces of the Pomerelian, West and East Prussian areas. Gain 25 prestige Change culture to Prussian in: Capital Random owned province with Pomeranian or Saxon culture Gain “Increased Centralization” modifier for 10 years: −0.05 Monthly autonomy change +1 National unrest If a member of the HRE and not an elector, all own provinces are removed from the HRE. If it does not have custom ideas, then it gets the event ‘New Traditions & Ambitions’.

Forming Prussia as other countries

Missions[edit]

Main article: Prussian missions

Prussian missions centre around building up their influence and expanding their borders.

Events[edit]

Main article: Brandenburg-Prussian events

Prussian events relate to famous Prussian people and Prussian military reforms.

Strategy[edit]

From a 1444 start, Prussia's strategy is highly dependent on who forms it, what provinces are already owned, and its status vis-a-vis the Holy Roman Empire.

Within the Empire

If Brandenburg was an elector and formed Prussia then expansion within the Empire is possible without incurring the Emperor's wrath, but due to the the high aggressive expansion earned for taking provinces there, growth may be slow. The player should decide which of three long range paths to pursue; become the Emperor, form Germany, or pursue an independent course. The nearby Lubeck trade node can be a lucrative source of income once enough trade power is seized, and if Prussia makes a concerted effort to increase its naval force limits, wealth from the New World, entering the North Sea trade node can be diverted to increase Lubeck's value further. Germany and the Empire are not strictly exclusive but the requirements to form the one actively undercut the ability to amass authority to accomplish the unification of the other.

Outside the Empire

If Brandenburg was no longer an elector, or if formed by another (non-elector) Prince of the Empire, then Prussia will be ejected from the Empire upon gaining Kingdom rank. Further expansion within the Empire is likely to involve the Emperor defending his subjects, and declaring unlawful territory on any provinces taken. Access to the Lubeck trade node will be problematic so the upstream Baltic trade node becomes the next best source of value. This generally leads to war with Sweden (their overlord Denmark), the Livonians, and the Slavic powers to the east.