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EU5: How to Conquer the Papal State: The Pope with 100 Divisions
Started the game with the Papal States, increased military strength after the war with Bohemia. Formed an alliance with France, promoted colonization of the New World, and explained the process of eventually aiming for Italian unification. Strengthening the Papal States by making full use of diplomacy, military affairs, and colonial policy.
1. ⛪ Early Situation of the Papal States and War with Bohemia
- ✅ Started the Papal States in the late Renaissance in 1411.
- ✅ Won the election of the Great Schism and succeeded in restoring the predecessor.
- ⚠️ The great war between the Papal States and Bohemia broke out, triggered by Jan Hus's protest in Bohemia. Although the early stages were unfavorable, the war ended in a draw with the support of neighboring Catholic countries.
00:08 - 00:36
1. ⛪ Early Situation of the Papal States and War with Bohemia
- ✅ Started the Papal States in the late Renaissance in 1411.
- ✅ Won the election of the Great Schism and succeeded in restoring the predecessor.
- ⚠️ The great war between the Papal States and Bohemia broke out, triggered by Jan Hus's protest in Bohemia. Although the early stages were unfavorable, the war ended in a draw with the support of neighboring Catholic countries.
00:40 - 01:27
2. 🤝 Alliance Strategy and Diplomatic Focus Selection
- ✅ Formed an alliance with France to strengthen military power.
- ✅ Selected a diplomatic focus with the transition from the Renaissance to the Age of Discovery. To promote colonization.
- ✅ The diplomatic focus has abundant bonuses related to colonies.
01:28 - 02:03
3. 🌍 Age of Discovery Dispatch System and France's Overwhelming Power
- ✅ The dispatch system is unlocked in the Age of Discovery.
- ⚠️ The dispatch list suggests that France has overwhelming power.
02:04 - 03:22
4. ⚔️ The Importance of Quality in War and Victory with France
- ✅ The quality of soldiers is important in war. Emphasizing the difference in value between regular soldiers and conscripts.
- ✅ By befriending France, alliances were established with Hungary, Austria, and Naples.
- ✅ Won the war with France and acquired territory around Southern Bruges.
03:23 - 03:48
5. 💰 Vassal Strategy: Liberation of Bruges and Byzantium
- ✅ Established the vassal Bruges. To be a mid-sized vassal that continuously donates to the Papal States.
- ✅ Also invaded the Byzantine Empire and secured the surrounding area including Constantinople. Liberated the vassal Byzantium.
03:56 - 04:09
6. 🇮🇹 Italian Unification and Advance into Venice
- ✅ Promoting Italian unification. Completely annexed Ferrara in Northern Italy.
- ✅ Advanced into Venice.
04:17 - 04:32
7. 💯 France's Victory in the Hundred Years' War and Future Prospects
- ✅ France won the Hundred Years' War.
- ✅ France has high potential, and we are also considering a playthrough that ends the Hundred Years' War as quickly as possible.
04:39 - 05:12
8. 😡 Aggressive Expansion Control and Territorial Expansion
- ✅ Declared war on Florence for the unification of Italy. The aggressive expansion number is out of control.
- ✅ If the aggressive expansion exceeds a certain value, it becomes difficult to improve relations through diplomacy, so the option of destroying the target country is also available.
05:13 - 05:45
9. 🪖 War-related Institutions and Strengthening of Regular Soldiers
- ✅ Adopted the war-related system of the Age of Discovery. In order to suppress the hostile forces in Italy, we will develop the strongest regular army corps.
- ✅ Built training camps to increase the human resources available for deployment to the regular army.
05:49 - 06:25
10. 💪 Expansion of the Army and Securing Territory
- ✅ Expanded the army and upgraded units.
- ✅ Annexed the entire territory of Florence.
06:26 - 07:16
11. 🚀 Promotion of Colonial Policy
- ✅ Accepted the institution of Body of Land. Considering the importance of attack income.
- ✅ Prioritize progress that increases colonization speed. Improve colonization speed by utilizing colonial policy laws and civil rights.
- ✅ After colonizing Africa, we will also conduct overseas exploration to cross over to America.
07:19 - 08:44
12. ✝️ Formation of the Crusades and Capture of Jerusalem
- ✅ Formed a crusade and headed to the land of infidels to secure the holy city of Jerusalem.
- ✅ Suffered from food shortages during the Egyptian expedition, but recognized the importance of supply soldiers.
- ✅ Secured the area around Jerusalem and improved religious influence.
08:50 - 09:18
13. ⚔️ Annexation of the Republic of Genoa and Introduction of the Printing Press
- ✅ Completely annexed the Republic of Genoa, a rival of Italy.
- ✅ Introduced the printing press, the last institution of the Age of Discovery. Unlocked monarch power bonuses and paved road progress.
09:25 - 09:42
14. 💰 Indulgence Sales Event and the Appearance of Luther
- ✅ An indulgence sales event occurred.
- ✅ Criticism by Martin Luther begins.
09:43 - 10:14
15. 🌎 Discovery of the New World America and the Appearance of Cesare Borgia
- ✅ The Papal States discovered the New World America.
- ✅ Cesare Borgia, the Pope's son, appears.
10:18 - 10:34
16. 🏝️ Mediterranean Unification and Acquisition of Mallorca
- ✅ Acquired Valencia and Mallorca from Aragon as part of the Mediterranean unification.
10:36 - 10:42
17. 💀 Outbreak of Plague
- ✅ A major plague broke out. The plague is spreading among the natives of the New World.
10:49 - 11:36
18. 📜 Treaty of Tordesillas-like Situation
- ✅ Colonization of the Americas is progressing, and a situation similar to the Treaty of Tordesillas is occurring. A treaty is concluded between the Papal States and England.
11:39 - 12:21
19. 💰 Income from the New World and Revenge on Old Forces
- ✅ Funds began to be sent from the American colonies to the home country, and revenue increased rapidly.
- ✅ Attacked Naples and Northern Provence to avenge past grudges.
12:23 - 12:39
20. ⛪ Criticism by Martin Luther
- ✅ Martin Luther criticizes the Papal States.
12:40 - 13:03
21. 🧭 Reaching the Southern Tip of Africa and the Arrival of the Reformation Era
- ✅ The Pope's expedition reached the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa.
- ✅ The Reformation era has arrived.
13:04 - 13:58
22. 🏛️ Reformation Era Focus Selection
- ✅ Selected a focus for the Reformation era. Selected a diplomatic focus from the options of governance, military, and diplomacy.
13:59 - 14:54
23. ⚔️ Re-invasion of Naples and Entry into the Great Powers
- ✅ Re-invaded Naples.
- ✅ Rose to 6th place among the great powers.
14:55 - 15:00
24. 🏆 Future Goals
- ✅ Aim to be the number one great power, surpassing Bohemia and France.
- ✅ Watch the progress of the Reformation.