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EU5: Explanation of the Holy Roman Empire (HRE) and Imperial Authority
This video offers a concise guide on the workings of the Holy Roman Empire (HRE) in Europa Universalis 5 (EU5), covering everything from the election of the emperor and relations with the electors, to imperial policies, member states, imperial authority, and key historical events. It explains how to expand influence within the HRE, the consequences of being a member, and the benefits of being the emperor, including unique diplomatic actions and the ability to propose changes to imperial laws.
1. 👑 Election of the Emperor and Relations with the Electors in the HRE
- ✅ The emperor of the HRE is elected by votes from the electors upon the death of the current emperor.
- ✅ Austria has a strong position at the start due to its free votes.
- ✅ To win the vote of an elector, it is crucial to improve diplomatic relations and secure long-term alliances.
- ⚠️ Attacking the HRE from outside entails the intervention of the emperor and his allies.
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Opinion of the Elector | Influences the probability of a vote. |
| Diplomatic Reputation | Affects the elector's perception. |
00:00 - 00:44
1. 👑 Election of the Emperor and Relations with the Electors in the HRE
- ✅ The emperor of the HRE is elected by votes from the electors upon the death of the current emperor.
- ✅ Austria has a strong position at the start due to its free votes.
- ✅ To win the vote of an elector, it is crucial to improve diplomatic relations and secure long-term alliances.
- ⚠️ Attacking the HRE from outside entails the intervention of the emperor and his allies.
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Opinion of the Elector | Influences the probability of a vote. |
| Diplomatic Reputation | Affects the elector's perception. |
00:45 - 01:37
2. ⚔️ Consequences of being a Member of the HRE and Benefits of the Emperor
- ⚠️ Attacking other members of the HRE without a CB results in high costs.
- ⚠️ Being a member of the HRE restricts improving the government rank without imperial permission.
- ⚠️ Hostility is significantly higher when taking provinces within the HRE.
- ✅ Being emperor grants bonuses such as increased cultural capacity, monthly prestige, and strong diplomatic actions.
01:38 - 02:45
3. 🛡️ Diplomatic Actions of the Emperor: Threats, Demands, and Privileges
- ✅ The emperor can use the threat and war mechanic to demand provinces, obtaining them for free or transforming weak CBs into strong ones.
- ✅ There are different types of states within the HRE, such as electors, imperial cities, and imperial peasant republics.
02:46 - 03:41
4. 📈 Imperial Authority: Factors that Affect It and Its Benefits
- ✅ Imperial authority increases with the number of princes and free cities, but decreases with heretical princes or provinces controlled by external powers.
- ✅ A competent ruler and dynastic power increase the gain of imperial authority.
- ✅ High imperial authority results in greater contributions and support for proposed policies.
| Factor | Effect on Imperial Authority |
|---|---|
| Number of Princes | Increases |
| Heretical Princes | Decreases |
| Provinces Occupied by Foreigners | Decreases |
03:42 - 04:13
5. 🤝 Imperial Diplomatic Actions: Free Cities, Invitations, and Territorial Demands
- ✅ The emperor can grant free city status, inviting members to the HRE and demanding the return of illegal territory.
- ✅ Demanding illegal territory can result in peaceful return or a strong CB if rejected.
04:14 - 05:04
6. 🏛️ Elevation of Government Rank and Privileges within the HRE
- ✅ The emperor can elevate the government rank of foreign nations, granting privileges in exchange for money.
- ✅ Government reforms can be granted with diplomatic or military bonuses.
05:05 - 06:27
7. 📜 Imperial Policies: Centralization, Revocation of Privileges, and Imperial Liberation
- ✅ The HRE functions as an international organization.
- ✅ With sufficient imperial authority, changes to the laws can be proposed to centralize the union or gain bonuses.
- ✅ Key policies include the revocation of privileges (converting members into vassals) and the Renovatio Imperii (forming the Holy Roman Empire).
- ✅ The emperor has access to unique CBs, such as the Imperial Ban and Imperial Liberation.
06:28 - 07:48
8. 🗓️ Historical Events and the Imperial Parliament
- ✅ The HRE has historical events such as the Hussite wars and the conflict between Guelphs and Ghibellines.
- ✅ The wars of religion divide the HRE according to the religion of the members.
- ✅ The imperial parliament allows risking imperial authority for great bonuses, such as the Roman Month.
07:49 - 08:00
9. 🚀 Next Steps: Rapid Integration and Maximizing Imperial Authority
- ✅ A more advanced video on how to quickly integrate the HRE and maximize imperial authority is anticipated.