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France (ETW Faction)

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{{Faction|image=[[Image:France_flag.jpg|250px]]|Name=France|Game=[[Empire: Total War]]|Religion=[[Catholic (ETW Religion|Catholic]]|Culture=European}}

France is one of the 11 playable nations in Empire: Total War's Grand Campaign. It is also a major faction in the game.

==Overview==

[[Image:France_Monarchy_flag.jpg‎|250px]] [[Image:France_Republic_flag.jpg‎|250px]]

France has had fifty years of military and administrative excellence under Louis XIV, the Sun King and his servants. They achieved this in spite of a backdrop of strife and rebellion sparked by France’s involvement in the Thirty Years War. Louis and his able ministers, Cardinals Richelieu and Mazarin, were able to steer France away from the feudal struggles that hampered growth, and they created a centralised government where the King’s power is absolute.
In 1700, France is the pre-eminent power in Western Europe, with an unrivalled army, vast colonies and a King who is respected and feared by all, both at home and abroad. Few nations pose any real threat to his well-equipped armies and heavily fortified borders.

The French Bourbon dynasty is strong, even though Louis XIV is aging. There are sons and relations aplenty, with legitimate claims to many titles. To the south, the lack of a Hapsburg heir in Spain – and the feeble-mindedness of Charles II – means that a Bourbon could one day rule in Madrid. A course of action that brings this about has much to recommend it. Of course, not all offshoots of the Hapsburg line are weak as their Spanish cousins. The Austrian Habsburgs, and other European nations, may not be entirely willing to see a Frenchman or French nominee as King of Spain. No matter.

France is surrounded by possibilities, and beyond Europe there are other continents to conquer and colonise: New France in North America, and the riches of India. The untrustworthy British may have to be swept aside or crushed, but what is wrong with that?

==Starting Position==

France starts the game with regions in both the European and the American theatre. In Europe, the French own France and its capital, Paris, along with Alsace-Lorraine and the province's capital, Strasbourg. In America, the French control several regions and also have a protectorate which can become part of the French kingdom after completing a specific mission. The French colonies border the Iroquois Confederacy and the 13 British Colonies. The Kingdom does not hold any provinces in the Indian Theater.

In the European Theater, France borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. They are bordered by the Kingdom of Spain in the south, and Flanders, a Spanish province, in the north. Furthermore, France borders Württemberg in Central Europe and Savoy in the southeast. Across the English Channel lies France's biggest rival, the United Kingdom.

===Victory Conditions===

'''Short Campaign'''

Capture and hold 20 regions by the end of the year 1750, including: '''New France''', '''Corsica''', '''New York''', '''Confederation of New England''', '''Leeward Islands''', '''Pennsylvania''', '''Cherokee Territory''', '''Savoy''', '''Algonquin Territory''', '''Liguria''', '''Michigan Territory''', and '''France'''.

'''Long Campaign'''

Capture and hold 30 regions by the end of the year 1799, including: '''New France''', '''Corsica''', '''New York''', '''Confederation of New England''', '''Leeward Islands''', '''Pennsylvania''', '''Cherokee Territory''', '''Savoy''', '''Algonquin Territory''', '''Liguria''', '''Michigan Territory''', '''France''', '''Orissa & Circars''', '''Carnatica''', '''Flanders''', '''Hindustan''', and '''Egypt'''.

'''World domination'''

Capture and hold 50 regions by the end of the year 1799, including: '''France'''.

===Basics at start===
*'''Protectorates''' – '''Louisiana'''
*'''Allies''' – '''Spain'''
*'''Trade Partners''' – '''Spain''', '''Louisiana''', '''Savoy''', '''Sweden'''
*'''Enemies''' – '''Barbary States''', '''Pirates'''
*'''Religion''' – Catholic
*'''Government''' – Absolute Monarchy
*'''Ruler''' – Louis XIV (King)
*'''Population''' – 26,059,676
*'''Prosperity''' – Spectacular
*'''Prestige''' – Sublime
*'''Treasury''' – 8000
*'''Technology''' - Physiocracy
*'''Missionaries''' – Guillaume Vasser ('''Upper Canada'''), Guillaume Chretien ('''France''')
*'''Rakes''' – Roger Fouquet ('''Michigan Territory'''), Urbain Despreaux ('''France''')
*'''Gentlemen''' – Bernard le Bovier de Foutanelle ('''France''')

====Europe Theatre====

=====Paris, France=====
*'''Starting Buildings''' – Barracks, Royal Palace, Opera House, Admiralty, Cannon Foundry
*'''Infrastructure''' - Basic Roads
*'''Population''' – 24,567,308
*'''Wealth''' – 6278
*'''Religion''' – Catholicism 80.0%, Protestantism 20.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Poitou Farmland''' (Not Developed), '''Brittany Farmland''' (Not Developed), '''Bordeaux Vineyards''' (Vineyard), '''Loire Vineyards''' (Vineyard), '''Auvergne Mines''' (Iron Mine), '''Lille''' (Coaching Inn), '''Brest''' (Shipyard), '''Orleans''' (School), '''Clermont-Ferrand''' (Craft Workshops Smiths), '''Dijon''' (Church School), '''Marseille''' (Trading Port), '''Bordeaux''' (Craft Workshops Weavers), '''Le Havre''' (Trading Port)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – '''Calais''' (Port), '''Lyon''' (Village), '''Nantes''' (Village), '''Toulouse''' (Village)

=====Strasbourg, Alsace-Lorraine=====
*'''Starting Buildings''' – Military Governor’s Encampment, Settlement Fortification
*'''Infrastructure''' - Basic Roads
*'''Population''' – 1,442,152
*'''Wealth''' – 2625
*'''Religion''' – Catholicism 80.0%, Protestantism 20.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Metz Mines''' (Iron Mines), '''Nancy''' (Craft Workshops Smiths)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' - None

====America Theatre====

=====Quebec, New France=====
*'''Starting Buildings''' – Army Encampment, Magistrate
*'''Infrastructure''' - Basic Roads
*'''Population''' – 16,044
*'''Wealth''' – 1307
*'''Religion''' – Catholicism 95.0%, Animism 5.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''St. Jean Trapper Post''' (Fur Trader), '''St. Lazare Farmland''' (Peasant Farms), '''Mont-Laurier Mines''' (Not Developed), '''Marsoui Forests''' (Logging Camp), '''Tadoussac''' (Trading Port)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – '''Trois-Rivieres''' (Village)
*'''Plantations''' - None

=====Montreal, Upper Canada=====
*'''Starting Building''' – Magistrate
*'''Infrastructure''' - Not Developed
*'''Population''' – 8,100
*'''Wealth''' – 39
*'''Religion''' – Catholicism 30.0%, Animism 70.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Ahmic Trapper Post''' (Fur Trader), '''Conestoga Farmland''' (Not Developed)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – '''Fort Frontenac''' (Village), '''Tkaronto''' (Village), '''Sault Sainte-Marie'''
*'''Plantations''' – None

=====Fort Nashwaak, Acadia=====
*'''Starting Building''' – Magistrate
*'''Infrastructure''' - Not Developed
*'''Population''' – 6,706
*'''Wealth''' – 1428
*'''Religion''' – Catholicism 70.0%, Protestantism 20.0%, Animism 10.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Northesk Mines''' (Silver Mine), '''Nova Scotia Farmland''' (Peasant Farms)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – '''Bathurst''' (Village), '''Cap Fourchu''' (Port), '''Louisbourg''' (Port)
*'''Plantations''' – None

=====Martinique, Windward Islands=====
*'''Starting Building''' – Magistrate
*'''Infrastructure''' – Not Developed
*'''Population''' – 8,151
*'''Wealth''' – 372
*'''Religion''' – Catholicism 90.0%, Animism 10.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Barbados''' (Trading Port)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – None
*'''Plantations''' – '''St. Vincent''' (Small Sugar Plantation)

=====Plaissance, Newfoundland=====
*'''Starting Building''' – Magistrate
*'''Infrastructure''' – Not Developed
*'''Population''' – 7,031
*'''Wealth''' – 1246
*'''Religion''' – Catholicism 70.0%, Protestantism 25.0%, Animism 5.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Badger Trapper Post''' (Fur Trader), '''St. George’s Forests''' (Logging Camp), '''Burgeo Farmland''' (Not Developed), '''St. John’s''' (Trading Post)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – '''Bonavista''' (Village)
*'''Plantations''' – None

=====Cayenne, French Guyana=====
*'''Starting Building''' – Magistrate
*'''Infrastructure''' – Not Developed
*'''Population''' – 4,184
*'''Wealth''' – 257
*'''Religion''' – Catholicism 85.0%, Animism 15.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Camopi Mines''' (Not Developed), '''Sinnamary''' (Trading Post)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – None
*'''Plantations''' – '''Maroni''' (Small Spice Plantation)

==Units==

===Artillery===
*[[Sakers (ETW Unit)|Sakers]]

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{{ETW Factions}}

Great Britain (ETW Faction)

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{{Faction|image=[[Image:Britain_flag.jpg|250px]]|Name=Great Britain|Game=[[Empire: Total War]]|Religion=[[Protestant]]|Culture=European}}

Great Britain is one of the 11 playable nations in Empire: Total War's Grand Campaign. It is also one of the major factions in the game.

==Overview==

[[Image:Britian_Monarchy_Flag.jpg‎|250px]] [[Image:Britian_Republic_Flag.jpg‎|250px]]

The Kingdom of Great Britain is a proud faction with a long and admittedly proud history, its constituent countries of England and Scotland playing major roles in European politics throughout the Middle Ages and beyond. The situation is no different in the 18th century, when the British Faction is stronger than it ever was. The British have united the islands of Ireland and Great Britain under their rule and the kingdom is currently going through a period of stability and prosperity. The sea poses an ideal defense against European land forces while the fabled Royal Navy ensures that no foreign ship gets too close to the British realm. Over the past few centuries, Great Britain has expanded considerably, establishing colonies all over the world. In the Caribbean, the British have conquered several islands while the 13 colonies in North America will prove to be a strong base for possible future conquests. Given the dominance and power of the British navy, even India doesn't seem too far away and could serve as a target for future expansions.

In conclusion, the kingdom of Great Britain is definitely a very powerful state which doesn't have to fear any other nation in the known world. However, the British have many enemies. Although the Spanish kingdom is currently in a decline, [[Spain (ETW Faction)|Spain]] still controls a huge colonial empire in the Americas which stands in the way of future British conquests. Spain might be weakened but it's still a powerful faction, with a multitude of strong alliances. On top of that, Great Britain's old rival [[France (ETW Faction)|France]] is at the height of its power. Continental Europe is dominated by the French and the Catholic kingdom doesn't hesitate to expand in North America as well. While the British navy is clearly superior to the French one, France's land army is powerful and might pose a serious threat to Britain. Even a French invasion of the British Isles might be in order in the future. Will the rising Britain be able to face its strong enemies and come out on top? Or have the British extended their lines too thinly?

==Starting Position==

Great Britain starts off with the British Isles and various colonies in America: Rupert's Land, the Bahamas and Jamaica. The 13 colonies are a British protectorate, but are not directly controlled. They can be made to join the British Empire by completing a specific mission given by them. Hanover, Austria, the United Provinces and Portugal are all allies of Great Britain, with France and Spain being potential enemies.

King William III is currently sitting the British throne.

===Victory Conditions===

'''Short Campaign'''

Capture and hold 25 regions by the end of the year 1750, including: '''New France''', '''Georgia''', '''Leeward Islands''', '''Ireland''', '''Gibraltar''', '''Florida''', '''Hindustan''', '''Scotland''', and '''England'''.

'''Long Campaign'''

Capture and hold 35 regions by the end of the year 1799, including: '''New France''', '''Georgia''', '''Leeward Islands''', '''Ireland''', '''Gibraltar''', '''Florida''', '''Hindustan''', '''Scotland''', '''England''', '''Egypt''', '''Malta''', '''Bijapur''', and '''Bengal'''.

'''World Domination'''

Capture and hold 50 regions by the end of the year 1799, including: '''England'''.

===Basics at start===
*'''Protectorates''' – '''Thirteen Colonies'''
*'''Allies''' – '''Austria''', '''Hannover''', '''United Provinces''', '''Portugal'''
*'''Trade Partners''' – '''United Provinces''', '''Thirteen Colonies''', '''Sweden''', '''Portugal'''
*'''Enemies''' – '''Barbary States''', '''Pirates'''
*'''Religion''' – Protestant
*'''Government''' – Constitutional Monarchy
*'''Ruler''' – William III (King)
*'''Population''' – 9,179,510
*'''Prosperity''' – Spectacular
*'''Prestige''' – Sublime
*'''Treasury''' – 7500
*'''Technology''' - Seasoning
*'''Missionaries''' – Robert Watson ('''Rupert’s Land''')
*'''Rakes''' – James Whitston ('''England''')
*'''Gentlemen''' - Isaac Newton ('''England''')
*'''Generals''' - John Churchill ('''England'''), Henri de Massue ('''Ireland'''), Kevin Mcdowell ('''Port Royal''')
*'''Admirals''' - Edward Russell ('''Irish Sea'''), George Rooke ('''English Channel'''), John Leake ('''Northwestern Atlantic Ocean''')

====Europe Theatre====

=====London, England=====
*'''Starting Buildings''' – Barracks, Parliament Chamber, Conservatorium, [[Admiralty]], Cannon Foundry
*'''Infrastructure''' - Basic Roads
*'''Population''' – 5,153,143
*'''Wealth''' – 6775
*'''Religion''' – Protestantism 75.0%, Catholicism 25.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Devon Farmland''' (Peasant Farms), '''Bristol''' (Trading Port), '''Portsmouth''' (Dockyard), '''Oxford''' (Church School), '''Coalbrookdale''' (Iron Mine), '''Birmingham''' (Craft Workshop Smiths), '''York''' (Craft Workshops Weavers), '''Lincolnshire Farmland''' (No Building), '''Cambridge''' (School), '''East Anglia Farmland''' (Peasant Farms), '''Greenwich''' (Commercial Port)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – '''Swansea''' (Village), '''Manchester''' (Village), '''Newcastle''' (Port), '''Liverpool''' (Port)

=====Edinburgh, Scotland=====
*'''Starting Buildings''' – Army Encampment, Governor’s Residence, Settlement Fortification
*'''Infrastructure''' - Basic Roads
*'''Population''' – 831,761
*'''Wealth''' – 2725
*'''Religion''' – Protestantism 70.0%, Catholicism 30.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Speyside Farmland''' (Peasant Farms), '''Glasgow''' (Trading Port)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – '''Dundee''' (Village), '''Inverness''' (Village)

=====Dublin, Ireland=====
*'''Starting Building''' – Magistrate
*'''Infrastructure''' - Basic Roads
*'''Population''' – 3,065,477
*'''Wealth''' – 2875
*'''Religion''' – Protestantism 30.0%, Catholicism 70.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Shannon Farmland''' (Peasant Farms), '''Cork''' (Craft Workshops Smith), '''Waterford''' (Trading Ports)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – '''Belfast''' (Port), '''Galway''' (Village)

====America Theatre====

=====Port Royal, Jamaica=====
*'''Starting Building''' – Military Governor’s Barracks
*'''Infrastructure''' - Not Developed
*'''Population''' – 124,054
*'''Wealth''' – 522
*'''Religion''' – Protestantism 80.0%, Animism 20.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Kingston''' (Trading Port)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – None
*'''Commodity Towns''' – None
*'''Plantations''' – '''Marchmont''' (Small Sugar)

=====Nassau, Bahamas=====
*'''Starting Building''' – Magistrate
*'''Infrastructure''' - Not Developed
*'''Population''' – 2,044
*'''Wealth''' – 200
*'''Religion''' – Protestantism 90.0%, Animism 10.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Grand Bahama''' (Trading Port)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – None
*'''Plantations''' – '''Andros''' (Not Developed) (Sugar or Coffee)

=====Moose Factory, Rupert’s Land=====
*'''Starting Building''' – Magistrate
*'''Infrastructure''' – Not Developed
*'''Population''' – 3,031
*'''Wealth''' – 254
*'''Religion''' – Protestantism 20.0%, Animism 80.0%
*'''Starting Towns/Ports''' – '''Abitibi Farmland''' (Not Developed), '''Fort Albany''' (Trading Port), '''Ogoki Trapper Post''' (Fur Trader), '''Misstani Trapper Post''' (Not Developed)
*'''Later Villages/Ports''' – '''Fort Rupert''' (Village)
*'''Plantations''' – None

==Enemies==

Britain's enemies are the more powerful nations, mostly Catholic nations.
*France - Britain's traditional enemy
*Spain - even though weakened, could put up a good fight.

==Units==

===Artillery===
*[[Sakers (ETW Unit)|Sakers]]
*[[Demi-Cannons (ETW Unit)|Demi-Cannons]]
*[[8-inch Mortar Battery (ETW Unit)|8-inch Mortar Battery]]
*[[Rocket Troop (ETW Unit)|Rocket Troop]]
*[[24-lber Howitzer Foot Artillery (ETW Unit)|24-lber Howitzer Foot Artillery]]
*[[36-lber Howitzer Foot Artillery (ETW Unit)|36-lber Howitzer Foot Artillery]]
*[[24-lber Foot Artillery (ETW Unit)|24-lber Foot Artillery]]
*[[36-lber Foot Artillery (ETW Unit)|36-lber Foot Artillery]]
*[[Puckle Guns (ETW Unit)|Puckle Guns]]
*[[16-lber Horse Artillery (ETW Unit)|16-lber Horse Artillery]]
*[[19-lber Horse Artillery (ETW Unit)|19-lber Horse Artillery]]

===Cavalry===
*[[Heavy Cavalry (ETW Unit)|Heavy Cavalry]]
*[[Life Guards (ETW Unit)|Life Guards]]
*[[Horse Guards (ETW Unit)|Horse Guards]]
*[[East India Company Lancers (ETW Unit)|East India Company Lancers]]
*[[Mounted Tribal Auxiliary (ETW Unit)|Mounted Tribal Auxiliary]]
*[[Yeomanry (ETW Unit)|Yeomanry]]
*[[Regiment of Horse (ETW Unit)|Regiment of Horse]]
*[[East India Company Cavalry (ETW Unit)|East India Company Cavalry]]
*[[Native Indian Cavalry (ETW Unit)|Native Indian Cavalry]]
*[[General's Bodyguard (ETW Unit)|General's Bodyguard]]
*[[Colonial Dragoons (ETW Unit)|Colonial Dragoons]]
*[[Dragoons (ETW Unit)|Dragoons]]
*[[Light Dragoons (ETW Unit)|Light Dragoons]]

===Infantry===
*[[Coldstream Guards (ETW Unit)|Coldstream Guards]]
*[[Republican Guard (ETW Unit)|Republican Guard]]
*[[Guards (ETW Unit)|Guards]]
*[[The Black Watch (ETW Unit)|The Black Watch]]
*[[Grenadiers (ETW Unit)|Grenadiers]]
*[[Pandours (ETW Unit)|Pandours]]
*[[Native Musketmen Auxiliary (ETW Unit)|Native Musketmen Auxiliary]]
*[[Colonial Light Infantry (ETW Unit)|Colonial Light Infantry]]
*[[Light Infantry (ETW Unit)|Light Infantry]]
*[[Chasseurs Britanniques (ETW Unit)|Chasseurs Britanniques]]
*[[Green Jackets (ETW Unit)|Green Jackets]]
*[[Ferguson Riflemen (ETW Unit)|Ferguson Riflemen]]
*[[Sepoys (ETW Unit)|Sepoys]]
*[[Line Infantry (ETW Unit)|Line Infantry]]
*[[Pikemen (ETW Unit)|Pikemen]]
*[[Ghoorkas (ETW Unit)|Ghoorkas]]
*[[Colonial Militia (ETW Unit)|Colonial Militia]]
*[[Militia (ETW Unit)|Militia]]
*[[Conscripts (ETW Unit)|Conscripts]]
*[[Dahomey Amazons (ETW Unit)|Dahomey Amazons]]
*[[Rangers (ETW Unit)|Rangers]]
*[[Rogers' Rangers (ETW Unit)|Rogers' Rangers]]

===Navy===
*[[Brig (ETW Unit)|Brig]]
*[[Sloop (ETW Unit)|Sloop]]
*[[Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate (ETW Unit)|Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate]]
*[[Fifth Rate (ETW Unit)|Fifth Rate]]
*[[Razee (ETW Unit)|Razee]]
*[[Sixth Rate (ETW Unit)|Sixth Rate]]
*[[Carronade Frigate (ETW Unit)|Carronade Frigate]]

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