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Austria (ETW Faction)

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Austria (ETW Faction)
Austria flag.jpg
Name: Austria
From Game: Empire: Total War
Religion:Catholic
Culture: European
Playable:


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

Overview

Austria Monarchy Flag.jpg Austria Republic flag.jpg

The Austrian Empire lies in central Europe and poses the main European bastion against the Ottoman Turks. For centuries, the two nations have been fighting against each other and the Austrian military has become strong and organized as a result. The east and south of Europe offer many possibilities for expanding. Furthermore, Austria wants to keep and defend its supremacy over the Holy Roman Empire and the German lands. While Austria does not have any colonies, its lands are prosperous and fertile. The Empire doesn't need a powerful navy and its strong land army should serve as a hefty deterrent for any foreign power. However, the weakened Ottomans are still a major enemy and Russia is also eager to expand further into Europe. On top of that, the small Prussian kingdom is rising in the north and will use every opportunity to expand its territory.

In conclusion, Austria is surrounded by many possible adversaries. Therefore, the Empire has to utilize diplomacy in order to prevent a war on multiple fronts. However, while dealing with foreign affairs, Austria has to keep an eye on the events within its borders as well. The Hungarians are not very happy under Austrian rule and would love to found their own kingdom. They might well start a rebellion if there aren't enough Austrian troops to keep them in check. As a result, a smart Austrian ruler will have to find the right balance between enlarging his territory, forming essential alliances and avoiding internal strife.

Starting Position

Austria begins the game with a total of 6 regions. The whole Austrian Empire is located in the European theater as the country doesn't have any colonies. While Austria's province Croatia does border the Mediterranean Sea, the rest of the country has no access to the sea. Therefore, Austria is a very land based nation which is reflected by its strong army yet weak navy. Austria's capital is Vienna which is also its most developed city. However, Hungary is the most populous region, followed by Bohemia & Moravia.

The Austrian Empire borders Bavaria in the west, Saxony, Prussia and Poland & Lithuania in the north and the Ottoman Empire in the southeast. The country does not start at war with anyone and is allied to Bavaria.

Victory Conditions

Short Campaign

Capture and hold 15 regions by the end of the year 1750, including: Austria, West Prussia, East Prussia, Hungary, Rumelia, Brandenburg, and Venetia.

Long Campaign

Capture and hold 30 regions by the end of the year 1799, including: Austria, West Prussia, East Prussia, Hungary, Rumelia, Brandenburg, Venetia, and Poland.

World Domination

Capture and hold 40 regions by the end of the year 1799, including: Austria.

Basics at start

  • Protectorates – None
  • AlliesWurttemberg, Bavaria, United Provinces, Westphalia, Savoy, Great Britain
  • Trade PartnersItalian States, Bavaria, Venice
  • EnemiesBarbary States, Pirates
  • Religion – Catholic
  • Government – Absolute Monarchy
  • Ruler – Leopold I (King)
  • Population – 13,306,428
  • Prosperity – Moderate
  • Prestige – Respected
  • Treasury – 8500
  • Technology - None
  • Missionaries – Abraham a Sancta Clara (Hungary)
  • Rakes – Georg Brankovic (Serbia)
  • Gentlemen – Johannes Despotovic (Austria)

Europe Theatre

Vienna, Austria
  • Starting Buildings – Barracks, Royal Palace, Conservatorium, Cannon Foundry, Settlement Fortifications
  • Infrastructure - Basic Roads
  • Population – 2,390,663
  • Wealth – 4300
  • Religion – Catholicism 100.0%
  • Starting Towns/PortsTyrol Mines (Iron Mine), Voralberg Farmland (Peasant Farms), Danube Farmland (Peasant Farms), Rauris Mines (Gold Mine), Salzburg (Craft Workshops Weavers), Graz (School), Triest (Trading Port), Innsbruck (Church School)
  • Later Villages/Ports – None
Prague, Bohemia & Moravia
  • Starting Buildings – Army Encampment, Governor’s Residence, Conservatorium
  • Infrastructure - Basic Roads
  • Population – 3,147,771
  • Wealth – 1750
  • Religion – Catholicism 40.0%, Protestantism 60.0%
  • Starting Towns/PortsPilsen Farmland (Peasant Farms), Ostrau Mines (Iron Mine), Olmutz (Coaching Inn)
  • Later Villages/PortsBudweis (Village)
Breslau, Silesia
  • Starting Buildings – Governor’s Mansion
  • Infrastructure – Basic Roads
  • Population – 1,531,752
  • Wealth – 1300
  • Religion – Catholicism 40.0%, Protestantism 60.0%
  • Starting Towns/PortsOdor Farmland (Peasant Farms), Gleiwitz (Craft Workshops Smiths)
  • Later Villages/PortsGlogau (Village)
Pressburg, Hungary
  • Starting Building – Military Governor’s Encampment, Settlement Fortifications
  • Infrastructure – Basic Roads
  • Population – 4,051,868
  • Wealth – 450
  • Religion – Catholicism 80.0%, Protestantism 20.0%
  • Starting Towns/PortsBalaton Farmland (Peasant Farms), Csongrad Farmland (Not Developed)
  • Later Villages/PortsBanska Stiavnica (Village), Buda & Pest (Village), Szeged (Village), Nyiregyhaza (Village)
Klausenburg, Transylvania
  • Starting Building – Military Governor’s Encampment
  • Infrastructure – Basic Roads
  • Population – 1,430,912
  • Wealth – 1325
  • Religion – Catholicism 0.0%, Protestantism 5.0%, Orthodox 95.0%
  • Starting Towns/PortsHunedoara Farmland (Peasant Farms), Brasov Mines (Iron Mine)
  • Later Villages/PortsSzatmarnemeti (Village), Gyuláchféhervar (Village)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Starting Buildings – Governor’s Residence
  • Infrastructure – Basic Roads
  • Population – 753,462
  • Wealth – 975
  • Religion – Catholicism 100.0%
  • Starting Towns/PortsKarlovac Farmland (Peasant Farms), Split (Craft Workshops Weavers), Vodice Vines (Vineyard)
  • Later Villages/PortsOsijek (Village), Rijeka (Port), Zadar (Port)

Units

Infantry

Cavalry

Artillery

Special Units

Empire: Total War | Factions | Playable Factions:
Austria | France | Great Britain | Marathas | Ottoman Empire | Poland-Lithuania | Prussia | Russia | Spain | Sweden | United Provinces | United States* *Must complete Road to Independence to unlock United States
Non-playable Factions:
Barbary States | Bavaria | Cherokee Nations | Courland | Crimean Khanate | Dagestan | Denmark | Genoa | Georgia | Hannover | Huron Confederacy | Inuit Nations | Iroquois Confederacy | Italian States | Knights of St. John | Morocco | Mughal Empire | Mysore | Plains Nations | Portugal | Pueblo Nations | Persia | Pirates | Savoy | Venice | Westphalia | Wurttemberg
Protectorate Factions:
Barbary States | Courland | Crimean Khanate | Louisiana | New Spain | Saxony | Thirteen Colonies
Emergent Factions:
Afghanistan | Gran Colombia | Greece | Hessen | Hungary | Ireland | Mamelukes | Mexico | Naples & Sicily | Norway | Punjab | Quebec | Scotland | United States
Cancelled Factions:
Khanate of Khiva | Tuscany | Mecklenburg | Schleswig-Holstein | Swiss Confederation
Tutorial Factions:
Virginia Colonists | Powahatan Confederacy
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