Spain (ETW Faction)
| Spain (ETW Faction) | |
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| Name: | Spain |
| From Game: | Empire: Total War |
| Religion: | Catholic |
| Culture: | European |
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Spain is one of the 11 playable nations in Empire: Total War's Grand Campaign. It is also a major faction in the game.
Overview
Spain has been an important kingdom in Europe for many centuries. The Catholic kingdom was the first major colonial power, conquering the Caribbean, Central America and vast parts of Southern America. However, the country's power has been declining in recent times. Pirates kept plundering the treasure ships which were supposed to bring the wealth of the Americas to Spain itself. Other powers like Great Britain and France have begun colonizing the New World as well, often resulting in conflict with the Spanish. Not long ago, the United Provinces became independant from Spanish rule as well which further weakened the kingdom. On top of all of these problems, the incompetent Spanish king Charles II doesn't have any heirs, and thus Spain's future lies in the shadows.
However, Spain is still a great power. Its Empire ranges from southern Italy and Flanders in the east up to huge colonies in the Americas. The kingdom's lands are fertile and rich. Furthermore, the powerful French have become Spanish allies which strengthens the country's power in Europe. Therefore, Spain still has many opportunities, despite its internal problems and the conflicts in the ew World. However, in order to become a leading power again, Spain has to reclaim its place amongst the other nations - by force, if necessary.
Starting Position
Spain starts with the provinces Spain, Gibraltar, Lombardy, Belgium, Naples & Sicily and Sardinia in the European theatre, New Spain, Guatamala, Panama, New Granada, New Andalucia, Florida, Cuba and Hispaniola in the American theatre and no possessions in the Indian theatre. At the beginning of the game, the Spanish are allied to the French. Furthermore, the Spanish have a protecterate in New Spain, which can be made to join the Spanish Empire by completing the mission of taking Texas, Curaçao and Trinida & Tobago. This is similar to the British and French missions that cause the Thirteen Colonies and Quebec to join each of them respectively. On top of that, they have with trade agreements with New Spain, their protectorate, and their ally France.
Victory Conditions
Short Campaign
Capture and hold 25 regions by the end of the year 1750, including: Trinidad & Tobago, Austria, Spain, Texas, Netherlands, Curaçao, Flanders, Lombardy, Naples, and Gibraltar.
Long Campaign
Capture and hold 35 regions by the end of the year 1799, including: Trinidad & Tobago, Austria, Spain, Texas, Netherlands, Curaçao, Flanders, Lombardy, Naples, Gibraltar, Morocco, and Portugal.
World Domination
Capture and hold 50 regions by the end of the year 1799, including: Spain.
Units
Spain fields an army which is similar to that of most other European nations. The kingdom's army consists of units such as line infantry, light infantry, hussars, militia and several standard artillery units. Later on, Spain gets access to stronger units such as guards and household cavalry. If a lower-class revolution succeeds in turning the absolute monarchy into a republic, Spain will be capable of training weak conscript units as well. The Spanish army is nothing special and generally rather average. This is shown well by its line infantry which is clearly jack of all trades but master of none.
Spain's navy has had its days but it is still rather big and on a level which is compareable to that of most other nations. It consists of the standard lineup which most other factions share. The Spanish fleet includes trade ships, weaker ones such as brigs and sloops but also strong first and second rate frigates.
Special Units
Spain has access to several special units, such as Cazadores, Frontiersmen, the Irish Brigade and "Corso Terrestre" Guerillas. While Spain's neighbor Portugal shares some of those, they can still be considered unique.
