The Teutons are one of the cultures available in the Medieval Era, with the Expansionist culture focus.
"United under their faith, the Teutons believe they can be a flaming torch that spreads light into the dark corners of the world."
Culture orientation[]
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Expansionist cultures favor a gameplay orientation focused on Empire expansion, not necessarily through war. These cultures gain extra Fame from Expansionist Era Stars for claiming Territories. |
Affinity Action: Under One Banner[]
Can forcibly annex Territories occupied by other Empire's Outposts and Administrative Centers.
- For annexing, you need to move an Army to stand on another Empire's Outpost or Administrative Center.
- The process will take the Army a few turns, cost a sum of Money, and can be interrupted when someone attacking the annexing Army.
- You cannot trigger multiple annexations at the same time, and will need to wait a few turns after each successful annexation before using this Affinity Action again.
- Territories held by your Allies cannot be annexed.
Affinity Bonus: Ambition[]
Can always trespass due to Expansionist affinity.
- That is, can actively trespass despite the Border Policy Treaty being at Closed Borders.
- The trespassing Army will not suffer trespassing Health penalty anymore.
- The "Trespassing" Grievance still applies to the trespassing Army.
Transcendence Bonus: Oath of Allegiance[]
+10Stability on City or Outpost.
Trait: Spurred by Faith[]
Emblematic quarter: Kaiserdom[]
“A palace for the emperor and a place of worship, this testifies to the close links between church and military power.”
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Emblematic unit: Teutonic Knights[]
“Clad in chainmail and armed with the traditional lance and sword, the Teutonic knights ride to battle on powerful Friesian horses.”
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City names[]
The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.
Achen, Magadoburg, Mentze, Cölln, Wurms, Spire, Francofurt, Regenspurg, Strazburg, Lübecke
- The first new city found by this culture will use the first name on the city list.
Trivia[]
- The "Teutons" was initially called "Holy Roman Empire" during the development.
- Both Teuton artwork, and the in-game appearance of the Teutons City Center, are based on the Ordensburg, the castles built by German military orders during the Baltic Crusades. These castles were usually made out of red bricks; the castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork is a prime example of this architectural style.