In my most recent Spanish campaign, I was able to establish a trade agreement and alliance with EVERY minor faction in Europe. They may not be useful, but in any shortcomings they can aid and assist you if they have an army/navy nearby. Make alliances with everyone possible in the first few turns as Spain. And more importantly, it blocks any invaders off from entering from the south. The only significance Gibraltar has is it controls the flow of ships through the narrow straight that leads into the Mediterranean. Keeping farms upgraded, and maintaining the borders insures a healthy growing Madrid.īe careful, crazy Morocco can declare war at any moment and take Gibraltar in a heartbeat. It is very important to keep a good garrison in Madrid, along with a wealthy infrastructure. Madrid is your center of commerce, it’s where the base of your government is along with your primary source for military recruitment. Save the upkeep for another unit to go into Naples garrison. It’s fine if you can hold it, but don’t bother putting a military garrison on the island. Later in the game a port develops, and you receive a bit of income from the mine that is on the island. Unless you have a strong military presence garrisoned in both Sicily & Naples. You’ll want to keep peace with the Ottomans and any Italian faction throughout the game. The city of Naples can easily generate 2,000 gold per turn late game, around 1750. Late game 3, 4, and even 5 ports are built on this region. Naples is the technical term for the Southern Italian region. Southern Italy provides a number of opportunities, both trade income, trade materials, and potential land gain if you go to war against Italian States. Britain & France usually don’t do naval invasions on these colonies unless you’re playing on VH/VH. Keeping tax rate at the lowest tick possible keeps order in good check. You really don’t need a military garrison in the cities. I usually sell Florida right off the bat and save myself gold and a headache.ĭeveloping Cuba & Hispaniola’s city is key to the success of these colonies. The Cherokee Indians constantly attack Florida until they can get it. It pays off in the late game, and can prove to be a vital trade asset. I spend much time and gold investing into the colonies in the Caribbean. New Spain’s purpose is for trade, nothing else really. You are a protectorate of New Spain, which doesn’t do much for you. Pirates rule the seas in the Caribbean, along with British and French fighting over land. These colonies don’t bring much in the way of taxes, but in late game can make you thousands of gold per turn through trade. France soon breaks the alliance with Spain, and before you know it you’re all on your own.
Spain also held provinces in Italy & Sicily, which are prime targets for Italian minor factions, such as Savoy, Genoa, and Italian States. They have colonies in America, and borders with France, Morocco, and Portugal. In ETW, it’s hard to make friends as Spain. The royal family of Spain in the early 18th century was neglectful to the country. The obsessed religious leaders had huge influence for the king of Spain, along with the rich nobles.
Ruled by the catholic church and some ugly kings, Spain was a slumbering giant.
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