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France (M2TW faction)

France
Game: Medieval II: Total War
Culture: Northern European
Religion: Catholic

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Contents

Campaign

Opening map

Starting position

Regions

  • Paris - Large town (Capital)
  • Angers - Wooden castle
  • Marseille - Town
  • Rheims - Town
  • Toulouse - Castle

Purse

8000

Introduction

France is a shining example of feudalism in its rawest, and arguably, most delicate form. The French lords eagerly embrace the system that splits the country up into smaller provinces, duchies and fiefdoms, actively building up their forces to ensure their own security and power. About the only thing the French lack at this point is a sense of unity...

The Ile de France may be where the monarchy resides, but the royal family rarely leave Paris. This is not because of a great love for the city, but rather because the surrounding lands are under the shadow of bastions owned by "Robber Barons" that serve their own interests. Frankly, the way things are now, the King isn't truly safe to wander a kingdom that is supposedly his.

The Normans are clearly serving their own best interests, having recently taken England for themselves, it's hard to believe that they will be content to stop there. Other provinces such as Aquitaine, Burgundy, Brittany and Flanders aren't quite so dangerously ambitious... exercising a little authority over these lands looks like an essential move for the French if they're to have any hope of creating a power base that can stave off the might of the Holy Roman Empire to the east. Even less pressing concerns like Spanish and Milanese expansions will soon become a royal headache for the monarchy if France does not establish solid fronts to the south.

Strengths

Gendarmes

Fields the best heavy cavalry in the west, and good infantry in the late period.

Weaknesses

Relatively weak infantry in early period.

Campaign rules

Long

Hold 45 regions, including: Jerusalem Region

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Short

Hold 20 regions. Eliminate factions: England

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See also