Nelson's Column is a unique building in Napoleon: Total War. It is available only to Great Britain in its capital region.
Description[]
This magnificent structure greatly adds to national prestige.
Pride in one's nation is a powerful thing, and what better way to instill national pride than to build a structure that celebrates the great achievements of the country? Be it past victories, advances in education and technology, or a collection of treasures, such structures provide a stage to display achievements to the world. National standing compared to other nations is vastly important in matters of diplomacy, so a public demonstration of national power will improve prestige.
Nelson's Column was built to commemorate the death of the much-loved hero Admiral Horatio Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar. The column took three years to construct and is an impressive 185 feet tall. Atop the column stands a beautifully carved statue of Nelson himself, facing south toward the Admiralty and, very distantly, his ship HMS Victory, which is now docked in Portsmouth. Decorative acanthus leaves adorn Nelson's feet, all cast in bronze from British cannons, and his most impressive victories over France are depicted on four decorative plates, each cast in gunmetal from captured French cannons.
General Information[]
Nelson's Column is useful for Great Britain, which starts the Europe Campaign with large (and expensive) navies and is in the best position to expand its trading fleet. Late in the game, naval upkeep can reach thousands of gold per turn, meaning that the building can save hundreds of gold per turn and pay for itself within a couple dozen turns.
Trivia[]
- The Nelson's Column is anachronistic for the timeframe of Napoleon: Total War. Its construction started in 1840 and was completed in 1843 in reality.