For factions in other games, see Poland.
Poland is a faction in Medieval II: Total War, unlockable after completing the campaign as one of the starting factions.
Description[]
The Kingdom of Poland is still a relative infant, but an infant that already appears to boast a considerable grip on the lands around the capital of Krakow. The Polish people can attribute their rapid rise out of obscurity to the Drang nach Osten (Drive towards the East) of the Holy Roman Empire, which saw the Kaiser searching for allies to help crush the Polabian Slavs. After converting to Christianity, Boleslaw the Brave saw it as his right and duty to conquer neighbouring lands, including thrusts as far east as Kiev, and even forays into Imperial lands during disputes between the Kaiser and the Pope. That last act of betrayal is a sign of recent times in Poland, with internal power struggles stalling the continued expansion of Polish borders. Fortunately for the Poles, the last King to rule with any true sense of stability, Kazimierz I, paved the way for granting fiefdoms to his warriors, establishing a tradition of feudalistic knighthood required to be a power in Europe today. Only now is order truly being restored with Wladyslaw Herman taking the throne with his brother being forced into exile. Siding with the Pope in his recent clashes with the Kaiser has helped establish Poland as a legitimate Catholic power, ensuring the Reich can no longer expand eastward with the blessing of Christendom. However, the lack of an immediate Imperial threat does not ensure that the Poles have an easy option to expand either. The Hungarian King László is simply too formidable and familiar with Polish ways to make moving southward a viable option, making securing the lands of the Baltic Sea the most appealing choice... Despite the fact it involves beating the Danes, the Russians and the Reich to the draw. If Poland is to maintain its new status as a genuine power, Wladyslaw must choose his next battle and enemy very carefully.
Strengths[]
Makes use of very strong cavalry.
Weaknesses[]
Somewhat mediocre infantry.
Overview[]
- Religion - Catholic
- Long Campaign win conditions - Hold 45 regions, including: Jerusalem Region
- Short Campaign win conditions - Hold 15 regions. Eliminate factions: Hungary, Russia
- Financial Start - Starting Purse 12,000 Florins
- Kings Purse- 2,500 Florins
Settlements
- Krakow (Large Town, Capital) - Town Guard, Small Church, Town Hall, Grain Exchange, Dirt Roads
- Halych (Wooden Castle) - Stables
Initial units
- 3 General Bodyguard's
- 2 Spear Militia
- 6 Peasants
- 3 Peasant Archers
- 1 Polish Nobles
Ruling Family
- King Wladyslaw the Chivalrous (Age 40; Faction Leader) - Command 4, Chivalry 7, Authority 4, Piety 3
- Prince Zbigniew (Age 20; Faction Heir) - Command 6, Dread 1, Loyalty 5, Piety 0
- Boleslaw Herman (Age 19; Family Member) - Command 4, Dread 1, Loyalty 5, Piety 0
Initial Agents
- Konrad Psotka (Age 20; Spy) - 3 Subterfuge
- Godzimir the Peaceful (Age 46; Cardinal) - 5 piety
- Agnes Herman (Age 18; Princess) - 3 charm
| Medieval II: Total War Factions | |
|---|---|
| Starting Grand Campaign Factions | England • France • The Holy Roman Empire • Spain • Venice |
| Unlock-able Grand Campaign Factions | Sicily • Milan • Scotland • The Byzantine Empire • Russia • Moors • The Turks • Egypt • Denmark • Portugal • Poland • Hungary |
| Unplayable Grand Campaign Factions | The Papal States • The Aztecs • The Mongols • Timurids • Rebels |
| Tutorial Campaign | Normans • The Papal States • Saxons • Scotland • Rebels |