For factions in other games named Spain, see Spain.
Spain is a faction in Medieval II: Total War, unlocked at start of campaign.
Description[]
Any man who is born on the Iberian Peninsula would call himself a "Spaniard," so when King Alfonso VIdeclared himself the "Emperor of all Spain" three years ago, it was truly a bold claim. After all, not since the time of the Western Roman Empire has one noble court truly ruled the peninsula unopposed. Currently, the Moors hold southern Iberia quite tightly, and Portugal's declaration of independence really proves Alfonso wrong.
However, Alfonso has managed to become the King of Leon, Castile, and Galicia all at once, so there is definitely more to his claim than wild boasts. Now that the petty differences of the Christian Courts have been abolished, the Reconquista looks like it may finally become a reality - Alfonso VI is the first sovereign to truly find himself in a position to actually drive the Muslims back into northern Africa.
The first moves for the King of Spain are obvious, but beyond Iberia, there is far less certainty. The king of France may be cowering in Paris to avoid facing other French noble robber barons, but crossing the Pyranees to take his southern fiefdoms is more likely to unify his people than split their loyalties.
Unless the new Spanish royalty are willing to embark on such a dangerous campaign, they must look to the sea to find less daunting borders to cross. The Spaniards have always shown an affinity for the water, and make fine seafarers. Who knows, perhaps the great empires of the future will be forged at sea rather than on dry land - if so, the people who mastered this art of war first would inherit the earth.
Strengths[]
Excellent naval units, light infantry, and cavalry.
Weaknesses[]
Lacks heavy infantry and spears in early period.
General[]
Spain is a Southern European faction with their starting position in Galicia, León and Castilla.
Spain's units are a well-blended mix of skirmishers, excellent swordsman, spearmen and pikemen, and decent cavalry. Its gunpowder units are highly advanced and deadly. Spain is also a very strong naval power. Along with Portugal, they are the only southern European faction have a Northern European ship - the Cog as their first naval ship. This is due to the rough Atlantic Ocean near Spain and Portugal.
Early in the game, Spain fields a poor selection of infantry with militia and javelin men being the best choices. Later, it gains heavy infantry such as dismounted Feudal Knights, dismounted Chivalric Knights, sword and buckler men and dismounted conquistadors.
As the game description suggests, one of Spain's easiest paths of expansion is to unify Iberia by conquering the Portuguese and the Moors. Succeeding in this goal grants rich territories and Papal favor. From here, Spain can attack North Africa
Spain's starting regions also allows it to expand into eastern France, initially controlled only by rebels. This could make way for more powerful units, allowing Spain to attack Britain and finally finishing off the Moors.
Overview[]
- Religion - Catholic
- Long Campaign win conditions - Hold 45 regions, including: Jerusalem Region, Granada Region
- Short Campaign win conditions - Hold 15 regions. Eliminate Factions: Moors, Portugal
- Financial Start - Starting Purse 9,000 Florins
- Kings Purse - 2,500 Florins
Settlements
- Leon (Large Town, Capital) - Town Guard, Small Church, Town Hall, Grain Exchange, Port
- Toledo (Castle) - Knight's Stables
Initial units
- 3 General Bodyguard's
- 4 Spear Militia
- 3 Town Militia
- 4 Peasant Archers
- 1 Mailed Knights
Ruling Family
- King Alfonso (Age 40; Faction Leader) - Command 3, Dread/Chivalry 0, Authority 2, Piety 3
- Prince Rodrigo (Age 20; Faction Heir) - Command 3, Dread/Chivalry 0, Loyalty 5, Piety 3
Initial Agents
- Pedro Descriua (Age 20; Spy) - 3 Subterfuge
- Domingo Franco (Age 33; Cardinal) - 5 piety
- Urraca el Valiente (Age 20; Princess) - 3 charm
- Teresa el Valiente (Age 19; Princess) - 3 charm
Trivia[]
- The symbol of Spain is based on the flag of the Kingdom of Castile, however, its colors are swapped.
| 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 |