Venice (Medieval II: Total War)

For factions in other games named Venice, see Venice.

Venice (Medieval II: Total War)
Leader	Domenico
Religion	Catholic
Appears in	Grand Campaign
Culture	Southern European
Starting regions	Venice Region; Ragusa Region; Iraklion Region

Venice is a faction in Medieval II: Total War, unlocked at start of campaign.

Description

The city of canals is a reminder that starting from a great defensive position is an ideal foundation upon which to build an empire. With the city itself perched on the Ri'Alto island and the Venetian Lagoon serving as a massive moat for the city, Venice is a natural fortress. Although the Venetians do not boast a noteworthy land army, they are the leading seafarers of the time. This gives them the ability to confidently defend their capital from direct attack, as well as establish trade routes more readily than most any other major power.

A century earlier the Venetians were plagued by Dalmatian pirates who preyed upon the merchants that plied their lucrative sea trade throughout the Adriatic. Through clever diplomacy, Pietro Orseolo, "Doge" of the Venetian Republic was able to isolate the marauding pirate Slavs into small, manageable groups that he then forced to surrender. This opened the door for Venice to evolve from an isolated trading city into a European power in its own right.

With their ability to dominate trade and traverse the Mediterranean, so long as the Venetians diligently protect their island city, they will always remain a force to be reckoned with.

Strengths

Boasts strong militia infantry, good colonial units and late technology.

Weaknesses

Somewhat poor cavalry.

General

The Starting regions of Venice

The Most Serene Republic of Venice (Venetian: (Serenìsima) Repùblica Vèneta or Repùblica de Venesia, Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia) or Venetian Republic was a state originating from the city of Venice in Northeastern Italy. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century AD until the year 1797. The 'complex' of cities in Northern Italy (Florence, Venice, Genoa, Milan, Bologna) were traditionally owned by the faction of Venice. They are rivaled by the Holy Roman Empire, Milan and the Byzantine Empire. The Venetian-Republicans possess excellent infantry, militia and colonial units, but mediocre cavalry. The Republic is Catholic with Venice as their capital city.

In the late game, post-gunpowder, Venice is one of only four factions (along with Milan, Portugal, Spain) capable of fielding muskets and pikes, and one of only five factions (along with Portugal, Spain, the Turks, and Russia) capable of receiving muskets. They are one of only five factions to receive mortars (Scotland, England, Sicily, Milan and Venice) and one of only two factions to receive Monster Ribaults (Venice and Milan) their gunpowder navy is also quite powerful.

Overview

• Religion - Catholic
• Long Campaign win conditions - Hold 45 regions, including: Constantinople Region
• Short Campaign win conditions - Hold 15 regions. Eliminate Factions: Milan, The Byzantine Empire
• Financial Start - Starting Purse 8,000 Florins
• Kings Purse - 2,500 Florins

Settlements

• Venice (Minor City, Capital) - Town Guard, Small Church, Grain Exchange, Dirt Roads, Port, Land Clearance
• Ragusa (Castle) - Mustering Hall, Stables, Port, Dirt Roads
• Iraklion (Town) - Town Watch, Port

Initial units

• 4 General Bodyguard's
• 11 Italian Spear Militia
• 6 Peasant Archers
• 8 Galley

Ruling Family

• Doge Domenico (Age 47; Faction Leader) - Command 2, Dread/Chivalry 0, Authority 4, Piety 3
• Councillor Bartolomeo (Age 31; Faction Heir) - Command 2, Dread/Chivalry 0, Loyalty 4, Piety 3
• Christiano Selvo (Age 29; Family Member) - Command 3, Dread/Chivalry 0, Loyalty 5, Piety 3
• Alessandro Selvo (Age 28; Family Member) - Command 2, Dread/Chivalry 0, Loyalty 4, Piety 3
• Benusuto Selvo (Age 7; Junior Family Member; Male)
• Gerardo Selvo (Age 3; Junior Family Member; Male)
• Antonio Selvo (Age 13; Junior Family Member; Male)
• Barbus Selvo (Age 10; Junior Family Member; Male)

Initial Agents

• Victor Calza (Age 29; Spy) - 2 Subterfuge
• Tusco Delogu (Age 30; Merchant) - 2 finance
• Guido Batlle (Age 29; Diplomat) - 3 influence
• Oliverio Gusti (Age 34; Cardinal) - 5 piety

Admirals

• Admiral Paolo (20) - 0 command - 4 Galley fleet
• Admiral Lorenzo (29) - 0 0 command - 4 Galley fleet

Trivia

• The symbol of Venice is the flag of the Republic of Venice, though the real flag is typically depicted with the lion holding a gospel or sword which are absent in the game's depiction.