Kurfürstentum Brandenburg

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Kurfürstentum Brandenburg
Electorate of Brandenburg



National Statistics as of 1725
Population: 3.2 million
Languages: German
Motto: Gott mit uns (God with us)
Prestige: D

Political Organization
Official Title: Electorate of Brandenburg
Conventional: Brandenburg
Political System: Absolute Monarchy
Capital: Berlin
Sovereign: Frederick William II

Economy:
Population: 3.2 million
Port: 1 Stettin
Craft Centers: 2 Berlin, Magdeburg
Resources: 1 Berlin
Total Income: 4.8

Military
Manpower Breakdown
Regulars: 22,500 (out of 96,000 limit)
Militia/Reserves: 13,000 (out of 210,000 limit)

Navy

Elector's Fleet (Stettin) (2,500 regulars, .4 points)
-1 FF1s [500 regulars, .2 points]
-2 PatRons [2,000 regulars, .2 points]

Total: .4 points (2,500 regulars)

Army

Installations (13,000 reserves, 1.9 points)
-3 Fortress (Magdeburg, Berlin, Stettin) [3,000 reserves, 1.5 points]
-4 Garrisons (Magdeburg, Berlin, Stettin, Cleves,) [10,000 reserves, .4 points]

Elector's Army (20,000 regulars, 2.5 points)
-6 Infantry Brigades [15,000 regulars, 1.5 point]
-2 Cavalry Brigade [5,000 regulars, 1 point]

Total: 4.4 points (20,000 regulars, 13,000 reserves)

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Brandenburger Pre-Build

Population: 4 million
Ports: Konigsberg
Craft Centers: 1 Berlin, 1 Konigsberg
Resources: 1 Berlin

Income
Taxes: 1
Ports: 1 (Konigsberg)
Craft Centers: 2 (1 Berlin, 1 Konigsberg)
Resources: 1 (Berlin)

Total: 5 * 15 = 75

Expenditures: Cost (Maintenance)
-2 PatRon: 4 points (.5)
-3 Fortresses (Berlin, Konigsberg, Magdeburg): 12 (1.5)
-4 Garrisons (East Prussia, Brandenburg, Magdeburg, Western Marches): 12 (1)
-5 Infantry Brigade: 20 (2.5)
-1 Cavalry: 4 (1)
-3 Commercial Fleets 9 (increases income by 1.5)

Total: 61 (6)

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Winter, 1701

In the wake of the brusque Saxon-Polish ultimatum against his territory and, indeed, his honor, Elector Frederick III declares that not one inch of Brandenburger soil will be made available to the forces of the anti-Swedish coalition. The Swedish ambassador becomes a regular figure in the halls of power, and the assembled diplomatic corps in Berlin soon recognizes that, in the event of a unwanted transgressions in Brandenburg, the Elector will openly throw in with the brash king Charles.

[Lefty]

Following the rapid destruction of the Brandenburger Army and the death of the Elector, Brandenburg signs a treaty with Saxony-Poland-Lithuania, Russia, and Austria.

1. Cessation of hostilities between Brandenburg, Saxony-Poland-Lithuania, Russia, and Austria. All prisoners of war and captured regalia shall be returned with full honor.
2. The Treaty of Oliva is declared defunct, and Prussia pledges its fealty to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, as does the Duke of Prussia. Additionally, the Duchy of Prussia shall provide 1 point of resources to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth to help ensure its protection.
3. The Elector's heir, Frederick Wilhelm, shall retain any remaining titles and rights of his father, including status as an elector and the right to choose his religion.
4. The Elector of Brandenburg shall sign an alliance with Saxony-Poland-Lithuania, Russia, and Austria pledging support for the duration of the war.

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Brandenburger 1702 Build

Population: 3 million
Craft Centers: 1 Berlin
Resources: 1 Berlin

Income
Taxes: .75
Resources: 1 Berlin
Craft Centers: 1 Berlin
Loans: 3.75 (C credit rating, 10 year at 10% interest, .4 p.a. Interest payments) [Joint Credit w/ Prussia]
Total Income: 6.5

Maintenance:
-1 Fortress: .5
Total: .5

Expenditures:
-1 Infantry Brigade (Magdeburg): 4 points (ready Summer)
-1 Fortress (Berlin): 2/4 points [Year 1/2]
Total: 6

Total Spent: 6.5

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Prussian 1702 Build

Population: 1 million
Ports: 1 Konigsberg
Craft Centers: 1 Konigsberg
Commercial Fleets: 3 (Konigsberg)

Income
Taxes: .25
Ports: 1 Konigsberg
Craft Centers: 1 Konigsberg
Loans: 1.25 (C credit rating, 10 year at 10% interest, .15 p.a. Interest payments) [Joint Credit w/ Brandenburg]
Commercial fleets: 1.5
Total Income: 5

Maintenance:
N/A
Total: 0

Expenditures:
-1 Depot (Konigsberg): 2 points
-Vassal dues to Poland: 1 point
-1 Fortress (Konigsberg): 2/4 points, [Year 1/2]
Total: 5

Total Spent: 5

[Hussam B.]

With the conclusion of the War with Brandenburg at the signing of the Treaty of Brussels. Elector Max Emanuel dispatches a special envoy conveying his condolences to his fellow Elector Frederick Wilhelm on the demise of Fredrick III.

Privately, the Elector expresses his outrage at such a demeaning and coercive manner to treat an Elector of the Empire by enforcing lateral subjugation to a lord outside of the Imperial Realm. Max Emanuel promises to seek the aid of the other Princes in the Empire and apply pressure on the Habsburg to undo this travesty.

[Lefty]

Emissaries from the Crown of Augustus II of Poland-Lithuania and Saxony inform Brandenburg that exigent matters will make this year's payments to Brandenburg impossible. The declaration of war against Russia by the Ottoman Sultanate brings the existential threat of Turkish hordes repeating the tragedy of Vienna, and thus, Poland must utilize all available resources to prepare itself for potential conflict. The matter will be readdressed the following year, and the emissaries are careful to note that the Crown fully intends on fulfilling its obligations, and in no way intends on reneging on the Paris Accords. Furthermore, Saxon lawyers carefully note that no specific deadline was set on when the funds were due from Poland, and so technically, they are not in violation even of the spirit of the agreement.

Lastly, they are careful to note this in no way is a reaction to the behavior of the young Elector of Brandenburg, and they wish to express the greatest hope that the reign of Maximilian will be long and just.

[Galveston Bay]

France lets the young Elector of Prussia know that it is a shame he isnt a King. Clearly he should be one. Assistance in the coming war would greatly improve the ability of France to help him gain that goal.

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The Warrior-Elector: Brandenburg through 1725

After steering Brandenburg on a state of active neutrality in both the Lateran and Anglo-Irish Wars, Brandenburg has become renowned for organizing the Protestant states of the Empire for action. Frederick William, the Elector who came to power after the Austrians murdered his father and the Poles stole half his Kingdom, has continued to harbor ambitions of revenge against Brandenburg’s many enemies: the Austrians and the Poles (or, at least, the Saxons) have suffered indignity at the hands of Brandenburg’s diplomatic machinations, but Brandenburg continues to harbor desires for further revenge.

The Warrior-Elector, as he has become known, has used the repeated hiring of his forces by combatant powers to begin to instill martial virtue and power in his men. He is even reported to have snuck himself on to a few of his country’s expeditions, if only for a while, to observe the way the art of war has developed in the first quarter of the 18th century. As the Austrians and Bavarians prepare for the inevitable election to scramble once more for the Imperial throne, and the Poles greedily eye their frontiers for expansion, Frederick William plots how he can continue to hamper his enemies designs and continue to exact his revenge.

[Haven]

In the spring of 1728, envoys are sent to Brandenburg, proposing arrangements be made for the future marriage of the Elector's son Frederick with the Stadtholder's daughter Anna Amalie.

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In the spring of 1728, envoys are sent to Brandenburg, proposing arrangements be made for the future marriage of the Elector's son Frederick with the Stadtholder's daughter Anna Amalie.

This arrangement is acceptable to Elector, as a proper Dutch wife would instill the correct Protestant values in any of his future descendants.

[Haven]

In the spring of 1728, envoys are sent to Brandenburg, proposing arrangements be made for the future marriage of the Elector's son Frederick with the Stadtholder's daughter Anna Amalie.

This arrangement is acceptable to Elector, as a proper Dutch wife would instill the correct Protestant values in any of his future descendants.

The news is met with delight in the Netherlands, and early plans are made for a wedding in the coming year.

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