Empire: Total War research, governments and revolutions
Read the political cost of an industrial and intellectual expansion.
Edition covered
The 2009 Empire: Total War Grand Campaign and Road to Independence. Pictures come from the Definitive Edition store listing, which bundles additional units and campaigns. Napoleon: Total War is a separate game.
Assign research through schools
Schools conduct technology research, and gentlemen can improve intellectual work. Multiple schools give flexibility, but each research plan should support a concrete economy or military need.
| Topic | Example aim | Campaign use |
|---|---|---|
| Military | Better drill and weapon handling | Improves battlefield performance |
| Industrial | Better production methods | Raises the value of economic buildings |
| Enlightenment | Political and intellectual development | Changes research and reform pressures |
| Naval technology | Improved fleets and naval capabilities | Supports trade protection and sea warfare |
Read classes separately
Public order is tracked for social groups whose interests differ between government types. The tax setting, garrison, religion and reform effects should be checked in the region panel instead of assumed from total wealth.
| Factor | What to inspect | Possible response |
|---|---|---|
| Tax burden | Class happiness | Adjust the relevant tax rate |
| Religious differences | Local faith and conversion | Use religious buildings or missionaries |
| Resistance to occupation | Recent conquest penalty | Keep a temporary garrison |
| Clamor for reform | Political pressure | Balance reforms, buildings and taxes |
| Garrison strength | Suppression and security | Retain suitable troops |
Treat industrial change as political
Enlightenment and industrial improvements can increase pressure for reform. A wealthy capital can still revolt, so plan public-order buildings and taxes alongside research.
Know where a revolution changes government
A revolution in the home capital can change the form of government. Rebellions elsewhere do not automatically produce the same national outcome, and supporting rebels can cost territory or power.
A revolution in the home capital can change the form of government. Rebellions elsewhere do not automatically produce the same national outcome, and supporting rebels can cost territory or power.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |
| Publisher-hosted trade reference | wiki.totalwar.com |