Advance

The Condotta of Varna

kvn_the_condotta_of_varna

As a maritime state with a relatively small land population, Karvuna has refined the art of 'contract warfare' by formalizing a permanent Condotta with the Italian maritime powers. Under this arrangement, we provide them with fortified warehouses and naval bases in the Black Sea, and in return, the Italians provide a professional corps of heavy crossbowmen and expert siege engineers for the Despotate's defense. This symbiotic relationship allows Karvuna to punch far above its weight in land battles, utilizing Western tactical innovations and professional discipline to defend its coastal strip while the native Bulgarian sailors dominate the waves, effectively outsourcing its land defense to the most skilled mercenaries in the Mediterranean.

RequiresEarly Military LogisticsAdvancerequires

Conditions

Potential

Is or was Karvuna

Exact conditions

Advance tree

1. Pike and Shot
2. Army Depots
3. Early Military Logistics
4. The Condotta of Varna

Modifiers

• Hire Mercenary Premium Cost−10%
• Mercenary Maintenance Efficiency+10%

Connections

Requires 2

Advances

• Early Military LogisticsDiscoveryRequires

Countries

• KarvunaPotential

Belongs to 1

• DiscoveryAge

Definitionin_game/common/advances/country_bul.txt:196

age = age_3_discovery

icon = glorious_arms

▾potential = {

has_or_had_tag = KVN

}

hire_mercenary_premium_cost_modifier = -0.10

mercenary_maintenance_efficiency = 0.10

requires = regiment_reinforcement_speed_discovery

History