Grandfather's Notes on Rulership: An Epic of Burgundy

The Bretagne Intervention (June 23rd, 1545- November 10th, 1546)

The Bretagne Intervention (June 23rd, 1545- November 10th, 1546)

France's allies include the Pope, the Knights, Cyprus, Tuscany, and Sweden. Burgundy's allies include Mainz and Helvetia.

The Army of Flanders marches on Paris, while Charles orders the Army of Bourgogne to march on Lyonnais.

On August 10th, the Battle of Paris is fought. The Army of Flanders crushes all French resistance, and settles down for a siege. Lyonnais is under siege.

January, 1546: Charles puts France under a trade embargo. Also, he calls up additional cannon to support his armies in the field. Both Paris and Lyonnais are close to falling.

Also in January, Charles reforms the navy.

On January 20th, Lyonnais falls. The Army of Bourgogne marches on Savoie.

On February 8th, Paris falls. Instantly, allies on both sides of the war offer white peace, which both France and Charles accept. Now it is just between Burgundy and France.

By March, Orleanis and Savoie are under siege. No help in sight for the remnants of the French army.

On July 10th, a new French army tries to lift the siege of Savoie in the Battle of Chambery. The Army of Bourgogne is victorious, and resumes the siege.

In September, Protestant Saxony secedes from Protestant Poland. Charles spends an hour laughing at the Protestants.

On November 11th, Orleanis falls to the Army of Flanders. It now marches on Berri. Charles drags France to the negotiating table, and demands Orleanis and Lyonnais, along with 300 ducats. France accepts. The war is over.

Burgundy now looks like this.



With the war over, and a land corridor established to Dauphine, the revolt there can be taken care of.

Peace and diplomacy

In December, a great noble family requests help. Charles gives them money to ease their problem.

January, 1547: Dauphine is under siege and will soon be liberated. Chief Judges are promoted in the new territories.

In October, rebels in Poland have broken the government. Out of the mess, two new countries appear, Prussia and Mecklemburg. They are both Protestant states, which annoys Charles a bit, but he is glad that Poland has been weakened substantially. Incidentally, Poland is now a Catholic country again.

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In November, the revolt in Dauphine has been crushed, but Calais is in revolt. The army is consolidated, and half is then sent north.

Then in December, Munster rises in revolt.

January, 1548: Chief Judges are promoted in Dauphine. Also, troops are raised to replace losses from the war. The army is still marching to quell the revolts in Munster and Calais.

Also in January, Charles changes his domestic policy to more narrow-minded. His goal is to get missionaries and colonists.

In June, the church asks Charles to support a suppression of heresy in his lands. He has no money, and so refuses. Stability drops.

In December, the ideas of Jean Calvin burn through the lands. The Netherlands is now mostly Reformed. Charles is concerned, and adjusts his tolerance accordingly.

January, 1549: More troops are called up to replace losses from the war.

In April, royal marriages are conducted with Eire, Tuscany, and Naples.

In July, the explorer Mollier dies in his sleep. His services to Burgundy have been most useful.

Also in July, Aragon has been harassing merchants. Charles chooses to resolve the issue diplomatically.

January, 1550: More troops are raised to make up for losses during the previous war. Once this is done, then it will be time to continue to upgrade fortresses.

In April, Munster rises in revolt. The Army of Flanders moves to crush them.

In June, Charles finds more corruption in his realm. He takes a loan, and begins to fight it. Stability drops some more.

January, 1551: Using maps stolen from France in the war, Charles orders 6 merchants sent to Delhi to begin trading there. It costs 25 ducats a merchant, but the trade going through there is so high, it will be well worth it.

In June, Calais rises in revolt, but is crushed.

January, 1552: More traders are sent to Delhi. The income from trade there is unbelievable. Stability is also almost restored.

January, 1553: Charles finds more corruption in his government. He pays the price to clean it out, but stability drops.

In February, a royal marriage is arranged with Bavaria.

In November, Poland turns Protestant again. Charles is incredulous. He prepares for war against Poland.

January, 1554: Charles issues a warning to Poland. Should they do anything warlike, there will be hell to pay. Merchants are sent out to reclaim lost trade in Europe.

In February, Charles imposes new tariffs in response to increased competition. Merchantilism goes up by one.

In June, horrible news arrives from England. They have peacefully annexed Aragon! Charles would consider war, but he is bound to them by a royal marriage.

January, 1555: Charles prepares to pay off the loan.

The new English Empire looks like this.

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In February, the nobles demand their old rights. Charles simply ignores them, raising the revolt risk a bit in the land.

In July, the debt is retired. Burgundy is free from debt once more.

In August, Kourland secedes from Lithuania. Another Protestant state has formed.

January, 1556: Money is now being saved to upgrade fortifications. It may take years, but will be well worth the money.

In September, a trade agreement is reached with Sweden.

In October, stability has been restored. Charles decides to take a new tactic. He will stop investing in research temporarily by diverting money into the treasury. He will then upgrade fortresses quicker, and begin building more refineries and other manufactories.

In November, fortress upgrades begin in Franch-Comte.

January, 1557: Fortress upgrades begin in Dauphine.

In April Charles receives a gift of state. He pours the money into the fortification project.

In May, Corsica secedes from France. Charles recognizes their government.

In June, he arranges a royal marriage with them.

January, 1558: Upgrades to fortresses continue. Inflation is rising, but Charles does not care.

In March, the Alliance of Brussels has lapsed. The Palatinate offers Burgundy a position in it's large alliance. Charles accepts. His vassals will be just fine for the moment. Should anyone declare war on them, he gains casus belli anyway.

In April, Charles changes his domestic policy to more narrow-minded. Burgundy is now equally innovative and narrow-minded.

In October, a royal marriage is arranged with Portugal. Charles also gives personal gifts to his vassals Helvetia and Mainz. They are now the best of friends with Burgundy again.

January, 1559: The nobles demand increased pensions. Charles refuses, and stability plummets. Money is now pouring into stability.

In February, the Palatinate peacefully annexes Kleeves.

In May, Charles gives the Palatinate a state gift. They now adore Burgundy.

In October, Charles notes that France has declared war on Brittany again. He now has casus belli. Also, some nobles have allied themselves with Bavaria. Stability has dropped, but now Charles has casus belli against Bavaria. He decides to forego war with Bavaria, and mobilizes troops for war with France.

January, 1560: Charles has died peacefully in his sleep. Now his son, Jean II, Roi de Lune, assumes the throne of Burgundy. Upon his coronation, Jean declares war upon France.

Peace and diplomacy

In December, a great noble family requests help. Charles gives them money to ease their problem.

January, 1547: Dauphine is under siege and will soon be liberated. Chief Judges are promoted in the new territories.

In October, rebels in Poland have broken the government. Out of the mess, two new countries appear, Prussia and Mecklemburg. They are both Protestant states, which annoys Charles a bit, but he is glad that Poland has been weakened substantially. Incidentally, Poland is now a Catholic country again.



In November, the revolt in Dauphine has been crushed, but Calais is in revolt. The army is consolidated, and half is then sent north.

Then in December, Munster rises in revolt.

January, 1548: Chief Judges are promoted in Dauphine. Also, troops are raised to replace losses from the war. The army is still marching to quell the revolts in Munster and Calais.

Also in January, Charles changes his domestic policy to more narrow-minded. His goal is to get missionaries and colonists.

In June, the church asks Charles to support a suppression of heresy in his lands. He has no money, and so refuses. Stability drops.

In December, the ideas of Jean Calvin burn through the lands. The Netherlands is now mostly Reformed. Charles is concerned, and adjusts his tolerance accordingly.

January, 1549: More troops are called up to replace losses from the war.

In April, royal marriages are conducted with Eire, Tuscany, and Naples.

In July, the explorer Mollier dies in his sleep. His services to Burgundy have been most useful.

Also in July, Aragon has been harassing merchants. Charles chooses to resolve the issue diplomatically.

January, 1550: More troops are raised to make up for losses during the previous war. Once this is done, then it will be time to continue to upgrade fortresses.

In April, Munster rises in revolt. The Army of Flanders moves to crush them.

In June, Charles finds more corruption in his realm. He takes a loan, and begins to fight it. Stability drops some more.

January, 1551: Using maps stolen from France in the war, Charles orders 6 merchants sent to Delhi to begin trading there. It costs 25 ducats a merchant, but the trade going through there is so high, it will be well worth it.

In June, Calais rises in revolt, but is crushed.

January, 1552: More traders are sent to Delhi. The income from trade there is unbelievable. Stability is also almost restored.

January, 1553: Charles finds more corruption in his government. He pays the price to clean it out, but stability drops.

In February, a royal marriage is arranged with Bavaria.

In November, Poland turns Protestant again. Charles is incredulous. He prepares for war against Poland.

January, 1554: Charles issues a warning to Poland. Should they do anything warlike, there will be hell to pay. Merchants are sent out to reclaim lost trade in Europe.

In February, Charles imposes new tariffs in response to increased competition. Merchantilism goes up by one.

In June, horrible news arrives from England. They have peacefully annexed Aragon! Charles would consider war, but he is bound to them by a royal marriage.

January, 1555: Charles prepares to pay off the loan.

The new English Empire looks like this.



In February, the nobles demand their old rights. Charles simply ignores them, raising the revolt risk a bit in the land.

In July, the debt is retired. Burgundy is free from debt once more.

In August, Kourland secedes from Lithuania. Another Protestant state has formed.

January, 1556: Money is now being saved to upgrade fortifications. It may take years, but will be well worth the money.

In September, a trade agreement is reached with Sweden.

In October, stability has been restored. Charles decides to take a new tactic. He will stop investing in research temporarily by diverting money into the treasury. He will then upgrade fortresses quicker, and begin building more refineries and other manufactories.

In November, fortress upgrades begin in Franch-Comte.

January, 1557: Fortress upgrades begin in Dauphine.

In April Charles receives a gift of state. He pours the money into the fortification project.

In May, Corsica secedes from France. Charles recognizes their government.

In June, he arranges a royal marriage with them.

January, 1558: Upgrades to fortresses continue. Inflation is rising, but Charles does not care.

In March, the Alliance of Brussels has lapsed. The Palatinate offers Burgundy a position in it's large alliance. Charles accepts. His vassals will be just fine for the moment. Should anyone declare war on them, he gains casus belli anyway.

In April, Charles changes his domestic policy to more narrow-minded. Burgundy is now equally innovative and narrow-minded.

In October, a royal marriage is arranged with Portugal. Charles also gives personal gifts to his vassals Helvetia and Mainz. They are now the best of friends with Burgundy again.

January, 1559: The nobles demand increased pensions. Charles refuses, and stability plummets. Money is now pouring into stability.

In February, the Palatinate peacefully annexes Kleeves.

In May, Charles gives the Palatinate a state gift. They now adore Burgundy.

In October, Charles notes that France has declared war on Brittany again. He now has casus belli. Also, some nobles have allied themselves with Bavaria. Stability has dropped, but now Charles has casus belli against Bavaria. He decides to forego war with Bavaria, and mobilizes troops for war with France.

January, 1560: Charles has died peacefully in his sleep. Now his son, Jean II, Roi de Lune, assumes the throne of Burgundy. Upon his coronation, Jean declares war upon France.

Trust me guys, it just gets more bizarre... Just wait until England decides she doesnt like being Protestant right after she chooses in an event to become Protestant. Sheesh...

Anyway, on with the show!

Oh, an would our dear moderator be kind enough to delete the double post?

Jean's War (January 6th, 1560- April 24th, 1564)

Burgundy has casus belli. Her allies, the Palatinate and Cologne answer the call to arms. France's only ally is Kurland.

Jean orders the Army of Flanders to march on Paris and to destroy the French army there. The Army of Bourgogne will march on Berri.

On March 9th, the Battle of Paris is fought. A large French army is annihilated. The Army of Flanders settles down to a siege. Also, the Army of Bourgogne has laid siege to Berri.

In June, several armies from allies arrive in Paris. Jean orders an assault, but it fails.

Then on the 20th, the newest member of the alliance, the Knights, declare war on Byzantium. Jean honors the alliance, though there is no way to send troops to the fighting.

In July, Byzantium offers a white peace, which Jean accepts. Berri is close to falling, as is Paris.

On October 14th, Paris falls. The Army of Flanders is ordered to march on Savoie. Jean has made it very clear that he wants France vassalized by the end of the war.

In December, Berri falls to the Army of Bourgogne. France begs for peace, offering Vendee, Berri, and trading posts on St. Martin and Dominca. Jean refuses. The Army of Bourgogne marches on Limousine.

January, 1561: Reinforcements are called up. Jean also sends more merchants to Delhi to reclaim trade there.

In April, Courland offers a white peace, which Jean accepts.

In October, Limousine will soon fall, as will Savoie. Rebels have risen up in Lyonnais. Then, Saxony declares war. Jean calls upon his allies, though there is no way for Saxony to get to Burgundy lands.

In November, Limousine falls to the Army of Bourgogne. It withdraws to crush the revolt in Lyonnais and to gather reinforcements.

Also, Savoie has fallen to the Army of Flanders. It marches on Provence.



January, 1562: Lyonnais has fallen to rebels. The Army of Flanders has laid siege to Provence. There are no real signs of French resistance.

Then, in March, France becomes the first Calvinist country. Jean is amazed at them, and reconsiders his goal of vassaslization. He may force convert them back to Catholicism.

In July, nobles demand increased pensions. Jean is furious with them, and refuses. Stability drops.

By August, Lyonnais has been liberated from the rebels. Burgundy reinforcements crush a French army in Champagne.

January, 1563: Languadoc has fallen to the Army of Bourgogne. It now marches on Guyenne.

By March, Provence has fallen. The Army of Flanders marches on Cevennes.

In April, Corsica secedes from France again.

By October, Cevenes has fallen to the Army of Flanders. It marches on Auvergne.

In November, Guyenne falls to the Army of Bourgogne. Fracne refuses a demand of vassalage, Cevennes, and Berri. The Army of Bourgogne will now march on Piedmont.

January, 1564: Jean has restored stability to Burgundy. He now continues his father's project of upgrading fortresses. Soon, Burgundy will have all medium fortresses.

On April 24th, Piedmont falls to the Army of Flanders. Jean drags France to the negotiating table. He demands vassalage, Cevennes, and Limousine. France has no choice but to accept. The war is over, and has been a huge success.


On a side note, Jean signs a white peace with Saxony. No action occurred in that conflict.

Burgundy is being peaceful... well, sort of

January, 1565: A revolt in Lyonnais is crushed. The monthly income is being poured into stability. It is also hoped that soon the fortification project can be completed.

In May, unprovoked revolts occur in Bourgogne and Calais.

By October, they are crushed.

January, 1566: The fine arts academy in Bourgogne was destroyed in the last revolt. Jean orders a new one built.

By July, fortifications are being upgraded in Caux, Cevennes, and Limousine.

January, 1567: The fortification project continues.

In May, it is completed. Now, Jean continues his research efforts and budgets accordingly. He will save for a new refinery to be built in Baden, and maybe Lorraine as well.

In September, a conquistador appears, along with a colonist. Jean sends traders to the Bahamas, and prepares to send the conquistador to America.

January, 1568: A refinery begins construction in Alsace. Jean will continue to save money for another refinery in Baden. Also, the fine arts academy in Bourgogne is completed.

In April, a new Ottoman Empire has formed in Anatolia. Also, Lithuania is now a Polish vassal.

In July, Jean finds more corruption within the government. He takes a loan and begins fighting it.

January, 1569: The conquistador begins exploring the interior of America. Merchants are sent to Manhattan.

In April, the Iroquois are discovered.

In May, the Shawnee are discovered.

In June, Saxony declares war again. Jean ignores them.

In July, Savoy secedes from France.

In August, the army has reached the military-industrial complex level of technology. Jean begins planning weapon manufactories.

January, 1570: The conquistador continues to explore. Money is still being saved for a refinery in Baden.

In August, new land is claimed in Brabant.

January, 1571: Money is still being saved for the refinery in Baden.

In June, Sicily secedes from England.

In August, Jean changes domestic policy to more narrow-minded.

January, 1572: A refinery is now under construction in Baden. Next, Jean intends to build a weapon manufactory in Lorraine.

January, 1573: Money continues to be saved.

In April, the clergy demonstrate their unhappiness. Jean gladly gives in and makes Burgundy more narrow-minded.

In August, Jean retires the last of the debt.

In December, Limousine rises in revolt. The army crushes the peasants.

January, 1574: Jean continues saving money for the weapon's manufactory to be built in Lorraine. Baden now has a refinery.

In April, a royal marriage is conducted with Siena.

In May, a plague strikes Oldenburg.

January, 1575: Burgundy is enjoying her peace. With France licking the boot heels of Burgundy as a vassal, Jean has no intention of waging war for some time. He continues to save money for the weapon's manufactory.

In April, the sighting of a meteor causes panic among the people of Burgundy. Stability drops.

January, 1576: The first weapon's manufactory is now under construction in Luxembourg. Jean is so pleased, that he will build two more, one in Lorraine and one in Franch-Comte, is Burgundy stays at peace.

In February, new land is claimed in Lorraine. The province becomes wealthier.

In August, Burgundy's ally, the Knights, declare war on Trebazond. Jean honors the alliance, but it is in name only. He has no way of delivering troops to the area.

January, 1577: Things remain quiet for Burgundy. Jean is still saving money for a second weapon's manufactory.

In March, catholic rebels are successful in Saxony, and overthrow the government. Saxony is now Catholic.

In November, the Council of Trent occurs. Jean considers becoming counter-reformed Catholic.

January, 1578: Jean is still saving money for a new manufactory. It may take another 2 years until enough is saved. In the mean time, merchants are pouring into the center of trade in Manhattan. The goal is to take over all trade there. Also, the weapon's manufactory in Luxembourg is completed.

In February, the cities demand their old rights back. Jean refuses, and stability drops.

In May, Saxony converts back to Protestantism. Jean rolls his eyes at the news.

January, 1579: A colonist is sent to Bermuda to turn it into a colony. Merchants are sent to reclaim lost trade throughout Europe. Also, Spain has become counter-reformed Catholic. Jean is still saving money for a second weapon manufactory.

In August, Bermuda becomes a colony.

In September, Wallachia secedes from Poland.

January, 1580: In another year, enough money will be saved for a weapon manufactory.

In February, Portugal becomes a vassal of Spain.

In March, a new conquistador offers his services. Jean orders him to the coast, so that he may board ships and sail for Biloxi. Also in March, a colonist is sent to the Bahamas.

In May, French Catholics in Auvergne and Berri secede from France proper. France is now at war with itself.



Jean decides to intervene on behalf of his vassal, France, and declares war on the French Catholics.

The First French Intervention (May 4th, 1580- August 17th, 1580)

The First French Intervention (May 4th, 1580- August 17th, 1580)

Jean does not call upon his allies, and the French Catholics have none. Jean has casus belli because France proper is his vassal.

By June 12th, Berri is sacked by the Army of Bourgogne. It marches on Auvergne.

By August 17th, it is all over. Auvergne is assaulted and sacked. Jean demands Berri and vassalage from the French Catholics, plus every ducat in their treasury. They have no choice but to accept. The proper order of things is restored in France.

The Second French Intervention (October 4th, 1581- September 8th, 1582)

In November, the Bahamas becomes a colony.

In December, the conquistador has begun exploring past Biloxi.

January, 1581: A weapons manufactory is now under construction in Lorraine. Jean will now take a break from saving money, so that he can upgrade Berri to normal levels of infrastructure and fortification. They have no chief judges and only minimal fortifications.

In June, Bavaria becomes a vassal of England. Jean becomes very worried that England may surround Burgundy, and then make war.

In July, royal marriages are arranged with Tuscany, Eire, and England.

In August, the Huguenots of Guyenne secede from France. Jean rolls his eyes, and prepares to intervene in French affairs again. Because France is a vassal, Burgundy has casus belli on them.

The Second French Intervention (October 4th, 1581- September 8th, 1582)

Jean does not call on Burgundy's allies. He orders the Army of Bourgogne to march on Guyenne.

By December, Guyenne is under siege.

January, 1582: Jean takes a break from building manufactories. He begins upgrading Berri to Burgundy stanards. Its fortifications are minimal, and it has no chief judges. Remaining money buys more troops to finish off the Huguenots with.




In May, Berri rises in revolt.

On September 8th, Guyenne falls. Jean orders the Huguenots annexed, and they cease to exist.

Oh, you ask an interesting question. Why does France allow us to intervene in their affairs? Well, it is because they are our shoe shiners. Yes, lad, didn't you know? The king of France during this period would have to make a bi-annual trip to Bourgogne and shine the shoes of King Jean.

Yes, I know its a bit silly. But, what can I say? They are the French monarchs. Oh, and it serves one practical purpose. With all the religous turmoil in France, we can let them deal with it, and intervene at our leisure. If we annexed France, then we would have to deal with it personally. Of course, later on this would not be a problem. But at the moment, our dear king had other things to worry about. Remeber Poland? They are the threat right now lad.

Now sit there and be quiet while I continue the story.

Heugenots Part Duex: Return of the Absurd

January, 1583: Fortress upgrades continue in Berri. Chief Judges are promoted in Guyenne.

In April, an unprovoked revolt occurs in Geldre.

In September, the conquistador discovers the Navaho.

January, 1584: Money is now being saved for a third weapons manufactory to be built in Franch-Comte.

January, 1585: Jean changes domestic policy to more free trade. Burgundy is still mostly merchantile. Money is still being saved for the third weapon manufactory.

In September, Navarre secedes from Spain. Jean recognizes their government with a royal marriage.

In November, Pommern secedes from Poland.

January, 1586: A new center of trade opens in the colony in the Bahamas. Jean is most pleased. He continues to save money for a weapon manufactory.

In February, Granada secedes from Spain.

In March, central government declines as ordinances are not being enforced.

Also in March, the Huron are discovered by the conquistador.

January, 1587: The new center of trade is completely monopolized by Burgundy. The third weapon manufactory is under construction in French-Comte. Jean now examines his realm, and notes the heretics within it. He decides to begin converting the Lutherans and Calvinists in his kingdom. He starts saving money for missionaries.

In October, a colony is established in Carolina.

January, 1588: Jean finances a missionary to Oldenburg. Remaining money is used to begin raising more troops. Guyenne rises in revolt, but it is crushed.

In November, Jean receives the funniest news. The Huguenots are back.... and they have seceded from Spain! Bearn is now a new country.



January, 1589: Jean sends missionaries to Friesland to convert the Calvinists there. Remaining money is used to bolster the army. Jean decides that within the next few years, the army will be strengthened.

In August, France reunites with the French Catholics and the Huguenots. Since France is still a vassal of Burgundy, Jean does not mind. The tribute will still be paid.

January, 1590: Jean sends out merchants to Ivoria to get a part of the lucrative ivory trade. Colonists are sent to Roanoke, and traders are sent to Santee. Remaining money is put into the army. Also, a royal marriage is arranged with Cologne.

In April, Tuscany and Naples become vassals of England.

In November, a colony is established in Roanoke.

January, 1591: Venice secedes from Spain. Jean is most pleased, and recognizes their government. He continues to build the army.

January, 1592: Jean buys more cavalry for the army. He also sends colonists to Biloxi. Soon, he will begin saving for another missionary to send.

January, 1593: Missionaries are sent to Guyenne. Jean hopes they will convert peacefully.

In June, jean hears great news. Oldenburg is now Catholic. The missionaries were successful.

January, 1594: Jean sends missionaries to Cevennes. It is expensive, but it is proving well worth the money.

In February, a plague strikes Brabant.

In June, traders are sent to Mobile.

In October, Mainz declares war on Poland. Jean honors the alliance.

The Polish-Germanic War (October 3rd, 1594- October 18th, 1596)

Jean does not really want to fight a war right now, but has little choice. He is at war with Poland and Bavaria, so he orders the Army of Bourgogne to march to Baden.

January, 1595: Friesen is now Catholic. The Army of Flanders marches on Polish possessions in Anhault. The Army of Bourgogne annihilates a tiny Bavarian army in Baden. Jean sends missionaries to Limousine.

In February, the cities demand their old rights. Jean is furious, but does not want to ruin stability during a war. So, he grants their demand. Centralization suffers.

By April, the Army of Flanders has sacked Anhault in an assault. It now marches on Bremen.

Wurtemburg of Bavaria is now under siege by the Army of Bourgogne.

In December, it is apparent that it is an exceptional year. Extra money flows into the treasury and inflation decreases by 5 points to 25%.

January, 1596: Jean orders up large numbers of troops. He wants to force the Poles and Bavaria to leave Mainz alone. The siege in Wurtemburg is going nicely, as is the one in Bremen.

In April, both Bremen and Wurtemburg are sacked. The Army of Bourgogne marches on Bavaria's capital.

In October, Mainz settles its war with Poland, taking Hess from them. Jean orders the armies home, a little disappointed, but still happy that Poland has been weakened.

The industrialization of Burgundy

January, 1597: Jean orders more troops for the army, to replace losses from the war. Once this is accomplished, he will begin promoting mayors.

In February, Albania secedes from England.

In March, Catalyuna secedes from England. Jean recognizes both governments with royal marriages.

In April, the French Catholics in Gascogne secede from England. Jean is most pleased. He gives them a royal marriage.

January, 1598: Jean has died, and his son Henri I has assumed the throne of Burgundy. He notes the restored stability. He orders mayors to be promoted all over Burgundy with the large census tax.

In March, Guyenne becomes Catholic.

January, 1599: More mayors are promoted. Inflation is declining, which pleases Henri to no end.

In March, the conversion of Cevennes fails, and it rises in revolt.

By April, the revolt is crushed.

January, 1600: The promotion of mayors continues. Henri notes that France is no longer a vassal. [OOC: I have no idea when this happened. I just look on the diplomatic screen and viola! France is no longer a vassal. No causs belli either, so I missed it by a few years. Hmmm]

In February, Bourgogne reports a baby boom. Henri grants a colonial charter, gaining some colonists.

In March, Limousine has converted to Catholicism. Henri is pleased.

January, 1601: Henri changes his domestic policy to more free trade. He also promotes more mayors. Soon, inflation will be eliminated.

In October, Mobile becomes a colony.

January, 1602: Inflation is now down to zero. Henri orders money to be saved for missionaries.

January, 1603: Missionaries are sent to Dauphine and Cevennes.

January, 1604: Henri takes a time out to send gifts to Mainz and Helvetia.

In February, a conquistador offers his services to the crown.

January, 1605: Henri finds out that corruption has taken hold o his government. He pays the money to deal with it.

January, 1606: Henri sends missionaries to Hanover to convert the Calvinists there.

In February, the cities demand their old rights. Henri gives in, and the government grows more decentralized.

January, 1607: Missionaries are sent to Gelre. Henri notes with disdain that rebel scum from other people's conflicts keep spilling over into his lands. Also, Poland has turned Catholic again. Henri welcomes them back into the community with a royal marriage.

In July, Navarre secedes from England.

January, 1608: Missionaries are sent to Holland.

In June, cartographers confirm that Burgundy has become the first country to discover the Isthmus of Panama.

In July, Henri signs an alliance with the Palatinate, Mainz, and Helvetia.

In November, a trading post is established in Maracaibo.

January, 1609: Missionaries are sent to Zeeland. The conquistador continues to explore South America.

On May 9th, Mainz declares war on Poland. Henri honors the alliance.

By June, Henri takes 6 ducats from the Poles in exchange for peace.

In November, odd news is heard from Spain. Rebels have overthrown the government, and Spain is now Protestant.

January, 1610: Henri begins saving money to send missionaries to Flanders. It will cost approximately 1300 ducats to convert them. Henri feels it will be well worth it.

In March, Dauphine becomes Catholic.

In April, the conversion of Cevennes fails. The army is sent in to quash the revolt.

In May, the revolt is crushed. Henri orders more missionaries sent in.

January, 1611: Money continues to be saved for the conversion of Flanders.

In April, a devastating fire destroys the refinery in Alsace.

In August, Henri changes domestic policy to more centralized.

In December, Spain proclaims themselves Sole Defenders of the Protestant Faith.

January, 1612: Money is still being saved.

In March, cartographers confirm that Burgundy is the first to discover the Amazon River.

In December, the Inca Empire is discovered.

January, 1613: Money is still being hoarded for the conversion of Flanders. Things are quiet for Burgundy.

In June, the merchants are unhappy, and trade research suffers.

In October, the Chimu are discovered. Also, Hanover has finally been converted to Catholicism.

January, 1614: Missionaries are sent to Flanders. Henri orders more troops for the army.

In May, the conversion of Geldre fails. The army moves in to crush the revolt.

January, 1615: Henri orders money to be saved for more missionaries to be sent to Geldre.

In February, a fire destroys the weapons manufactory in Luxembourg.

In May, Holland converts to Catholicism.

January, 1616: Missionaries are sent to Geldre. Remaining money is used to buy more troops.

In April, Zeeland converts to Catholicism.

In June, royal marriages are arranged with the Palatinate and Lithuania.

In October, merchants complain of harassment from the Palatinate. Henri settles it diplomatically.

January, 1617: Traders are sent to South America. Remaining money is used to bolster the army.

In July, the conversion of Cevennes fails. The army is sent in to deal with the rebels.

January, 1618: Missionaries are sent to Cevennes. Personal gifts are sent to Mainz and Helvetia.

January, 1619: Money is being saved new manufactories.

In October, Modena secedes from England.

January, 1620: Money is still being saved.

In September, plague strikes Artois.

January, 1621: Money continues to be hoarded for manufactories.

In April, the conversion of Flanders fails. The army crushes the revolt.

January, 1622: Henri orders construction of a refinery in Alsace. He also changes domestic policy to more centralized.

January, 1623: Money is still being saved for manufactories. Burgundy is enjoying her time of peace.

In June, the conversion of Geldre fails. The army is called in to crush the rebels. Henri decides to stop sending missionaries for the moment. He will concentrate on building manufactories.

January, 1624: Merchants are pouring into Delhi. Henri is sponsering as many as he can so Burgundy can control all trade in the area. A refinery is under construction in Champagne.

In May, the peasants of Franch-Comte petition Henri for a redress of grievances. He accepts their offer, taking the opportunity to centralize the government more. Stability drops.

January, 1625: Money is still being saved for manufactories.

In March, Cevennes finally converts to Catholicism.

In July, a weapons manufactory is under construction in Luxembourg.

January, 1626: Henri has changed to budget to go completely into the treasury. A goods manufactory is under construction in Picardie.

In February, a goods manufactory is under construction in Artois.

In April, peasants in Flanders petition for redress. Henri accepts again, making the government more centralized. Stability drops.

In August, colonists are sent to Maracaibo.

January, 1627: Monthly income is still being devoted to either increasing stability or going to the treasury.

In February, a goods manufactory is under construction in Flanders.

In June, a baby boom hits Burgundy. Henri grants a colonial charter, and sends colonists out to South America.

In August, a goods manufactory is under construction in Brabant.

January, 1628: A refinery is under construction in Guyenne.

In April, Henri provides support for dissidents in Saxony.

In May, a weapons manufactory is under construction in Dauphine.

In June, colonists are sent to Yaraguay.

January, 1629: Mayors are promoted in Guyenne. Also, Henri is now saving money for a shipyard.

In February, internal trade ordinance have increased the tax value in Berri.

In December, the nobles demand increased pensions. Henri has a surplus of cash, and gives in to them.

January, 1630: Money is still being saved for the Ship yard.

In April, construction on a shipyard begins in Flanders.

In May, the last of the manufactories is completed. Burgundy now has 4 refineries, 4 goods manufactories, 4 weapon manufactories, and 3 fine arts academies.

In December, an uncooperative philosopher is at large. Henri decides to let him go free. Innovativeness moves up one notch, but stability drops.

January, 1631: Henri I has died. His son, Charles III, assumes the throne. Charles send sout personal gifts to Mainz, Helvetia, and the Palatinate. He also arranges a royal marriage with Venice.

In June, Charles peacefully annexes Mainz.



He begins to save money to convert the new provinces to Catholicism.

January, 1632: Missionaries are sent to Mainz and Hess.

In May, Missionaries are sent to Anhault.

January, 1633: Charles begins a new fortification project. Bourgogne begins to upgrade to a new fortress.

In May, the shipyard in Flanders is completed. More colonists are now available.

In December, a royal marriage is arranged with Catalunya.

January, 1634: Fortress upgrades begin in Baden.

In June, Charles changes domestic policy to emphasize free trade more. Policy is now almost equal towards free trade and merchantilist.

January, 1635: Fortress upgrades begin in Alsace.

In July, Aragon secedes from England.

In August, a royal marriage is arranged with Aragon. Charles sees an opportunity. He will try and get them into his alliance, and thereby get involved in the war with England.

In September, Aragon politely declines an offer to join Burgundy's alliance. This is just fine with Charles, as the cities have begun demanding their old rights again. He refuses to give in, and stability drops.

January, 1636: Colonists are sent to South America. Also, a state gift is sent to Aragon to help them fight England.

In February, another state gift is sent to Aragon. They now adore Burgundy. Charles is ready to have them join his alliance.

In March, the again refuse an offer of alliance. Charles is at a loss. Instead, he may guarantee their independence.

In June, Aragon and England reach a white peace.

In December, Mainz rises in revolt.

January, 1637: Personal gifts are sent to the Palatinate and Cologne.

In May, the revolt in Mainz is crushed.

January, 1638: Fortress upgrades begin in Orleanais.

In April, Mainz converts to Catholicism.

In May, the conversion of Hess fails. The army is sent in to crush the army.

In October, Anhault converts to Catholicism.

In November, a new alliance is signed with Helvetia and the Palatinate.

January, 1639: Missionaries are sent to Hess again.

In April, letters of introduction are sent to the Palatinate and Helvertia.

In December, a regional population boom occurs. Charles grants a colonial charter.

January, 1640: The Palatinate rejects an offer of vassalization.

January, 1641: An unprovoked revolt occurs in Franch-Comte. The army is sent in to deal with them. Fortification upgrades begin in Champagne.

In May, Charles decides to save money for naval equipment manufactories.

January, 1642: Money is being saved for a naval equipment manufactory.

January, 1643: More money is being saved for the naval equipment manufactory. Charles decides to invest all income into the treasury until four naval equipment manufactories are built and the fortresses are upgraded.

In May, a naval equipment manufactory is under construction in Zeeland.

In October, another is under construction in Holland.

January, 1644: Still pouring money into the naval equipment manufactory project.

In February, one is under construction in Friesen.

In July, one is under construction in Calais. Now money will be used to upgrade fortresses.

In August, fortifications in Berri are being upgraded.

In November, Limousine and Guyenne are having fortress upgrades.

January, 1645: Fortress upgrades begin in Lyonnais, Cevennes, and Franch-Comte.

In March, Nivernais is now undergoing fortress upgrades.

In April, Lorraine.

In May, Zeeland's manufactory is built.

In June, the conversion of Hess fails again. The army crushes the revolt, and more missionaries are sent.

In July, Luxembourg is undergoing fortress upgrades.

In August, Caux.

In November, Picardie.

January, 1646: Brabant, Flanders, Artois, and Zeeland begin to upgrade.

In April, Geldre and Holland.

In May, Friesen.

In October, Oldenburg, Hanover, and Munster.

January, 1647: Upgrades begin in Mainz and Anhault, as well as bigger upgrades in Bourgogne and Orlenanais.

In September, several more provinces are undergoing even bigger upgrades. Missionaries are sent to Geldre.

January, 1648: Massive fortress upgrades continue. Charles spares no expense.

January, 1649: Even more upgrades continue.

In February, England becomes Reformed. This interests Charles a great deal. Once the fortification project is completed, it may be time to deal with the Calvinists in France and England.

January, 1650: Fortress upgrades continue, but they should be done within a year.

In July, the upgrades are completed. Troops are being built in preparation for war with Oliver Cromwell's England.

On the 3rd of July, Charles converts Burgundy to counter-reformed Catholicism.

On November 7th, the army is ready. Charles declares war on England.

The Anglo-Burgundy War (November 7th, 1650- April 8th, 1656)

The Anglo-Burgundy War (November 7th, 1650- April 8th, 1656)

Burgundy has casus belli against England. Helvetia and the Palatinate honor the alliance. England's allies include Bavaria, Georgia, Cyprus, and the Ukraine.

The Army of Bourgogne marches into Poitu, while the Army of Flanders marches into Normandie.

January, 1651: Cromwell's England is still in the grip os instability. No major English armies are in sight. Sieges continue in Poitu and Normandie. Charles calls up artillery to reinforce the armies.

By May, small English armies are looting the countryside.

In July, a manufactory is built in Mainz unexpectedly.

In October, the conversion of Hess fails. A revolt breaks out.

In December, Poitu falls to siege. The Army of Bourgogne marches on Gascogne. All of England's allies, except Bavaria, offer a white peace, which Charles accepts.

January, 1652: The war goes well, but attrition is killing the army. Charles diverts more money to the treasury from the budget. He calls up more levies of troops.



In February, Normandie falls.

In May, the Army of Flanders has been reinforced, and it marches on Maine.

From July 1st to July 30th, the running Battle of Maine is fought. England finally defeats the Army of Flanders, but only after three reinforcing armies from Bavaria enter the fight and they are almost wiped out. The Army of Flanders withdraws into Berri and awaits reinforcements.

In September, the Army of Flanders has been reinforced, and marches back on Maine. Bavaria offers a white peace, which Charles accepts.

In October, more cannons are called up to support the sieges taking place.

January, 1653: More troops are called up. Some will be diverted to deal with the revolt in Hess.

In February, Hess falls to rebels.

In April, revolts break out in Mainz.

In May, the rebels are crushed in Mainz. More troops are called up.

On July 7th, Maine falls. With nowhere else to go, the Army of Flanders marches to assist in the suppression of rebels.

January, 1654: On the New Year, Gascogne falls. The Army of Bourgogne retires to Guyenne for reinforcements, then it will march on Rousillon.

In March, the conversion of Geldre fails, and the army is forced to suppress the revolt.

In May, the Army of Bourgogne marches on Rousillon.

January, 1655: England has seized the South American colonies. But Rousillon gets closer to falling every day. Once it does, Charles plans to send expeditions to reclaim the colonies.

In June, Rousillon falls to the Army of Bourgogne, but unhappiness is reported among the peasantry. Lorraine is in revolt. A small expedition is organized to recover the colonies. First stop is Bahamas.

In October, the Bahamas are liberated.

January, 1656: The naval Battle of Dairen is fought on New Years. It results in a major Burgundy victory. Burgundy now has England's maps. Also, troops begin liberating the South American colonies. Charles further decides to finance privateers off the coast of England, just to annoy the English.

In April, the last of the South American colonies are liberated. Also, Tuscany secedes from England. On the 8th, Charles drags Oliver Cromwell to the peace table. England cedes Gascogne and Normandie, plus they give up 170 ducats in damages. Charles turns around and sends them as a gift to Turscany.

Burgundy now looks like this.

Grandfather scratches his head for a moment, looking at the map.

"Lad, it seems these old maps are kind of confusing on the colors."

He points to Italy.

"See the big, golden shipyard? That's Tuscany. Emilia is to the north of it. Emilia is still English. Also look to the south. See Siena? Also still English. This is what happens when England is allowed to peacefully annex Aragon. Crafty little buggers, though still not a match for us.

Also, look in Spain. See all that deep blue? Those are not French provinces. Thats the nation of Cataluyna. Another country to secede from the bloody English.

And therein lies a lesson for you. If you are going to conquer an Empire, have the means to hold on to it first."

[OOC Note: In case you have not noticed, the AI has a hard time holding on to its empires. This means that all the diplo-annexing it does will lead to nothing. I think the AI needs some tweaking when it comes to putting down revolts.]

The War of Burgundian Supremacy (March 6th, 1658- May 9th, 1664)

Charles now plans to deal with Calvinist France.

January, 1657: Charles builds the army once again, in preparation for war against France.

[OOC Note: For some reason, I am counter-Reformed Catholic, but I now lack casus belli against Reformed France. I have no idea why. I edited the save game file giving me casus belli until 1668.]

In November, Siena secedes from England.

January, 1658: Charles gives Siena a royal marriage. He continues to prepare for war against France. Also, in Spain, rebels have won the civil war there.

On March 6th, Charles declares war.

The War of Burgundian Supremacy (March 6th, 1658- May 9th, 1664)

Helvetia and the Palatinate honor the alliance. France's allies include Bavaria, the Knights, Cyprus, Georgia.

The Army of Flanders stands by in Brabant, waiting for the large French army in Paris to make a move. The Army of Bourgogne marches directly on Auvergne.

By April, Auvergne is assaulted and sacked. The Army of Bourgogne marches on Languedoc. The main body of the French army sits at Paris. The Army of Flanders decides to march on Armour.

By July, Languadoc is sacked in an assault. The Army of Bourgogne marches on Provence.

By November, Provence is under siege. Armour has been sacked. The Army of Flanders marches on Paris to defeat their army there.

January, 1659: The French are trying to liberate Auvergne. Several small detachments are looting the countryside. Charles raises more troops to fight the French.



On February 17th, the Battle of Paris is fought. Charles is furious when he hears the news that the Army of Flanders has been completely wiped out.

On June 16th, Saxony declares war. Charles calls upon the Palatinate and Helvetia, and they honor the alliance.

In August, the French liberate Auvergne.

In November, Provence falls.

January, 1660: On New Years, the Battle of Grenoble is fought. The French army in Dauphine is crushed. The Army of Bourgogne moves to crush the French army gathering in Auvergne.



In February, the bourgeoises request privileges. Charles grants their request, and Burgundy moves one step away from total aristocracy.

In August, Auvergne falls again. Charles devotes more money to the army. Troops are being called up.

In October, Charles pays 175 ducats to Saxony for peace when he learns that Anahult has been sacked by them.

January, 1661: Charles III has died, and is succeeded by his son, Phillip V.

Phillip orders even more troops called up.

In February, the Battle of Guyenne is fought. Another French army has been crushed.

In April, the Battle of Gascogne is fought. Yet another French army has been crushed.

Also in April, a bank is created. Inflation drops.

In September, the Battle of Orleans is fought. The French lose again. The reinforced Army of Bourgogne marches on Paris.

January, 1662: Paris is under heavy siege. Phillip calls up even more troops. The French are running out of useful provinces.

In May, a new Army of Flanders marches from Brabant towards Bearn.

On July 24th, Paris falls. The French refuse to become vassals of Burgundy. The war will continue.

By November, Bearn is under siege. There are no more real French armies.

January, 1663: The French still refuse to be vassalized. The siege in Bearn continues. Phillip calls up more artillery.

On the 30th of January, England joins France's side. The Army of Bourgogne marches on Maine.

In July, France continues to resist vassalage.

In September, a white peace is signed with England.

January, 1664: The siege in Bearn continues. France will still not become a vassal.

On April 1st, Bearn falls. There is only one French city that is not occupied. Phillip begins negotiations with the French.

On May 9th, the French capitulate. They cede Auvergne and are now a vassal of Burgundy. The war is over!

England continues to misbehave

In June, deflation strikes the country. Phillip is pleased.

January, 1665: Traders are sent out to several provinces. Merchants are sent out to reclaim lost trade. Upgrades begin in Auvergne.

Also, Phillip changes his domestic policy to more centralized. Burgundy is now evenly split between decentralized and centralized.

In March, Auvergne rises in revolt. Phillip sends the Army of Bourgogne in to crush them.

In May, more rebels form in Auvergne.

In August, the revolt in Auvergne is finally crushed.

January, 1666: Upgrades continue in Auvergne. Phillip raises more troops with the remaining money.

Also in January, Phillip converts the country back to normal Catholicism.

January, 1667: More upgrades continue in Auvergne.

In February, England militarily annexes the Scots. Phillip now has casus belli against them. He prepares for war.

In September, Phillip finds corruption in his government. He takes a loan and begins fighting the problem.

January, 1668: Phillip continues preparations for war with England. The truce with them will expire in October.

On October 20th, Phillip declares war on England.

The War of Scottish Succession (October 20th, 1668- July 25th, 1673)

The War of Scottish Succession (October 20th, 1668- July 25th, 1673)

Phillip has casus belli for England's annexation of the Scots. Burgundy's allies, the Palatinate and Helvetia join the fight. England's allies, Bavaria, the Knights, Georiga, et al., join as well.

Phillip orders the Army of Flanders into Maine, while the Army of Bourgogne marches into Poitu.

By November, they are both under siege. No English armies are in sight.

January, 1669: The navy is trying to keep the English from crossing the Channel. Meanwhile, sieges continue. Phillip orders more troops and ships to be constructed.

In February, the Naval Battle of Land's End is fought. Burgundy loses, but the English take terrible casualties. Their navy will not be able to move sizable forces across the channel.

On June 12th, Maine falls to the Army of Flanders. It retires to Calais to await reinforcement.

Georgia and the Knights have asked for peace, and Phillip gave it to them.

By November, all of England's allies and Burgundy's allies have gotten out of the war. Phillip is angry that the Palatinate left the war so early. He bans them from the alliance and cancels the military access they have given Burgundy. Should they do anything he doesn't like, he will declare war on them.

January, 1670: Phillip orders the Army of Flanders to sack Rousillon from the English. The siege in Poitu drags on, and Phillip orders more cannon for it.

In May, the English have begun burning down trading posts in North America.

In June, Saxony declares war. Phillip orders a new army to be created as soon as possible to rectify the situation.

By October, Saxony has Anhault and Hanover under siege. Phillip continues building forces well away from the battle front with them. The fortifications are strong and can withstand everything the Saxons have.

January, 1671: On New Years Day, both Rousillon and Poitu fall to the armies. Phillip orders them to consolidate to the north, in preparation for driving out the Saxons. Phillip vows to make the Saxons pay. Meanwhile, England has occupied several colonies in America.

By April, both the Army of Bourgogne and Flanders have been reinforced. Because of attrition, Phillip will not be forming a third army at the moment. They both march north to oust the Saxons. Once this is done, Saxony will be laid siege to. In the mean time, money will be put into the navy.

In June, Hanover falls to the Saxons. The armies did not arrive in time.

On July 22nd, the Battle of Dessau is fought. The Army of Bourgogne is victorious. It now marches on the Saxon capital.

In August, Auvergne rises in revolt. Phillip ignores it, waiting for them to starve.

By October, both provinces of Saxony are under siege. Once they fall, Phillip will liberate Hanover and force a humiliating peace deal on Saxony.

January, 1672: England has had enough of the war. Phillip convinces them to cede Rousillon. Now, the full attention of Burgundy can be thrown against Saxony.



Currently, ships are being produced at the shipyard. The sieges in Saxony are going well.

Also, England changes her religion to Protestant. Phillip just laughs.

In April, Magdeburg falls to the Army of Flanders. It marches on Hanover to liberate the province.

In July, their capital falls. Since they have Hanover, the refuse any peace.

January, 1673: Troops are called up to replace losses.

In April, Hungary secedes from Austria.

In June, Phillip gives them a royal marriage.

In July, Helvetia settles peace with Saxony, forcing them to change religion. Phillip is impressed.

On the 25th, Phillip negotiates his own peace. Saxony cedes Magdeburg and gives up large cash damages. The war is finally over.

Burgundy now looks like this.