Is the Netherlands unkillable?

[marceror]

I'm playing as France. I declared war with the Netherlands primarily because I'd like to get rid of the Dutch culture from my provinces, and hopefully, the constant revolts that are happening in this area. So the primary point of my war is annexation!

I now control all of their provinces, including what appears to be their first colony that had not even been turned into a city. The issue is I'm only at 99% war score and the full annexation option is grayed out. They only have 4 provinces plus the colony, so it's not like they're too big to swallow up.

EDIT: Oh, yeah, and there are no other countries fighting alongside the Netherlands. The Hansa was also in the war against me, but they peaced out. So it's just me, my CN/vassals, and allies (who control none of the Netherlands provinces).

This isn't typically how it works. All provinces controlled means that I can annex. So is something scripted for the Netherlands that prevents annexation? Or do I just not know how to use my computer properly?

 

[Jorlaan]

They probably have some troops or ships somewhere. There are no unkillable countries.

 

[marceror]

They probably have some troops or ships somewhere. There are no unkillable countries.

That's a good thought. I checked the ledger and can see that the Netherlands has no armies and no navies at this point. Wonder what the hell I'm missing.

 

[Loha4]

Do they have any land anywhere occupied? Can't get to 100% if they have territory occupied even if its in another country (you can siege it though) I believe.

 

[marceror]

Umm... I think I figured it out. They were attacking Cleves when I started the war, and control their province of Berg!

 

[Zqrfmb]

yeah, I had a war against an OPM (and austria) get prolonged three years because I forgot about this.

 

[Wildcat_PL]

They probably have some troops or ships somewhere. There are no unkillable countries.

What about Papacy? And France - wont the vassals create it again anymore;p