I'm playing as the Teutonic Order in Divine Wind/ 5.1. The HRE seems to protect any member states I attempt to attack, yet doesn't seem to do the same with me against any invasions? Any ideas?
The HRE doesn't seem to protect me?
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The Teutonic order doesn't start in the HRE, so unless you've been accepted into the Empire, there is no reason for the Emperor to protect you (since only attacks on member states call the emperor to arms). The northern part of your realm lies within the Empire (and are displayed as such in the HRE map mode), but since your capital lies outside the Empire, you're not actually a member.
The Emperor is called to arms whenever a member state is attacked by an outsider, or when another member state declares war on a fellow-member without a cassus belli. Whether or not the Emperor actually answers the call depends on relations, the state of the emperor's country, the threat of the invader, etc, etc. If you are indeed a member, there is not guarantee that the Emperor will protect you (though it is quite likely).
The Emperor is called to arms whenever a member state is attacked by an outsider, or when another member state declares war on a fellow-member without a cassus belli. Whether or not the Emperor actually answers the call depends on relations, the state of the emperor's country, the threat of the invader, etc, etc. If you are indeed a member, there is not guarantee that the Emperor will protect you (though it is quite likely).
I was meant to state in the OP that I've joined the HRE, but anyway, thanks, I've always assumed it was an automatic decision.
It isn't automatic, the AI will treat it like any other Call to Arms from an ally. If the Emperor is already at war with France, for instance, he's less likely to jump in to another war to save you from Poland.
Make sure your Capital is in the HRE. Keep an eye on Imperial Authority when you're attacked to make sure they're responding. Also within the HRE if someone has a cb the Emperor won't get involved.