Papal States

Faction Overview	Strategic Overview	History

The Papal States have the power of Rome.

With substantial ties to the Italian maritime republics, it is unsurprising that the Papal States can also muster some forces unique to the Italian peninsula, such as the dreaded Elmetti, and some specialised crossbow infantry. As rulers of Central Italy, the Papal States too are no stranger to communal warfare, and so they also specialise in the construction and maintenance of towers. Faction Type: Catholic National Bonuses: Start with 1 extra Peasant, rececive 3 for next Settlement and 5 for all future Settlements Start with House of Worship and research Religion line of research for free Peasants can repair buildings 50% and do so under fire without penalty Towers 33% cheaper
Unique Units: Pontiff's Inquisitor [3] Vaccari [1] => Orsini Marksmen [2] => Pavise Arbalests [3] Elmetti [3] Billmen [3] Levy Crossbowmen [2] Urban Militia Armed Tradesman, Supply and Merchant Magistral Guard Infantry Mercenaries: [1] Basque Warriors [2] Breton Routier [3] Reisläufer; Volley Gun		Upgrades: Centralisation	Wonders: Grand Cathedral Abbey Marine Arsenal
Settlements:			Leaders:
Rome Civitavecchia Spoleto Frosinone Latina Rieti Ostia Modena Viterbo Terni Ciampino Pontecorvo	Bologna Arce Aquino Gaeta Nettuno Saubadia Ascoli Piceno Fermo Macerata Ancona Pesaro	Urbino Rimini Forlì Ravenna Perugia Cesena Tivoli Cerveteri Mentana Palestrina Bracciano Roccasecca	Innocent Alexander Urban Boniface Benedict Clement Sylvester Martin Gregory John Hildebrand