The Prussian people represent the Kingdom of Prussia and the subsequent German states, a Modern Age civilization in Civilization VII.
The Prussians' civilization ability is Blood and Iron, which grants 
Units extra 
Combat Strength for every 
Unfriendly or worse relationship with other civilizations. Their associated 
Wonder is the Brandenburg Gate and their unique assets are as follows:
| Asset | Description |
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 Hussar
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+1 Combat Strength for every remaining  Movement Point.
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 Stuka
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+3 Combat Strength against Land Units. Lower Movement (6 vs. 10).Lower  Range (8 vs. 10).
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 Staatseisenbahn
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+2  Gold and +2  Production for  Rural tiles with a Staatseisenbahn.
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 Ruhr
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All  Buildings gain +1 Production adjacency from Navigable Rivers.
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 Ruhr II
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+1  Science on  Resources.
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| Zollverein
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Allows establishing and keeping  Trade Routes with  Cities you are at  War with.+1  Settlement Limit.
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| Zollverein II
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+25% Trade yield in Cities connected with the Staatseisenbahn.
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| Ems Dispatch
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+25%  Relationship change from  Diplomatic Actions.
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| Bewegungskrieg
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Cavalry Units gain the Skirmish ability, providing +50% Combat Strength bonus from Flanking.
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 Coking
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+1 Production in Cities for every Resource assigned to them.
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| Mediatization
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+10%  Culture in Cities not founded by you.
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| Realpolitik
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+10% Production in Cities while at War.
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| Iron Cross
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+3 Combat Strength for Units within the  Command Radius of a  Commander with a Commendation.
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Intro[]
Precision with soul - this is the heart of Prussia, a heart of steam, iron, and coal. Its discipline extends from the factory floor to the train schedule, from the formations of the hussars to the conductors in the concert hall. Take stock of your regiments, secure your supply lines - and set the Prussian machine in motion.
Tips and hints[]
Prussia benefits from being unfriendly with its neighbors. But you need some friends for Endeavors, so try not to turn the whole world against you.
Strategy[]
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Civilopedia entry[]
The term “German” is a broad category. For the Romans, “Germans” referred to the people across the Rhine. These tribes were small, inhabiting towns with hill forts, basic metalworking, mines, etc. They were illiterate and worshipped a variety of gods, of whom the Romans did not approve. They were not “a people” in the traditional sense, meaning they were not united by a common cultural identity, language, and religion. Ironically, in the Middle Ages, the mantle of Rome was assumed by their descendants – the Holy Roman Emperors claimed their title as a means to recognize their status as the guardian of Christendom (defined as Catholic).
The Holy Roman Empire was a series of nominally independent states within a league. These included massive principalities (Bavaria, Austria, Brunswick), several theocratic states, tiny counties, and free cities (Cologne, Bremen, Hamburg). Most states had electors that they could assign to nominate an emperor. The majority of these were “German,” meaning they spoke one of the general languages of the region. Other territories included parts of the Netherlands, Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Italy.
In the later Middle Ages, a single dynasty controlled the Holy Roman Empire: the Hapsburgs. However, this was not an absolute monarchy; the power of the Emperor was limited by consultations with lesser nobles and princes.
In the 1500s, Lutheranism was spreading, and while older rulers remained Catholic, free cities adopted the new religion. As the Thirty Years’ War tore the realm apart, this diversity became a liability. The issue was resolved when foreign powers decided that the Holy Roman Empire should be a passive, weaker entity within Europe.
Prussia was an odd member of the Holy Roman Empire. Part of its domain lay outside the borders. This meant that the Prince of Brandenberg (Berlin) was also the King in Prussia, and he held a standing army that the Holy Roman Empire needed to defend its territory. As a result, Prussia and Austria began to compete over rule, seizing land outside of the empire’s borders and using it to amass their separate armies.
Prussia had formed under two auspices. The first were the Teutonic Knights, a group of crusaders who were given Baltic land during the Middle Ages and then went on to take over parts of Poland that lay outside of the Holy Roman Empire. The second was the Hansa, a league of trading cities along the Baltic. The Hansa eventually conquered the Teutonic Order, which resulted in the formation of the Duchy of Prussia. As the Hanseatic domination continued, a once-bifurcated Prussia became united.
By 1740, half of Prussia existed within the Holy Roman Empire while the other half remained outside. Still, Prussia remained diametrically opposed to Austria. As a result, Frederick II of Prussia waged war on Austria, seizing its territory and establishing Prussia as a monumental military force. Despite a brief defeat at Napoleon’s hands, Prussia emerged more powerful than ever in the 19th century. During the social revolutions of the time, Prussia developed into an authoritarian state, powerful and aggressive under the hands of Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck. The tides of German unification were turning; in 1866, Prussia again fought Austria for this mantle. In 1870, William I of Prussia was granted the title of German Emperor.
This late German-Prussian empire was powerful and militaristic. As Bismarck put it, the empire was built on “iron and blood.” Bismarck sought to avoid being outflanked (by a Franco-Russian alliance, for example) and aimed to hold his dominant position in Central Europe. Without a significant overseas empire (he had smaller ones in Tanzania, New Guinea, Angola, and others), Bismarck focused on turning Germany into an industrialized, militaristic, and authoritarian empire in the heart of Europe.
The end of Prussia came with the end of the German monarchy after WWI, though the state nominally disappeared in 1870. Prussia was defined by its industrialism, military might, authoritarianism, nationalism, and its embrace of technology. As such, it changed history, but not always for the best; this aggressive, modern, militant Central European power would turn into a nightmare scenario in the 1930s. Nonetheless, advancements in technology and innovation were key to Prussia’s success.
Cities[]
Age Transition Quotes[]
When age progress reaches 100% or player gets eliminated/retires, one of these quotes will be read depending on the last legacy path completed:
- Culture: "Music and art was the lifeblood of Prussia, the essence that filled the salons - and the barracks."
- Economic: "Prussia was built on steam and iron, on knowledge and expertise, on ambition and the drive for power."
- Military: "The Prussian military ran like clockwork - precise, organized... and inexorable."
- Science: "A state rules over land, but what of the sky? Prussia set to conquer the stars and rule them all."
- Defeat: "Iron and blood were Prussia's making, and its unmaking. Let its successors heed this lesson."
Trivia[]
- The Prussian civilization's symbol is the Reichsadler, or German Imperial eagle, as seen on the coat of arms of Prussia and flag of Prussia, and the coat of arms of the German Empire.
- The Prussian civilization ability is a reference to the famous speech made by Otto von Bismarck, then Minister President of Prussia, regarding the unification of the German territories.
- The Prussian background art depicts a train station platform on the Prussian State Railway (Staatseisenbahn).
Soundtrack[]
| Original Track | № | Based on | Credits | Length |
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| "Prussia (Modern Age)" | 42 | Zeminnika Kweitākedi Strazde Strazdeli |
Composed by Roland Rizzo Performed by FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague |
4:57 |
Gallery[]
.jpg "Prussian city in-game (Civ7).jpg (1.08 MB)")
.png "Hussar in-game (Civ7).png (776 KB)")
.png "Stuka in-game (Civ7).png (708 KB)")
.png "Staatseisenbahn in-game (Civ7).png (901 KB)")
.png "Brandenburg Gate in-game (Civ7).png (3.68 MB)")
.png "Prussian Background (Civ7).png (1.5 MB)")
Videos[]
See also[]
- Prussian in other games
External links[]
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