Venice (Principia Moderni III Map Game)

History

 * ''Main article: History of the Venetian Republic pre-15th century

15th Century
After the death of Doge Antonio Venier on 23 January 1400 an election was held by the for the position of Doge.

Government

 * Maxór Conségio - Major Council

Military



 * Infantry is Mercenaries
 * 3000 Ships in Fleet
 * 2000 warships (mostly galleys for use on coasts and seas, not ocean ready)
 * 1000 auxiliary and support ships (for use by military and merchants licensed by Venice)

Stantàltera Pato
Stantàltera Pato is the status attributed to states that the government of Venice has organised an alliance with, sovereignty is guaranteed protection and trade has almost no limitations and taxes are minimised. The government of Venice welcomes those who benefit from this status and encourages co-operation concerning maintenance of sovereignty and the expansion of trade and industry. Officials, property and people of these states may be granted generous temporary leave to the territories of Venice and will be granted full protected rights as a foreigner.

The current states with this status:
 * The Kingdom of Naples:
 * Venice maintains a general alliance. Currently Venice is supporting various claims Naples has made. Venice met with the Kingdom in 1400 and discussed various matters that have led to the establishment of an economic and military alliance. Further both have now recognised the claims of each other.


 * The Papal States:
 * Venice maintains a general alliance. Currently Venice and the Papal States are working together on the issue of the Ottoman threat to the west. Venice wishes to maintain good standings with the States and and expand aspects of co-operation.


 * The Roman Empire:
 * Venice maintains a general alliance. Currently Venice supports the Romans and further favours them and wishes for them to regain status in the world. Venice has met with the Romans in 1400 and discussed various matters that have led to the establishment of an economic and military alliance. Further both have now recognised the claims of the other concerning lands in Greece.


 * The Kingdom of Castile:
 * Venice maintains a general alliance. Currently Venice is working with the Kingdom on issues in the western Mediterranean. Venice met with the Kingdom in 1400 and discussed various matters that have led to the establishment of an economic and military alliance. Further both have now recognised the claims of the other.


 * The Kingdom of Hungary:
 * Venice maintains a general alliance. Currently Venice is supporting the Kings various claims including that to the Kingdom itself. Venice met with the Kingdom in 1400 and the Doge and King met in 1401 and discussed various matters that have led to the establishment of an economic and military alliance. Further both have now recognised the claims of each other.


 * The Union of Hainaut-Holland:
 * Venice maintains a general alliance. Currently Venice is supporting their trade power outside of the Mediterranean and is poised to further support them if they ask. They are allied in both the economic and military sense and despite their distance Venice will assist them if need be.


 * The County of Provence:
 * Venice maintains a general alliance. Currently Venice wishes to have a proper meeting with the Count so that they may understand and support each other better, certain things such as claims and possibilities for future co-operation need to be ironed out. Venice strongly supports their independence.


 * The County of Savoy:
 * Venice maintains a general alliance. Currently Venice wishes to have a proper meeting with the Count so that they may understand and support each other better, certain things such as claims and possibilities for future co-operation need to be ironed out. Venice strongly supports their independence.

Micìsia
Micìsia is the status attributed to states that the government of Venice has good relations and co-operation with, sovereignty is recognised and trade has a low amount of limitations and taxes levied are lower. The government of Venice encourages those who benefit from this status to work with Venice on various matters of state and welcomes the expansion of trading relations. Officials, property and people of these states may be granted basic temporary leave to the territories of Venice and will be granted basic protected rights as a foreigner.

The current states with this status:
 * The Republic of Florence:
 * Venice wishes to establish closer relations with Florence. Venice and Florence agreed in 1401 to a trade deal, further the Medici and Roscol banks agreed to not partake in business within the territories and vassals of Venice and Florence respectively.


 * The Swiss Confederacy:
 * Venice wishes the Swiss and Venice to become allies. They also have partook in talks about possible land swaps and are supporting the Swiss desire to obtain a port. However Venice wishes a proper alliance to be meshed out soon.


 * The State of Hamburg:
 * Venice wishes for Hamburg and Venice to become allies. Hamburg and Venice currently maintain a trade alliance with Venice promising to support Hamburg endeavours into the Mediterranean. However Venice feels it cannot commit fully unless a full alliance is agreed.

Cordiàl
Cordiàl is the status attributed to states that the government of Venice either has little contact with but is aware of or has contact but in neither a particularly negative nor positive fashion, sovereignty is recognised and trade has reasonable limitations and taxes are levied at a standard rate. The government of Venice advises those that have this status to work with Venice to improve relations and trade. Officials, property and people of these states may be granted limited temporary leave to particular areas of Venetian territory and may not enter other areas lest they be imprisoned or confiscated as appropriate and will be granted basic protected rights as a foreigner.

The current states with this status:
 * The Duchy of Milan:
 * Venice wishes to have better relations with the Milanese but the lack of Milanese co-operation threatens to make them a clear opponent of Venice. Venice would prefer to meet and discuss various matters including trade, claims and further co-operation.


 * The Republic of Genoa:
 * Venice wishes to repair relations with the Republic but Genoa seems intent on keeping things the way they are by ignoring communications. Venice would prefer to talk and discuss how issues can be resolved, claims and further co-operation.

Menàso
Menàso is the status attributed to states that the government of Venice considers to be a threat to Venetian interests, uncontested sovereignty is recognised and trade is very limited with higher taxes levied. The government of Venice advises those who are affected by this status to use caution when concerning matters of the Republic. Officials, property or people of these states are limited to grants of leave to particular areas of Venetian territory and may not enter other areas lest they be imprisoned or confiscated as appropriate and will be granted limited rights as a foreigner.

The current states with this status:
 * The Ottoman Empire:
 * Venice wishes to have better relations with the Ottomans but feels that their constant drive west and bordering of Venetian territory is a threat. Venice has limited the trade done with the Ottomans and states that issues between the two states could be sorted if the Ottomans sent a delegation to Venice to discuss the issues of claims and sovereignty, trade rights and possibly work towards an alliance should the Ottomans give Venice the proper guarantees.

Nemìgo
Nemìgo is the status attributed to states that the government of Venice has deemed an immediate foe, their sovereignty is not recognised and their trade is sanctioned. The government of Venice advises those who are affected by this status to stay clear of the Republic's sovereignty, property and those under the Republic's protection. Officials, property or people of these states will not be accepted in Venetian territory and will be imprisoned or confiscated as appropriate.

Colonies


Venice maintains several vassal colonies in the Mediterranean.

Aegina
Aegina is a small island in Greece with a small population and a few important ports, it lies in the Saronic Gulf.

The capital of the island is a town of the same name, the town has a port which is an important Greek trade port as well as working as a place of rest for the ships of Venice's huge fleet.

The island is populated by Greeks who speak Greek and are largely Orthodox Christians.

The vassal colony is administrated by two Rettore of local descent who both act as governors, with the same rights, powers and responsibilities for the island. The Rettore are appointed by the government in Venice.

Historically they were under Athenian control however have been independent under Venice's protection for some time since the Duchy of Athens lost control over the islands.

Their relation with Venice has been good for the most part with the island benefiting from the influx of coin they get from Venetian sailors who spend their wages there.

Economy



 * Roscol Bank (est ????)
 * English Branch (est 1402)
 * Hainaunt-Holland Branch (est 1404)