Kush

Kush
Basic Data
Religion	Egyptian (2-350)
Culture	Nubian (2-350)
Tech Group	Middle Eastern (2-350)
Government	Tribal Monarchy (2-350)
Government Rank	Kingdom
Capital Province	Shendy (2593)
Technical Data
Tag	MEO

General Information

Kush is a Nubian Despotic Monarchy located primarily in Sudan, bordering Rome to the north, Blemmyes to the east, and Aksum to the south. Kush is playable from 2 to 350, where it is annexed by Aksum.

See also: Kemet. Rome. Blemmyes. Aksum

Strategy

Prologue

You are starting here in a odd position. Though the people of Ancient Egypt were driven by the invaders such as Persians. Macedonians. and Romans. But you are only known successor of Ancient Egypt. But it is time for you to restore the dignity of Ancient Egypt. But you border to the powerful powerful country in the north known as Rome. It is advised not to attack them. Maybe you should wait for them to crumble. But first. You will have to deal your rivals such as Aksum.

Opening Strategy

Build up to your army force limit, ally with Himyar Fabricate claims on Aksum and Blemmyes. Then proceed to annex the Blemmyes, they are weak and will have no allies. After that, declare war against Aksum until you defeat their army. Proceed to fully siege and subsequently annex the entire country. Expansion into the Arabian Peninsula should then follow. Eventually, Rome will begin to crumble. When they are, declare war and take the provinces required to form Egypt, thus reclaiming the ancient Egyptian legacy and land for the Egyptian religion. Upon reclaiming Cairo, an event will fire called The Conquest of Memphis that allows you to adopt the Egyptian culture and move your capital to Cairo or refuse to gain +1 stability instead (always go with the first choice). Once Egypt has been formed, you will then get a permanent claim on the entire Egyptian region.

Religion

Your primary religion is Egyptian. Most of Nubia is majority Egyptian. Southern of the provinces you own is Fetishist. Including your Capital. You may start your religious policy to start the conversion.

Culture

Your primary culture is Nubian. In the region of Nubia. Most of the province are Nubian culture. But as soon as you conquer Memphis (361). You will get the event The Conquest of Memphis. Which will allow you to change your primary culture to Old Egyptian (Kemetic) or Refuse to gain +1 stability instead.

Decisions

Form Egypt

Requirements:

• Egypt does NOT exist
• Is not The Papal State, Holy Roman Empire or European Union
• Primary culture is Nubian or Old Egyptian
• Is not a subject
• Is at peace
• Owns as core provinces: Alexandria (358), Cairo (361), Rosetta (362), Al-Gharbia (2526), Minya (2524), Asuyt (2523), Qena (360)

Upon enactment:

• Gain25 Prestige
• Gain a permanent claim on the Egypt Region
• Become Kingdom if Duchy
• Become Egypt
• Gain country modifier Increased Centralization for 20 years:
  • -0.05 Monthly Autonomy Change
  • +1 National Unrest

Reform the Government

Requirements:

• Is a peace
• Is a Tribal monarchy
• Administrative power at least 200
• haveLegitimacy at least 60
• has a stability at least 3
• Either:
  • has completed Adminstrative Ideas
  • has completed Innovative Ideas
  • has completed Economic Ideas

• has reformed religion or adopted Feudalism

Upon enactment:

• Lose -200 administrative power
• Lose -5 stability
• Government changes to Feudal monarchy

 Tech Reform

Requirements:

• Is at peace
• Administrative power at least 100
• Either:
  • Administrative tech level 26
  • Religion group muslim

Upon enactment:

• Lose -100 administrative power
• Lose -1 stability
• Change Technology group to Muslim

Kushite Ideas and Traditions

Traditions:

1. +10% National Tax Modifier
2. +1 Attrition for Enemies

Ideas:

1. Egyptian Influences: -10% Technology Cost
2. Nubian Pyramids: +1 Yearly Prestige
3. Iron Working: +10% Infantry Combat Ability
4. Rightful Rulers of Egypt: +1 Yearly Legitimacy
5. Meroitic Alphabet: -10% Culture Conversion Cost
6. Blue and White Nile Rivers: +10% Production Efficiency
7. Resistance to Foreign Invaders: +10% Morale of Armies

Ambitions:

1. +20% Manpower Recovery Speed