So, how do "protectorates" work anyway?

[IsItStillThere]

So, how do "protectorates" work anyway?

If I am France, and I attack one of the thirteen colonies, am I at war with "thirteen colonies" or Britain?

As Britain, can I control the armies of "thirteen colonies" or build things in their cities/towns? Or France control "Louisiana"?

Why isn't this explained in the manual, anyway?? Jeeesh....

[A Very Super Market]

Protectorates are separate factions, but with very close ties to their protectee.
Diplomatically speaking, they are an alliance with military rights. So yes, you would declare war with Britain as well.

However, they are still independant, and you won't be able to tell them what to do.

[IsItStillThere]

Sounds like the worst of both worlds...they can get you into a war but you can't tell them what to do!

[A Very Super Market]

Well, that's the same with all alliances.

[knoddy]

basically an alliance, quite possibly they give a portion of their income to their protector as well.

[Cecil XIX]

Protectorates give their 'parent' faction 50% of their income or somesuch.

[pevergreen]

In earlier games, any money over a certain point was given to the protector. In ETW, I havent seen any evidence of that (I have 3 protectorates) basically you gain vision of what they see, and they live to serve you. They will fight if you ask, and if they can.

[knoddy]

In earlier games, any money over a certain point was given to the protector. In ETW, I havent seen any evidence of that (I have 3 protectorates) basically you gain vision of what they see, and they live to serve you. They will fight if you ask, and if they can.

in your summary money scroll thing, check other it includes money from protectorates. u prob dont even realise it :)

[pevergreen]

My 3 protectorates are native american tribes, so I dont think Im getting any anyway.

[Sir Beane]

My 3 protectorates are native american tribes, so I dont think Im getting any anyway.

Collecting the natives are we? Make sure you get the full set, 'gotta catch em all' .

[pevergreen]

Maybe, in time.