[AAR] Isnochys Plays EU4: Muscovy/Russia #2

Where were we?
Ah, we are going to found the nation of Russia.
Great.
In our current position, it is just a matter of time.
We have all the provinces we need for it and Admin Technology 10 is 40 years away.

So we not go ahead and get another vassal.
Because subjects is, what we will need always.

Now, we got them.
We even gave one province back to Circassia, just because we are a benevolent ruler!

Our allies are busy.
We better help them.
But I guess, they only need our spiritual help and not physical manpower.
I will send no troops.

Let's have a look onto our friends.
Poland is our big ally here. We still didn't get Austria or Ottomans.

Nothing happened in the previous one, we gained some prestige, that's all.
So we start the war for Sibir.
Expanding our borders way towards the east.

First we take some more provinces from the Great Horde.
Securing more southern borderlands.

Next one is Uzbek.
Those provinces are a gateway to the eastern shores.
We still pressure the colonization, this way we get twice the provinces.

Poland doens't need our help here, but of course we stand at their side, because, those favours are pretty nice to have.

Second try, this time for real!
:)
Sweden needs to be independent, so we can claim some of their land.
Denmark would be just in the way.
Land access to their capital is key in winning a war fast.

We took some pretty heavy losses here, not by attrition, but by lost battles.
This was part my fault, I didn't expect our troops to be so weak.
But in the end, everything is fine.

Let's skip ahead 10 years.
Nothing of interest happened.
Steadily we did grow our realm.
Threaten wars to minors and gaining provinces without bloodshed.

War against the Mamluks.
They were sneaking into our territory and winning some battles.

So we took our chance and left our ally alone, they could manage this, as we had no interest in those provinces at all.

Franc did insult us.
That is sad.
So sad for them, as they feel strong behind the Holy Roman Empire!

We did it!
Russia was formed by us!
This marks our goal line, we are finished with that one!
The eastern shores are close, some more years of colonization and one war against Yeren.
Sweden is about to form Scandinavia, but this should be stopped by us, with help of Poland.

They on the other hand formed Commonwealth.

Continuing this game, there are some obstacles.
Poland is now in a stronghold position.
They could be defeated with help of Austria and/or Ottomans/France
Long term strategy should go for Austria and claiming some Baltic territory.
while meanwhile on the Southern border, let Ottomans and Mamluks, Timurids, etc. fight with each other, try to avoid anything here.
One should look east, establish a secure border with Ming and try our influence here.
Japan as another possible ally. But I have no idea, how strong they are in this game.

So, that's it from my side.
I am waiting for Crusader Kings 2: Holy Fury to be released.

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