Mercenary Ideas — Idea Group
The Mercenary Ideas idea group in Europa Universalis IV, with its traditions, ideas and ambition.
Mercenary Ideas
Military
Mercenary Ideas is a generic military idea group. Unlock it with the add_idea_group command.
Ideas
The 7 ideas unlocked one by one, each with its own bonus:
1. Organized Mercenary Payments
- Mercenary Cost-25%
2. War Council
- Mil Advisor Cost-25%
- Merc Independent From Trade RangeYes
3. Expanded Contracts
- Merc Maintenance-25%
4. Nation of War
- Mil Tech Cost-10%
5. Benefits for Mercenaries
- War Taxes Cost-50%
- Merc Leader Army Tradition+50%
6. Seasoned Veterans
- Infantry Power+10%
7. Mercenary Recruitment
- Mercenary Manpower+30%
- Allow Mercenary DrillYes
Ambition
The bonus for completing all 7 ideas:
- Mercenary Discipline+5%
- Possible Condottieri+1