	@o.global
Defeat French forces (white) to win. The Venetians (blue) can be of help.
	@q.briefing
The French are already in Italy, yet you still have the mountains to cross. Take care, for the French guard the passes without doubt. Descend from the mountains and enter the most fertile plains in the known world! Drive the French out from the rich provinces and sprawling cities of Italy!
	@r.briefing
We must secure our rear first
	@q.mantua.quest
The ambitious Duke of Mantua has accepted the rank of a french general in Italy. It's a mere formality, still, his troops will help the French. But don't laugh before breakfast lest you cry before supper, eh? We must raze the Duke's domains to take him out of the picture. Destroy three academies and a diplomatic center on the lands of Mantua, and the Duke will beg for peace. Try not to slaughter his peasants or capture their houses - that would set his subjects against you.
	@r.mantua.quest
Got it
	@q.spain.blockade
The spanish supporters of Philip, our enemies, dug in at the exit from the mountain passes. This doesn't look good at all, their position is very powerful. A frontal attack would result in massive losses on our side. Herr general, we need to find another way in.
	@r.spain.blockade
Well, can't have everything, can we?
	@q.venice.offer
Greetings, signor general! My trading partners have informed me that the mountain passes are blocked by the Spaniards hostile to your cause. I suppose that presents a problem for you... One I might be able to help with. I have some very influential friends in the Republic of Venice. For the modest contribution of 10000 gold I could swing the neutral attitude of Venetian authorities in the direction you need. Think about it. I'll await for your response at the gates of Venice.
	@r.venice.offer
An interesting offer
	@o.venice.pay
Collect 10000 gold to gain Venetian help.
	@q.gimme.money
Here you are! So, I can convince the authorities of Venice to allow your troops safe passage through the lands of the Republic. You'll have your way to the italian plains, bypassing french fortifications. Naturally, your men should behave and never harm the venetian subjects.
	@r.later
Not right now. I'll get back to you later.
	@r.pay
Deal!
	@q.venice.warning
Herr general, I need to point it's a bit unwise. Once the French discover we have crossed the neutral territories, Venice will be in a world of trouble. You can bet they will deny everything and revoke our permission to pass. We should hurry.
	@r.venice.warning
Let's tarry not, then!
	@q.gates.closing
As expected, the French furiously protested, and Venice had to back down. They want no part in this war, and demand us to leave their territory at once. We have to comply, lest Venice allies itself with France.
	@r.gates.closing
Too bad. We do as they want.
	@q.peasants.damage
Your soldiers' bloodlust has infuriated vengeful italian peasants. Now they are willing to fight for their Duke to the last! We must destroy the artillery depot and the barracks at Mantua to end their resistance.
	@r.peasants.damage
When cat's away, the mice will play...
	@q.buildings.damage
It's hard to stand between a soldier and his loot. Once on the Duke of Mantua's lands, your army plunged headlong into pillaging. The atrocities committed by imperial soldiers set the nobility and merchants of Mantua against you. They are raising new regiments to defend their interests from your brigands. Destroy the stables at Mantua to pacify them.
	@r.buildings.damage
No rest for the wicked...
	@o.stop.resistance1
Destroy artillery depot and the XVII century barracks at the fortress of Mantua (orange fortress at the south) to stop the raids of mantuan infantry.
	@o.stop.resistance2
Destroy the stables at the fortress of Mantua (orange fortress at the south) to stop the raids of mantuan cavalry.
	@q.mantua.stop.raid1
You razed the property of the Duke of Mantua. Of course, his palaces were stripped of everything valuable before being burned down. The Duke, aggrieved, lost all his will to fight the Empire and abandoned his lands. If your soldiers did not harm common Mantuans and respected their property, Mantua will pose a problem no longer.
	@r.mantua.stop.raid1
The world is a ladder. Some ascend it, others go down.
	@q.mantua.stop.raid2
We entered Mantua! The arsenals are ours! Now that these brigands have no weapons to fight with, they'll have to calm down!
	@r.mantua.stop.raid2
Good job!
	@q.mantua.stop.raid3
Cavalry from Mantua will bother us no longer with their raids. It's over for them.
	@r.mantua.stop.raid3
Excellent!
	@q.prussian.help
As they say, friendship is stronger than walls of stone. We the Germans should stick along. I brought a prussian corps sent by our King to Italy. Awaiting your command!
	@r.prussian.help
Glad to see you, general!
	@q.victory
The French are defeated, the remnants of their troops retreat west. Italy is yours, and the Emperor is pleased. He sent you a long letter, congratulating on your successes and rewarding you with a lump sum of gold. Your victory was celebrated in London, Amsterdam and Vienna, and the letter describes the festivities in detail. Moreover, you were appointed the head of imperial war council, the Hofkriegsrat. Now your talents are needed in the capital, to coordinate the movement of all imperial troops. The war has just begun, and first defeats did not break the French yet. Prepare for new battles.
	@r.victory
I wonder what king Louis says now?
	@q.defeat
The French have succeeded in driving you out to Tyrol. Now all Italian states will either ally France or fall to its sword. Another french army is advancing towards Rhine. The Empire is in difficult position now, Vienna prepares for another siege, but there will be no help from Poland this time. Besides, french army is far superior to the ottomans. Everything is lost!
	@r.exit
My victories matter no longer, this defeat overrules them all! (quit)
	@r.load
I am going to persist, whether you like it or not! (load game)
