Soldier Kings:  The World at War, Round One: The Russo-Turkish War, 
The Anglo-Spanish War and the War of the Austrian Succession

This scenario begins Spring 1737 and can continue to Winter 1748. The
time period covers Austro-Russian war against the Ottoman Turks, the war
between Spain and England in 1739, and the War of the Austrian
Succession. 

Map: Use the entire worldwide map. All home locations remain unchanged,
except Austria begins with control of Bosnia and Silesia. Both are
considered home territories of Austria for all purposes (Bosnia
represents the territories lost to the Turks in 1738, while Silesia, a
“temporary” loss to Prussia turned out to be permanent). 

Scenario set up is the same as for the Soldier Kings campaign scenario,
except Saxony begins as neutral minor. 

Starting forces: 

Leader Pools:

Russia: Apraxin, plus new leaders Munnich (2) and Lacy (1)

Prussia: Frederick II, Schwerin, plus new leaders Schulenberg (1) and 
Anhalt (1)

Austria: Brown, Charles, plus new leaders Traun (2) and Arenberg (1)

Holland: Orange, plus new leaders Waldeck (2), Smissaert (1) and 
Van Imhoff (1) ‘Spice Islands’

Britain: Cumberland, Clive ‘India’, plus new leaders George II (1), 
Ligonier (2), Amherst (1) ‘North America’, (admiral) Matthews (1) 
and (admiral) Anson (2)

Spain: new leaders Philip (1), Las Minas (1), Montiano (1) ‘North America’, 
and (admiral) Navarro (1)

Turkey: new leaders Mehemed Yeyen (2), Ali Pasha (1), Kahya Bey (1) 
and Elvias Mohammed (1)

France: new leaders Saxe (3), Belle-Isle (1), Noailles (1), Vaudreuil (1) 
‘North America’, Dupleix (1) ‘India’, (admiral) De Court (1) and 
Charles Stuart (1)

Special Leader Rules: 

Charles Stuart only comes into play by use of the Jacobite Rebellion card.

Royal leaders are Frederick II, Charles, George II, Orange and Philip.

Orangist Revolt: (Panic swept the Dutch republic in 1747 under the
threat of French invasion. William, Prince of Orange, was made de facto
head of state and captain general on a surge of popular support,
increasing the army to 100,000 men. This war was the last time the
republic really played a major power role.) 

If Orange enters the game through the play of a “New Leader” card, a
surge of popular support immediately gains Holland 5 Manpower. Waldeck,
if still in play, must be permanently removed from play. 

Other Special Rules:

The Barrier Fortresses: (Following the War of the Spanish Succession,
the Dutch were allowed to garrison a string of fortress cities in the
Spanish Netherlands as a defence against French aggression, these troops
to be paid for by Spain. When Austria took over the territory, they were
also forced to accept this agreement to the growing frustration of the
regime in Vienna. But there was not much the Austrians could do without
alienating the British. By the time of the Seven Years War, the
diplomatic situation had reversed and the Dutch had allowed the fortress
line, much damaged during the Austrian Succession war, to fall into
disrepair in any case.) 

As long as Austria controls the Netherlands, Holland and Austria share
the province’s resources and manpower (each power gaining 2 Money, and
one Manpower). This condition ends (permanently) the first time the
Netherlands is successfully besieged (i.e. both fortresses are
eliminated, and the province is conquered). Austria may not voluntarily
surrender the Netherlands while the Barrier Fortresses condition is in
effect. Holland, if in play as a major power, may voluntarily agree to
end the Barrier Fortresses agreement (for whatever compensation Austria
is willing to pay of course). 

Holland had a more or less permanent arrangement with various German
states and Switzerland for the hire of mercenaries. Holland may hire up
to 2 HRE mercenaries and 1 Swiss mercenary without having to use a
“Mercenary” card. Any additional mercenary hires would require the use
of a card. (This rule may be considered optional for the regular Soldier
Kings game during the Seven Years War). 

Use all event cards, but replace the following three Event Cards with
the indicated new event: 

Pitt Takes Power is replaced by Pragmatic Sanction Upheld 

Pragmatic Sanction Upheld: 

(Under Habsburg law, only a male heir could wear the imperial crown. In
the 1720s,with no chance of a male heir succeeding to the crown, the
emperor Charles VI faced a major crisis. The Pragmatic Sanction was an
international agreement recognizing the right of female succession. But
of course, not all the powers went along, and when the emperor died in
1740, and Maria Theresa became empress, Prussia and Bavaria (backed by
France) used the occasion as causis belli). 

Can only be played (and remain in play) if Britain and Austria are
formal allies. Place the Pragmatic Army counter with any British or
Austrian leader. All Armies stacked with the PA leader are considered to
be the same nationality as that leader for the purposes of Combat
(only). The PA counter is automatically removed in the Winter Attrition
phase, or if the PA leader is killed/captured. It can be replaced each
Spring turn. Discard back into the event deck if Austria cease to be
formal allies. 

Loudoun’s Embargo is replaced Jacobite Rebellion

Jacobite Rebellion:

Catholic supporters of the exiled House of Stuart, rise up in revolt
against their Protestant oppressors with French support. Place the
French leader Charles Stuart with one French Army in Scotland or
Ireland. This card is the only way Charles Stuart may enter play. Once
played this card is permanently removed. 

La Grande Societe is replaced La Banque Protestante 

La Banque Protestante: 

The Amsterdam banks offer a high interest war loan. Take the Loan marker
and add 1-6 Resources. If the holder of the loan wishes to besiege
Holland, the Loan marker must first be discarded with the loss of 1-6
Resources. One army or fleet must be reduced for each Resource which
cannot be paid. Dutch units may be attacked without restriction. If the
Loan marker is in play, use this card as Loan Recalled. The marker is
removed and the owner must lose 1-6 Resources as above. In all cases the
card is placed back into the Even deck. 

Prohibited Alliances:

Prussia and Austria

England and France

France and Austria

Russia and Turkey

Austria and Turkey

Holland and Spain

Holland and France

Warring Powers: 

Two Players: Britain and Austria (with Russia as a minor ally); Prussia
and France (with Turkey and Crimea as minor allies) 

Three Players: Britain; Prussia and France (with Turkey and Crimea as
minor allies); Austria and Russia 

Four Players: Britain; France (with Turkey and Crimea as minor allies);
Prussia; Austria and Russia 

Five Players: Britain; France; Turkey (with Crimea as minor ally);
Prussia; Austria and Russia 

Six Players: Britain; France; Turkey (with Crimea as minor ally);
Prussia; Austria; Russia 

Seven Players: as with Six Players, plus Spain

Eight Players: as with Seven Players, plus Holland

Starting Forces:

Austria: Charles, three armies. 

Britain: George II, Matthews, five fleets, one British Provincial army 
and three other armies.

France: Belle-Isles, Noailles, one 4-3 army, three other armies, three 
fleets.

Holland: Waldeck, two armies, one HRE (mercenary) army, two fleets.

Prussia: Federick II, Schwerin, one 4-3 army, three other armies.

Russia: Apraxin, Munnich, five armies, one fleet.

Spain: Philip, four armies, two fleets.

Turkey: Ali Pasha, Mehemed Yeyen, five armies, one fleet.

Crimea: three armies.

Staring Resources and Manpower:

Austria: 15 Resource, 17 Manpower 

Britain: 40 Resource, 21 Manpower

France: 35 Resource, 23 Manpower

Holland: 28 Resource, 11 Manpower

Prussia: 10 Resource, 12 Manpower

Russia: 13 Resource, 28 Manpower

Spain: 32 Resource, 28 Manpower

Turkey: 19 Resource, 29 Manpower