Tavern-Class Buildings (3)

Learn about the Level 3 Administrative buildings in Empire: Total War, including the Governor's Palace, Pasha's Palace, and Subadar's Palace. Understand their costs, build times, and effects.

Alright, let's talk about the top-tier administrative buildings you can build in regions that aren't your capital in Empire: Total War. These are Level 3 Administrative buildings, and while their names change based on culture and government type, they all do the same job. Just remember, these are the highest level you can build outside of a capital region. Absolute Monarchy Buildings If your faction is rocking an Absolute Monarchy, you'll be looking at these: * Governor's Palace (W) * Pasha's Palace (ME) * Subadar's Palace (I) A quick heads-up: If you're building one of these and a revolution kicks off, and you decide to side with the Rebels, be aware that if you capture the capital, your construction will be cancelled, and you won't get your money back. Ouch. *** ### Governor's Palace (W) This is the Absolute Monarchy government building for Western cultures. !Governor's Palace Description: This building is a symbol of the monarch's power, not the governor's. In an absolute monarchy, authority flows directly from the sovereign. Governors rule by the Crown's grace, and forgetting this can have severe consequences. Historically, these residences often included barracks and stables, reflecting the need for security and the concept of "rod and axe" to maintain power. Construction Details: * Cost: 3000 Coins (2700 on Easy) * Build Time: 5 Turns Abilities: * Requires the Governor's Mansion#Absolute_Monarchy_buildings) (Level 2) * Enables the Royal Palace#Absolute_Monarchy_buildings) in nation capitals (Level 4) * +3 Repression in the region * +9% bonus to region tax income * Recruitment capacity: 2 units in training * Recruits basic infantry *** ### Pasha's Palace (ME) This is the Absolute Monarchy government building for Middle-Eastern cultures. !Pasha's Palace Description: Similar to the Governor's Palace, this building reflects the monarch's authority. It emphasizes the hierarchical structure of absolute monarchies, where governors are extensions of royal power. The historical context highlights the blend of luxury and military readiness in such residences. Construction Details: * Cost: 3000 Coins (2700 on Easy) * Build Time: 5 Turns Abilities: * Requires Bey's Mansion#Absolute_Monarchy_buildings) (Level 2) * Enables the Sublime Porte#Absolute_Monarchy_buildings) in nation capitals (Level 4) * +3 Repression in the region * +9% bonus to region tax income * Recruitment capacity: 2 units in training * Recruits basic infantry *** ### Subadar's Palace (I) This is the Absolute Monarchy government building for Indian cultures. !Subadar's Palace Description: This palace, like its counterparts, signifies the monarch's grandeur and power. It underscores the absolute monarch's control over provincial governors, who rule by delegated authority. The description touches upon the historical reality of these residences, often equipped to house a small army, reflecting the reliance on force and authority. Construction Details: * Cost: 3000 Coins (2700 on Easy) * Build Time: 5 Turns Abilities: * Requires Nawab's Mansion#Absolute_Monarchy_buildings) (Level 2) * Enables Grand Vizierate#Absolute_Monarchy_buildings) in nation capitals (Level 4) * +3 Repression in the region * +9% bonus to region tax income * Recruitment capacity: 2 units in training * Recruits basic infantry