Romanian national focus tree
Available only with the Death or Dishonor DLC enabled. |
Romania gets a unique national focus tree as part of the
Death or Dishonor expansion. Without the expansion,
Romania utilizes the Generic national focus tree instead.

Romanian national focus tree. Clicking on the branches leads to the appropriate section.
The Romanian national focus tree can be divided into 7 branches:
- Preserve Greater Romania Branch
- This Branch allows
Romania to join the Comintern, Axis or Allies or create the Cordon Sanitaire with
Poland and
Czechoslovakia. Unlike other focus trees, the separate ideologies in this tree are not mutually exclusive.
- Industry Sub-branch
- This branch allows
Romania to develop its industry. To start this branch, one must start the "Preserve Greater Romania" or the "Balkans Dominance" Branch.
- Balkans Dominance Branch
- This branch allows
Romania to puppet, annex, split or declare war with
Bulgaria,
Greece,
Yugoslavia,
Turkey,
Hungary or
Czechoslovakia.
- Institute Royal Dictatorship Branch
- This Branch handles the King and political ideology popularity. the ideologies are not mutually exclusive with each other.
- Expand the Airforce Branch
- This branch allows the research and licensing of the airforce.
- Army Maneuvers Branch
- This branch gives the player free division templates and a general as well as army research.
- Expand the Galati Shipyards Branch
- This branch researches the navy.
Contents
Preserve Greater Romania Branch[edit]

Political Branch of the Romanian national focus tree that deals with Foreign Alliances.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit: | We have at last managed to unite all Romanian speakers in our country. Now, we must ensure that our children may inherit our legacy of a Romania for all Romanians. |
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Communism threatens our eastern border, and territorial demands may only be just over the horizon. Perhaps it would be better to join the Soviets rather than fight them. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit:
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With the communist ideals that we take from our neighbour comes the duty of every man to defend his comrades, his country, and the revolution. |
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We know the Soviets desire our territory, but we might be able to preclude any hostilities by offering our neighbour basing rights. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit: | We will establish volunteer brigades in an effort to support fledgling revolutions in other nations. |
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The time has come to finally petition for membership in the Comintern. This will protect our territory against claims from the East, and enable us to more actively champion the cause of communism globally. |
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We know of the German economic interest in our country. Arranging increased delivery of goods such as oil will enable us to request German aid in modernizing our military. |
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German aid is essential if we want to modernize our military. They possess the technical know-how that we require, and so we should request the help of their advisors. |
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German equipment is superior to our own, but perhaps we could obtain the licenses to produce these weapons, ourselves. |
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Romania:
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The time has come to join the Axis, so that we may carve out a glorious Romanian future alongside the Germans. |
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German need for oil is tremendous, providing us with a lucrative opportunity to expand our oil refineries. |
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Now that we are strong and have German backing, the time has come to demand the region of Transnistria, incorporating it into Greater Romania. |
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Our old ties with Poland have cooled in recent years. As the threats surrounding us have not diminished, and the global political situation grows ever more tumultuous, the time has come to revive our alliance with our northern neighbour. |
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Romania:
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We are bordered by dangerous ideologies both to the east and to the west. Together with our neighbours to the north and south, we will establish a barrier, quarantining these dogmas and preventing them from advancing any further. |
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If we are to stand against both communism and Fascism, we will require Western aid. We will use all of the political leverage at our disposal to obtain such a guarantee. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Even with Western support, we must see to modernizing the army, so that our allies have time to support us before all is lost. |
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A guarantee is not enough - it is time to declare for the Western democracies fully, and stand with them in defense of liberty. |
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Romania: | Romania
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In light of our shared interests, we should cooperate with the Western powers in the development of military equipment and tactics. |
Industry Sub-branch[edit]

Industrial sub-branch of the Romanian national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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Romania: | Romania:
2x 100% Research bonus for Industry. |
Greater Romania will require an extensive program of industrial development if it is to support a large-scale military build-up. We will start it now. |
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We must greatly expand our national arms industry if we are to keep up with increased demands. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the National Spirit: | Our agrarian sector has ample room for improvement. Streamlining it and improving its efficiency will free up work forces that can be employed in other sectors, such as construction and arms production. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Our transport capabilities alongside the Danube can be drastically improved upon, both by utilizing the river itself more, effectively and the way it is connected to our road and rail networks. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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We must expand our domestic automobile industry, so that it may be easily converted and appropriated for military purposes, when required. To this end, one of our business tycoons has some rather interesting ideas that we could make use of... |
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Romania: | Romania: Gets event Invite Foreign Motor Companies | Rather than expend resources on increasing production of unproven domestic automobile designs, we would benefit mare from producing tried and tested foreign designs under license. |
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To feed the needs of our arms production the great steelworks in Transylvania must be modernized and drastically expanded. |
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It is critical to keep up with the demands of a modern airforce. Our industry must be capable not only of building the machines we require in the first place, but also of doing so at a pace fast enough to replace operational losses. |
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We possess some of the largest oil fields in Europe in Ploiesti, and these are of tremendous importance not only for ourselves, but also for our allies and other nations in the region. We should increase the fields' production to better meet the demands. |
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Romania | Romania:
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By improving the quality and capacity of our university, we can increase the pool of best and brightest that we rely on for our technological advances. |
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Romania | Romania gets the national spirit:
It is beginning to become clear that uranium is of vital importance to some of the most drastic technological advances in weaponry since the invention of the firearm. We are lucky enough to have a large deposit of the stuff within our borders, and we should set up a mine to exploit it.
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It is beginning to become clear that uranium is of vital importance to some of the most drastic technological advances in weaponry since the invention of the firearm. We are lucky enough to have a large deposit of the stuff within our borders, and we should set up a mine to exploit it. |
Balkans Dominance Branch[edit]

Political branch of the Romanian national focus tree that deals with war with neighbors.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit:
The key to a prosperous Romanian future lies not with the revolutionaries of the East, or the democracies or fascists of the West, but with Romanian dominance of the balkans.
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The key to a prosperous Romanian future lies not with the revolutionaries of the East, or the democracies or fascists of the West, but with Romanian dominance of the balkans. |
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Warmongering Bulgaria has long been a thorn in their neighbors’ sides. We must subjugate them once and for all. |
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Romania:
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Romania gains Puppet (Focus) ![]() ![]() |
Greece- though often an ally in the past - must be made to accept Romanian dominance in the region. |
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Romania gains Puppet (Focus) ![]() ![]() |
Our naval access is, for now, limited to the Black Sea. Turkey, straddling the Bosporus Strait, could block our access to the mediterranean in the case of war, and so we must ensure free passage for when we have need of it. |
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The current arrangement of the balkan states making up Yugoslavia is not maintainable. We will issue an ultimatum requiring a restructuring of their component states, under Romanian leadership. |
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Hungary must be made to see our point of view. Their government is led by misguided elements that can only serve to lead the country to ruin. They would be stronger with us. |
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We know of the German designs on Czechoslovakia, and it may well possible to capitalize on any agreements that are made. A proposal is being drafted. |
Institute Royal Dictatorship Branch[edit]

Political branch of the Romanian national focus tree that deals with handling the King.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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The time has come to further increase the King's already-extensive powers, bringing political stability to the nation and enabling it to focus on threats from outside. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit:
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Now that the domestic situation is under control, we must look at improving the defence of our borders from outside threats.
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Now that the domestic situation is under control, we must look at improving the defence of our borders from outside threats. |
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Romania:
The following will bypass the focus:
Carol II is not the country leader. |
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The constitution must be rewritten to solidify the King's position as the nation’s leader. Furthermore, dangerous far-right movements can be undermined by providing a safer alternative in the King’s Sentinel of the Motherland youth organization. |
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Romania:
One of the following must be true: |
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Domestic loyalty is paramount, and as long as the nation stands behind its King a pragmatic foreign policy is unnecessary. |
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Romania: Modify ![]() ![]() The Sentinel of the Motherland
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The paramilitary Sentinels could easily be transformed into a fully-fledged military organization, provided we allocate the appropriate resources. |
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No party lasts forever, and the current geopolitical situation requires our King's undivided attention. He may throw one cracker of a party once the war is over, but for now he must leave his hedonistic ways behind him. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit: | We must abandon our principles and forge relations with whoever it would be more practical to do so with. Our survival depends on it. |
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The future of Romania hinges on good relations with the up-and-coming Fascist powers in the West. We must appoint a government that understands this reality. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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It is time to reconsider our policy concerning the Iron Guard. With our new government, the movement is now much more in line with our official standpoints, and could serve as an excellent tool to increase the nation's political stability. |
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The future of Romania hinges on good relations with our communist eastern neghbour. We must appoint a government that understands this reality. |
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Romania: | Romania:
We must establish an expansive secret police organization to subdue internal threats to our new government.
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We must establish an expansive secret police organization to subdue internal threats to our new government. |
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King Carol II is no longer required, and, indeed, is proving to be more of a hassle than a leader. Though he still has extensive control over the nation's government and finances, he must be made to abdicate for the long-term good of Romania. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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The current government is bringing Romania to ruin. A firm hand is required to steer the nation away from disaster- the hand of Prince Michael. |
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The future of Romania hinges on good relations with our old allies in the West - France and her allies. We must appoint a government that continues these relationships. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit:
The constitutional chances that have been implemented by the King must be reverted, and guarantees and balances must be introduced to ensure this does not happen again. Otherwise, all we are left with is a mockery of democracy.
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The constitutional chances that have been implemented by the King must be reverted, and guarantees and balances must be introduced to ensure this does not happen again. Otherwise, all we are left with is a mockery of democracy. |
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Legistlation must be put in place to curtail the King's exuberant lifestyle. The national treasury may no longer be appropriated for his personal expenses. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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The King has graciously agreed to create a foundation in his name to study Romanian culture and create the science of the nation. |
Expand the Airforce Branch[edit]

Airforce branch of the Romanian national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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None | Romania:
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Modern wars cannot be won without dominating the skies. We must do everything in our power to develop the Romanian air force! |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit: | Foreign aviation technology is superior to ours, and we should look at obtaining licenses so that we may produce airplanes with their innovations, ourselves. |
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We must protect our borders with extensive anti-air batteries, to relieve the strain on our small air force. |
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Romania:
Must have a modern fighter to offer and be at peace with Romania: |
Romania gets event: Fighter Competition | Air superiority is key for our defense, and it is therefore essential that we expand our fighter forces by any means possible. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Combined arms is an essential tenet of modern-day warfare. The air force must be trained to support our land forces, when needed. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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The era is past when armies could win wars without looking to the skies. We must develop our tactical bombers to provide our soldiers with the air support they need. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit:
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We will rely on the domestic Romanian aeronautical industry to produce the airplanes we need.
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We will rely on the domestic Romanian aeronautical industry to produce the airplanes we need. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Mastery of the air is an essential requirement for military operations, and it is this aspect of air warfare that we must focus on. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Our engineers have excellent ideas that they are eager to pour into a new fighter design. They merely need funding and the go-ahead. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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We require dedicated airplane models, specifically designed for close air support, if we are to get the most out of our combined forces. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Military operations are secondary only to the destruction of the enemy's industry and infrastructure. Strategic bombing is the means by which we will achieve that. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Our strategic bombing forces require ample range and bomb loads. Large bombers are the only viable option to achieve these requirements. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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We can never hope to out-bomb our likely enemies via conventional means. We must therefore focus on technological advances that will allow us to achieve more destruction with less. Much, much more. |
Army Maneuvers Branch[edit]

Army branch of the Romanian national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
Focus | Prerequisites | Effects | Description |
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Our Army must be brought back in shape for potential future armed conflicts. We will send them on maneuvers to develop new tactics and strategies. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit:
We require the brightest minds in command of our military forces, which means the war college must be expanded.
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We require the brightest minds in command of our military forces, which means the war college must be expanded. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Modern equipment is key in warfare, and we must strive to modernize our infantry weaponry. |
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The Vanatori De Munte- Mountain Huntsmen - are our elite mountain infantry. Their reputation precedes them, even abroad, and we would do well to bolster their numbers with the best that we can find. |
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Infantry do not function with proper artillery support. Ensuring modern, high-quality guns will go a long way to improving the effectiveness of our forces. |
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Our mountaineers must receive the artillery support they are due, if we are to preserve their excellence. Our artillery must therefore be adapted for mountain use. |
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The age of the tank has arrived, and our infantry require up-to-date means to defend themselves against these steel behemoths. |
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Romania: | Romania: | Our Royal Guards must be expanded, as appropriate for our great King. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit: | Romania is a small nation, and we must allocate appropriate numbers to reserve divisions if our army is to have any staying power in the field. |
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Tanks are the way forward, and we must establish dedicated divisions that utilize the strengths of these new weapons. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit: | The development of tanks continues at a rapid pace, and it will not do acquire obsolete models. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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We do not possess the industry to out-produce our enemies in terms of tanks. We must instead focus on producing weapons that can nullify the enemy's superiority in armored units. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Our engineers have come up with an idea to place Soviet 122mm howitzer in an enclosed casemate. By further refining this design, we may well be on our way to create highly-successful tank model. |
Expand the Galati Shipyards Branch[edit]

Naval branch of the Romanian national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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Our already-existing shipyard facilities at Galati must he greatly expanded if we are to project our power into the Black Sea. |
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Romania: | Romania: | With our limited resources, we can strive for no more than to secure our shores. All effort must be directed towards this goal. |
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Romania: | Romania gets the national spirit:
New designs will have to be created for ships that excel at coastal defense duties.
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New designs will have to be created for ships that excel at coastal defense duties. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Torpedoes ere the great equalizer of naval warfare. By ensuring all our ships carry them, we may be able to surprise and annihilate a superior force through sheer audacity and volume of torpedo fire. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Our initial lack of resources should be no impediment to future total Romanian dominance of the Black Sea. With appropriate political will, we will make this a reality. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Destroyers ere the backbone of any navy, and ours is no exception. Our naval backbone must be brought in line with the standards of today. |
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Romania: | Romania:
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Submarine warfare is the most exciting navel development since the invention of the torpedo boat. We would do well to not just protect against submarines, but also use them against enemy shipping. |
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We can makeup our naval weakness by appropriating a portion of our air forces to naval duties. This will require a new airplane model that can carry a torpedo. |
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If we are to be taken seriously as a naval power, we will require capital ships to head our Black Sea fleet. |
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Mastery of the Black Sea opens up opportunities for new avenues of attack. Naval invasions are now a viable option, requiring the creation of new models of transports, as well as dedicated marine divisions that can specialize in this form of warfare. |
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