Manuel Pinto da Fonseca, Grand Master from 1741 till 1773, started a dispute with the King of Sicily proclaiming the sovereignty of the Order of Malta. John may sometimes acquire major factions as protectorates when these factions are on the verge of defeat.ĭuring the first half of the 18th century, the Grand Masters of the Order of Saint John kept on fortifying their islands of Malta and Gozo with batteries, redoubts, entrenchments, and forts.
John are a relatively weak faction that can often be ignored. Due to Malta's lack of resources, the Knights of St. They rarely, if ever, expand their territories to outside of Malta. They have a small fleet and actively engage in naval warfare with the Barbary States. John initially control only the tiny island of Malta.
Starting Towns/Ports – Marsaxlokk (Shipyard) Starting Buildings – Military Governor’s Encampment
