The other smaller states in Italy will usually rival Lucca, so they are often not viable options. Their neighbours, consisting of Milan, Florence, Genoa and Ferrara, are all stronger than Lucca and therefore careful diplomacy is needed before expansion is possible. A campaign in India will require Lucca to grow before taking on such a task.
Lucca is an OPM situated in northern Italy. Please help with verifying or updating this section.
