Army professionalism events

These are generic events which are related to army professionalism.

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Sack of [From.GetCapitalName]

Traditionally advancing armies have been expected to supply themselves from what they can plunder in the area they move through. This is often the only way for soldiers to survive in wartime as payments from the [Root.GovernmentName] treasury can rarely be brought in a timely manner to the men. In fact, by paying retroactively many also avoid the strain of paying for the fallen.
As [From.GetCapitalName] fell it was therefore expected that our soldiers be allowed to loot the city to enrich themselves. What was less expected was the total and utter destruction of the city that took place. Refusing to follow orders our men descended upon the helpless burghers, doing despicable things and ruining the area for a long time to come.

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Trigger conditions Is not Rebels At least one of: Sieged province's owner is our rival Army professionalism is less than 50% Does not have country modifier “Enemy Atrocities” Did not had this event in the last 35 years Sieged province: Development is at least 15 Fort level is at least 1 Did not had this event in the last 50 years Province owner: Did not had this event in the last 40 years Is not the sieging country

Is triggered only by Our country winning a siege (Base weight: 10/110) Weight modifiers Army professionalism is at least 30%: ×0.5 Sieged province is The Papal State's capital: ×0.5

Option conditions  Always enabled: We need better payment routines and harder discipline! Gain 5% army professionalism Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income Sieged province: Trigger province event “[Root.GetCapitalName] Looted!”  Always enabled: We must punish the perpetrators! Lose 5 prestige Sieged province: Trigger province event “[Root.GetCapitalName] Looted!”  Enabled if: Sieged province is not The Papal State's capital Such are the rules of warfare. Lose 5% army professionalism Lose 10 prestige Gain 5 horde unity Gain ducats and military power scaling with province development Sieged province: Trigger province event “The Sack of [Root.GetCapitalName]”  Enabled if: DLC 'Emperor' is active Sieged province is The Papal State's capital Plunder the Curia Treasury! Gain 1 000 ducats Lose 5% army professionalism Lose 10 prestige Gain 5 horde unity Gain ducats and military power scaling with province development Sieged province: Trigger province event “The Sack of [Root.GetCapitalName]”

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[Root.GetCapitalName] Looted!

Following the fall of [Root.GetCapitalName], the armies of [From.GetName] have devastated the city and the surrounding countryside.

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Trigger conditions

None

Is triggered only by

The event “Sack of [From.GetCapitalName]” - option “We need better payment routines and harder discipline!”

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Barbarians!

The province:

• Gain 50 devastation

Province owner:

• Gain opinion modifier “Sacked City” ( −75 opinion / +2 yearly decay) towards sacking country

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The Sack of [Root.GetCapitalName]

The description below is one of several available for this event.

The following description is used if:

• Province owner is not The Papal State

As the city of [Root.GetCapitalName] fell into enemy hands, the advancing armies of [From.GetAdjective] embarked on several days of plundering. Inside the city walls a smoldering ruin is all that remains of the once thriving city and the survivors are seeking refuge as far away as they can.

• Province owner is The Papal State

As the city of [Root.GetCapitalName] fell into enemy hands, the advancing armies of [From.GetAdjective] embarked on several days of plundering. Inside the city walls a smoldering ruin is all that remain of the once thriving city and the survivors are seeking refuge as far away as they can. Worse, the godless invaders have plundered the curia treasury, looting the coffers of God himself.''

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by The event “Sack of [From.GetCapitalName]” - options: “Such are the rules of warfare.” “Plunder the Curia Treasury!”

Option conditions  Enabled if: At least one of: Province owner is not The Papal State DLC 'Emperor' is not active Our people will never forget the atrocities of [From.GetName]! The province: Gain 100 devastation Lose 2 base production Province owner: Gain country modifier “Enemy Atrocities” for 10 years, giving the following effect: −2 National unrest Gain opinion modifier “Sacked City” ( −75 opinion / +2 yearly decay) towards sacking country  Enabled if: Province owner is The Papal State DLC 'Emperor' is active All this for thirty pieces of silver. The province: Gain 100 devastation Lose 2 base production Reduce curia treasury by 100 ducats Province owner: Gain country modifier “Enemy Atrocities” for 10 years, giving the following effect: −2 National unrest Gain opinion modifier “Sacked City” ( −75 opinion / +2 yearly decay) towards sacking country

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[Root.GetCapitalName] Looted!

Following the fall of [Root.GetCapitalName], the armies of [From.GetName] have devastated the city and the surrounding countryside.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by The event “Sack of [From.GetCapitalName]” - option “We must punish the perpetrators!”
Barbarians! The province: Gain 75 devastation Province owner: Gain opinion modifier “Sacked City” ( −75 opinion / +2 yearly decay) towards sacking country

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Delayed Salaries

The campaign in [enemy_country.GetName] has run into some severe logistical problems. As the season for salary payment draws nearer, it is becoming abundantly clear that we will not be able to pay all troops as there is simply no way for the money to get to them on time. Our generals blame constant enemy raids on the baggage train and insist they planned everything in detail, but the problem is now [Root.Monarch.GetName]'s to solve.
If we only pay a fraction of our troops many will no doubt desert.
We could also choose to pay none of them and tell them to live off the land, but that would likely devastate the entire area.

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Trigger conditions Is at war Army professionalism is at least 10% Any neighbouring country: Is at war with us Owns any province controlled by us (saved as targeted province)	Is triggered only by The bi-yearly pulse IV (Base weight: 100/18455)
We must pay the elite troops Lose 1.5 years' worth of manpower Let them live off the land Lose 5% army professionalism All provinces in the area of targeted province: Limited to: Is controlled by us or controlled by the enemy and neighbouring a province controlled by us Gain 45 devastation

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The many jobs of a Soldier

Prolonged peacetime and changes in the economy has lead to many of our salaried soldiers no longer considering the pensions we pay them sufficient. An increasing number of them have turned to other daily work such as shopkeeping or craftsmanship, earning a better living in their city homes.
While this can stimulate the local economy it does mean that these troopers are no longer maintaining, or practicing with, the equipment we have provided them. In order to stop this trend, we would have to increase their pay substantially.

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Trigger conditions Is not at war Was not at war within the last 10 years Army professionalism is at least 20% Any owned province: At least one of: Is connected to the capital of its owner Fort level is at least 2 Has Barracks building Has Training Fields building Has Regimental Camp building Has Conscription Center building Does not have province modifier “Economic Stimulation”	Is triggered only by The bi-yearly pulse IV (Base weight: 100/18455) Weight modifiers Was not at war within the last 20 years: ×1.1
Immediate effects 3 provinces are saved as targeted province: Is connected to the capital of its owner Is connected to the capital of its owner and is not the country's capital Has the same criteria than trigger conditions
They must not be allowed to do dabble in the roles other occupations. Lose ducats equal to 0.45 years of income We will allow it for now. Lose 5% army professionalism All owned provinces in the area of the targeted provinces: Gain province modifier “Economic Stimulation” for 10 years, giving the following effects: +10% Local production efficiency +10% Local tax modifier

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Foreign Talent

Our drillmasters stand in awe of the [professional_country.GetAdjective] armies and the methods they have so successfully employed to organize army routines and practices. We are not the only ones who have taken notice, [professional_country.GetAdjective] officers are in high demand in many countries. Of course the [professional_country.GetStateForm] of [professional_country.GetName] does not take kindly upon those of its officers that would seek employment abroad and would likely disapprove if we tried to entice any subject of theirs.
That does not mean, however, that there are not individuals who would be interested in such a career opportunity, if we made it worth their while.

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Trigger conditions Monthly income is at least 6 ducats Army professionalism is less than 80% Is not a subject nation Any neighbouring country (saved as targeted country): Is not a subject nation Is not our overlord nor our ally Is not at war with us Does not have a truce with Our country Army professionalism is at least 25% Army professionalism is greater than ours

Is triggered only by The bi-yearly pulse IV (Base weight: 75/18455)

Hire [professional_country.GetAdjective] officers If Monthly income is at least 10 ducats Lose ducats equal to 0.5 years of income Else, lose 60 ducats Gain 5% army professionalism Targeted country: Gain opinion modifier “Hired Defectors” ( −50 opinion / +2 yearly decay) towards us Hidden effect: 25% chance of: Trigger country event “Infiltration of [From.GetName]” in 7 days Let us continue to rely on our own people. Targeted country: Gain opinion modifier “Turned Down Defecting Officers” ( +50 opinion / −2 yearly decay) towards us

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Infiltration of [From.GetName]

Our military professionalism has made our retired deserting officers very attractive to the other countries in the region. So much so that they are not properly vetting the defectors they recruit.
Our spymaster reports that we have managed to get a number of agents into the service of the [From.GetAdjective] [From.GetStateForm].

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by The event “Foreign Talent” - option “Hire [professional_country.GetAdjective] officers” (25% chance)
Excellent... Gain 75 spy network strength on originator country

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Wargames

Our generals have asked us for funds to conduct a massive military field exercise to re-enact one of the great [Root.GetOldEra] battles. This would be quite costly, and take up a lot of their time, but they insist it would both provide valuable insights to them, be a good way to drill the troops and perhaps intimidate our neighbors as well.

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Trigger conditions Is not at war Army professionalism is at least 60%, but less than 100%' Does not have country modifier “Wargames”	Is triggered only by The bi-yearly pulse IV (Base weight: 100/18455)
Allow them to re-enact the battle. Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income Lose 0.25 years' worth of manpower Gain 5 prestige Gain 5% army professionalism Gain country modifier “Wargames” for 10 years, giving the following effects: +1% Yearly army professionalism +10% Land maintenance modifier We will soon give them a real war to try their theories in. Lose 5 prestige

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Private Contractors

Due to lack of permanent structures many armies rely on private contractors to provide everything from equipment to entire regiments. Usually these entrepreneurs receive a sum in advance that they can then use to procure what the army needs on short notice. This often works well to meet the swiftly changing needs of our troops during campaigns, but there are those that would take advantage of the system.
As our armies in [enemy_country.GetName] advance deeper into enemy territory there are increasing reports of corruption and unwarranted cooperation between our logistical officers and local entrepreneurs. If we are to maintain efficiency we must root out these practices, but in the short run we will risk disrupting the system even more by fighting the corruption.

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Trigger conditions Is at war Army professionalism is at least 10% Any neighbouring country: Is at war with us Any owned province is controlled by us	Is triggered only by The bi-yearly pulse IV (Base weight: 100/18455)
Root out the rot! Lose 2.5% army professionalism We will have to let it be. Gain 0.25 corruption

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An Army Career

With the growth of our professional army, new career opportunities abound for those with ability and ambition. The old [Root.GetNoblesReplacementForOtherGovernments], however, still expect to be awarded all the most valuable commissions out of tradition and the centuries during which their lineages have served the [Root.GetStateForm] faithfully.
Some of our higher officers are now imploring us to open more opportunities for able men to rise in the ranks, while others oppose this vehemently and maintain that there are qualities only blood can assure.

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Trigger conditions Is at war Army professionalism is less than 100%

Is triggered only by The bi-yearly pulse IV (Base weight: 100/18455)

We must safeguard the ancient traditions of our officer corps. Gain 15 army tradition If the country has the nobility estate, then the estate gains 10 loyalty, else if the country has the rajputs estate, then the estate gains 10 loyalty, else if the country has the marathas estate, then the estate gains 10 loyalty. If the country has the burghers estate, then the estate loses 10 loyalty, else if the country has the vaishyas estate, then the estate loses 10 loyalty, else if the country has the jains estate, then the estate loses 10 loyalty. We can make room for newcomers in the higher parts of the hierarchy. Lose 10 army tradition Gain 2.5% army professionalism If the country has the nobility estate, then the estate loses 10 loyalty, else if the country has the rajputs estate, then the estate loses 10 loyalty, else if the country has the marathas estate, then the estate loses 10 loyalty. If the country has the burghers estate, then the estate gains 10 loyalty, else if the country has the vaishyas estate, then the estate gains 10 loyalty, else if the country has the jains estate, then the estate gains 10 loyalty.

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Esprit de Corps

The strain that the military lifestyle puts the men who serve under can, under good circumstances, lead to the development of a spirit of belonging and cooperation that greatly strengthens the armed forces. During the recent conflict with [enemy_country.GetName], we have seen clear signs that our troops are working better together, and that they have formed strong bonds of loyalty and duty to the [Root.GetAdjective] [Root.GetStateForm] that would have seemed hard to imagine just a few years ago.

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Trigger conditions Is at war Army professionalism is at least 100%	Is triggered only by The bi-yearly pulse IV (Base weight: 100/18455)
This is what separates the [Root.GetAdjective] troops from all other. Gain 3% army professionalism

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Lack of Officers

In order to keep a sizable professional army efficient, a sufficient number of trained officers are required to carry out the orders and will of the [Root.GetStateForm]. However, the increased demand on quality leadership is not matched by the number of officers on our rolls.
With increased demands on quality, new officers also take longer to train and are harder to recruit.

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Trigger conditions Army professionalism is at least 50%	Is triggered only by The bi-yearly pulse IV (Base weight: 75/18455)
Shorten the training. Lose 5% army professionalism We shall overcome this in time. Gain country modifier “Shortage of Officers” for 15 years, giving the following effects: −0.5 Yearly army tradition −20% Reinforce speed

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Local Militias

Many military duties are not performed by the professional armies of the [Root.GetStateForm] but rather by local militias based around the cities, castles and forts in the various parts of our country. These militias often know the local area well and provide very good value for money as garrisons, scouts and gatherers of intelligence but their quality as regular troops are very varied to say the least.
It has been suggested that we send professional soldiers to at least instruct all militias in the country and that we rely less on them when conducting operations in many areas. This would, according to our generals, lead to an increase in quality and make us less vulnerable to things we cannot control. It would, however, also most likely mean dismissing a great number of our reserve troops.

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Trigger conditions Army professionalism is at least 50%, but less than 100% Does not have country modifier “Integration of Local Militias”	Is triggered only by The bi-yearly pulse IV (Base weight: 100/18455)
We need the militias. Lose 5% army professionalism Let us not rely on local abilities. Gain 2.5% army professionalism Lose 1 years' worth of manpower Gain country modifier “Integration of Local Militias” for 10 years, giving the following effects: +25% Fort defense −20% Manpower recovery speed

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Fires of Industry

The growing needs of our professional army has had a profound effect on the local business in [Root.GetCapitalName]. The manufactories in and around the city can hardly keep up with rising demand and both investors and workers are now flocking from all over our country to [Root.GetName] to expand the business.

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Trigger conditions

The province:

• Has Weapons Manufactory building
• Does not have province modifier “Thriving Weapons Industry”

Province owner:

• Army professionalism is at least 40%

Mean time to happen:

600 months
Modifiers
Army professionalism is:

• At least 60%: ×0.9
• At least 80%: ×0.9

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The foundries of [Root.GetCapitalName] shall supply the nation!

The province:

• Gain province modifier “Thriving Weapons Industry” for 10 years, giving the following effects:
  • −15% Local development cost
  • +35% Local goods produced modifier

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Growth of Regimental Towns

As the army becomes a way to earn a livelihood for an increasing number of our subjects, the cities that house the army installations and barracks are starting to grow under the supervision of army engineers and renovators. In [Root.GetName] the growth of [Root.GetCapitalName] has come to benefit the entire province.

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Trigger conditions

The province:

• At least one of:
  • Has Barracks building
  • Has Training Fields building
  • Has Conscription Center building
  • Has Regimental Camp building
• Is not the country's capital
• Never had this event before
• Does not have province modifier “Regimental City”

Province owner:

• Army professionalism is at least 40%

Mean time to happen:

700 months
Modifiers
Army professionalism is:

• At least 60%: ×0.8
• At least 80%: ×0.8

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Great.

The province:

• Gain 1 base tax
• Gain province modifier “Regimental City” for 10 years, giving the following effects:
  • +25% Local manpower modifier
  • −15% Local development cost

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Treason against [Root.GetDefiniteArticleBeforePluralCountry][Root.GetName]

Recruitment is out of necessity something that has to be a somewhat decentralized affair. Often it will be entrusted to [Root.GetNoblesReplacementForOtherGovernments] in the capital, and then they are responsible to turn up a set number of men in the various provinces under our control.
This is a system that to some extent relies on trust as the central government is not involved in the details of countryside mustering, and the only form of control we have are the, often sporadic, inspections the army itself conducts. One such inspection in [cheating_rolls.GetName] has unearthed quite a local scandal. The rolls we have for the area is full of fictional names and nobody seems to know what we could actually muster from the region.

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Trigger conditions Army professionalism is less than 40% Owns at least 5 non-colony provinces Any owned province (saved as targeted province): Is not the country's capital Does not have province modifiers “Reassessment Survey” or “Corrupted Army Rolls” Is in a state Dis not had this event in the last 20 years

Is triggered only by The bi-yearly pulse IV (Base weight: 75/18455) Weight modifiers Army professionalism is less than 20%: ×1.25 The year is before 1500: ×0.5

This is unfortunate. Lose 2.5% army professionalism All owned provinces without province modifiers “Reassessment Survey” or “Corrupted Army Rolls” in the area of targeted province: Gain province modifier “Corrupted Army Rolls” for 10 years, giving the following effect: −50% Local manpower modifier We must punish the perpetrator and conduct our own survey. If the country has the nobility estate, then the estate loses 10 loyalty, else if the country has the rajputs estate, then the estate loses 10 loyalty, else if the country has the marathas estate, then the estate loses 10 loyalty. Gain 2.5% army professionalism All owned provinces without province modifiers “Reassessment Survey” or “Corrupted Army Rolls” in the area of targeted province: Gain province modifier “Reassessment Survey” for 10 years, giving the following effects: +8 Local unrest −25% Local manpower modifier

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Proliferation of the Musket

As firearms have grown commonplace our old regiments of elite troops no longer fills the same function as sharpshooters and pioneers. They have done much to develop our armies over time and they will now be dispersed among our other regiments.

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Trigger conditions Has country modifier “Elite Regiments” Military technology is at least 19	Mean time to happen 12 months
Ok. If: Limited to: Has enacted the decision “State Firearm Regiments” at least 10 years ago Army professionalism is less than 100% Gain 2.5% army professionalism Remove country modifier "Elite Regiments"