Canal events
These are the events which can fire during the construction of a canal[1]
Generic bad events[edit | edit source]

Poor Planning
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It seems that the preparations for our canal construction in [Root.GetName] have been inadequate. The project has seen several setbacks recently due to poor planning. Putting together a commission to reorganize and re-plan the whole thing might get it back on schedule.
Is constructing a canal
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Weak Leadership
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Many of the troubles concerning our canal construction in [Root.GetName] seem to be related to weak leadership on site. We should consider replacing those in charge.
Is constructing a canal
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

New Leadership?
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In light of the many setbacks and hardships that have plagued our canal project in [Root.GetName], it's not surprising to hear that the local leadership has become dispirited and that much of the workforce has sunk into apathy. Perhaps we need to send someone else to take over and reorganize the operation?
Is constructing a canal
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Dwindling Local Trade
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Many of those who work on constructing the canal in [Root.GetName] supplement their living by selling trade goods to the local population. But lately this trade has dwindled, and without it many of the workers risk not surviving.
Is constructing a canal
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Disastrous Landslide
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Our canal project in [Root.GetName] seems cursed. A massive landslide has buried some of our labor camps, killing many and caused parts of the canal to be dredged again.
Is constructing a canal
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Lack of Provision
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Unforeseen problems have left our canal construction in [Root.GetName] low on provisions for its labor force. Unless additional provisions reach them quickly, the project might suffer serious setbacks.
Is constructing a canal
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Severe Floods
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Severe floods have caused a lot of damage in [Root.GetName] and have thus delayed the construction of the canal. Unless it receives additional funds the project risks getting delayed.
Is constructing a canal
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Increased Drunkenness
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Our idea to reward the workers on our canal project in [Root.GetName] with increased rations of alcohol seems to have unwanted effects. Increased drunkenness was expected but it also seems to have increased the death toll among those already weakened by dysentery and fever.
- Is constructing a canal
- Country flag canal_construction_alcohol_rations is set
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Canal Company Scheme
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It seems that the privately owned canal company that was set up a few years ago has gone bankrupt. They apparently faced severe economic problems early on, but hid this information from the public and deceived investors into sinking more and more money into the project. Many have been ruined by what is now commonly called the 'canal scheme' and angry mobs are gathering in [Root.Owner.Capital.GetCapitalName], demanding justice and economic retribution.
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- Country's capital:
- Set country flag canal_company_scheme
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- Province owner loses
ducats equal to 1 years of income
- Set country flag canal_company_scheme
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:
Generic good/neutral events[edit | edit source]

Rations of Alcohol
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The miserable conditions surrounding our canal project in [Root.GetName] has left the workforce depressed and unmotivated. Something has to be done or the whole enterprise risk grinding to a halt. One suggestion has been to increase the rations of alcohol.
- Is constructing a canal
- Province owner is not Muslim
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Gain 0.025 progress towards completing the great project
- Province owner loses
ducats equal to 0.5 years of income
- Set country flag canal_construction_alcohol_rations
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal Project Ahead of Time”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Canal Company Formed
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A wealthy group of investors and merchants interested in the economic prospects of a canal through [Root.GetName] have formed a commercial company in order to support the construction.
- Is constructing a canal
- Country flag canal_company_formed is not set
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Gain 0.025 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal Project Ahead of Time”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:
- Hidden effect: Set country flag canal_company_formed

Good Leadership?
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Amazingly, it looks like our canal project in [Root.GetName] has progressed ahead of its schedule!
None
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Gain 0.025 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal Project Ahead of Time”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Good Weather
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Our canal project in [Root.GetName] has been graced by good weather conditions lately and the work is progressing ahead of schedule!
Is constructing a canal
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Gain 0.025 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal Project Ahead of Time”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:
Context-sensitive events[edit | edit source]

Outbreak of Illness
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An outbreak of illness has struck our canal project in [Root.GetName]! Many workers have deceased after suffering from fever, nausea and in some cases bleeding from the mouth and eyes. Reports mention the skin of some victims turning yellow...
300 months
Modifiers
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Outbreak of Illness
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An outbreak of illness has struck our canal project in [Root.GetName]! The reports mention sudden coldness and shivering followed by fever and cases of vomiting, convulsions and damages to the eyes. It seems to appear frequently near swamps and marshland and has been named marsh fever or mala aria - Italian for bad air.
300 months
Modifiers
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Violent Thunderstorms
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Even the weather seems to be against our canal project in [Root.GetName]. Violent thunderstorms have destroyed much of the camps and following mudslides have set us back severely.
300 months
Modifiers
- Kiel canal: ×3
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:

Canal Crossing River
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Another problem to overcome for our canal project in [Root.GetName]: a local river is crossing the path of the canal. Because of the strong flow - especially in the rainy season - the water cannot just be dumped into the canal, as it would be too hazardous for the ships passing. So we need to divert the whole river..

Lack of Fresh Water
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Our canal project in [Root.GetName] has progressed far inland. Unfortunately this has led to the camps on the frontier no longer has an accessible source of fresh water. Additional resources are needed to make sure they can be supplied properly.
300 months
Modifiers
- Panama canal: ×0.75
- Lose 0.05 progress towards completing the great project
- If province owner is a subject nation
- Overlord of province owner:
- Trigger country
event “Canal in province Delayed”
- Trigger country
- Overlord of province owner:
Canal in [From.Owner.GetName] Delayed
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Our subject [From.Owner.GetName] has sent word that our canal construction has been delayed due to various factors beyond their control.
Trigger conditions
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Is triggered only by
Many Canal events |
Regrettable |
Canal Project in [From.Owner.GetName] Ahead of Time
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Our subject [From.Owner.GetName] has sent word that our canal construction is proceeding at a faster rate than expected due to their skilled handling of the project.
Trigger conditions
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Is triggered only by
Many Canal events |
Wonderful! |
Footnotes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ As defined in /Europa Universalis IV/events/CanalEvents.txt