Coup Attempt

Coup Attempt

There are people moving in the shadows attempting to overthrown our ruler.

Coup Attempt^[1] is a general disaster that can occur in monarchies during regencies.

Prerequisites[edit | edit source]

This country:

is a monarchy.
is not the lesser Partner in a union
Has had the Shadows on the Move Event or has picked the "They must support the regent for the good of the nation." Option in the Estate's Leadership Challenged Event and was unlucky.

If these prerequisites are met, the monthly progress can begin.

Monthly progress starts if

Monthly progress halts if

this country:

does not have an ongoing disaster.
does have a regency.
is not the lesser Partner in a union
Owns less than 75% Crownland
Has less than 85 Legitimacy
Is in a Estate lead Regency while the leading Estate has less than 60% Loyalty

Monthly progress	This country:
+1%	has stability of less than 1.
+5%	has legitimacy of less than 70.
+2.5%	has legitimacy of less than 80.
+1%	has legitimacy of less than 90.
+5%	Is in a Estate lead Regency while the leading Estate has less than 50% Loyalty

this country:

has an ongoing disaster.
does not have a regency.
is the lesser Partner in a union
is not a Monarchy
Has 100 Legitimacy

Start[edit | edit source]

If the progress reaches 100%, the disaster will start with the following event:

id

Coup Rumors

Halls in the palace are busier than ever, people from all the country gather there and exchange information, celebrate meetings or simply try to forge alliances or solve old disputes. This would not be strange, but for the sole reason that everytime [Root.Monarch.GetName] goes through those halls, silence becomes tangible. It is not the common silence derived from respect, but an uncomfortable silence that makes everyone feel uneasy. As our interest grows about this strange behaviour, gossips that a coup is being plotted have arrived to our ears. Who would dare to attack us?

Trigger conditions

None

Is triggered only by

Start of the “Coup Attempt” disaster

An investigation must be done so light is casted over the issue.

Lose ducats equal to 1.5 years of income
One of the following at random:
- 25% chance of:
  - Set country flag plot_failed_flag
  - Trigger country event “Plot Discovered” in 30 days
- 75% chance of:
  - Add +50% progress to the Coup Attempt disaster
  - Trigger country event “Plot Continues” in 30 days

Those are probably nothing but gossips, but we shall be ready just in case.

One of the following at random:
- 10% chance of:
  - Set country flag plot_failed_flag
  - Disaster “Coup Attempt” ends
- 90% chance of:
  - Trigger country event “Plot Continues” in 30 days

While the disaster is ongoing the country gets:

+5 National unrest
+25% stability cost
-10% All estates Loyalty Equilibrium
-0.5 Yearly Legitimacy
-50% foreign spy detection

Events[edit | edit source]

id

Plot Discovered

After days of investigation, bribes and threats here and there and countless nights without sleep, the plotters have been discovered and the coup attempt neutralized. Culprits will be sent to the dungeons and finally executed, owing to the fact that traitors deserve nothing else. As in so many cases, the less obvious enemies appear at the top of a conspiracy and hearts are broken in disappointment. 'Tu quoque, Brute, fili mi?'.

Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by The event “Coup Rumors” option “An investigation must be done so light is casted over the issue.”
It's time to punish the traitors and put an end on this. Set country flag `plot_failed_flag` Trigger country event “The Aftermath”

id

Plot Continues

If gossips were quite obvious in the last few weeks, they are deafening in the last days. Some people are not even hiding what they are talking about anymore and simply keep on chatting about it even in our presence. Something big is about to happen and we do not really know what our next step must be. The country is held in suspense as the feeling that bad things are coming spreads like a wild fire.

Trigger conditions

None

Is triggered only by

The event “Coup Rumors” option “An investigation must be done so light is casted over the issue.”
The event “Coup Rumors” option “Those are probably nothing but gossips, but we shall be ready just in case.”

What will happen?

If one of the following are true :
- Ruler has the personality trait Intricate Webweaver
- Has at least a level 3 Spymaster advisor
One of the following at random:
- 30% chance of:
  - Trigger country event “The Plot Fails” in 30 days
  - Set country flag plot_failed_flag
- 70% chance of:
  - Trigger country event “The Plot Succeeds” in 30 days
  - Set country flag plot_succeeded_flag
Else, if has at least a level 1 Spymaster advisor
- One of the following at random:
  - 25% chance of:
    - Trigger country event “The Plot Fails” in 30 days
    - Set country flag plot_failed_flag
  - 75% chance of:
    - Trigger country event “The Plot Succeeds” in 30 days
    - Set country flag plot_succeeded_flag
Else:
- One of the following at random:
  - 15% chance of:
    - Trigger country event “The Plot Fails” in 30 days
    - Set country flag plot_failed_flag
  - 85% chance of:
    - Trigger country event “The Plot Succeeds” in 30 days
    - Set country flag plot_succeeded_flag

Purge them. Purge them all.

If, either :
- Is in a regency led by the Nobility estate
- Country flag noble_coup is set
Nobility loses 25 loyalty
One random owned and controlled province :
- Noble rebels (size 3) rise in revolt
- Noble rebels (size 2) rise in revolt
Else, if either :
- Country flag burgher_coup is set
- Is in a regency led by the Burghers estate
Burghers loses 25 loyalty
One random owned and controlled province:
- Particularist rebels (size 3) rise in revolt
- Particularist rebels (size 2) rise in revolt
Else, if either:
- Country flag church_coup is set
- Is in a regency led by the Clergy estate
Clergy loses 25 loyalty
One random owned and controlled province:
- Leadered peasants (size 2) rise in revolt
- Leadered peasants (size 3) rise in revolt
Lose 4 stability
2 random Advisors leaves the country's court
Clear country flag plot_succeeded_flag
Set country flag plot_failed_flag
Trigger country event “The Aftermath”

id

The Plot Fails

If this plot teachs us something is that one must never take things for granted. When the night was the darkest and everything seemed lost, our agents have managed, just in the last minute, to catch the plotters 'in flagrante' while the fools were celebrating what they considered a certain victory and a change in the throne. Their hangovers will be soured by their tears and pleas for pardon.

Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by The event “Plot Continues” option “What will happen?”
Our realm is safe! Set country flag `plot_failed_flag` Trigger country event “The Aftermath”

id

The Plot Succeeds

The enemy is within! Everything is lost! Our agents were close to catching the plotters, but they have managed to avoid our scrutiny and move on with the perfidious plans. We have to get our people to safety or they will be killed if they are perceived as a threat to the new power behind the throne.. We have to move quickly!

Trigger conditions

None

Is triggered only by

The event “Plot Continues” option “What will happen?”

No, hope is lost. Theirs is the throne and our faith.

Set country flag plot_succeeded_flag
Lose 75 absolutism
If Country flag church_coup is set
- The Clergy estate gains 25% share of the land
Else, if Country flag burgher_coup is set
- The Burghers estate gains 25% share of the land
Else, if Country flag noble_coup is set
- The Nobility estate gains 25% share of the land
Else:
- The crown loses 30% share of the land
Trigger country event “The Aftermath”

Finishing conditions[edit | edit source]

When one of the above events ends the disaster, the following event is triggered:

id

The Aftermath

The plot has been brought to light and recent events have dictated its outcome. For better or worse, our country will now move forward in a new light regardless of the outcome. Such is the nature of politics and backroom dealing...

Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by The event “The Plot Succeeds” option “No, hope is lost. Theirs is the throne and our faith.” The event “Plot Continues” option “Purge them. Purge them all.” The event “The Plot Fails” option “Our realm is safe!” The event “Plot Discovered” option “It's time to punish the traitors and put an end on this.” End of the “Coup Attempt” disaster

Immediate effects Set country flag `plot_ended_flag`
Option conditions Enabled if: Country flag `plot_succeeded_flag` is set What now? If in a consort regency : kill_consort Current heir is removed A new ruler comes to power with the following attributes: At most 3 administrative skill At most 3 diplomatic skill At most 3 military skill Claim strength 5 Else: the estate regent becomes the ruler Disaster “Coup Attempt” ends Clear all coup related country flags Gain hidden country modifier “Had a recent Coup Attempt” for 20 years Enabled if: Country flag `plot_failed_flag` is set The crown is victorious! Disaster “Coup Attempt” ends Gain 25 legitimacy If the country has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power. Clear all coup related country flags Gain hidden country modifier “Had a recent Coup Attempt” for 20 years