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Republic is a form of government where power is, in contrast to a monarchy, held by a group of people. Republics have republican tradition instead of legitimacy. In some republics the ruler rules for life, but in others there is an election cycle. Has access to the Plutocratic idea group, unless changed by a government reform.

Mechanics

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Republic	/ +15% Burghers/ Vaishyas influence −40 Maximum absolutism	A republic is a state ruled by its citizens. Power is not inherited but instead in the hands of an elected head of state. Has Elections Uses republican tradition Has accesss to Cultural sufferance Has access to Plutocratic Ideas but not Aristocratic Ideas

Elections

Main article: Election events

When an election cycle ends, you get an event in which you can select the ruler:

• Re-elect the current ruler. The country loses −2.5 republican tradition per election cycle year, but the ruler gains 1 of each skill. This is to represent the fear that the ruler is becoming entrenched and despotic, more like a monarchy.
• Administrative candidate (4/1/1)
• Diplomatic candidate (1/4/1)
• Military candidate (1/1/4)
• A relative of the current ruler if a government reform allows re-electing from the ruling family. The country loses −1 republican tradition per election cycle year. This candidate is between 30 and 50 years old. With the Political Dynasties reform this candidate has −2 to their skills.

Re-election cost can be reduced by a number of sources:

	Traditions	Ideas	Bonuses	Policies
−20%	—	Bolognese idea 2: Bentivoglio Family	—	—
−10%	—	—	—	Diplomatic-Plutocratic: Mandatory Service

The 12th tier reinforce republican values government reform: −10% Reelection cost The White House gives −5%/−10%/−10% Reelection cost

If the ruler dies in office, a similar event occurs but without the possibility for re-election. Compared to a monarchy, one has much more control over who rules, and there is no stability loss when he/she dies (except if he is killed in combat and/or if the ruler rules for life). However, a freshly elected ruler is usually not very good, and (except for Dutch Republics and Italian Signoria) one can't make royal marriages. Republican leaders can be used as military leaders like their monarch counterparts. If their leader is killed in action, the republic suffers −1 stability instead of −2.

In most republics re-electing the same ruler with less than 20 republican tradition, will enact the Presidential Dictator reform (where the ruler reigns of life) if the Res Publica expansion is enabled, or turn the country into a monarchy if the DLC is not enabled. This does not happen for revolutionary countries, Pirate Republic or republics which can't re-elect their ruler. See below for other ways how a presidential dictatorship can happen and how to turn into a monarchy afterwards.

Cultural sufferance

All republics have a small bonus that helps mitigate the penalty to non-accepted culture provinces. It’s not applied to cultures belonging to the same culture group. The bonus consists of:

	+10%.0	Local tax modifier
	+10%.0	Local manpower modifier
	+5%.0	Local sailors modifier
	−0.5%	Local unrest

Republican tradition

Republican tradition is the republican counterpart of how legitimate the ruling power is perceived by the general population. It's also a way to show how "true" the government holds up to republican ideals (i.e. if a country elects a new ruler in every election). This property ranges between 0 and 100.

New republics will start with 100 tradition, unless the nation in question was formerly a different government type and changed their government type through the final reform tier, in which case it will start with 50. Each year republican tradition increases by a base of +1. Various events can make a player choose between sacrificing tradition or suffering another negative consequence. Like legitimacy, republican tradition has linearly-scaling effects based on its level:

Variable	0%	50%	100%
National unrest	0	−1	−2
Reform progress growth	0	+50%	+100%
Burghers loyalty equilibrium	0	+2.5%	+5%
Vaishyas loyalty equilibrium	0	+2.5%	+5%
Jacobin influence	−0.1	+0	+0.1
Stability cost modifier	+200%	+100%	0

Yearly republican tradition provided by national ideas and policies:

	Traditions	Ideas	Bonuses	Policies
+0.50	—	Colonial idea 1: Founding Fathers Cossack idea 2: Cossack Hetmanate Holy Roman idea 1: The Imperial Throne	Barbary Corsair ambition	—
+0.30	Andean traditions Imperial German traditions Israeli traditions Majapahit traditions Montferrat traditions Norman traditions Roman traditions Tarascan traditions Trebizond traditions Venetian traditions Württemberger traditions	Aachen idea 2: Imperial Free City Adalite idea 2: A Monarchical Imamate Afghan idea 6: Institutionalized Loya Jirga Air idea 3: Legacy of Tin-Hinan Angevin idea 7: Rule of the Plantagenet Arakanese idea 1: Mrauk U Dynasty Ardabili idea 7: Shahs of Iran Asakura idea 5: Seventeen Clan Code Ashanti idea 4: The Golden Stool Ashikaga idea 2: Defenders of the Imperial Court Athenian idea 1: Dominus Athenarum Augsburger idea 1: Augusta Vindelicorum Aztec idea 2: Sustaining the Gods Baden idea 2: Legacy of the House of Zähringen Bahmani idea 6: Bahmani Primogeniture Baluch idea 3: Khan of the Baloch Bavarian idea 1: Institute the Everlasting Succession Beloozero idea 3: Strengthen Local Lineages Beninese idea 1: Curb the Uzama Berg idea 1: The Heirs of Lotharingia Betsimisaraka idea 6: Royal Justice Bohemian idea 2: Elective Monarchy Bolognese idea 2: Bentivoglio Family Bosnian idea 2: Per Aspera ad Astra Brazilian idea 7: Seat of the Empire Breton idea 1: Legacy of Breton Independence Bulgarian idea 7: Third Rome Caucasian idea 5: Highland Khans Cebu idea 2: Chola Legacy Chinese idea 6: Son of Heaven Cirebonese idea 1: Negara Gede Clevian idea 2: Cleves and Mark Dahomey idea 1: Children of the Panther Dai Viet idea 6: Thuan Thiên Daimyo idea 3: Honor the Ancestors Deccani Sultanate idea 1: Legacy of the Bahmani Sultanate Delhian idea 7: The Throne of India Ethiopian idea 2: Negusa Negast Franconian idea 1: The Duchy Restored Frankfurter idea 7: Freie Stadt Frankfurt Garhwali idea 5: Source of the Ganges Garjati idea 2: Ancient Mandalas Gelre idea 3: Defiance of Foreign Rule Golden Horde idea 1: Legacy of the Golden Horde Gond idea 6: Ancient Roots Great Qing idea 4: Bogda Khan Gujarati Princedom idea 6: Ashapura Mata Hamburger idea 2: Burgher Republic Hatakeyama idea 6: Unify the Clan Hawaiian idea 2: Repurposing the Ali'i Nui Hindustani idea 4: The Peacock Throne Hojo idea 1: Legacy of the Kamakura Shogunate Holstein idea 7: Danish Protest Pigs Hosokawa idea 1: Kanrei Ilkhanid idea 1: Restored Ilkhanate Iwi idea 7: The Maori King Movement Jerusalem idea 1: Crown of Thorns Jolof idea 6: Wolof Griots Kaffan idea 5: Strengthen Ties With the Ethiopian Church Kamilaroi idea 5: Matrilineal Lineage Karamanid idea 7: True Heirs of the Seljuk Empire Khorasani idea 4: Dynastic Chronicles Kikuchi idea 3: Aso Shrine Kilwan idea 2: Shirazi's Legacy Kitaran idea 1: Legacy of the Gods Kuban idea 6: Ndop Statue Kurdish idea 6: Legacy of the Kurdish Dynasties Ladakh idea 6: A Kingdom United Lan Na idea 1: Legacy of Mangrai Lanfang idea 1: Free Elections Larrakia idea 4: Dowed Latin idea 1: Emperor of Constantinople Liège idea 3: Religious Devotion Luban idea 2: Royal Village Shrines Luccan idea 7: The Jacobin State of Lucca Lunda idea 2: Perpetual Kingship Mainzian idea 4: Saint Hildegard of Bingen Malaccan idea 6: Dualat Malagasy idea 2: Zafivolamena Manchu idea 4: The Later Jin Manipur idea 3: Kingdom of the Meitei Mazovian idea 6: Sejmy i Sejmiki Mesoamerican idea 5: Ritual Bloodletting Moldavian idea 4: Hospodar of Moldavia Moluccan idea 2: Shared Cultural Heritage Montenegrin idea 1: Legacy Of Diocleia Mossi idea 1: Rialé and Yennenga Muiscan idea 7: Consuetudinary Law Mushasha idea 5: A House United Mutapan idea 4: Spokesman before the Dead Mysorean idea 2: Patronize Kannada Literature Neapolitan idea 7: The Lazzaroni and the Monarchy Northumbrian idea 1: Secure Percy Rule Novgorod idea 3: Ivan's Hundred Odoyev idea 1: Heirs of Chernigov Offaly idea 6: A Family Affair Oirat idea 3: The Four Oirats Orissan idea 2: Servitor of Jagannath Oyo idea 2: Oduduwa Mythos Pagarruyung idea 3: Istano Basa Palawa idea 2: Dual-Identity Pegu idea 6: Buddhist Kingship Perugian idea 4: Perugian Signoria Pisan idea 5: Anziani del Popolo Polotskian idea 2: Heritage of The Rus' Provençal idea 2: Revive House of Anjou Rajputana idea 7: Monumental Architecture Rassid idea 4: A Unified Rassid State Romanian idea 4: Latin Island Rothenburg idea 3: The End of the Line Ruthenian idea 1: The Mother of Russian States Ruthenian idea 1: The Mother of Russian States Rûmi idea 3: Shahanshah Samoan idea 5: Tatau Samtskhe idea 1: Atabegs of Samtskhe Savoyard idea 7: Savoyard Legitimacy Scottish idea 6: Basilikon Doron Semien idea 5: Gideon Dynasty Shan idea 6: Shan Chronicles Shirvani idea 1: The Khalwati Order Sindhi idea 1: Enduring Samma Dynasty Sistani idea 6: Chronicles of Sistan South Indian idea 5: Patronage of Great Temples Sukhothai idea 6: Ramkhamhaeng Stele Swabian City-State idea 6: The Thorn of the Empire Swedish idea 1: Kung och Riksdag Telugu idea 5: Legend of Prataparudra Thüringian idea 1: The Partition of Leipzig Timurid idea 4: Chagatai Literature Transoxianian idea 7: Chagatai Literature Tripuran idea 1: Rajmala Tsutsui idea 5: The Southern Capital Tumbuka idea 3: Healthy Priest Kings Tyrone idea 2: The O’Neill Mór Veronese idea 1: Three Households Alike in Dignity Vindhyan idea 7: Candella Legacy Wallachian idea 6: Boyar Regime Welsh idea 4: Unbennaeth Prydain Yi idea 6: Renovate the Skyward Tombs Zambezi idea 5: Centralizing the Mbona cult	American ambition Anhalt ambition Canadian ambition Dithmarscher ambition Imagawa ambition Irish ambition Italian (minor) ambition K'iche ambition Kanem Bornuan ambition Maravi ambition Ormond ambitions Russian ambition	—
+0.25	—	—	—	Administrative-Aristocratic: The Licensing of the Press Act
+0.20	—	—	Full Court	Plutocratic-Economic: Formalized Scales, Weights and Measures
+0.15	Bamberger traditions	Bukharan idea 1: Jochid Patrimony Colognian idea 4: Prime Minister of Cologne Cypriot idea 1: King of Jerusalem Georgian idea 1: Bagrationi Dynasty Great Shun idea 7: Claim to the Mandate Jurchen idea 2: The Queue Kiwi idea 1: Maori Seats Utrecht idea 2: Ex Cathedra Yarkandi idea 4: Empower the Khojas	—	—

Yearly republican tradition can be further modified by the following:

• +0.2 Coptic blessing Legitimize Government
• +0.1 Protestant aspect Legalised Divorces
• −0.5 Revolutionary Republic with the Imperials faction in control
• −0.5 government reform Protectorate Parliament
• −0.5 government reform Stratocratic Administration
• −1 government reform Pirate Republic unless the Buccaneers faction is in control
• +1 Dutch Republic with the Statists in power
• −1 Dutch Republic with the Orangists in power
• +0.2 government reform Republicanism
• +0.5 government reform Articles of Agreement
• +0.25 government reform Egalité Ideals for revolutionary countries
• −0.1 government reform The Feuillant System unless the revolutionaries are in power
• +0.15 government reform The Two-Chamber System for revolutionary countries
• −0.5 government reform Board of Admirals
• −0.5 government reform President For Life for revolutionary countries
• +0.5 parliament issue Election Reform
• +0.5 parliament issue Reform Rotten Boroughs
• +0.2 Shia and Ibadi nations who follow the Ismaili school
• +0.5 Muslim nations who invite an Ismaili scholar
• +0.5 Ruler trait Righteous
• +0.5 for lucky nations
• +0.002 per point of power projection, to a maximum of +0.2
• −0.2 from the covert action Sow Discontent
• +0.12 Trading in Chinaware bonus
• Many temporary and some permanent modifiers from events and missions

Low republican tradition and reverting to monarchy

Main article: Republic events § Rise of a despot

In most republics re-electing the same ruler with less than 20 republican tradition, will enact the Presidential Dictator reform (where the ruler reigns of life) if the Res Publica expansion is enabled, or turn the country into a monarchy if the DLC is not enabled. This does not happen for revolutionary countries, Pirate Republic or republics which can't re-elect their ruler. A Revolutionary Republic and a Revolutionary State will become a Revolutionary Empire when re-electing a ruler with less than 20 republican tradition.

Republican governments (except Revolutionary countries, Pirate Republic, Dutch Republic, Protectorate Parliament, Board of Admirals and Colonial Nations) with low tradition can collapse into despotism. Below 40 , the ruler of a republic (again, with the above exceptions) may declare himself the head of a new government type, depending on whether Res Publica is active:

• Without Res Publica: the government becomes a monarchy, with a free choice among valid tier 1 reforms.
• With Res Publica: the tier 1 reform Presidential Dictatorship is enacted.

With Res Publica, the event becomes more likely below 30, 20, 10 and 1 republican tradition. Without Res Publica, the event can only happen below 1 republican tradition.

When a presidential dictator dies with republican tradition below 50, it becomes a monarchy, allowing a free choice among the valid tier 1 monarchy reforms (typically Feudal Nobility or Autocracy). Republican tradition does not normally increase during a dictatorship, but if it's above 50 when the ruler dies, the presidential dictatorship reform is removed and a new tier 1 reform can be chosen. Events and the Strengthen Government action can be used to get above 50 republican tradition during a dictatorship.

Revolutionary Republics instead become Revolutionary Empires if republican tradition falls to 0, or 40 if the Imperials faction are in power (requires Rights of Man).

A Revolutionary State and a Pirate Republic can get the event The Stability of the [Root.GovernmentName] if the republican tradition falls below 20. This event gives them a “Committee of Public Safety” or a “Mutineer Council” respectively which act like a regency and don't allow the declaration of wars. To remove the “Committee of Public Safety” or the “Mutineer Council” the country must have at least 50 republican tradition when an election happens. Then the election happens normally and the “regency” is removed. If the republican tradition is lower, no election happens and the “regency” continues.

Falling to dictatorship is particularly dangerous for merchant republics, who will instantly lose their trade leagues.

Reform tiers

Power Structure

Type	Election Cycle	Effects	Description & notes
Oligarchy	4	+5% National tax modifier -0.5 National unrest +5 Burghers loyalty equilibrium	In an Oligarchy the ruler is elected from a group of very influential persons at the very top of society. This ruling class is also the only group that the head of government answers directly to and it is their support the state relies upon. Conditions: does not have a primary culture in the Latin culture group.
Plutocracy	4	+1 Merchant −10 Maximum absolutism	A Plutocratic Republic is one where wealth and trade dictate the agenda. The ruler is elected from among the most influential merchant families within the state and will have to rely on their support. Conditions: has more than 70% crownland and all Estates Loyalty is higher than their Influence (but once enacted, dropping below these thresholds does not make the reform invalid). is not Venice. Additional Effects: Has factions. Counts as a merchant republic Has merchant republic mechanics: +25% State governing cost −25% Trade company governing cost Bonus goods production in provinces not owned by merchant republics or trade companies, proportional to percentage of trade power in the node (e.g., non-owned provinces produce 50% bonus goods if the republic controls 100% of trade in the node). AI is more reluctant to be diplomatically vassalized by or as a merchant republic (−10 reasons if the proposer is and −30 reasons if the target is). Vassals, marches, and client states, which usually do not transfer trade power to their overlord, will transfer 50% if the overlord is a merchant republic. Can construct a trade post for 50 administrative power, giving +10 trade power, in one owned province per trade node (except the node containing the main trade city). Can lead a trade league and create trading cities.
Noble Elite	8	+0.5 Yearly army tradition +20 Maximum absolutism / / +5% Nobility/ Marathas/ Rajputs influence	In this Republic the right to rule is hereditary within certain noble families. These families elect the ruler from within their own group and this head of government will also have to rely on their support. Additional Effects: Enables the Aristocratic idea group, but disables the Plutocratic idea group.
Civic Republicanism	5	+1 Random candidate bonus −5% All estates influence modifier	It is a type of Republicanism inspired in classical antiquity with great emphasis in civic virtue. Citizens are dedicated to the common public interest. Conditions: None of: Has enacted the “Crown Colony” government reform Has enacted the “Private Enterprise Colony” government reform Has enacted the “Self-Governing Colony” government reform Ruler must not rule for life Additional effects : Rulers can be reelected only one time Candidates will give a random modifer to their country while they reign : Administrative candidates may give : "Expansion Focus", granting : -5% Core creation cost "Stability Focus", granting : -10% Stability cost "Government Focus", granting : +10% Reform progress growth "Religion Focus", granting : +1% Missionary strength "Technology Focus", granting : -5% Idea cost Diplomatic candidates may give : "Court Focus", granting : -5% All estates influence modifier "Subject integration focus", granting : -5% Diplomatic annexation cost "Trade Focus", granting : +10% Trade efficiency "Development Focus", granting : -5% Development cost "Diplomacy Focus", granting : +1 Diplomatic reputation Military candidates may give : "Siege Focus", granting : +10% Siege ability "Defense Focus", granting : +20% Fort defense "Leader Focus", granting : +1 Land leader shock +1 Land leader shock "Quality Focus", granting : +10% Morale of armies "Navy Focus", granting : +10% Morale of navies +10% Ship trade power
Presidential Dictator	N/A	+10% Morale of armies −0.075 Monthly autonomy change +40 Maximum absolutism	In this state an appointed dictator exercises almost absolute power over the state. Conditions: Triggers when re-electing a ruler in a non-tribal republic while below 20 republican tradition. Can also trigger by event for most non-tribal republics at low republican tradition. On the dictator's death, elections are not held; instead the country decays into a monarchy if republican tradition is below 50, otherwise it changes back to a republican government. Additional Effects: Ruler reigns for life. No elections. Prohibits switching government type.
Free City	4	−20 Development cost +10% Trade efficiency +1 Diplomatic Relations +10% Burghers influence	This is a free Imperial city that has been granted special rights and privileges by the Emperor himself. Conditions: Only possible government for free cities in the Holy Roman Empire. Additional Effects: Switches to Oligarchy Reform if free city status is lost or a second province is acquired. Fixed rank: Duchy
Trading City	4	+10% Global trade power +20 Maximum absolutism	A governmental form where the nation is governed as a republic with a heavy reliance on trade and commerce. Trading Cities can only be created by the leader of a Trade League. If a Trading City grows to more than one province, the government form will change to Merchant Republic. Conditions: Trading cities created by the leader of a trade league have this government type. Additional Effects: Has factions. Replaces this reform with Plutocracy if a second province is acquired. Has merchant republic mechanics: +25% State governing cost −25% Trade company governing cost Bonus goods production in provinces not owned by merchant republics or trade companies, proportional to percentage of trade power in the node (e.g., non-owned provinces produce 50% bonus goods if the republic controls 100% of trade in the node). AI is more reluctant to be diplomatically vassalized by or as a merchant republic (−10 reasons if the proposer is and −30 reasons if the target is). Vassals, marches, and client states, which usually do not transfer trade power to their overlord, will transfer 50% if the overlord is a merchant republic. Can construct a trade post for 50 administrative power, giving +10 trade power, in one owned province per trade node (except the node containing the main trade city). Can lead a trade league and create trading cities.
Pirate Republic	4	−1 Yearly republican tradition +10 Maximum absolutism +50% Naval force limit modifier +33% Chance to capture enemy ships +75% Governing cost in states +50% Marines Force Limit	Insofar as this loose collection of pirate crews can be called a state, the Pirate Republic is a haven for all manner of thieves, murderers and smugglers. Conditions: Only available for pirate republics formed via decision or event or customized by nation designer. Additional Effects: New rulers become admirals. Prohibits switching government type. May raid coasts, including coasts of countries with same religion. Has factions. Does not have estates. Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. Will gain a "Mutineer Council" (2/2/2) as Ruler while Republican Tradition is below 50 Can Re- elect Rulers with the "Legendary Pirate" trait, at no cost
Peasants Republic	4	+10% Production efficiency +5% Morale of armies −10 Maximum absolutism	A governmental form where peasant communities hold the power themselves and elect rulers from among their leaders. Conditions: Is a member of the Holy Roman Empire Is not the emperor Has less than 100 development Is not the lesser partner in a personal union Is not The Papal State Dithmarschen, Friesland and East Frisia start with this reform Can be enforced by peasant rebels during the "Great Peasants' War" incident or after the peasants won the incident Additional Effects: Can be spread to other countries with the "Peasant Revolt" casus belli Disables the nobility estate
Colonial Government	4	+2% Recover army morale speed −0.05 Monthly autonomy change −10% Institution embracement cost +100 Governing capacity +40 Maximum absolutism	A provincial government set to handle the affairs of the New World colonies, led by a Governor or Viceroy. Conditions: Only available to colonial nations which do not have one of the following reforms: Crown Colony, Private Enterprise Colony, Self-Governing Colony Additional Effects: Prohibits switching government type. Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. After a successful independence war, an event will give the choice between transitioning to a republic or a monarchy. May take the decision to form a colonial assembly for 100 administrative monarch power if it has more than 25% liberty desire after the Age of Absolutism has started. Does not have estates. Fixed rank: Duchy
Crown Colony	4	+2% Recover army morale speed −10% Institution embracement cost +100 Governing capacity +40 Maximum absolutism	A Crown Colony is a colony type that is directly controlled by the metropolis. Conditions: Additional Effects: Prohibits switching government type. Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. After a successful independence war, an event will give the choice between transitioning to a republic or a monarchy. Does not have estates. Fixed rank: Duchy
Private Enterprise Colony	4	+5% Production efficiency +1 Merchants −10% Institution embracement cost +20% Ship trade power +40 Maximum absolutism	A colony run as a Private Enterprise focuses on extracting resources from a colony and bringing it home. Conditions: Additional Effects: Prohibits switching government type Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. After a successful independence war, an event will give the choice between transitioning to a republic or a monarchy Does not have estates Fixed rank: Duchy
Self-Governing Colony	4	−10% Construction cost −10% Development cost −25% State maintenance −10% Institution embracement cost +40 Maximum absolutism	A type of colony that is autonomous, a Self Governing Colony acts as a country inside a country. Conditions: Additional Effects: Prohibits switching government type Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. After a successful independence war, an event will give the choice between transitioning to a republic or a monarchy Does not have Nobility estate Fixed rank: Duchy
Revolutionary Republic	4	+2 Tolerance of heretics +10% Morale of armies -100 Yearly papal influence −0.20 Monthly autonomy change +50 Maximum revolutionary zeal	The revolutionary republic represents the government of the nation by a small executive with the support of an elective chamber of deputies. Revolutionary propaganda gives the armies defending the revolution strong morale and the principal that everyone is equal gives strong leadership. Conditions: The Revolutionary republic is gained by becoming the revolution target, but is not lost if another country becomes the revolution target Additional Effects: Uses revolutionary zeal instead of absolutism. Prohibits switching government type. Can only ally Republics and Revolutionary Empires Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. Will become a revolutionary empire when re-electing the current ruler while having less than 20 republican tradition, or when republican tradition reaches 0, or by event when the Imperials are in power and republican tradition is 40 or less. May take the decision to adopt the Cult of Reason if it has less than −1 stability. It has factions but no estates. Fixed rank: Empire
Revolutionary State	4	+2 Tolerance of heretics +10% Morale of armies -100 Yearly papal influence −0.20 Monthly autonomy change +25 Maximum revolutionary zeal	The revolutionary republic represents the government of the nation by a small executive with the support of an elective chamber of deputies. This state will do its utmost to support the cause of the Revolution and spread the ideals of liberty and equality. Conditions: For vassals or client states that are released by revolutionary countries, and other countries that embrace the revolution if a revolution target already exists. Additional Effects: Uses revolutionary zeal instead of absolutism. Prohibits switching government type. Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. Will gain a "Commitee of Public Safety" (2/2/2) as Ruler while Republican Tradition is below 50 It has factions but no estates. May take the decision to adopt the Cult of Reason if it has less than −1 stability. Fixed rank: Kingdom
Veche Republic	4	+1 Merchant +100 Governing capacity +10% Streltsy force limit fraction +10 Maximum absolutism	This state is governed by a Veche, a council with the highest legislative and judicial authority consisting of Boyars, Merchants and even commoners. Conditions: Only available to nations in the Eastern Slavic culture group. Used by Pskov and Novgorod. Additional Effects: Has factions. Fixed rank: Duchy Has merchant republic mechanics: +25% State governing cost −25% Trade company governing cost Bonus goods production in provinces not owned by merchant republics or trade companies, proportional to percentage of trade power in the node (e.g., non-owned provinces produce 50% bonus goods if the republic controls 100% of trade in the node). AI is more reluctant to be diplomatically vassalized by or as a merchant republic (−10 reasons if the proposer is and −30 reasons if the target is). Vassals, marches, and client states, which usually do not transfer trade power to their overlord, will transfer 50% if the overlord is a merchant republic. Can construct a trade post for 50 administrative power, giving +10 trade power, in one owned province per trade node (except the node containing the main trade city). Can lead a trade league and create trading cities. Can recruit Streltsy Uses a weakened version of the Russian government mechanics: Each month, this government gathers 0.25 + 0.08 times ruler skill progress in each category (//). Once 100 progress in a category is reached, the related government interaction can be activated: Icon Ability Type Effects Reform Sudebnik −5% local autonomy in all provinces Support Oprichnina −20% progress for all rebel factions Equip Streltsy gain −2 war exhaustion gain 0.3 years worth of manpower gain "Equipped Streltsy" modifier for 10 years giving : +5% infantry combat ability this affects only streltsy units. If not activated the points continue to gather until 150 is reached and any more is lost.
Great Veche Republic	4	+20% National manpower modifier +1 Merchant +20 Maximum absolutism +350 Governing capacity +20% Streltsy force limit fraction	The Veche within our country have gained a larger influence in the matters of governmental administration additionally to their legislative and judicial roles. Where others have Tsars or Emperors, we have a council which rules with superior authority than any other republic could dream of. Conditions: Culture is in East Slavic group Religion is Orthodox Is Russia or Ruthenia Additional Effects: Fixed rank: Empire Can construct a trade post for 50 administrative power, giving +10 trade power, in one owned province per trade node (except the node containing the main trade city). Can lead a trade league and create trading cities. Can recruit Streltsy Has access to Russian government mechanics: Each month, this government gathers 0.25 + 0.08 times ruler skill government power in each category (//). Once 100 government power in a category is reached, the related government interaction can be activated: Icon Ability Type Effects Reform Sudebnik −10% local autonomy in all provinces Support Oprichnina −30% progress for all rebel factions Equip Streltsy gain −2 war exhaustion gain 0.6 years worth of manpower gain "Equipped Streltsy" modifier for 10 years giving : +10% infantry combat ability this affects only streltsy units. If not activated the points continue to gather until 150 is reached and any more is lost. Has acces to Modernization mechanic : Modernization increases every month by 0.08 times the Rulers Adm skill, by 0.05 for every Technology we are ahead in time of, by 0.06 for every province which is receiving knowledge sharing and by up to 5 when purchasing or stealing modern ideas. Modernization decreases every month by 0.3 at base, by 0.01 times the current Corruption, by 0.01 times the current Inflation, by 0.03 for every negative point of Stability and by 1 if we are Bankrupt Most Estate privileges reduce Modernization by 0.03 every month but some privileges have different values. Modernization 0 50 100 Effects No effect -25% Institution Embracement Cost -50% Institution Embracement Cost At 100 modernization we can reform into the "Great Russian Federation"
Great Russian Federation	6	+20% National manpower modifier +2 Merchants +350 Governing capacity +0.5 Yearly absolutism −0.05 Monthly autonomy change −50% Institution embracement cost +50 Maximum absolutism	The state is a modernized federation of several veche who all swear loyalty to the Russian Republic. Western ideas and modern principles shape the culture of the government. Conditions : Unlocked by taking the Russian "Proclaim the Emperor Title" decision Additional effects : Fixed rank: Empire Can construct a trade post for 50 administrative power, giving +10 trade power, in one owned province per trade node (except the node containing the main trade city). Can lead a trade league and create trading cities. May claim entire areas rather than individual provinces for +50% the usual spy network cost Has access to "Russian Rule" interactions : Each month, this government gathers 0.25 + 0.08 times ruler skill government power in each category (//) up to a maximum of 100. We gain Modifiers, scaling with the amount of gathered government power. Also, 50 government power can be spent to activate a government interaction : Icon Ability Type Scaling Modifiers (at 100 power) Activation Effects Enforce Absolute Rule −10% Development Cost −10%Core creation Cost Lose −15% Local Autonomy in all provinces Force the next Estate Agenda to automatically suceed Force the currently active Parliament Debate to suceed Enforce Cultural Revolution +1 Diplomatic reputation +10%Improve relations −30% progress for all rebel factions Gain "Cultural Revolution" for 10 years, granting : +20% National Tax modifier -5% Idea cost -10% All estates influence modifier Mobilize New Order Regiments +0.5 yearly army tradition -50%Harsh treatment cost gain 0.75 years worth of manpower Gain −3 war exhaustion Gain "Mobilized new Order Regiments" modifier for 10 years giving : +10% infantry combat ability +20% Reinforce speed
Ikko-Ikki Republic	4	+0.25 Yearly harmony increase +0.2% Yearly karma decay +1 Tolerance of the true faith +10% Production efficiency +5% Morale of armies +2% Missionary strength	The path of the Pure Land and the power and teachings of Amida are the only path forward for our nation. Namu Amida Butsu. Conditions : Is not The Papal State At least one of: Culture is in Japanese group Had the government reform “Ikko-Ikki Republic” before Religion is in Eastern group May also be gained when the Shinto Incident "Ikko- Ikki" ends Additional effects : Disables the Nobility estate Is a peasant republic
Dutch Republic	4	+10% Trade efficiency +10% Heavy ship combat ability -10% Other continent liberty desire +20% VOC Indiamen forcelimit fraction +10 Maximum absolutism	The Dutch Republic is a confederation of seven provinces, which have their own governments and are very independent, and Generality lands, which are governed directly by the States-General, the federal government. Conditions: At least one of: Primary culture is Dutch Primary culture is Frisian Primary culture is Flemish Can also be gained via a special event Additional Effects: Available only with the Res Publica DLC enabled. Allows royal marriages. Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. Has access to parliament. Has access to the Statists vs. Orangists mechanic : Choice between a Statist and an Orangist candidate with random stats and no re-election possible, each side gathering power from the player's choices. Elections held every 4 years or only at the ruler's death depending on the current Orangist-Statist balance. Elections increase the power of the candidates faction by 33%. The country gains Boni depending on what faction currently has more power : Statists in power: Orangists in power: +10% Naval force limit modifier +25% Land force limit modifier +5% Global trade power −10% Stability cost modifier +1 Yearly republican tradition −1 Yearly republican tradition While the scale is at 0, the Statists will be in power. See also: Netherlands#Dutch Republic
Sich Rada	4	−20% Cavalry cost +20% Cavalry combat ability +50 Governing capacity +25% Cavalry to infantry ratio +25% Special unit force limit	Free Cossacks are ruled by a military council presided over by a Hetman. Conditions: Only available for Cossack breakaway nations and Zaporozhie Additional Effects: Can Raze Provinces Does not have the Nobility estate Enables the Cossacks estate Allows the Horde ideas Has an Itinerant capital: Every province in our capitals state gets the "Itinerant capital area" modifier, granting : −2 local unrest −15 minimum local autonomy −0.25 monthly autonomy change −10 years of separatism −0.3 monthly devastation +0.03 local prosperity growth After relocating our capital we gain the "Capital reorganization" modifier for 5 years, granting : +1000% Move capital cost modifier Enables the Cossacks- government interactions : Each year, this government gathers $3+{\text{ruler skill}}$ progress in each category. Once 100 progress in a category is reached, the related government interaction can be activated: Icon Ability Type Effects Receive Fleeing Serfs 1 random province: gains 1 development of a random category. 1 random neighbor country: gets the modifier ‘Serfs Deserted to Cossacks’ for 10 years with the following effect: −10% national tax modifier. Organise Raiding Parties The country: gets the modifier ‘Raiding Parties’ for 10 years with the following effect: +1 attrition for enemies, +10% movement speed. Raise Cossack Host The country: loses 2 war exhaustion. raises 20% of force limit as cossacks in the capital. If not activated the points continue to gather until 150 is reached and any more is lost.
Italian Signoria	12	+15% National tax modifier +10 Maximum absolutism	The Republic functions most smoothly under the de facto jurisdiction of our most prominent political family. Any suggestion that this is barely distinguishable from a monarchy is of course nonsense. Conditions: has a primary culture in the Latin culture group. Additional Effects: Allows royal marriages. Can re-elect from ruling family. Election events have an extra option that elects a ruler of the same dynasty as the previous one. Like monarchy heirs, these candidates have random skills; electing them causes a loss of 1 republican tradition per election cycle year.
Roman Republic	5	+5% Administrative efficiency −25% Culture conversion cost (unrecognized string “culture conversion time” for Template:Icon) −10% Culture conversion time +1 Number of possible parliament issues	Before the glory of the Roman Empire, the Roman Republic etched its place in history. As its rightful successors, there's no doubt that the same glory is ours. Conditions: Primary culture is Roman Additional effects : Fixed rank: Empire Has access to parliament Winning an Issue in the parliament grants 5 Republican tradition
Calvinist Republic	4	+0.1 Monthly fervor +1 Tolerance of the true faith +1 Own territory dice roll bonus	Upholding the ideals and values of Calvinism as its state church, a Calvinist Republic is both faithful and republican. Conditions : Religion is Reformed Country's total development is less than 400 Additional effects : Disables the Plutocratic idea group. Enables the Divine idea group.
Autonomous Swiss Cantons	4	−50 Governing capacity +1 Free policies +50% Mercenary manpower	The Swiss Federation is not a singular nation in itself, it is a federation of independent Cantons with the common goal of maintaining their independence and economic stability. Conditions: Only available to nations with Swiss as primary culture, but this reform is not lost when changing primary culture. Additional effects: Recruiting Mercenaries costs no Army Professionalism
Military Dictatorship	N/A	+10% Morale of armies −0.075 Monthly autonomy change +30 Maximum absolutism	A military dictator has seized power and rules the state as an autocrat. New rulers are invariably selected from among the Generals. Conditions: Switzerland through the event “The Helvetic Republic” which can happen during a war with the revolution target. Milan through the event “Sforza Clashes with the Republic” during the Golden Ambrosian Republic disaster. Additional Effects: Ruler reigns for life. No elections. A general becomes ruler when the current ruler dies. Prohibits switching government type.
Ambrosian Republic	4	+10% National tax modifier +5% Morale of armies +50 Governing capacity +10 Maximum absolutism	It was a short-lived city-state government that formed in the Duchy of Milan when the Duke died without an heir in 1447. Conditions: Only available for Milan in 1447 or as the result of some of the events during the Golden Ambrosian Republic disaster
Millenarian Theocracy	N/A	+1 Yearly devotion +2 Tolerance of the true faith +2% Missionary strength +40 Maximum absolutism	The world has become a sinful realm only purified by fire. We must trust in our ruler's judgement to put an end to it. The Republic shall grant him absolute power. Conditions: Gained via the "Savonarola rises" Event during the "Bonfire of the Vanities" disaster for Florence or Tuscany Has a ruler named "Savonarola" Additional Effects: Ruler reigns for life. No elections.
Venetian Government	N/A	+1 Merchant −0.10 Yearly corruption −10 Maximum absolutism +25% Average Monarch Lifespan	The Most Serene Republic of Venice employs a complex and convoluted system for electing officials to public office. A series of secret ballots appoints 41 electors, who then each cast a vote into an urn. A single vote is extracted from the urn, and the man whose name is written on it becomes the new Doge. The system attempts to combat electoral corruption and ensure a fair vote. Conditions: Venice start with this government type, replacing Plutocracy. Additional Effects: Features lottery election mechanics. All skills of the elected ruler change by 1 Rulers rule for life. Has factions Counts as a merchant republic Has merchant republic mechanics: +25% State governing cost −25% Trade company governing cost Bonus goods production in provinces not owned by merchant republics or trade companies, proportional to percentage of trade power in the node (e.g., non-owned provinces produce 50% bonus goods if the republic controls 100% of trade in the node). AI is more reluctant to be diplomatically vassalized by or as a merchant republic (−10 reasons if the proposer is and −30 reasons if the target is). Vassals, marches, and client states, which usually do not transfer trade power to their overlord, will transfer 50% if the overlord is a merchant republic. Can construct a trade post for 50 administrative power, giving +10 trade power, in one owned province per trade node (except the node containing the main trade city). Can lead a trade league and create trading cities. Notes: Due to how Lottery election works "All skills of the elected ruler change by 1", effectively results in the three normal candidates having random skills, but their respective skill is raised by 3. See Lottery election, for more details.
American Republic	4	−10% Stability cost modifier −0.04 Monthly war exhaustion +20 Maximum absolutism	The American Republic is a confederation of the Thirteen States of America, each with their own independence and governments, with a President who rules for four years after election. Conditions: Requires the American Dream DLC. Only available for the United States of America Additional Effects: Enables parliament Disables the nobility estate Disables Call Diet
Federal Republic	4	+10% Foreign spy detection +1 Diplomatic reputation +10 Maximum absolutism	The Federal Republic is a federation of the Thirteen States of America, each with their own independence and governments, with a President who rules for four years after election. Conditions: Requires the American Dream DLC. Only available for the United States of America Additional Effects: Enables parliament Disables the nobility estate Disables Call Diet
Constitutional Republic	5	+1 Number of possible parliament issues +0.25 Yearly republican tradition +5 Maximum absolutism	A republic where all the power lies in the hands of the parliament, secured with the constitution protecting its rights. Where once an autocratic monarch ruled there is now a Minister speaking for the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Conditions : At least one of: Culture is in British group Culture is Anglois Additional effects : This is a special government reform. You cannot switch to another reform on this level. Has access to parliament Has the English Parliament: Gives access to additional parliament issues The effects of many parliament issues scale with the influence of estates The cost of many parliament bribes scales with the loyalty of an estate
Protectorate Parliament	N/A	+10% Morale of armies −0.05 Monthly autonomy change +20 Maximum absolutism −0.5 Yearly republican tradition	Under the benevolent guidance of the Lord Protector, our nation is administered by a rump parliament loyal to the Commonwealth. Conditions: Only available for England by siding with the Parliamentarist when the English Civil War disaster starts Will be lost shortly after Cromwell dies Additional Effects: Ruler reigns for life. No elections. Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. Prohibits switching government type. Enables parliament Has the English Parliament: Gives access to additional parliament issues The effects of many parliament issues scale with the influence of estates The cost of many parliament bribes scales with the loyalty of an estate
Parliamentary Republic	5	−0.05 Monthly autonomy change +10% Morale of armies +25% Parliament debate backing chance +1 Number of possible parliament issues	A republic where all the power lies in the hands of the parliament. Where once an autocratic monarch ruled there is now a Minister speaking for the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Conditions : Unlocked by choosing to stay a republic during the "Parliamentary Victory" or "Legacy of Cromwell" events, which happen if we sided with and won as the parliamentarist during the English civil war. Additional effects : This is a special government reform. You cannot switch to another reform on this level. Can revoke seats in parliament Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. Has access to parliament Has the English Parliament: Gives access to additional parliament issues The effects of many parliament issues scale with the influence of estates The cost of many parliament bribes scales with the loyalty of an estate
Trade Company	4	+1 Tolerance of heathens +1 Maximum tolerance of heathens +10% Production efficiency +50 Governing capacity +10% National manpower modifier +10% Naval forcelimit modifier	Effectively a company founded to exploit and profit from trade overseas, its focus is mainly in the sea and the economic benefit. Conditions : The East India Company, if released by Great Britain, has this reform Additional effects : This is a special government reform. You cannot switch to another reform on this level. Has merchant republic mechanics: +25% State governing cost −25% Trade company governing cost Bonus goods production in provinces not owned by merchant republics or trade companies, proportional to percentage of trade power in the node (e.g., non-owned provinces produce 50% bonus goods if the republic controls 100% of trade in the node). AI is more reluctant to be diplomatically vassalized by or as a merchant republic (−10 reasons if the proposer is and −30 reasons if the target is). Vassals, marches, and client states, which usually do not transfer trade power to their overlord, will transfer 50% if the overlord is a merchant republic. Has factions Elections change the influence of the candidates faction by +20 Prohibits switching government type. Has only the Burghers estate Counts as a merchant republic Allows cheap drafting of Transports Can construct a trade post for 50 administrative power, giving +10 trade power, in one owned province per trade node (except the node containing the main trade city). Can lead a trade league and create trading cities.
Stratocratic Administration	N/A	−0.02 Monthly war exhaustion +0.05 Militarization of state −0.075 Monthly autonomy change +30 Maximum absolutism −0.5 Yearly republican tradition −50% Governing capacity	The Prussian Republic is ruled not by corrupt oligarchs, nor by the will of the ignorant masses, but by its most skilled and proven military commanders. The expansion and protection of our borders are the prime directives for the state.. Conditions: Unlocked as Danzig via the "The Estates Loyalty" Mission, by deciding for the "Prussian Kingdom" path. Unlocked as the Teutonic Order via the "Secularize Prussia" Mission, on the "HRE Diplomacy" path. Unlocked by forming Prussia via Decision Unlocked as Prussia by being either Protestant, Reformed, Anglican or Hussite Unlocked as Germany by : Being Protestant, Reformed, Anglican or Hussite AND Being Military Hegemon or Owning at least 500dev in Prussian Provinces. Additional Effects: Ruler reigns for life. No elections. A general becomes ruler when the current ruler dies. Uses militarization mechanics. Notes: If this reform was unlocked via Mission it will always be available, regardless of religion etc. If the Teutonic Order decides for the "Prussia" path, and forms Prussia via Decision, the reform will always be available, regardless of religion etc. Choosing the "Prussia-HRE Diplomacy" path can immideately turn the Teutonic Order into Prussia, thus the "Secularize Prussia" Mission might need to be completed to unlock the Reform. This reform will always be visible to Prussia, but if not unlocked as Danzig or the Teutonic Order, will only be enactable by following one of the Reformation faiths. The reform becomes visible for Germany once the second condition(s) is fullfilled. If it was enacted once, it will always stay visible. No longer fullfilling the second condition(s) does not disable the Reform, no longer fullfilling the first condition however will.
Kongsi Federation	4	+10% Production efficiency +0.50 Yearly republican tradition −10 Maximum absolutism	A democratic syndicate of mining republics that shares its profits with its members. As the Kongsi Republics have grown more powerful, they have also taken on the duties of government such as education and agricultural administration. Conditions: Only available for Lanfang. Additional Effects: Disables the nobility estate Available only with the Leviathan DLC enabled. Allows cheap drafting of transport ships.
Supreme Shogunate	4	+5% Administrative efficiency +1 Monarch military skill +10% Samurai force limit fraction	The Shogun rules with absolute power. Both the Emperor and the Daimyo have been stripped of any real power and are but mere figureheads in their positions. Conditions : Unlocked by completing the Japanese mission “The Balance of Power” while having 100 Absolutism Additional effect : Fixed rank: Empire Allows transfer subject peace treaty at half cost
Divine Empire	4	+1 Max privileges per estate +10% All estates' loyalty equilibrium +3 Tolerance of the true faith +10% Samurai force limit fraction	Our Divine Emperor, direct descendant of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, has been rightfully restored to the forefront of the country. With his Divine Presence once again leading us, our country will undoubtedly enjoy the favor of the Gods. Conditions : Unlocked by completing the Japanese mission “The Balance of Power” is granting 6 privileges each to the Clergy, Burghers and Nobles Additional effect : Fixed rank: Empire

Republican Virtues

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Authoritarianism	−1 National unrest +5 Maximum absolutism	While it is no Monarchy, this republic values law and order above all else and will act forcefully to ensure that the authority of the central government is respected throughout the country. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary
Political Dynasties	+1 Random candidate bonus	In this country a number of families have over time emerged as very willing to assume the responsibilities of state. So much so that it has become both expected of them to shoulder that responsibility, and expected of the state to offer it to their scions. Conditions: Not available countries with the Italian Signoria reform Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Additional Effects: Can re-elect from ruling family : Election events have an extra option that elects a ruler of the same dynasty as the previous one. Like monarchy heirs, these candidates have random skills, though lower than normal (−2), and electing them causes a loss of 1 republican tradition per election cycle year. Notes: "Random candidate bonus" means that one random skill of the elected candidate is raised by +1
Republicanism	+0.2 Yearly republican tradition	This Republic has made itself a guardian of Republican ideals, citizen power and everyone working together for the common good. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary
Meritocratic Rule	+5% Goods produced modifier / / / +10% Burghers/ Vaishyas/ Rajputs/ Marathas influence +5% Burghers loyalty equilibrium +25% Female advisor chance	Our republic does not elect its rulers based on connections or influence from the oligarchs. Instead the masses of our country vote according to the skills the candidate can bring. This system of meritocracy does not differentiate genders, and is present in all aspects of our society. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Additional effects : May recruit female generals
Virtues of Politeia	+10% National manpower modifier / / +10% Nobles/ Rajputs/ Marathas influence / / +5% Nobility/ Rajputs/ Marathas loyalty equilibrium	The oligarchs cannot rule without the masses enabling them, and the masses cannot decide what they want. In order to keep the republic running we have to protect the values of the simple people as well as of those who rule. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary
Religious Values	+1 Missionary / +10% Clergy/ Brahmins influence / +5% Clergy/ Brahmins loyalty equilibrium	Religion plays just as much of a big role within our republic as the power to vote. The religious aspects of our country help us elect the right person in times of doubt, and the Clergy ensure a devoted ruling term. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary
Liberté Ideals	+2 Max promoted cultures -75% Promote culture cost +0.1 Girondist influence	Liberté is the school of thought within the Revolution that claims that any individual should have the divine right to do whatever he or she wishes that does not do harm to or restrict the liberty of others. Conditions: Is revolutionary
Egalité Ideals	+0.25 Yearly republican tradition +1 Yearly legitimacy +1 Possible Advisors +0.1 Jacobin influence	Those who believe in the ideals of Egalité believe that the law, whether it be a rule or a right, applies equally to all people, regardless of faith, social class, culture, and gender. Equally, all citizens should have access to all positions in our government based only on their competence. Conditions: Is revolutionary
Fraternité Ideals	−25% Harsh treatment cost −20% Culture conversion cost +10% Reform Progress Growth +0.1 Imperial influence	Not everyone acknowledges the ideals of Fraternité as an ideal of the Revolution, but view it as a reactionary element within our own state who wish to return to the old government. Fraternité is a sense of brotherhood and those who follow its principles believe that the state should follow an authoritarian route where there is a proper place for all citizens assigned by the state. Conditions: Is revolutionary
Council of Captains	+33% Privateer efficiency +0.1 Captains influence	The Pirate Republic should be governed by the will of its greatest captains. It is their alliance that holds our nation together, and so their decisions must take precedence over any other authority. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’
Articles of Agreement	+0.5 Yearly republican tradition +10% National sailors modifier +0.1 Buccaneers influence	The Articles of Agreement are the cornerstone of the social order on board a pirate ship. They guarantee that every crewman has an equal vote in all matters and an equal share of all plunder. Articles such as these should be established for the Republic itself, so that the liberty and equality of all pirates is secured. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’
Smugglers Haven	+30% Trade power abroad +0.1 Smugglers influence	A pirate enterprise cannot function without a way to sell their stolen goods. We must ensure that conditions in the Republic are favorable for smuggling operations. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’
The Privateer's Way	+25% Privateer efficiency +10% Morale of armies +10% Morale of navies −10% Naval maintenance modifier +1 Yearly republican tradition	There is no place for us among the lawful states. They do not trust us and we have little reason to trust them. At the end of the day, only a fellow cutthroat is the companion we can have around us. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Can only Ally other ‘Pirate Republics’ and automatically breaks all current non Pirate Republic Alliances
Tysyatsky Office	+0.3 Yearly republican tradition −10% Leader cost +5% Nobles influence +10% Nobility loyalty equilibrium	The tysyatsky are military leaders from times of the Kievan Rus' who are in charge of a volunteer army. While they have been replaced by the voyevodas and namestniks in many East Slavic realms, some states still have tysyatsky in judicial or commercial positions. Conditions : At least one of: Can be unlocked with the Russian "The Last Tysyatsky" event All of: Is not Russia Primary culture is Ruthenian All of: Culture is in East Slavic or Slavic group Government is republic Additional effects: Recruiting generals increases the Loyalty of the Nobility by 2%
Namestnik Office	−0.03 Monthly autonomy change −25% Autonomy change cooldown −5% Minimum autonomy in territories −10% Trade company investment cost	The namestnik is a position in the state's bureaucracy which can be compared to the one of a viceroy's. They are in charge of the local administration of our provinces and states. Conditions: Can be unlocked with the Russian "The Last Tysyatsky" event
Oprichnina Forces	+100% Rebel suppression efficiency −5 Years of separatism -10% All estates influence modifier −25% Harsh treatment cost +0.15 Monthly Oprichnina progress	The oprichnina is a police of the internal affairs which is designed to persecute any dangerous group within the state. The oprichnik follow none but the ruler himself. Conditions : Can be unlocked with the Russian "The Oprichnina" event Additional effects: Seizing land no longer causes rebels to spawn
Consulate of the Sea	+10% Trade efficiency +10% Global trade power +5% Burghers loyalty equilibrium	Our new quasi-judicial body that will administer maritime and commercial law is called the Consulate of the Sea. It gives our merchants the right to settle their commercial disputes without interference from the royal courts and in exchange we receive financial support. Conditions : Has completed the Aragonese mission “Consulate of the Sea”

Frequency of Elections

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Formalize the Right of Re-election	−10 Maximum absolutism −0.1 Yearly corruption	Even in a glorious republic such as ours the ruler of the state is an individual, and individuals tend to exploit their power for personal gains. Let us introduce the right of the ruling class to enforce a re-election in times of doubt. Conditions: rulers do not reign for life is not revolutionary does not have the "Dutch Republic" T1 reform enacted Additional Effects: Enables a decision that, at the cost of 5 Republican Tradition, immideately fires the "Election" Event. Reelecting the current ruler during this Election cost 50% more Republican Tradition
Frequent Elections	−10 Maximum absolutism −1 Length of election term	Long terms make rulers reckless and the very idea that someone would rule for a long time is contrary to the very idea of a republic. Let us reform our election system to ensure better accountability from our elected officials. Conditions: rulers do not reign for life is not revolutionary
Consolidation of Power	+10 Maximum absolutism +1 Length of election term	The current terms for officials are too short to see through larger projects. This only feeds populism and leads to short-sighted policies. Let us reform our election system to allow for longer terms so that our elected officials have the power they need to conduct their office. Conditions: is not revolutionary Additional Effects: Reelections reduce Estates Influence by -10%
Sortition	+25% Average Monarch Lifespan	Unfortunately votes can be bought and old loyalties may cloud the judgment among some electors. Let us implement a system where a semi-random person can be chosen from a pool of good candidate for important offices. Conditions: Not available for ‘Venetian Government’,‘Dutch Republic’,‘Presidential Dictator’,‘Military Dictatorship’,‘Board of Admirals’,‘Military Rulership’, Stratocratic Administration’, Revolutionary Nations and Pirate Republics Additional Effects: Features Lottery election mechanics. All skills of the elected ruler change by 1 Rulers reign for life. Notes: Due to how Lottery election works "All skills of the elected ruler change by 1", effectively results in the three normal candidates having random skills, but their respective skill is raised by 3. See Lottery election, for more details.
Council of the Indies	+5% Global trade power +25% Treasure fleet income -5% Reduced liberty desire on other continent	Our vast colonial territories must have a central administration that reports directly to the Crown. Though individual Viceroys will govern their respective territories, the Council will be the supreme colonial authority, and its courts will extend our law to the farthest reaches of the New World. Conditions: Country is Iberian Capital is in Iberia has at least 1 colonist.
Permanent Marathas Council	+1 Land leader shock +5% Marathas loyalty equilibrium −5% Nobility loyalty equilibrium +10% Marathas influence -10% Nobility influence	Maratha generals and civic leaders are an important part of the balance of power in our nation. We should formalize their assemblies and establish a permanent council of the Marathas to guide our nation. Conditions: Has theMarathas estate Additional effects: Enables the marathas estate privilege Maratha Military Leadership, which grants a maximum of +10% discipline and −15% tax income, scaled by Maratha land ownership.
Governmental Purbias Register	+5% Recover army morale speed +5% Rajputs loyalty equilibrium −5% Nobility loyalty equilibrium +10% Rajputs influence -10% Nobility influence	The state is taking measures to attract elite Rajput warriors from all over India. Steps should be taken to organize these warriors into cohesive regiments upon arrival so that they can be deployed more effectively. Conditions: Has the Rajputs estate Additional effects: The rajputs estate privilege Enlist Purbias will give an additional +5% discipline to Rajput regiments.
Devotion to the People	−10 Maximum absolutism −5 Years of separatism +0.1 Yearly republican tradition	Ruling the republic is not a task which can be done temporarily. To truly serve the people and the republic, our rulers have to embrace their position of power and responsibility their whole life. Conditions: Has enacted the “Venetian Government”, “Dutch Republic”, “Presidential Dictator”, “Military Dictatorship”, “Board of Admirals”, “Military Rulership” or “Stratocratic Administration” government reform
Consolidate Power in the Doge	+250 Governing capacity	For years, our Republic has had its power base divided between the Doge, the Council of Ten, the citizens, and countless other legislative bodies. Each are subject to each other, but the Doge sits at the top of the hierarchy. Our loose government system has been useful thus far in advancing our trade efforts, but as our nation expands across the world, its become clear that we must grant the Doge executive powers across all branches of the government if we are to eliminate corruption in our administration. Conditions: has enacted ‘Venetian Government’, ‘Plutocracy’, Veche Republic or Great Veche Republic Additional Effects: The frequent election cycles end and rulers reign for life. On ruler death 1 Stability is lost and a new ruler with random stats comes into power. (This doesnt affect ‘Venetian Government’)
Disperse Power Across the Cities	+1 Diplomatic relation +10% Trade power abroad	Our government is a strange mix between a Republic, an Oligarchy, and a Monarchy. Trade and commerce are our primary concern and we’re not interested in building a global empire, only making an empire of trade. If we shatter powers in our nation and grant greater control to the Trade Cities, we shall make our trade league much more inviting for the smaller powers who only desire the freedom and economic stability that we can provide. Conditions: has enacted ‘Venetian Government’, ‘Plutocracy’, Veche Republic or Great Veche Republic Additional Effects: Reenables Elections with a 4 year cycle (This only affects ‘Venetian Government’)
Legislative Assembly	+1.5 Yearly revolutionary zeal	With the collapse of the old government, we have an opportunity to reconstruct a new legislative government which treats all people, regardless of social class, as equals. This government shall be absolutely committed to the ideals of the Revolution, and will not suffer those who wish to subjugate us back into the old regime. Conditions: Only available for revolutionary countries with the Emperor DLC enabled. Additional Effects: Enables a decision that, at the cost of 5 Republican Tradition, immideately fires the "Election" Event. Reelecting the current ruler during this Election cost 50% more Republican Tradition
Constituent Assembly	+1 Diplomatic relation +15% Improve relations −15% Reelection cost	The Constituent Assembly was a rough outline of democracy provided by the old government that governed the people in three distinct constituents. By building and expanding upon the old government rather than overhauling it with the new, we may prove to the reactionary governments on our border that we are still a civilized nation and a force for good in this changing world. Conditions: Only available for revolutionary countries with the Emperor DLC enabled.
National Assembly	+2 Random candidate bonus	The National Assembly is the heart of the new government where the different factions of our state gather together to propose and deposit laws for the nation. A new candidate of the state gets elected from said factions. Conditions: is revolutionary Additional Effects: Elections raise the Influence of the Candidates Faction by 20

Religion within the Republic

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Curtail Clerical Privileges	−10% Administrative technology cost -10% Clergy influence +10% Religious unity	Religion might be of great social importance within our government, but the priestly class of our state have gained too much influence. Their narrowminded world view will only hinder the growth of our state if they keep their power. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Additional effects : Seizing Land from the Clergy no longer triggers Rebels
Expand Temple Rights	+5% Clergy influence −10% Administrative advisor cost	The clerics of our state have as much interest in the worldy possessions as our nobilty does. To appease them without sacrificing too much of our own power it is in our best interest to expand the lands and rights of the temples of our country. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Additional effects: While enacted, every owned Province that has either a Church or a Cathedral gets : −2 Local unrest +33% Local tax modifier
Maintain Balance of Power	+5% All estates' loyalty equilibrium +1 Diplomat	The Clergy is like any other estate to us: a powerful and useful asset. In order to keep the balance of power between the estates it is beneficial for our state not to interfere with the interests and actions of the priestly class. Conditions : Is not a Pirate Republic At least one of: Is not revolutionary DLC Emperor is not active
Separate the Clergy from State	+1 Maximum tolerance of heathens +1 Maximum tolerance of heretics +25% Innovativeness gain	The theological minds have served their purpose to the state, but now they have grown too powerful. It is time to separate the Clergy from the affairs of the apparatus of the government. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Has Completed either Innovative Ideas or Humanist Ideas Has not activated Religious Ideas or Divine Ideas Additional effects: Removes the Clergy Estate Removes the Brahmins Estate
Lands for the Church	+33% Papal influence from cardinals +33% Curia treasury contribution +10% Clergy influence +5% Clergy loyalty equilibrium −10% Curia powers cost	The Catholic Church is a crucial part of our society. Every Sunday our devout citizens visit our chapels, churches or cathedrals to pray. In order to keep our people on the right way the Church itself has hold certain areas of our country. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Catholic Is not The Papal State Has not enacted “The Statute in Restraint of Appeals” Additional effects: Gain opinion modifier “Lands for the Church” ( +25 opinion) towards The Papal State The Papal State gains opinion modifier “Lands for the Church” ( +25 opinion) towards this country
Head of the Reformed Church	-5% Clergy influence +15% National tax modifier +10% Church power +0.25 Monthly fervor	Our faith is no longer bound to the Holy See. The ruler is now the true head of the state's religion and has as such the duties and privileges of steering the religious direction. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is either Protestant Reformed Hussite Anglican Additional effects: While you are the Defender of the Faith you get : +15% Improve relations +1 Diplomatic reputation +2 Tolerance of the true faith The "Religious Diplomats" Privilege no longer raises Estate Influence nor decreases Max Absolutism, while being the Defender of the Faith
Grant Land to the Monasteries	+10% Clergy influence +15% Clergy loyalty equilibrium +0.2% Yearly patriarch authority	The monasteries of the Orthodox faith are sacred ground, exempted from taxes and granted total autonomy. Granting land to the monasteries will please the patriarchy at an ignorable cost. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Orthodox Additional effects: The "Religious culture" privilege no longer increases clergy influence Contructing Churches/Cathedrals increases Clergy loyalty by 2%/5% Selling Titles increases Patriarch Authority by 5%
Support Monastic Schools	+25% Institution spread in true faith provinces +10% Clergy influence +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium	The monasteries of the state are famed as centers of learning and art. At each monastic school reside a number of religious scholars, experts within fields such as church history, exegesis of the Holy Scripture, reading, grammar, poetry, music, calligraphy and painting. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Coptic Additional effects: Increases Clergy Loyalty by 5% for every controlled Holy Site The Privilege "Clerical Ministers" reduces Tech cost by 5%
Embrace the Concept of Free Will	−1 National unrest +10% Clergy influence +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium	Zoroaster, the founder of our benevolent religion, was a firm believer in the concept of free will. By embracing this concept as the leading religious doctrine of our state we can ensure prosperity and stability within our realm. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Zoroastrian Additional effects : Heretic and heathen provinces do not give any penalties
Grant Rabbi Privileges	+10% Clergy influence +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium −5% Idea cost +10% Church power	The rabbis of our state are men of knowledge and education. Granting them privileges to expand their influence will bring great progress to our theological aspects. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is in Jewish group Additional effects: Celebrating a Festival will increase the Rabbis Loyalty by 20%
Strengthen Confucian Bureaucracy	+10% Clergy influence +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium +10% Religious harmonization speed +5% Governing capacity modifier	Our scholars are wise advisors to the state and pious followers of Confucius' teachings. They also are the force behind the administrative apparatus of the government. By strengthening their privileges we also strengthen their bureaucratic capabilities. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Confucian Additional effects: Harmonizing a Religion improves Clergy Loyalty by 100% and grants 50 Adm Power
Empower the Monasteries	+10% Clergy influence +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium +5% Yearly karma decay −10% Stability cost modifier	The teachings of Buddha are a key element of our state. No action is done without considering the resulting Karma for our people.\nKeeping track of the Karma of our society is near impossible as it is an abstract concept. For that the monasteries of our country could be of help however. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is either : Theravada Vajrayana Mahayana Additional effects: The Privilege "Monastic Temples" now grants/removes 5 Karma instead of 3, gives + 0.03 yearly Karma Decay and no longer raises Estate Influence nor decreases Max Absolutism Enables a decision which allows to adjust Karma every 20 years
Expand Brahmin Privileges	+10% Brahmins influence +10% Brahmins loyalty equilibrium +1 Tolerance of the true faith	The Brahmins are the priestly caste within our Hindu society. It is their duty to maintain the temples and practice the rituals of our faith. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Hindu Additional effects: The Privilege "Choice of personal Deity" no longer raises Estate Influence Its decision can be taken every 5 years instead of every 20
Strengthen Shaman Privileges	+10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium +1% Missionary strength	The shamans of our state are crucial for maintaining a stable state as their word is law to all classes. By strengthening their privileges we can ensure their loyalty to the ruler. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Fetishist Additional effects: Fetishist specific Priviliges no longer increase the Clergys Influence
Abolish the Castes	-15% All estates influence modifier −20% Stability cost modifier	The castes of the Hindu faith are a flawed and corrupt system, encouraging the mistreatment of certain groups within the state.\nWe follow the teachings of Guru Nanak and completely abolish the castes once and for all. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Sikh Additional effects: Seizing Crownland no longer causes Revolts
Strengthen the Ulema	+10% Clergy influence +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium -10% Dhimmi influence −10% Dhimmyi loyalty equilibrium +1.5% Missionary strength	The Ulema are the heart of our society. Through their laws and leadership we will reach absolute piety within our state. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is in Muslim group Additional effects: Enables two decisions that move Piety by 200% towards the opposite side, if it currently is atleast 50% towards either Mysticism or Legalism. These decisions costs 1 Stability and cant be taken if you are at -3 Stability
Strengthen the Dhimmi	+10% Dhimmi influence +10% Dhimmyi loyalty equilibrium -10% Clergy influence −10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium +1 Maximum tolerance of heathens	While the Ulema are seen as the center of our culture, it is the Dhimmi who are the crucial element of our government. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is in Muslim group Dhimmi estate exists Additional effects: The Privilege "Guarantee Dhimmi Autonomy" no longer raises Estate Influence nor decreases Max Absolutism
Legacy of the Steppes	+1 Monarch military skill +10% Clergy influence +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium	Unlike many other states we have encountered, our government has been formed by Tengri traditions and the vast steppes. Though we are no longer a horde, the legitimacy of the ruler still is found on the battlefield. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Tengri Additional effects: Winning Battles which are led by your Ruler increases Legitimacy (or its equivalents) and Absolutism/Zeal
Interweaving of Shrine and State	+15% Clergy loyalty equilibrium +25% Religious unity	The belief in the Kami is deeply rooted in our culture and religion. While we keep a distinct border beetwen the Kannushi and the affairs of the state, it is apparent that our ruling government acts in the interests and virtues of Shintoism. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Shinto Additional effects: Enables the Divine idea group.
Embedded Norse Traditions	May raid coasts +10% Clergy influence +50% Army tradition from battles +50% Naval tradition from battles	The religion of our ancestors is the driving force of our state's actions. Old, forgotten practices have returned and are now a central point of our society. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is Norse Additional effects: Winning Wars increases Legitimacy (or its Equivalent)
Strengthen Clergy Privileges	+10% Clergy influence +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium −0.03 Monthly war exhaustion	The priestly class serves the state by being a spiritual guidance of our people through difficult time periods. The clergy deserves an increase of their rights to honor their role in our state. Conditions: Is not a ‘Pirate Republic’ Is not revolutionary Religion is either : Animist Totemist Alcheringa Inti Nahuatl Mayan
Cult of Reason	+0.1 The jacobins influence −20% Idea cost +1 Possible policies +1 Free policies	Religion is a poison which limits the minds of the population. Instead of logic they believe in a god which is responsible for their suffering.\nWe remove the shackles of ignorance from our minds. No god shall ever set boundaries for our people! Conditions: Is revolutionary Has country modifier “Cult of Reason”
Secularization of the State	+0.1 The girondists influence	While many zealous revolutionaries like to destroy the concept of religion as a whole, it is undeniable that it is a source of comfort and safety for many of our people. Our goal should not be the extinction of faith but the separation of the Clergical institutions from the government. Conditions: Is revolutionary Additional effects : Heretic and heathen provinces do not give any penalties
Fiqh Laws	+2% Missionary strength +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium	Fiqh is the knowledge of the Islamic rulings from their sources. As such, the Fiqh Laws are the result of codifying the laws of the Quran into our very own legal code. Conditions : Is not revolutionary Is not a Pirate Republic At least one of: Was unlocked via the Ottoman mission "Codify the Fiqh" on the "Legalism" path of their branching missions Has enacted the “Sultanate of Rûm” government reform Religion is in Muslim group Additional effects: Vassals, Marches and Eyalets which follow our religion gain the following boni : +25% Manpower in True faith provinces +25% Global sailors modifier +15% Production efficiency Enables two decisions that move Piety by 200% towards the opposite side, if it currently is atleast 50% towards either Mysticism or Legalism.
Sufism Decree	+1 Diplomat +10% Dhimmyi loyalty equilibrium	Sufism is a set of practices and a way of thinking focusing entirely on the spiritual and ritual nature of the Islam. Many of its traditions and influence have found their way into our own government. Conditions : Is not revolutionary Is not a Pirate Republic At least one of: Was unlocked via the Ottoman mission "Codify Sufism" on the "Mysticism" path of their branching missions Has enacted the “Sultanate of Rûm” government reform Religion is in Muslim group Additional effects: The "Guarantee Dhimmi Autonomy" privilege no longer increases Influence nor decreases Absolutism Unlocks the "Mevlevi" Holy order for Sunni and Ibadi nations Unlocks the "Bektashi" Holy order for Shia and Ibadi nations
Most Holy Governing Synod	+5% Manpower in true faith provinces +1 Missionary +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium	The power of the Patriarchy has been independent from the Emperor for far too long. By establishing the Most Holy Synod, the affairs of the church are now matters of the state and the Patriarchate is de facto abolished. Conditions : Is not revolutionary Is not a Pirate Republic At least one of: Was unlocked via the Russian mission "The Most Holy Synod" Has enacted the “Ruthenian Tsardom” government reform Religion is Orthodox Additional effects: While this reform is active : Every owned province that has one of the following buildings: Temple or Cathedral : Gain province modifier “Expanded Temple Rights” for the rest of the game, giving the following effects: −2 Local unrest +33% Local tax modifier Seizing land from the Clergy does no longer trigger rebels
Strengthened the Patriarchate	+1 Clergy max privileges −15% Clergy influence +20% Clergy loyalty equilibrium +1 Tolerance of the true faith +0.5% Yearly patriarch authority	State and Church are separate entities, each of them following their own agendas without intervening in the affairs of the other political body. The freedom of the Patriarchate is emphasized through several state reforms. Conditions : Is not revolutionary Is not a Pirate Republic At least one of: Was unlocked via the Russian mission "The Most Holy Synod" Has enacted the “Ruthenian Tsardom” government reform Religion is Orthodox Additional effects: The "Religious culture" privilege no longer increases Clergy influence
Head of the Patriarchate	+10 Maximum absolutism +20% Clergy loyalty equilibrium +1 Tolerance of the true faith +0.5% Yearly patriarch authority	State and Church are intertwined into one complete entity of the nation. The absolutist rule of the Emperor is supported by the Patriarchate. Conditions : Is not revolutionary Is not a Pirate Republic Was unlocked via the Russian mission "The Most Holy Synod" Religion is Orthodox Additional effects: While this reform is active : Every owned province that has one of the following buildings: Temple or Cathedral : Gain province modifier “Expanded Temple Rights” for the rest of the game, giving the following effects: −2 Local unrest +33% Local tax modifier The "Religious culture" privilege no longer increases Clergy influence The "Religious Diplomats" privilege no longer increases Clergy influence nor decrease Absolutism while being the Defender of the Faith Being the Defender of the Faith gives us the following benefits : +2 Tolerance of the true Faith +1 Diplomatic reputation +15% Improve relations Seizing land from the Clergy does no longer trigger rebels
Anglican State Church	+1 Tolerance of the true faith +20% Church power +0.1 Monthly fervor +10 Maximum absolutism	State and church are both in the hands of the monarch. Unlike many other Protestant branches, however, the government decides its religious matters with concepts taken from both Catholicism and the Reformation. Conditions: Unlocked via the English mission "Piety of the State" by siding with the State At least one of: Religion is Protestant Religion is Reformed Religion is Anglican Religion is Hussite
Conciliarism of the Churches	+1 Diplomat +3 Tolerance of heretics +1 Diplomatic reputation	The Reformation created a rift between the Christians. With the acts of conciliarism, the state makes a pro-Catholic approach and tries to mend the relations between the Catholics and the members of the Reformation. Conditions : Unlocked via the English mission "Piety of the State" by siding with the Clergy Religion is in Christian group
Conserve the Religion	+0.1 The imperials influence +100 Yearly papal influence +2 Tolerance of the true faith −5% Idea cost	Faith has been a substantial part of our society ever since the existence of our state. Even admist the chaos of the revolution, it is important that we do not lose faith in our beliefs. Conditions: Only available for revolutionary countries with the Emperor DLC enabled. Additional Effects: Effect when enacting while country modifier "Cult of Reason" is active : Lose 1 stability Remove country modifier "Cult of Reason"
Crew before Faith	+0.1 The buccaneers influence −0.1 Monthly war exhaustion	Our men come from all kinds of regions of the world. But they have one thing in common: whatever god they believed in is long gone. All that they can count on is their crewmates. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’
Complete Religious Freedom	−5% Development cost +1 Tolerance of heathens +1 Tolerance of heretics +0.1 The smugglers influence	It does not matter what a pirate believes in. One god; many gods; no god at all; none of our men care. The more important question is how much gold one can carry. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’
Respect for the Sea	−1 National unrest +0.5 Yearly navy tradition +0.1 Monthly captains influence	On the high seas no faith will rescue you. There is no god who will save your soul.\nThere is only Davy Jones's locker where we all will eventually end. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’
Establish Religious Institutions	+2 Tolerance of the true faith −15 Maximum absolutism	While many of our crewmates have long given up in believing in any kind of deity other than the sea itself, there are still pirates within our ranks who are as pious as a priest, though their interpretation of their faith is a little bit less... restrictive. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Effect when enacting: The Clergy estate gains +20% share of the land Reenables the Clergy Estate

Military Doctrines and Organization

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Organized Military Staff	−20% Reinforce cost +25% Reinforce speed +20% National supply limit modifier	By maintaining a vigorous organization of the military budget and keeping our military staff coordinated we can ensure that regiment losses can be recovered more easily.
Military Engineering	−25% Artillery barrage cost −10% Artillery cost	A war is not only won through the discipline of our troops but also through the quality of our military equipment. Our doctrine should focus on the usage of superior artillery models which are cheaper to maintain.
Defensive Stance	+15% Fort defense +20% Garrison size +1 Max hostile attrition	Our greatest strength does not lie in our offensive capabilities but in our ability to hold our defenses. Letting enemies wear down on our walls will be our victory. Conditions : One of the following must be true : DLC Domination is not active Culture is not in Caucasian group All of the following must be true : Is not a March Is not a Client State March
Reinforce the Sygnakhs	+15% Fort defense +20% Garrison size +1 Max hostile attrition −25% Fort maintenance +1 Attrition for enemies −20% Recruitment time	The system of recruitment and defense across our nation, a set of fortifications used for rallying and defending our territories, has been standing guard between us and our foes for centuries. We must therefore take great care to maintain and improve it as time goes on. Conditions: Culture is in Caucasian group
Sustained Discipline	−15% Land attrition −33% Regiment drill loss +33% Army drill gain modifier	It is of great importance that our soldiers do not lose their discipline in the midst of battle. Only through our drill can we ensure the survival of our men.
Cavalry Warfare	+10% Cavalry to infantry ratio −15% Cavalry cost	Cavalry is the mobile force of our army and serves as shock troops in combat. Our military focuses on increasing its usage and on integrating them into our regiments.
Mercenary Leadership	−25% Mercenary cost +50% Possible condottieri	Though we have an army of our own, it is better to let the mercenaries lead the charge into the fray. At best their expertise will bring us the victory, and at worst their bodies will protect our men during the battle. Conditions : At least one of: DLC Domination is not active Has not completed Mercenary Ideas Primary culture is not Swiss
Elite Mercenaries	−25% Mercenary cost +50% Possible condottieri +25% Mercenary leader army tradition modifier	Our state has put great emphasis on the usage of mercenaries. Where others use standing armies, we have a lasting contract with the many professional and well-equiped mercenaries. Conditions: Primary culture is not Swiss Has completed Mercenary Ideas Additional Effects : Hiring Mercenary Companies costs no Army Proffesionalism Enables Mercenary Militarization Ability
Swiss Mercenaries	−25% Mercenary cost +50% Possible condottieri +33% Mercenary leader army tradition modifier +5% Mercenary discipline	The Swiss have a long tradition of fighting as mercenaries for various kingdoms and empires. Through their professionalism and discipline, the Swiss Mercenaries have become a role model for any self-respecting man-at-arms. Conditions : Primary culture is Swiss Additional effects : Mercenary Companies cost no army professionalism Enables Mercenary Militarization
Amphibious Specialization	+25% Disembark speed −25% Attrition when loaded on ships +10% Marines force limit	The wars we lead are not only won on land but also on the sea. As such our troops must be prepared to act as an amphibious unit, ready to strike the coastal defenses of our enemies. Conditions : At least one of: DLC Domination is not active All of: Primary culture is not English Primary culture is not Anglois Has at least 1 port Additional effects : While this reform is active : Gain country modifier “Amphibious Specialization” , giving the following effects: −20% Regiment manpower usage This modifier only applies to marines regiments
Royal Marines	+25% Disembark speed −25% Attrition when loaded on ships +10% Marines force limit −10% Sailor maintenance +25% National sailors modifier	The Royal Marines are the pride of both our navy and our army. Also known as the 'Admiral's Regiment', the marines of our state excel at combat to both on land and on the sea. Conditions : At least one of: Primary culture is English Primary culture is Anglois Additional effects : While this reform is active : Gain country modifier “Amphibious Specialization” , giving the following effects: −20% Regiment manpower usage This modifier only applies to marines regiments
Naval Professionalism	−1% Yearly navy tradition decay +10% Morale of navies −5% Ship cost	We live or die by our ability to secure the waters around us. The navy is the strongest asset of our military and as such many concepts of professionalism and military finesse are applied to our maritime force. Conditions : Has not unlocked the government reform “Board of Admiralty” Has at least 1 port
Board of Admiralty	−1% Yearly navy tradition decay +2 Max number of flagships +2 Blockade impact on siege +10% Morale of navies −10% Sailor maintenance +25% National sailors modifier	The Board of Admiralty is the highest maritime office of the state. Led by the Lord High Admiral, the board ensures the military and commercial professionalism of our navy. Conditions: Is unlocked via a parliament issue that is unlocked by the English mission "Rule Britannia!"
Expanded Devshirme System	+10% Special unit force limit +15% Vassal force limit contribution +10% Vassal manpower contribution	The Devshirme System characterizes itself by its careful selection of Non-Muslim children for the Janissaries. Though still true, the age window for new recruits has been widened up significantly in favor for more potential soldiers for the Janissaries. Conditions : Religion is in Muslim group Has not completed the Ottoman mission "Devshirmes Shackles" Unlocked via the Ottoman mission "Fate of the Devshirme" Additional Effects : While this reform is active : Gain country modifier “Expanded Devshirme System” , giving the following effects: +25% Reinforce speed −20% Reinforce cost This modifier only applies to janissary regiments
Sekban Recruitment	+25% Local recruitment time +25% Reinforce speed	With the end of the Devshirme System, the Sekban - temporary infantry mercenaries and recruits of peasant backgrounds - have assumed a more important role in our military. Conditions: Has completed the Ottoman mission "Devshirmes Shackles" Has completed the Ottoman mission "Fate of the Devshirme" Has not completed the Ottoman mission "Mansure Army" Religion is in Muslim group
Mansure Army	−50% Regiment drill loss +50% Army drill gain modifier +10% Infantry combat ability −1% Yearly army tradition decay	The Mansure Army ("The Victorious Soldiers of Muhammad") is the great army of the Ottoman Empire after the dismantlement of the Janissary Corps. Unlike the corrupt Janissaries, the troops of the Mansure Army are based upon discipline, military knowledge from the Europeans, drill and loyalty to the Sultanate. Conditions : Unlocked via the Ottoman mission "Mansure Army" by fighting against the Janissaries At least one of: Janissaries estate does not exist All of: The crown owns more land than the Janissary estate The Janissary estates loyalty is higher than their influence. The Janissaries estate has no privileges Additional Effects : Removes the Janissaries Estate Removes the Janissairies Regiments
Reformed Janissaries	+20% Janissary loyalty equilibrium +1 Janissary max privileges +10% Special unit force limit −33% Janissary regiment cost	The Janissaries are once again the core of the country's military. They are ready to bend their knee before the sultan in exchange for an official role as a class of the Ottoman Government. Conditions: Unlocked via the Ottoman mission "Mansure Army" by negotiating with the Janissaries The Janissaries estate has at least 3 privileges Additional Effects : While this reform is active: Gain country modifier “Expanded Devshirme System” , giving the following effects: +25% Reinforce speed −20% Reinforce cost This modifier only applies to janissary regiments Enables the Janissaries Estate Enables Janissaries Regiments Janissary Privileges can be revoked regardless of Loyalty
Wei-Suo System	−15% Regiment cost	The rank of a soldier is hereditary. These soldiers are grouped into guards (wei) and battalions (suo). As every fifth of our households has to provide the army with one soldier, the military of our country will hardly run out of capable troops for the front. Conditions: Culture is in Chinese group Primary culture is not Sino-Korean Primary culture is not Sino-Altaic Primary culture is not Manchu Additional Effects : While this reform is active : Every owned province: That has a Barracks building : Gain province modifier “Wei-Suo System” , giving the following effects: +15% Garrison growth That has a Training Fields building : Gain province modifier “Wei-Suo System” , giving the following effects: +30% Garrison growth That has a Regimental Camp building : Gain province modifier “Wei-Suo System” , giving the following effects: +25% Local garrison size That has a Conscription Center building : Gain province modifier “Wei-Suo System” , giving the following effects: +50% Local garrison size That has a Soldier's Households building : Gain province modifier “Wei-Suo System” , giving the following effects: −50% Local recruitment time
Eight Banners	+25% Possible manchu banners −0.5% Yearly army tradition decay +10% Movement speed	The Eight Banners are a military and administrative division of our state. Although primarily serving as armies to our realm, the banner system suffices as the framework for other institutions of the country. Conditions: At least one of: Primary culture is Manchu or Jurchen Additional Effects : While this reform is active : Gain country modifier “Eight Banners” , giving the following effects: +33% Reinforce speed −10% Land attrition This modifier only applies to banner regiments
Green Standard Army	+20% Manpower recovery speed	The Green Standard Army is the imperial army of our state. Starting as deserted battalions, the army is now the primary military and police force of the state. Conditions: At least one of: Primary culture is Manchu or Jurchen Additional Effects : Winning battles gives us 10% manpower of the enemys that fell in battle
Ashigaru Regiments	+50% Army tradition from battles −10% Infantry cost	The ubiquity of conflicts and wars in Japan during the Sengoku Jidai gave rise to a new class of warriors, the ashigaru. While peasants and technically not samurai, the easier accessibility to them in comparison to the samurai turned them into the backbone of any army. Armed with spears, bows and swords, their constant presence in battle made them into a class between the farmers and the samurai, being in some cases even considered as part of the lower strata of samurai. Hover, it was with the introduction of the tanegashima teppou, the Japanese adaption of the matchlock, that their presence truly shined. Its easier learning curve compared to the bow, combined with the superior numbers of the ashigaru compared to the samurai, made it so that ashigaru armed with matchlocks became the main part of any Japanese army. Conditions : Culture is in Japanese group
Early Bushido Code	+10% Samurai force limit fraction −1% Yearly army tradition decay	Bushido is a moral code dictating the attitude, behavior and lifestyle of the samurai. Though the code would get its mythical status in the centuries to come, its base concepts have been part of it ever since its first inception. Conditions: Culture is in Japanese group
Reform the Samurai	+50% Army drill gain modifier +0.5 Yearly army tradition +5% Samurai force limit fraction	Our samurai are the pride of our armies. With their superior training and techniques there will be no force able to oppose them. Conditions : Culture is in Japanese group Is Japan Is unlocked by the Japanese mission "Train the Samurai" if we chose to focus on our Land forces after completing the "Bushido" mission Additional effects : While this reform is active : Gain country modifier “Reformed Samurai” , giving the following effects: +10% Land fire damage This modifier only applies to samurai regiments
The Righteous Army	+15% Recover army morale speed +25% Fort defense	Our state faces many existential threats at our borders. However, the will of our people is not an easy one to break. Hostile forces on our soil will feel the wrath of the Righteous Army - the tenacious militia which shall defeat our enemies through guerilla warfare. Conditions: Culture is in Korean group or is Sino-Korean Additional Effects : Enables the "The Righteous Army" Decision
Rajput Military Leadership	+10% Rajputs loyalty equilibrium +10% Rajputs influence +1 Rajputs max privileges +10% Special unit force limit	The Rajputs have proven themselves as very capable. By granting them leadership positions in our military we can ensure their loyalty and wit in the battles to come. Conditions : Rajputs estate exists Additional effects : Can recruit rajput regiments
Maratha Army	+10% Marathas loyalty equilibrium +1 Marathas max privileges +20% Reinforce speed	The Marathi are a caste of warriors. As such, their proficiency in the arts of military are unmatched due to their discipline. By establishing the Maratha Army we can unleash their full potential on our enemies - in exchange for some additional power to them. Conditions: Marathas estate exists Additional Effects : Seizing land from the Marathas no longer causes Rebels to spawn
Mansabdari System	−50% War taxes cost +1 Nobility max privileges +10% Nobility loyalty -10% Nobility influence	Our empire requires loyal and able servants. Let us reforge our noble class according to a numerical mansab system. Each noble will be given a rank, corresponding to both his obligation and will then be assigned lands around the empire by our administration to support him in accordance with his rank. The guiding principle for how highly someone is ranked must be ability, and this route must be open regardless of religion or origin. Only this way can we be sure to raise a court of those most able to bring our empire forward. Conditions: One of the following : Is Mughals Culture is in Hindustani group Additional effects : Enables the Nobility estate Enables the "Mansabdar- Cavalry Force", "Mansabdar- Military Service" and "Mansabdar- Royal Rule" privileges
Subutai's Strategies	+1 Leader siege −10% Artillery cost	Subutai was a general and military strategist of the great Genghis Khan himself. His teachings and lessons regarding the usage of siege weaponry are legendary and are now part of our own military doctrines. Conditions: Culture is in Altaic or Tatar group
Ahmudan System	−20% Reinforce cost	The ahmudan system ("crown service") is a form of conscription where local governors provide the army with a supply of predetermined quota of men. The affected governors and their provinces are exempt from most of the taxes in exchange for their military servitude. Conditions : Culture is in Burman group Additional Effects : During war the country gets : +20% Manpower recovery speed -10% Regiment cost During a defensive war they additionally get : +7.5% Morale of armies +15% Fort defense +10% Manpower recovery speed
Ghazi Warriors	−10% Cavalry cost −10% Land attrition +50% Looting speed +50% Available loot	The ghazi are raiders who secure the vanguard for our troops. Fighting for their ruler against the non-believers, the ghazi corps attract those who seek glory, wealth and salvation on the battlefield. Conditions: Culture is in Levantine group
Grant Privileges to the Cawa	+25% Reduced morale damage taken by reserves −5% Stability cost modifier −10% Regiment cost −0.05 Monthly war exhaustion	The Cawa serve the state as professional soldiers of the Emperor's army. By granting them additional privileges we can ensure their loyalty to the realm as well as their support in our non-military ambitions. Conditions: Primary culture is Amhara Additional Effects : While this reform is active : Gain country modifier “Privileges to the Cawa” , giving the following effects: −10% Fire damage received This modifier only applies to cawa regiments enables Cawa regiments
The Tercio Companies	+10% Tercio force limit fraction +0.5 Yearly army tradition +0.25% Yearly army professionalism	Veterans from our armies which served in foreign territory are consolidated into one company: the Tercio. Combined with advanced battle formations, new tactics and professional soldiers as their core, the tercios grant our army a fearsome reputation. Conditions: Culture is in Iberian group Religion is not in Muslim group Primary culture is neither Portuguese nor Brazilian Is not Castile Is not Spain Is not Aragon Is not a colonial nation Additional effects : Country may recruit tercio infantry
Tercios	+15% Tercio force limit fraction +0.5 Yearly army tradition +0.25% Yearly army professionalism	The Tercios, literary 'A Third', were the backbone of the Spanish armies in the Early Modern Age. While historically the Tercios were not only drafted from Spain, but also from Italy or Wallonia, the most valuable Tercios were drafted from Spanish provinces. Tercios were almost unbeatable for decades in the battlefields across Europe and the Mediterranean, and were key to the evolution of European warfare. Conditions : At least one of: All of: The country is or was Aragon At least one of: Country's total development is at least 500 Is a great power Has completed the Castilean mission “Assemble the Tercios” Religion is not in Muslim group Additional effects : Country allows tercio infantry
Fuero Militar	+15% Manpower recovery speed −1 National unrest	By granting special privileges to the members of the military we can ensure the morale and loyalty of our soldiers on the battlefield. Such privileges are listed in the Fuero Militar. Conditions : Culture is in Iberian group Primary culture is neither Portuguese nor Brazilian Is a colonial nation
Ordenanças	+1 Land leader shock −0.05% Yearly army tradition decay	The Ordenanças is a militia-type territorial organization. Its purpose is to provide a military framework for the Portuguese population and to create a nationwide standardized system of professionalism for the Portuguese army. Conditions: Religion is not in Muslim group Primary culture is Portuguese or Brazilian Additional effects : Enables the "Raise Ordenancas" decision, granting manpower and sailors from provinces close to the capital
Revive the Almogavars	+5% Manpower in true faith provinces +10% Movement speed −10% Infantry cost	The almogavars is a class of light infantry soldiers which specialize in short skirmishes and raids in enemy territories. Their light armor allows them to strike fast and retreat before the enemy is able to regroup. The almogavars have lost their power with the end of the Reconquista, but with new enemies on the horizon their skills are needed once again. Conditions : Religion is not in Muslim group Primary culture is Catalan or Aragonese Additional effects : Can hire Almogavars Mercenary companies. These are Infantry only but cost no Army Professionalism
Volunteers of the Faith	+2 Tolerance of the true faith +20% Fort defense	Zenata Berbers who were exiled from the Moroccan Sultanate serve the emirate as the line of defense against the Christian threat. These warriors of piety volunteered as they see the defense of our land as their holy duty. Conditions : Culture is in Iberian group Religion is in Muslim group Additional effects : Enables the "Rally the Volunteers of faith" decision, granting +4% Manpower recovery speed for every ally or subject of the same religion, up to a maximum of +20%
Condottieri Contracts	−33% Mercenary cost +100% Possible condottieri +5% Mercenary discipline	Standing armies are the exception rather than the norm. As such, our state has to rely on mercenaries who will be the fighting force of our state. Thanks to expanded condottieri contracts we can ensure the loyalty of professional soldiers for the state. Conditions: Culture is in Latin group Additional effects : Mercenary companies cost no Army professionalism
Compagnie d'ordonnance	−33% Regiment drill loss −0.5% Yearly army tradition decay +10% Cavalry to infantry ratio −5% Regiment cost	The compagnie d'ordonnance is the direct result from the Estates General, which restricted military recruitment to the ruler alone. Former mercenaries joined the company which now serves the state as the first standing army. Conditions : Culture is in French group
Musketeers of the Guard	+20% Musketeer force limit fraction -10% Nobles influence	The musketeers are the elite fighting force of the royal household. Being a musketeer is a position of great prestige and only nobles with years of military service are allowed to join the company's ranks. Conditions: Is France It is currently not the Age of Discovery It is currently not the Age of Reformation Has completed the French mission “Royal Musketeers” Additional effects : Country may recruit musketeer infantry
Gendarmes	+10% Cavalry combat ability +5% Nobility loyalty equilibrium +5% Morale damage	A powerful corps of heavy cavalry and noble birth, famed for their devastating charges and high morale. Conditions : Culture is in French group Has completed the French mission “Form the Gendarmes”
General War Commissariat	−10% Military technology cost +0.5 Yearly army tradition +0.05 Militarization of state +0.05 Monthly early prussian militarized society +0.1 Monthly prussian militarized society +0.125 Monthly total prussian militarized society	The general war commissariat is the bureaucratic apparatus behind our military. Many of its members are the junkers who serve the commissariat as its advisors and generals. Conditions: Primary culture is Saxon, Prussian or Pommeranian
Boyars Military Service	−5% Land maintenance modifier +10% Nobles influence +1 Nobility max privileges	Although the crown and the boyars stood many times in conflict with each other over the years, the boyars are still loyal to the defense of their homeland. Serving as the Landed Army and the Rynda, the boyars will ensure the security of our state. Conditions : Culture is in East Slavic or Slavic group Additional effects : Enables the "Boyars- Landed Army" and "Boyars- Rynda Infantry" estate privileges
Establish the Streltsy	−5% Infantry cost +20% Streltsy force limit fraction	The Streltsy are a unit of efficient firearm infantry who fight their enemies in static formations. By institutionalizing we can guarantee access to their service at all time. Conditions: At least one of: Has enacted the “Russian Principality” government reform Has enacted the “Veche Republic” government reform Has enacted the “Tsardom” government reform Has enacted the “Ruthenian Tsardom” government reform Has enacted the “Great Veche Republic” government reform Has enacted the “Russian Empire” government reform Has enacted the “Great Russian Federation” government reform Additional effects : Country may recruit streltsy infantry While "Equip Strelsty" interaction is active, we gain : -10% Reinforce cost +10% Reinforce speed this affects only Streltsy regiments Streltsy will now demand -25% less payment
New Order Regiments	+0.25% Yearly army professionalism +50% Army drill gain modifier +0.5 Yearly army tradition	The New Order Regiments are a first attempt to westernize the military training of our country. Made of infantry, cavalry and artillery, this regiment represents the evolution of our land force. Conditions: The government has “Russian Rule”, which requires either the Russian Empire or Great Russian Republic T1 reform Additional effects : The "Mobilize new Order regiments" interaction grants +15% Infantry Combat Ability for 10 years Note : While this interaction is active, it is impossible to switch to a different Tier 5 Government reform.
Staatse Leger	+10% Movement speed +50% Army drill gain modifier +25% Reinforce speed	Defending the Low Countries from the greedy claws of our powerful neighbors will be entrusted only upon the shoulders of the most capable army our nation can raise. Emphasizing values such as military numbers, readiness and mobilization, we will hold our own against some of Europe's most capable armed forces. Conditions : Primary culture is Dutch or Flemish Additional effects : Mercanary companies cost no army professionalism
Watergeuzen	+20% Chance to capture enemy ships +10% Marines force limit	The so-called 'Sea-Beggars' are a powerful tool at our disposal in our efforts to tame the seas across our vast coastline. By employing their boarding tactics, securing enemy ships and conducting sea repairs, we will remain the maritime forefront of innovation and overshadow our commercial and military rivals. Conditions: Primary culture is Dutch or Flemish Additional effects : Ships repair while in coastal sea provinces.
Cossack Registry	+10% Special unit force limit +15% Cossacks loyalty equilibrium +10% Cossacks influence +1 Cossacks max privileges	Cossacks who occupy territories within our domain are skilled riders, masters of the saddle and a powerful asset for our military. The Cossack registry will formally induct them into our administration and engage in an exchange of privileges and influence to enlist their valuable services. Conditions: Primary culture is Polish or Lithuanian
Lessons of the Hussite Wars	+1 Global defender dice roll bonus	Europe once tried to vanquish our faith. In their desperate attempts to seize our lands and exterminate our faithful, they forged our mettle in the fires of battle. The experiences we faced during this constant battering of assault and warfare, etched into our skin, will be a valuable lesson in warfare and a warning to all those who wish to tread on Hussite lands, flee or die. Conditions : Primary culture is Czech, Sorbian or Silesian Religion is Hussite Is not Prussia Is not Poland Is not Commonwealth
Qollar-aghasi Regiments	−25% Reinforce cost +2 Land leader shock −10% Military technology cost −0.03 Monthly autonomy change	The qollar-aghasi are the military leaders of our most elite regiments. Not only serving as generals but also as statesmen, the qollar-aghasi hold a great deal of power over the government and its military affairs. Conditions :