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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.

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 reinforce republican values government reform: −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	Barbary Corsair ambition	—
+0.30	Imperial German traditions Roman traditions	Aachen idea 2: Imperial Free City Breton idea 1: Legacy of Breton Independence Franconian idea 1: The Duchy Restored Frankfurter idea 7: Freie Stadt Frankfurt Hamburger idea 2: Burgher Republic Lanfang idea 1: Free Elections Luccan idea 7: The Jacobin State of Lucca Novgorod idea 3: Ivan's Hundred Offaly idea 6: A Family Affair Perugian idea 4: Perugian Signoria Pisan idea 5: Anziani del Popolo Rothenburg idea 3: The End of the Line Veronese idea 1: Three Households Alike in Dignity	American ambition Canadian ambition Dithmarscher ambition Irish ambition Italian (minor) ambition Russian ambition	—
+0.25	Venetian traditions	—	—	—
+0.20	—	Augsburger idea 1: Augusta Vindelicorum Kamilaroi idea 5: Matrilineal Lineage Larrakia idea 4: Dowed	—	Plutocratic-Economic: Formalized Scales, Weights and Measures
+0.15	—	Kiwi idea 1: Maori Seats	—	—
+0.10	—	—	—	Administrative-Aristocratic: The Licensing of the Press Act

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

Note: Revolutionary Republics use completely different Reforms for Tier 2, Tier 4 and Tier 10.

Similarly, Pirate Republics use completely different Reforms for Tier 2, Tier 4 and Tier 7.

Thus, the other Reforms in these Tiers won't specifically mention that they aren't available for Revolutionary / Piratical Nations.

Power Structure

Type	Election Cycle	Effects	Description & notes
Oligarchy	4	+5% National tax modifier	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.
Italian Signoria	12	+5% National tax modifier +10 Maximum absolutism Can re-elect from ruling family.	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.
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. See Lubeck#Strategy for the powerful application of these modifiers and bonuses using merchant republics.^
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.
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.
Protectorate Parliament	N/A	+5% 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 in the English Civil War disaster Additional Effects: Ruler reigns for life. No elections. Prohibits switching government type. Enables parliament Disables the nobility estate Disables Call Diet
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. 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. Additional Effects: Ruler reigns for life. No elections. A general becomes ruler when the current ruler dies. Uses militarization mechanics.
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.
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 May raid coasts, including coasts of countries with same religion.	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. Has factions. Does not have estates. Cannot fall into a Presidential Dictatorship. Can Re- elect Rulers with the "Legendary Pirate" trait, at no cost
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.
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 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 become a republican dictatorship at low republican tradition. 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 become a republican dictatorship at low republican tradition 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
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 Disables the nobility estate 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 if the country fulfills the following Additional Effects: Can be spread to other countries with the "Peasant Revolt" casus belli
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.
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.
Veche Republic	4	+1 Merchant +100 Governing capacity +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. Uses Russian government mechanics: Each year, this government gathers 3 + 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 −10% local autonomy in all provinces Support Oprichnina −30% progress for all rebel factions Raise Streltsy −2 war exhaustion, raises 20% of forcelimit as streltsy units in the capital. If not activated the points continue to gather until 150 is reached and any more is lost.
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
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 become a republican dictatorship at low republican tradition. 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 become a republican dictatorship at low republican tradition. 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 become a republican dictatorship at low republican tradition 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 become a republican dictatorship at low republican tradition 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
Dutch Republic	4	+10% Trade efficiency +10% Heavy ship combat ability +50 Governing capacity +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: Only available for the Netherlands in 1581 or as the result of a special event or by manually switching to that reform if the Netherlands are already a republic. Additional Effects: Available only with the Res Publica DLC enabled. Allows royal marriages. 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. Orangists and Statists give different bonuses to the nation. Cannot become a republican dictatorship at low republican tradition See also: Netherlands#Dutch Republic Has access to parliament.
Sich Rada	4	−20% Cavalry cost +20% Cavalry combat ability +50 Governing capacity +20% Cavalry to infantry ratio	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 estates 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.
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.
Great Veche Republic	4	+20% National manpower modifier +1 Merchant +30 Maximum absolutism +300 Governing capacity	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. Uses Russian government mechanics: Each year, this government gathers 3 + 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 −10% local autonomy in all provinces Support Oprichnina −30% progress for all rebel factions Raise Streltsy −2 war exhaustion, raises 20% of forcelimit as streltsy units in the capital. If not activated the points continue to gather until 150 is reached and any more is lost.
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 "Savolanora rises" Event during the "Bonfire of the Vanities" disaster for Florence or Tuscany Has a ruler named "Savolanora" Additional Effects: Ruler reigns for life. No elections.
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

Republican Virtues

Note: In this Tier, only the specified Reforms are available for Revolutionary Republics and Pirate Republics

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.
Political Dynasties	Can re-elect from ruling family +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 Additional Effects: 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.
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.
Meritocratic Rule	+5% Goods produced modifier / / / +10% Burghers/ Vaishyas/ Rajputs/ Marathas influence +5% Burghers loyalty equilibrium May recruit female generals +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.
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.
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.
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 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

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 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.
Council of the Indies	+20% Global tariffs +20% Treasure fleet income	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 the current ruler reigns for life. Has Lottery election on the ruler's death with ‘Venetian Government’, but there are no elections with ‘Plutocracy’ and the new leader has random statistics.
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
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

Note: In this Tier, only the specified Reforms are available for Revolutionary Republics and Pirate Republics

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Curtail Clerical Privileges	−10% Administrative technology cost -10% Clergy influence	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. 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. 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	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 benefical for our state not to interfere with the interests and actions of the priestly class.
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: Has Completed either Innovative Ideas or Humanist Ideas Has NOT activated Religious Ideas or Divine Ideas Additional effects: Removes the Clergy 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: 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: 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: 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: 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	Heretic and heathen provinces do not give any penalties −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: Religion is Zoroastrian
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 Heretic and heathen provinces do not give any penalties	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
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

Regionalism

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Provincial Governments	−25% State maintenance +0.50 Global prosperity growth	In order for our administration to be efficient we must allow provincial governments the freedom they need to perform their functions. Local elections will ensure that trustworthy individuals can be appointed who would then answer to the central government.
Administrative Divisions	+250 Governing capacity	Let us divide the state into geographic regions ruled and administered by officials appointed by our central government.
Union of States	+10% Global trade power	Rather than one unified state our country has grown from a large number of states integrated into one confederacy. As our administration grows and evolves we must not infringe on the rights of the member states, doing so would trample on the very principles of our existence. Conditions: Is not a Pirate Republic Additional Effects: 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).
Cultural Administration	+2 Max promoted cultures −50% Promote culture cost	Our nation is home to many different cultures foreign to our own. In order to reduce tensions within our country the state is divided by the different cultures, and each culture elects their representative to administrate them.
Exile Colonial Companies	−100% Expel minorities cost +5% Settler Chance	The New World is a place of great opportunity, and for us it is an opportunity to establish Exile Colonies and rid our nation of convicts and minorities. By allowing colonial companies to claim sovereignty over our undesirables, we will create harmony in the Old World and expand our influence in the New World. Conditions: Country has capital in Africa, Asia or Europe Is present on at least two continents Has at least 1 colonist.

Separation of Power

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Seize Executive Power	Changes government type to Monarchy. Loose -3 Stability	Republicanism has served us well but it is time we empower a strong ruler to take our state into a new era.
Proclaim Divine Guidance	Changes government type toTheocracy. Loose -3 Stability	Divine guidance and not popular support must be the governing rule in our state. Let us appoint someone who will truly care for the moral well-being of our subjects.
Parliamentarism	−1 National unrest	It is time we separate the head of government from the head of state and give the legislative assemblies of the land a larger share in the day to day rule of our state. Conditions: the country does not have the Nobility estate or the crown owns more land than the Nobility estate and the Nobility estates loyalty is higher than their influence. the country is not the “Celestial Empire”, Revolutionary or Piratical Not available with certain unique reforms Additional effects: Enables parliament Disables the nobility estate Disables “Call diet”
Presidential System	−10% Institution embracement cost +5 Maximum absolutism	The Chairman or President of our governing body must be elected separately from the legislative branch of government. The president can then appoint or dismiss members of the government.
Supremacy of the Diet	+10% All estates' loyalty equilibrium −25 Maximum absolutism	Our president rules the country, but the power of the jurisdiction and the executive lies in the hands of the estates. As such, the diet has been strengthened in their role to govern the many aspects of the republic. Conditions: Has any estates Is not a Pirate Republic Additional Effects: Calling the Diet no longer increases Influence Elections raise the Influece of the Candidates Estate Calling the Diet increases Republican Tradition by 0.5, multiplied by the Length of your Election Term
Attorney General	−15% Cost of advisors with ruler's culture	The attorney general is the main legal advisor to our government, and has the responsibility of the jurisdiction of our country. This separation of power ensures the safety of our population and an easier integration of newly annexed subjects. Additional Effects: Advisors increase yearly Republican Tradition by 0.02 times their Level Can not seize Crownland
A Revolutionary Empire	Changes government type to Monarchy. Enact tier 1 reform Revolutionary Empire	Even in a Republic fueled by the fires of Revolution, it’s becoming clear that political dynasties are being established in our nation. Our President wishes to crown himself Emperor and continue to spread the ideals of the Revolution, with the Emperorship claiming sovereignty over all people. Conditions: Only available for ‘Revolutionary Republic’ If the Rights of Man DLC is active: The imperialists must have at least 75 influence else: republican tradition must be below 40
The Feuillant System	−10% Stability cost modifier −0.1 Yearly republican tradition	There are many citizens and politicians in the Republic who wish to return to the tyranny of an absolute monarchy. However, the Feuillant political group believe in a compromise; that powers in the nation should be split between an Emperor and a President, similar to a constitutional monarchy. By riding the delicate balance between Empire and Republic, we may actually please both the Imperialists and Republicans within our nation. Conditions: Is revolutionary Additional effects: Has elections every 4 years or only at the ruler's death depending on the current Revolutionaries-Monarchist balance.(see also: Election events#Dutch Republic) Enables Revolutionaries vs Monarchist mechanics Revolutionaries in power: Monarchist in power: +10% Morale of armies +1 Diplomatic reputation +0.1 Yearly republican tradition +10% Manpower recovery speed +0.25 Yearly revolutionary zeal −1 National unrest
The Two-Chamber System	+1 Free policies +0.15 Yearly republican tradition	For a long time, the Canton system maintained the peace, stability, and independence of small democratic leagues like the Swiss and Swabian Federations. By similarly dividing our legislature into a Grand Council representing the Cantons, and the Senate representing the republic as a whole, we may protect the interests of the individual cities and cultural identities within our nation while still placing the values of the Revolution above all else! Conditions: Is revolutionary
Pirate King	−20% Harsh treatment cost +1 Naval leader fire +0.1 Captains influence	Every great empire stands in opposition to us. To stand any chance of survival we must rally behind our own Pirate King, and the King's word will be law. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Ruler reigns for life. No elections. An Admiral becomes ruler when the current ruler dies. If an admiral is assigned to fleet which is outside the supply range when the ruler dies, this admiral cannot become ruler. Ruler stats depend on admiral pips. On average 12 ruler points for 16-pips admiral.
War Against the World Doctrine	−5 Years of separatism −15% Shipbuilding time +0.1 Buccaneers influence	The tyrants of the world must be unseated! We can no longer tolerate kings and despots making slaves of our fellow man. And so we shall adopt a new doctrine: war against the world! Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Enables War Against the World casus belli Disallows Slaves
Black Market Consortium	+0.1 Smugglers influence	The pirates that run amok in the Republic cannot be trusted to bathe themselves, let alone to govern a nation whose future hands on the edge of a cutlass. A Consortium formed of the most influential black market merchants shall be established as its true governors. Profit must come before liberty. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: 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).
Imperial Diplomacy	+2 Diplomatic reputation +1 Diplomatic relations	The city cannot maintain its independence without the support of the Emperor and our other allies. We shall focus our energies on strengthening our diplomatic ties and ensuring that, whenever we have need of them, our friends will be there to help us defend the city. Conditions: Is ‘Free city’ Additional Effects: The emperor gains the Imperial Diplomacy opinion modifier towards this country giving +50 relations
Municipal Self-Defense	+5000 Manpower increase +25% Land force limit modifier	Only by relying on the military capabilities of our city can we ensure our survival. We shall allocate more political power to the captains of the City Watch and ensure that they have all they need to provide for our defense. Conditions: Is ‘Free city’

Economical Matters

Note: In this Tier, only the specified Reforms are available for Pirate Republics

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Empower the Burghers	+5% Global trade power +5% Trade efficiency / +5% Burghers/ Vaishyas loyalty equilibrium / / +10% Burghers/ Jains/ Vaishyas influence	The Burghers are the traders and merchants of our state. They ensure that a constant stream of money finds its way into our state. To empower their privileges and their influence leads to a faster accumulation of our wealth. Conditions: Is not Revolutionary
Curtail the Burghers	−10% Trade company governing cost −0.1 Yearly corruption -10% Burghers influence	The rights and privileges of the Burghers have been too vast for far too long. Wars and expansion of the state are confronted by a lack of support from our own class of merchants. It is time to curtail the rights of the traders and create a centralized state. Conditions: Is not Revolutionary Additional effects: Seizing Land from Burghers no longer triggers Revolts
Exploitation of the New World	+25% Global tariffs +25% Treasure fleet income	The resources of the New World are plenty and of great value. By granting certain rights and privileges to our merchants, we can assure that these foreign goods are exploited and transported to our state, which we then distribute in the Old World. Conditions: Capital is NOT in a Colonial Region Has completed Expansion Ideas or Exploration Ideas Additional effects: Colonial Subjects gain a +10% Goods Produced Modifier
Mercantilistic Approach	−10% Cost to promote mercantilism +15% Domestic trade power +5 Merchant trade power	Free trade implies an equal relation between imports and exports of goods. While beneficial for certain goods, it is of little value for our state. Only through maximizing our exports while minimizing the import from foreign powers, our state can grow its economy. Additional effects: The Privilege "Indepted to the Burghers" no longer lowers Mercantilism
Embrace Free Trade	+25% Institution spread +20% Trade power abroad	Merchants from all of the world should be able to travel into our lands to engage with our population in trade and commerce. Abandoning the narrowness of mercantalism, the state gains an easier access to foreign thoughts. Additional effects: Gain 100 of every Monarch Power when embracing an Institution The Trading Policy "Improve Inland Routes" no longer requires Trade Power
Embrace the Economic Theory	+10% Production efficiency +0.1 Yearly inflation reduction	The economy plays an undeniably important role within the apparatus of the state. The complex systems of trade, finance and luxury need to be tamed to serve the health of the government.
Lockean Proviso	−5% Development cost +5% Goods produced modifier	Unused property is a waste to both nature and the state. By introducing and emphasizing hard goods which yield utility over periods of time, the people can exchange their exessive possessions without offending the natural law. The government would moderate the conflict between accumulation of property and distribution of wealth. Conditions: Has completed Economic Ideas
Open Naval Services	+0.1 The buccaneers influence −5% Ship cost +15% Ship repair	We are pirates who enjoy raiding merchant ships and razing entire harbors. But we are also craftsmen who had to repair their own ships on more than one occasion in the past. We should offer our knowledge of ship building and repairing to the merchants who are not good targets for our usual privateering. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: While this reform is enacted : Every owned province that produces Naval Supplies gains +100% Local production efficiency.
A Smuggler's Deal	+0.1 The smugglers influence −20% Mercenary cost	Opening trade with actual countries, which have laws and rules, is nearly impossible. However, trading with some of their rich citizens is a different story.\nThe Smugglers have personal connections with a few rich mercenary company leaders who are more than willing to support us in exchange for some of our... legally acquired wares. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Recruiting Mercenary Companies costs no Army Professionalism
Bounty Hunting	+50% Naval tradition from battles +50% Prestige from naval battles +33% Chance to capture enemy ships +0.1 Monthly captains influence	Not all gold has to be earned by raiding and privateering. We can fill our treasury just by collecting the bounties the nations of the world put on the flagships of their rivals. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Gain 1 year of Income, aswell as 10 Naval Tradition for destroying enemy Flagships (this bonus is doubled if you capture the Flagship instead).
Empower the Quartermasters	−15% Naval maintenance modifier −15 Maximum absolutism	While the Captains lead the crew, the Buccaneers fight and the Smugglers trade, it is the Quartermasters who keep the piratical business running. They are the ones who organize the rations, plan the raids and design the Pirate Code.\nIn order for our confederation to run smoothly it is only logical to empower the Quartermasters. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Effect when enacting: The Burghers estate gains +20% share of the land Reenables the Burghers Estate

Consolidation of Power

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Broaden Executive Powers	−15% Stability cost modifier −2% All power costs	As the country grows so does the need to be able to act swiftly and efficiently. The only way to ensure this is by broadening the powers of the executive branch so that it has the tools it needs.
Devolution of Powers	+2 Possible Advisors -0.05 Monthly Autonomy Change	No single person can rule a country as big and complex as ours. Collecting such powers in the hand of one ruler is also contrary to the Republican ideals of our ancestors. Decentralization and Devolution is how we can best remain able to dynamically meet the needs of an ever-growing state.
Consolidated Power	+2 Yearly absolutism +25 Maximum absolutism −10% Reelection cost	Some might consider this practice as anti-republican, but it is apparent that absolute rule has its benefits. By consolidating all the power under our ruler we can ensure that our country can keep pace with the absolute monarchies around us. Conditions: Does not have "Venetian Government" enacted Is not Revolutionary Is not a Pirate republic Additional Effects: Loose -60 Absolutism when electing a new Ruler On Reelection gain +10 Absolutism, multiplied by the Number of times this Ruler was reelected
New Men	−20 Maximum absolutism -1 Length of election term +1 Random candidate bonus	Our Republic can't trust those staying too long in power. We prefer to elect new men which have not been meddled in corruption and shady business. Conditions: Ruler must NOT rule for life Is not a Pirate Republic
Allotment System	+33% Manpower in primary culture provinces +20% Manpower in accepted culture provinces +10% Manpower in same culture group provinces	The Allotment System ("Indelningsverket") is a organization system for the military which enables the quick mobilization of the country. Every tenth man between the age of 15 and 44 will be conscripted as permanent part of the national infantry while the Nobility, exempted from their taxes, have to provide with their cavalry. Conditions: Has completed the Swedish "Reform the Military" mission Additional effects: Allows Recruitment of Carolean units
Absolute Power of the President	−5% All power costs +1 Length of election term	While we have members of our nation elected to represent the people of their constituency, we must never forget that it is the President who has been elected to represent all people. The role of the elected representatives within the Revolution should be merely to advise the President who wields absolute power over the Republic. Conditions: Only available for revolutionary countries with the Emperor DLC enabled.
A Revolutionary Council	+10 Maximum revolutionary zeal −1 Length of election term	It’s become clear that the cult of personality surrounding our ruler is rapidly returning us to the old ways of government. We cannot allow this to happen, so by concentrating power into a council of elected individuals to represent the values of the Revolution, we strip power away from the individual at our state’s head and create another shield against the horror of absolute rulership. Conditions: Only available for revolutionary countries with the Emperor DLC enabled. Additional Effects: Has access to parliament
Expand Buccaneers' Power	+0.1 The buccaneers influence +25% Marines force limit +25% National sailors modifier	The Buccaneers are the backbone of our free harbor of pirates. Without them the loot of the wealthy merchants will not find its way into our chests. By expanding their leeway in what they can do, we can ensure a steady income of new loot. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’
Power to the Smugglers	+0.1 The smugglers influence +1 Merchant +25% Ship tradepower propagation	Not all gold comes from lost treasures or from looted merchant ships. Some come from the trade with goods some might consider illegal. Of course legality is more like a suggestion to the Smugglers than a rule. By granting them additional power they will have an easier time infiltrating the markets. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’
Captains in Charge	+0.1 Monthly captains influence +10% Heavy ship combat ability +1 Fleet movement speed	Let's face it: what is a Pirate without a ship? A petty thief at best. By putting our Captains in charge of the state we can get access to the finest ships this world has to offer. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’

Guiding Principle of Administration

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Political Principle	+1 Administrative possible policies	As a Republic the guiding principles of our state must be those that further the efficiency of the political apparatus and the political ideals.
Moral Principle	+1 Diplomatic possible policies	One of the primary functions of the state is to uphold good and moral values. As our Republic in many ways relies on the good and virtuous behavior of its citizens corruption and sinful behavior must be counteracted and rooted out for the good of the entire country.
Defense Principle	+1 Military possible policies	The highest principle of our republic is the protection of the people. Although it is not a popular topic in our government it is important to maintain a system of military for self-defense and maintenance of the internal stability.
Principle of Enlightenment	−10 Years of separatism	The Enlightenment is the next intellectual and philosophical step of our society. To embrace the ideas of the Enlightenment is our principle so we can progress into a new era. Conditions: Has completed Innovative Ideas The country has embraced the Enlightenment institution
Military Principle	−0.5 Yearly republican tradition +10 Maximum absolutism −5 Years of separatism	The Republic is surrounded by enemies who seek the destruction of our state; the restoration of the monarchy. It is our utter most priority - our principle - to use our military might to expand the republic. Additional Effects: Winning wars gives +5 Republican Tradition (separate peaces do not count)
Revolutionary Principle	+10% Morale of armies +15% National manpower modifier +0.1 Girondist influence	The purpose of our state is quite simple; to spread the Revolution. We must centralise our state around the idea that it is only be liberating all people of the world into Revolutionary states that we may create an everlasting state of peace and equality in the world. Conditions: Is revolutionary
Equality Principle	+2 Tolerance of heretics +2 Tolerance of heathens +0.1 Jacobin influence	Although our state holds Egalité as one of its core values, it is clear that we have completely failed in our goal to treat all our people with fairness and equality. The core principle of our nation must be to eliminate the barriers of gender, culture, and social class and ensure that it is known that all people are created equal and a good start to that would be to ensure that religion remains a private matter and does not dictate one’s rights within the state. Conditions: Is revolutionary
Imperial Principle	−10% Aggressive expansion impact −10% Province war score cost +0.1 Imperial influence	The Revolution has made it clear that our nation, above all others, wields the divine right to hold Imperial Hegemony over all other nations. The states around us are fragile and weak, and it is clear that only by directly controlling these states ourselves will we ensure that the values of the Revolution are enforced on the people. Conditions: Is revolutionary

Electorate

Note: In this Tier, only the specified Reforms are available for Revolutionary Republics

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Landholders	+10% Manpower recovery speed	The landholders are at the heart of power in any society and our state is no exception. Let us extend the power to vote to all those that have land and grade their number of votes in accordance with the size of their properties.
Citizenry	+10% Morale of armies	A Republic relies on its citizens to function and so it is only right that each citizen in our state will have the power to vote for who will guide our country. Attaining the privilege of being a citizen will also be a spur for all those under our rule to strive for good conduct.
Dynastic Rule	+2 Diplomatic reputation −0.25 Yearly republican tradition	Connections are more powerful than any sword could ever be. Through the installment of a dynasty as the political head of the state it is possible for us to build diplomatic relations with monarchies while still maintaining the principles of the republic.That the elected ruler seems to be a member of the same family is just a pure coincidence. Additional Effects: Has Consorts Allows royal marriages. Ruler reigns for life. No elections.
Board of Admirals	+1 Naval leader fire −0.5 Yearly republican tradition +100% Naval Tradition from Battles +10 Maximum Absolutism	Our nation lives and dies on our ability to project power on the sea. To that end we have handed over the reins of government to the Board of Admirals, whose members are experienced and patriotic beyond reproach. Conditions: Not available for ‘Pirate Republics’ or ‘Dutch Republic’ Only available with naval ideas Additional Effects: Ruler reigns for life. No elections. ‘An Admiral becomes ruler when the current ruler dies.’ Ruler stats depend on admiral pips. On average 12 ruler points for 16-pips admiral.
Military Rulership	+1 Land leader shock +0.5 Yearly army tradition −0.5 Yearly republican tradition +10 Maximum absolutism	The republic is a thorn in the side for many potential enemies who seek to destroy us. For the sake of the country's safety we granted the generals the reins of our government. May their experience and love to their home country protect the republic. \n\nDisables elections. Conditions: Not available for ‘Pirate Republics’ Additional Effects: A General becomes Ruler on Ruler Death Ruler reigns for life. No elections.
Equal Electorate	−2 National unrest +10% National tax modifier +33% Female advisor chance +0.1 Jacobin influence	We must dissolve all barriers that separate our people and extend the right to hold a political office to all people. Gender, religion, social class, culture, all are irrelevant to one’s capability to hold a political office and so we must strive to maintain equality of opportunity within our government. Conditions: Only available for revolutionary countries with the Emperor DLC enabled.
Three Social Classes	−10% Core-creation cost +0.1 Girondist influence	In the days before the birth of the Revolution, the old government attempted to sway the people away from taking arms by allowing three social classes representation within the government; the clergy, the peasants, and the upper class. Perhaps we could emulate this system by organizing our people into an upper, middle, and lower class based on their economic status and creating three distinct political entities within our government to represent their interests. Conditions: Only available for revolutionary countries with the Emperor DLC enabled.
Military Electorate	+0.25 Yearly army tradition +1 Land leader fire +0.1 Imperial influence	Our nation values comradery above all else, and nobody exemplifies the value of being a comrade like our boys fighting on the fields of battle. These are the men who’ve seen the horrors of war and fought alongside their countrymen to preserve and advance the Revolution, and these men should be the ones to rule us. We must alter the requirements to hold an office in our government so that only those who have served in our military are eligible to represent the people within the government. Conditions: Is revolutionary Additional effects: A general becomes ruler when the current ruler dies. Ruler reigns for life. No elections. Mutually exclusive with The Feuillant System
Rule through Loot	+100% Looting speed −5% Land attrition	We live in a world where no one trusts anybody and the only way to hold any kind of power is by promises of loot. Fortunately, our kind understands this rule. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Can Raze Provinces

Office Selection

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Appointment by Committee	−5% Advisor costs +1 Possible advisor	Let us abandon arbitrary appointments to governmental offices. Committees shall be established to decide on the best candidate for a given role to ensure that administrative competence is the norm in our realm.
Bureaucratic Aparatus	−10% Minimum autonomy in territories	The bureaucracy is expanding to meet the needs of the expanding bureaucracy.
Extended Suffrage	+1 Diplomatic free policies	Let us open up the availability of important offices to more of those living within our borders so that we have a wider and more representative selection of civil servants.
Pirate Council	+0.5 Yearly republican tradition −15 Maximum absolutism	We might live and operate outside any imperial law, but we are not an unorganized, backstabbing group of criminals. Every free port of our confederation is seat to an influential captain. These captains make the Pirate Council which ensures that the internal rules of the confederation are honored. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Has access to parliament

Question of Dictatorship

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Strengthen Executive Powers	+25 Maximum absolutism	Especially in a Republic the authority and strength of the state is of the utmost importance. We must strengthen central power and ensure that each and every decision made in our capital reaches every corner of our country. Conditions: not available for revolutionary countries
Reinforce Republican Values	+1 Administrative free policies −10% Reelection cost	Safeguarding the Republican values upon which this country has been built is the only way to ensure a successful evolution of our state.
Federal Senate	−100% Expand administration cost +1 Random candidate bonus	The provinces of our state have a history of self-government and involvement in the affairs of the government. Their voices are heard in the great senate of our country. Conditions: Is not ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Has access to parliament Reduces Parliament Bribes cost by 50%
President For Life	−0.5 Yearly republican tradition +1 Monarch administrative skill +1 Monarch military skill	Though many Revolutionary politicians are supporting the idea of a Revolutionary Empire with a hereditary ruler at its head, others are fiercely resisting this idea and claiming that it betrays the very ideals of the Revolution itself. The President is sovereign, and none may supersede the authority of the Presidency. By electing our Presidents to rule for life, we will both secure the absolute leadership the Imperialists demand without completely abandoning the ideals of the Republic. Conditions: Only available for revolutionary countries with the Emperor DLC enabled.
Government for the People	+20 Maximum revolutionary zeal	Egalité, Fraternité, Liberté. All three virtues of the Republic point to one thing; that the Republic exists to serve its people, and for no other reason. We will never surrender to the Imperialists, and the President shall always serve his term with the singular focus of protecting the freedom and equality of our people. Conditions: Only available for revolutionary countries with the Emperor DLC enabled.
Lower the Black Flag	Abolish ‘Pirate Republic’ government reform.	The time has come to end our lives of piracy and settle down to establish a more stable Republic. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’
Unified Piratical Confederacy	−50% States governing cost +0.1 The buccaneers influence	Our "state" has always been a loose confederacy of different pirate ships, their captains and their quartermasters. Recent changes of the confederal administration turned said confederacy into an actual self-governing state with its own apparats of the executive, legislative and judicative.\nWe are a true Pirate State! Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’
Neutral Ground Policy	+2 Diplomatic reputation +15% Improve relations +0.1 The smugglers influence	We stand outside the laws. This of course brings us some unloved side effects such as being wanted by the great empires. However, it makes our ports into the perfect place to serve as the "Neutral Ground" for rivaling pirates, colonies and even said empires as we have no strong feelings one way or the other. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Vassals can now "Hoist the Black Flag" For every Pirate Vassal, we gain : +4000 Manpower increase +2000 Sailors increase +0.25 Yearly Navy Tradition +2 Naval Force Limit
Scourge of the Seven Seas	+20 Maximum absolutism +100% Naval tradition from battles +100% Army tradition from battles +0.1 Monthly captains influence	A pirate's true nature is not only found in their love for shiny treasure, but also in their lust to fight even the most dire battles. It is our duty as respectable privateers to embrace these elements of piracy to their fullest. Conditions: Is ‘Pirate Republic’ Additional Effects: Raiding Coasts increases Power Projection by +1 Winning Battles which are led by our Ruler raises Republican Tradition and Absolutism by +0.1

References

Mechanics

Customization

Nation designer • Random New World

Ages and Institutions

Ages • Institutions

Innovativeness and Technology

Innovativeness • Technology

Defense

Fort • Zone of control