Siamese Revolution

Siamese Revolution Tensions between Europeans and local customs threatened to engulf our nation, now it is all gone.

The Siamese Revolution is a disaster in Ayutthaya/ Siam.

Prerequisites

It is the Age of Absolutism or the Age of Revolutions and the country:

• is Ayutthaya or Siam
• is not a subject nation other than a tributary state.
• did not have this disaster before.

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

Monthly progress starts if

Monthly progress halts if

This country: does not have an ongoing disaster. has had the event [Root.Monarch.GetName]'s Foreign Policy Any known country: has an alliance with this country or at least 100 opinion of this country is in the western technology group does not have the same religion as this country has its capital in Europe owns a in the East Indies subcontinent Monthly progress +5.0% Any known country: has an alliance with this country or at least 100 opinion of this country does not have the same religion as this country has its capital in Europe

at least one of the following is true: has an ongoing disaster. has at least 3 stability.

Start

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

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The Siamese Revolution

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As our ties with the Westerners grow, there are many within [Root.GetName] who view the foreigners with suspicion. Their fears are many; some believe that [siam_european_country.GetAdjective] diplomats are softening us in preparation for an invasion, while others see [siam_european_country.Religion.GetName] missionaries as a threat to our [Root.Religion.GetName] faith, while merchants are concerned that our deals with the Europeans are disadvantageous to our commercial interests. Anti-European sentiment is growing rapidly in [Root.GetName] and the situation threatens to come to a head in the near future.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by Start of the “Siamese Revolution” disaster
This is a grave matter. Lose 2 stability

While the disaster is ongoing the country gets:

• −1 diplomatic reputation
• −1 tolerance of the true faith

Also the following events are triggered by a monthly pulse.

Pre-disaster event

Variables Reactionism and Openness are inialized by below event. Once one of these variables reach 10, a decision can be taken to end the disaster.

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[Root.Monarch.GetName]'s Foreign Policy

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The increasing presence of European traders, diplomats, and armies in East Asia is a matter of great concern to [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] [Root.Monarch.GetName]. Thus far relations between them and [Root.GetName] have been limited, and [narai_foreign_policy_country.GetName] ambassadors have assured us that they seek only to trade with and learn about our nation. The [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] and his advisors have much to contemplate.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions The country: Is Ayutthaya or Siam Any known country: Has its capital in Europe Has Western Technology group Owns any province in East Indies super-region	Mean time to happen 36 months
We must tread carefully with these foreigners. Gain 150 diplomatic power Set variable Reactionism to 0 Set variable Openness to 0 Hidden effect: Trigger country event “Constantine Phaulkon” in 1 year

Monthly events

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[siam_foreign_missionary_country.GetAdjective] Missionaries Attacked

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[siam_foreign_missionary_country.Religion.GetName] missionaries operating under the protection of [siam_foreign_missionary_country.GetName] have been attacked by the [siam_foreign_missionary_province.Religion.GetName] people of [siam_foreign_missionary_province.GetName]. The missionaries are calling on the [Root.GetAdjective] government to offer them protection from the mob so that they may preach, while the people demand that the missionaries be expelled so that they may practice their [siam_foreign_missionary_province.Religion.GetName] in peace.

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Trigger conditions The country: Is not Christian Clergy estate does not have influence modifier “Restricted Foreign Missionaries” Any owned province: Has a port Is a city Is in East Indies super-region Has our religion Save as event target province Any known country: Is Christian Is not at war with us Has its capital in Europe Has Western Technology group If owns a province in East Indies super-region Save as event target country

Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Siamese Revolution” disaster (Base weight: 1/40)

We must let them preach. Event target country: Gain 50 diplomatic power Gain opinion modifier “Protected Missionaries” ( +50 opinion / −3 yearly decay) towards us Event target province: Change religion to that of event target country Increase variable Openness by 1 They are a threat to the [Root.Religion.GetName] faith. If Clergy estate exists Clergy gains influence modifier “Restricted Foreign Missionaries” ( +10 influence) for 5 years Event target country: Gain opinion modifier “Missionaries Attacked” ( −50 opinion / +3 yearly decay) towards us Increase variable Reactionism by 1

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Conspirators in [sia_noble_plot_province.GetName]

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Our informants report that a group of local nobles in [sia_noble_plot_province.GetName] are conspiring to take action against the growing European influence in their province, and potentially to go further and root out foreign influence at the palace in [Root.Capital.GetName].

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Trigger conditions Any owned province: Is controlled by us Is in East Indies super-region If is stated: Saved as event target province Nobility estate does not have influence modifiers: “Provoked Nobles” “Supported Noble Plots”

Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Siamese Revolution” disaster (Base weight: 1/40)

We must crush the plot in its infancy. Noble rebels (size 1) rise in revolt in event target province If Nobility estate exists Nobility estate loses 10 loyalty for 5 years due to the modifier “Provoked Nobles” Increase variable Openness by 1 We will support their agenda, in secret. If Clergy estate exists Nobility gains influence modifier “Supported Noble Plots” ( +10 influence) for 5 years Increase variable Reactionism by 2

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[sia_european_aggressor_country.GetAdjective] Military Activity

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Suspicious military activity has been observed among the token [sia_european_aggressor_country.GetAdjective] garrison forces that we have allowed to be garrisoned in our nation. There is some justified suspicion that these maneuvers indicate a coming invasion, a surprise attack to quickly seize the palace and install [sia_european_aggressor_country.GetAdjective] rule. It is also possible that these activities are benign.

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Trigger conditions Any known country: Has its capital in Europe Has Western Technology group Does not have opinion modifier “Forces Expelled” towards us Does not have the 'Annexation War' casus belli against us If owns a province in East Indies super-region Save as event target country	Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Siamese Revolution” disaster (Base weight: 1/40)
There is nothing we can do. 50% chance of: Hidden effect: Event target country: Trigger country event “An Opportunity in [From.GetName]” the next day Increase variable Openness by 1 Expel these forces immediately. The country: Lose 50 military power Event target country: Gain opinion modifier “Forces Expelled” ( −50 opinion / +1 yearly decay) towards us Increase variable Reactionism by 1

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An Opportunity in [From.GetName]

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Our exploratory expeditions in [From.GetName] have revealed a series of tactical and political weaknesses in their defences, leaving them vulnerable to a potential surprise attack. Our spies and officers assure us that if we strike soon, the [From.GetAdjective] will have no choice but to submit to our rule.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by The event “[sia_european_aggressor_country.GetAdjective] Military Activity” option “There is nothing we can do.”
Opportunity does not wait for the unprepared. Gain 'Subjugation' casus belli against event originator for 60 months

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Trade Deals with [sia_european_embassy_country.GetName]

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Ambassadors from [sia_european_embassy_country.GetName] have come to the palace to prose a series of trade deals that they claim would be mutually beneficial to both our nations. The [Root.Monarch.GetTitle]’s more scrupulous advisors suggest that these deals are far more unilateral than they appear, but accepting these terms would do much to improve relations between our nations.

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Trigger conditions Any known country: Has at least +25 opinion towards us Is not at war with us Has its capital in Europe Has Western Technology group If owns a province in East Indies super-region Save as event target country	Is triggered only by Monthly pulse of the “Siamese Revolution” disaster (Base weight: 1/40)
This deal benefits us both. The country: Lose 1% mercantilism Event target country: Gain opinion modifier “Good Deal” ( +50 opinion / −3 yearly decay) towards us Increase variable Openness by 1 This deal is an insult. The country: Gain 1% mercantilism Event target country: Gain opinion modifier “Bad Deal” ( −50 opinion / +3 yearly decay) towards us Increase variable Reactionism by 1

Finishing decisions

Phetracha's coup

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Support Phetracha

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Phetracha is right and we must support his cause, whatever the price.

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Potential requirements Siamese Revolution disaster has started Event "Phetracha's Coup" has not occured Event "Phetracha's Arrest" has not occured	Allow The country: has at least +1 Stability Value of variable siam_reactionism is at least 10
Effects Trigger country event "Phetracha's Coup"

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Phetracha's Coup

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Anti-European sentiment has erupted throughout [Root.GetName]. A group of nobles have rallied behind a man named Phetracha and successfully launched a coup against [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] [Root.Monarch.GetName]. The swiftness of the coup allowed Phetracha to launch a surprise attack on the European garrisons stationed in the capital and to immediately expel all European diplomats from [Root.GetName]. Phetracha’s supporters have named him [Root.Monarch.GetTitle], beginning what will likely be an era of relative isolation for [Root.GetName].

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Trigger conditions Value of variable Reactionism is at least 10

Is triggered only by Taking the decision “Support Phetracha”

We will drive the foreigners from our lands. A new ruler named “Phetracha” Of the "Ban Phlu Luang" dynasty comes to power with the following attributes: Fixed 4 administrative skill Fixed 1 diplomatic skill Fixed 4 military skill Gain country modifier “Siamese Revolution” for the rest of the game, giving the following effects: +1 Tolerance of the true faith +15% Foreign spy detection Gain opinion modifier “Isolationism” ( −200 opinion / +5 yearly decay) towards every known Western country owning a province in East Indies super-region

Phetracha's arrest

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Arrest Phetracha

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Phetracha is a risk to the nation and should be arrested for our own good.

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Potential requirements Siamese Revolution disaster has started Event "Phetracha's Coup" has not occured Event "Phetracha's Arrest" has not occured	Allow The country: has at least +1 Stability Value of variable siam_openness is at least 10
Effects Trigger country event "Phetracha's Arrest"

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Phetracha's Arrest

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Anti-European sentiment has erupted throughout [Root.GetName]. A group of nobles have rallied behind a man named Phetracha and unsuccessfully attempted a palace coup against the [Root.Monarch.GetName]. Supporters of the coup have been rounded up and arrested, and European diplomats present in the capital have been assured of their safety. What follows will surely be an era of openness and advancement for [Root.GetName].

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Trigger conditions Value of variable Openness is at least 10	Is triggered only by Taking the decision “Arrest Phetracha”
The traitors will be executed at dawn. Gain country modifier “Age of Openness” for the rest of the game, giving the following effects: +15% Institution spread −15% Foreign spy detection Country's capital gains 50% progress towards each enabled institution

Finishing conditions

If one of the following events has occured:

• "Phetracha's Coup"
• "Phetracha's Arrest"

then it loses the above-mentioned effects and the following event is triggered:

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End of the Siamese Revolution

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The description below is one of several available for this event.
The following description is used if:

• Has had event "Phetracha's Coup"

The dust has settled after Phetracha’s swift and well-executed coup. The Europeans have been driven out and seditious elements within the palace have been arrested and executed. We have sent a powerful message today, both to the [Root.GetAdjective] people and to the world at large: we will not allow [Root.GetName] to fall to foreign influence.

• Has had event "Phetracha's Arrest"

The dust has settled after Phetracha’s swift arrest and execution. The reactionaries have been silenced and seditious elements within the palace have been arrested and executed. We have sent a powerful message today: [Root.GetName] is open to cooperation with other nations, to commerce and to new ideas.''

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by End of the “Siamese Revolution” disaster

Our troubles are over, for now. If the country has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power. If has taken the decision “Support Phetracha” Every known country: Limited to: Has at least 200 total development Is not at war with us Does not rival us Has Chinese Technology group Gain opinion modifier “Antiimperialist Siam” ( +50 opinion / −1 yearly decay) towards us Else, if has taken the decision “Arrest Phetracha” Every known Western country with a province in East Indies super-region Gain opinion modifier “Open Siam” ( +50 opinion / −1 yearly decay) towards us