Songhain missions

This is a list of all missions of Songhai.

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National missions

Improving the Military

Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
Improve the Bureaucracy Bureaucracy is not a very exciting topic, but it is essential for every country which has great ambitions. Our current state of bureaucracy looks dire however. We need to get our administration together before we can even think of expansion.	Songhai: Earns at least 9 Monthly administrative power Has at least 25 Government reform progress	Songhai: Loses 25 Government reform progress Country's capital and a random stated province: Embraces Feudalism institution
Army Professionalism Many rulers of the Sonni dynasty saw in every one of our peasants nothing but another potential soldier to be wasted in a senseless war. While this attitude helped us in the past to get more recruits, it surely was not cost efficient. We should drop this attitude and create a professional army, led by our [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] [Root.Monarch.GetHerselfHimself].	Songhai: Has a Ruler general Has at least 30 army tradition Has at least 30% army professionalism Has an army of at least {{icon|land forcelimit} 100% of its force limit	Songhai gets the event "The Army Reforms of [Root.Monarch.GetName]"	Improve the Bureaucracy
Embrace the Glory of Battle A professional army is only a pretty figurehead if we don't use them. We should unleash their might upon our enemies and embrace the glory of battle!	Songhai: Has won at least 30 battles. Won battles by armies, which are lead by the Ruler count double.	Songhai: Enables "Focus on Professional Army" Decision. If DLC 'Cradle of Civilization' is active: Gains 5% army professionalism Else, gains 10 army tradition	Army Professionalism
Reform the Army Although the usage of firearms and guns is sneaking into our military it is still far away from being common for our troops. Most of our soldiers still rely on spears and bows while the Maghrebi and the Europeans mastered firearms. If we want to not be overrun by our northern neighbors we need to reform the army and modernize their weapons.	Songhai: Has at least 75 army tradition Has at least 80% army professionalism Has at least 20 artillery Is not in deficit No country of the Western technology group has a higher military technology than Songhai	Songhai gains the "The Guns of Songhai" country modifier until the end of the game, granting: +10% land fire damage	Embrace the Glory of Battle
Modernize Songhai While our army is enjoying reforms and modernization our [Root.GovernmentName] still holds old laws and rules of medieval times, and our [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] is not perceived as the absolute ruler of [Root.GetName]. We should focus on reorganizing our government and embrace the many wonders of modern technology.	Songhai: Has better  Technology than any Western country Has more  Institution than any Western country One of the following: Is a Republic and has reached tier 5 goverment reform Has at least 75 absolutism and has all goverment reforms	Songhai gains the "Modern State" country modifier until the end of the game, granting: -2 Global unrest +25% Institution spread The Songhain people live now in a more enlightened time: The event "Comet Sighted" will not happen anymore	Reform the Army

Conquering West Africa

Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
Conquer Timbuktu Timbuktu is the heart of culture and trade in West Africa, and attracts merchants, scholars, ulema and foreigners alike. It is in our best interest to have control over this meaningful city.	The following province is owned by Songhai or its non-tributary subjects: Timbuktu (1132)	Songhai: Enables "Colonize Tuat" Decision. Gains permanent claims on the following: Jenne area Baghena area Province Mema (2260) Province Massina (1131) Province Segu (1123)	War Preparations
Conquer Koumbi Saleh Around 300 years ago the mighty Ghana Empire ruled over the territory which is now occupied by Mali. The Ghana Empire crumbled when time flew by and eventually their once impressive capital, Koumbi Saleh, is nothing but an abandoned town. Still, conquest of this ruin might prove useful to get a better foothold into Mali territory. We also might find old writings, which could be of use for our current state.	The following province is owned by Songhai or its non-tributary subjects: Baghena (2246)	Songhai gains 100 Government reform progress. Province Baghena (2246) gains the "Border to Mali" province modifier for 25 years, granting: +25% Local defensiveness -25% Local construction time -25% Local construction cost All provinces in Tekrur area: If uncolonized, gain a colony with 400 settlers Else, if owned by us, Gain 1 base tax Gain 1 base production Gain 1 base manpower Otherwise, gain a permanent claim.	Conquer Timbuktu
Take the Empire Title The time has come for Mali to give their title to us. Their decline weakened them and now they are just a shadow of what they once were. However to claim the Empire title of West Africa we need to demonstrate our power by outclassing Mali in every aspect imaginable.	Songhai has at least 25 regiments. One of the following must be true: Mali does not exist Songhai has at least as much army, prestige, stability, power projection, military technology than Mali	Songhai: Becomes an Empire Gains a permanent claim on the following areas: Manding Futa Jallon If Mali has the "Decline of Mali" disaster ongoing: Mali gets the event "The Emergence of Songhai"	Conquer Koumbi Saleh
Eradicate Mali Mali has outlived its time. It is an act of mercy to put this pathetic realm out of its misery and integrate its population into our own, rightful empire!	All provinces in the following areas are owned by Songhai or its non-tributary subjects: Manding Futa Jallon Mali does not exist	Songhai gains a permanent claim on the following: Jolof area Niger region	Take the Empire Title
Conquer West Africa With the fall of Mali our biggest rival has ceased to exist. All of the Niger, Sahel and Guinea is free for the taking, and the Maghreb can be contested without having to worry about attacks from our home region.	At least 150 provinces in the following regions are owned by Songhai: Sahel Niger Maghreb Guinea Songhai is at least the third Great Power	Songhai gains the "Songhaian Empire" country modifier until the end of the game, granting: -15% Stability cost modifier +33% Global prosperity growth	Eradicate Mali Consolidate Maghreb

Conquering Maghreb

Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
War Preparations We once were subjects of the Mali realm until they lost their grip over their territory. Ever since we have become independent and as such it is up to ourselves to defend us from foreign threats. We should build up our forces and hire a competent general as the time for conflicts is approaching.	Songhai: Has an army of at least 100% of its force limit Has at least 1 general	Songhai gains permanent claims on the following: Western Sahara area West Azbin area East Azbin area Upper Volta area Province Timbuktu (1132) Province Hodh (2247) Province Haayre (2263) Province Tenkodogo (2267) Province Borgu (1143)
Stop the Air Raids Ever since our foundation the Songhaian people had to fight off the raiders from Aïr. Being defensive is however not the solution; the Tuareg will just continue raiding our villages. No, to end this threat we need to go into the offense and eliminate the airan threat.	All provinces in the following areas are owned by Songhai or its non-tributary subjects: West Azbin East Azbin	Songhai: Enables "Colonize the Corridor" Decision. Gains 1 stability Adds 'Tuareg' as accepted culture	War Preparations
Conquer Jenne Jenne has been historically a very important center of trade on the Niger ever since its foundation. Atop of that it also houses the Great Mosque of Djenné and was once part of our rival Mali, but now an independent - and with that an easy - target. We should take control over this important city for the glory of Songhai.	The following province is owned by Songhai or its non-tributary subjects: Jenne (1134)	Province Jenne (1134): Converts to our religion Gain 2 base tax Gain 2 base production Gain 1 base manpower
Renovate the Great Mosque With our conquest of the city the Great Mosque of Djenné suffered from collateral damage. We must renovate the mosque in Allah's name!	Province Jenne (1134): Is owned by Songhai or its non-tributary subjects If DLC 'Leviathan' is active: Great project "Great Mosque of Djenné" is Magnificent Else: Has at least 25 development Has any Tax building	Songhai gets the event "The Great Mosque of Djenné"	Conquer Jenne
Contact with Maghreb During the time of the Ghana Empire the Sahel and Niger regions received many visitors from Arabia and Maghreb. This continued during the lifetime of the Mali Empire, but nowadays the travellers and merchants from these regions rarely come to us anymore. We should restore the contact with our brethren in faith - at least with those in Maghreb as they are the closest to us.	Songhai has discovered any province in the following areas: Gharb Southern Morocco North Morocco Central Morocco	Songhai gains a permanent claim on the following areas: Sus Tafilalt Gharb Southern Morocco North Morocco Central Morocco
Invade Maghreb Although we hoped for a better diplomatic relation with the people of the Maghreb, they are only interested in our gold and salt. Even worse: the Moroccan were even planning an invasion into our territory so they can seize the salt and gold production for themselves! For the sake of our own security we should turn the tables and go into the offense first!	At least 15 provinces in the following areas are owned by Songhai or its non-tributary subjects: Sus Tafilalt Gharb Southern Morocco North Morocco Central Morocco	Songhai gains a permanent claim on the Maghreb region	Contact with Maghreb
Consolidate Maghreb Maghreb is a large region and has many valuable resources. We should expand our influence in this area and conquer the remaining provinces for our benefit.	At least 40 provinces in the following region are owned by Songhai or its non-tributary subjects: Maghreb	Songhai: Gains 100 Administrative power Gains 100 Diplomatic power Gains 100 Military power	Invade Maghreb

Jihad against Mossi

Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
Eliminate the Mossi Threat The Mossi tribes in the south have been a thorn in our side for quite some time. Although they fight each other regularly, they and the Tuareg still manage to organize raids on our villages. If we want any peace from these heathens we have to show strength and eliminate these tribes.	Every 'Mossi' province is owned by Songhai or its non-tributary subjects	Songhai: Gains 20 Army tradition Gets the event "Question of Piety and Traditions"	War Preparations

Improving the economy

Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
Construct Workshops The demand for our products is increasing and more merchants want to trade salt and other goods with us. We should construct workshops to increase the production efficiency.	Songhai owns at least 10 provinces with any Production building	Songhai gains ducats equal to 1 year of income from Workshops and Counting Houses.
Develop Salt and Cloth Gold is seen as an immensely valuable resource in the world. However, in West Africa it is only second to another, much more important resource: salt. While gold is useful for our treasury, it is not edible, and as such salt is of high value here. Then there are cloths, which are of great importance to protect the body from the heat of the sun. We should develop the production of both goods in order to supply our market and to expand our trade even beyond the Sahel and Niger.	Songhai: Owns at least 3 provinces which: Has at least 10 development Is in Sahel, Niger or Guinea region Produces salt Owns at least 3 provinces which: Has at least 20 development Is in Sahel, Niger or Guinea region Produces cloth	Songhai gains the "Salt and Cloth Main Production" country modifier for 25 years, granting: +25% Global Trade Power Every owned province which produces salt or cloth: Gains the "Accelerated Production" country modifier for 25 years, granting: +0.5 Local Goods Produced	Construct Workshops
Wealth of West Africa Our home region is known for its rich sources of gold. We should develop the gold mining and establish marketplaces in order to distribute the gold to the many corners of the world.	Songhai owns at least 3 provinces which: Has at least 10 development Is in Sahel, Niger or Guinea region Produces gold Has any Trade building	Songhai unlocks Burghers privilege "Controlled Gold Mining"	Develop Salt and Cloth
Protect West African Trade All of West African trade shall be done under our supervision. We can't allow foreigners and rivals to find a way of exploiting the trade of our home region.	Songhai: Has at least 85 Trade Power in Ivory Coast Trade Node Has at least 25 Trade Power in Timbuktu Trade Node Has at least 25 Trade Power in Katsina Trade Node No European country has 20 Trade Power in the following Trade Nodes: Ivory Coast Timbuktu Katsina	Songhai: Gains the "Protected West African Trade" trade modifier ( +15 trade power) in the Ivory Coast, Timbuktu and Katsina Trade nodes until the end of the game Gains the "Protected Economy" country modifier for 25 years, granting: +15% Global Trade power modifier -1 Global unrest	Wealth of West Africa
The Market of Europe The Europeans markets are full of opportunities, and while developing our own trade nodes and gold production helps us financially, there are still more ways to earn more Ducats.	Songhai: Has no ongoing disaster Is not in deficit Has no loan Has at least 50 Trade Power and is the strongest Trade Power in any European trade node.	Songhai gains 15 mercantilism	Protect West African Trade

Question of piety and traditions

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Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
Convert the Mossi The Ulema have studied the history of the Mossi and their raids against our people, and have suggested a solution: the total conversion of the Mossi to the true faith! These heathens must see the light of Allah!	Every 'Mossi' province follows our religion	Every 'Mossi' province: Loses 100 Local Autonomy Gets the modifier "Devoted Followers" for 30 years, giving following effect: -10 Local Separatism	Eliminate the Mossi Threat
More Power to the Ulema Our [Root.GovernmentName] is heading in the direction of religious unity and enlightenment. But there are much more things to be done. The Ulema manage the sacred laws of our country and oversee the conversion of the heathens, but they are limited by our government. We should grant them more freedom and privileges in order for them to advance our progress of law creation.	If the Ulema estate exists: The Ulema estate has at least 3 privileges The Ulema estate has at least 40 influence Else, Owns at least 25 province with any Tax building	The Ulema estate gains 20 loyalty Songhai gains the "Religious Scholar" country modifier for 30 years, granting: -10% Technology cost +1 Tolerance of the true faith	Convert the Mossi
Invite Scholars We are far away from our brethren in Arabia and so are our scholars. Therefore, our laws have changed independently from theirs. We should invite scholars from the east and hear their newest advancements in the laws of the [Root.Religion.GetName].	Songhai is allied with at least 3 countries which: Has their capital NOT in the Sahel, Niger or Guinea region Has the same religion Has an opinion of at least 150 opinion towards us If DLC 'Cradle of Civilization' is active: Has invited any scholar Else, Any country, which capital is NOT in the Sahel, Niger or Guinea region and is following our faith, is allied with Songhai.	If DLC 'Cradle of Civilization' is active: Songhai will be able to invite a Scholar of the school has been invited on the moment of completing this mission without diplomatic requirements Else, Songhai gains the "Pious Reputation" country modifier for 30 years, granting: +1 Tolerance of the true faith +1 Diplomatic reputation	More Power to the Ulema
Convert West Africa West Africa has always been unique when it comes to religion. When Islam established its foothold in West Africa, the upper elites converted to the true faith, but did not force it upon their subjects. In rare cases they even granted the heathen peasants rights and tolerated their behavior. The time for tolerance is over though, and now these heathens should be led on the right path too.	Every province in the Sahel, Niger or Guinea region, which is NOT uncolonized, has our religion.	Every known country with our religion: Gains opinion modifier “Brethren of Faith” ( +25 Opinion) towards us and vice versa Songhai gains the "Beacon of Muslim Faith" country modifier until the end of the game, granting: +1 Tolerance of the true faith +10% Clergy loyalty equilibrium	Invite Scholars

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Mission	Completion requirements	Effects	Prerequisites
Guarantee the Old Traditions Songhai, just like any other country in Africa, used to follow the old traditions and faith of the ancestors. While our upper class has embraced the light of Allah, our rural population still follows the pagan traditions. We should pay respect to our roots and guarantee the freedom of religion for our people.	If the Dhimmi estate exists: The Dhimmi estate has the following privileges: "Guaranteed Dhimmi Autonomy" "Guaranteed Religious Minority Rights" Else, Songhai: Has at least 1 tolerance of heathens	If the Dhimmi estate exists: Removes "Guaranteed Dhimmi Autonomy" and "Guaranteed Religious Minority Rights" privileges Unlocks and sets "Guaranteed Traditions" privilege Else, Songhai gains the "Tolerance of the Traditions" country modifier for 25 years, granting: -15% Stability cost modifier +2 Tolerance of heathens	Eliminate the Mossi Threat
Pagan Alliances To better understand our past and our tradition it is important to learn how the heathens act. We should gather pagan allies or subjects and study their behavior.	At least 3 countries: Has their capital in Africa Are Fetishist One of the following: Has an opinion of at least 150 opinion towards us Is our ally Is our subject	Every known Fetishist country: Gains opinion modifier “Religious Opinion” ( +40 Opinion) towards us and vice versa	Guarantee the Old Traditions
Protect our Legacy The Fetishist faith may be heathen to us and to the Islam, but it is an important part of our identity; our people, and as such we must protect this legacy from religious zealots who want to destroy it.	No Fetishist province in Sahel, Niger or Guinea is owned by a non-Fetishist country other than Songhai and its non-tributary subjects.	The Dhimmi estate gains 25 loyalty Songhai gains the "Defender of the Traditions" country modifier for 25 years, granting: +15 Vassalizatation acceptance +1 Diplomatic reputation	Pagan Alliances
Unite the Tribes Many countries which are followers of the old ways are splintered into tribes, waging wars against each other and against us, and lose their significance in the process. While the fate of these tribes is little of our concern, the traditions and history they carry with them is worth protecting and preserving. We should do their rural populations a favor and liberate them from these tribes.	Songhai: Owns at least 35 Fetishist provinces Has Fetishism as dominant faith Has at least 3 tolerance of heathens Has 3 stability Has no rebels Is not at war The Dhimmi estate has at least 60 influence	Songhai gets the event "The Roots of Songhai"	Protect our Legacy