Tribal government

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A tribe is regarded as a society that hasn't developed a concrete definition of what a Westphalian nation-state is. Nomadic by nature, the power is held by either a chief or by a group of fellow tribesmen. They are usually Monarchies (using legitimacy, royal marriages, etc.), except for steppe nomads (who use horde unity; see below) and native tribes (who don't use any government strength value).

Notes:

1. Without , the game uses the old government system. Each government reform has a pre-Dharma equivalent; an effect that would enact a reform instead changes government to the equivalent type. Starting governments, including special types, correspond to tier 1 reforms. For the pre-1.26 government system see a previous version of this page.
2. Special governments made available through other DLCs are denoted as such.

Mechanics

Horde unity

See also: Steppe hordes

Steppe nomads, normally referred to as hordes or khanates, is a loosely organized form of government where power is held mostly by the tribes, but united under the khan. They are barred from taking most country-formation decisions. It differs from mainstream monarchies in the way that each time a khan dies, all clan leaders are summoned to vote on the next khan: the khan has an heir, but if the khan dies and the heir is young enough to require a regency council, the heir is killed and replaced with another ruler.

Steppe nomads use horde unity instead of legitimacy. The effects of horde unity are proportional to its value. Listed below are the main milestones.

Variable	0%	50%	100%
National unrest	+2	0	−2
Discipline	−5%	0	+5%

Horde Unity is gained and lost as follows:

• Base −2 per year
• −0.01 per 2 total development the country owns, limited to −3
• Tribes estate Loyalty below 40:
  • Influence below 20: −1 yearly
  • Influence at least 20 but less than 40: −2 yearly
  • Influence at least 40 but less than 60: −3 yearly
  • Influence at least 60: −4 yearly
• Looting: +1 per 4 ducats looted
• Razing: +1 per point of province development before razing
• +0.005 yearly per point of power projection (+0.5 at 100)
• +1 for passing the Great Mongol State Reform

Several ideas and policies increase horde unity:

	Traditions	Ideas	Bonuses	Policies
+1.0 yearly	—	Golden Horde idea 1: Legacy of the Golden Horde Ilkhanid idea 1: Restored Ilkhanate Manchu idea 4: The Later Jin Oirat idea 3: The Four Oirats Timurid idea 4: Chagatai Literature	—	Administrative-Aristocratic: The Licensing of the Press Act Diplomatic-Plutocratic: Mandatory Service
+0.5 yearly	—	Jurchen idea 2: The Queue	—	—

Tribal allegiance

Tribal federations use tribal allegiance in addition to legitimacy.

The effects of tribal allegiance are proportional to its value. Listed below are the main milestones.

Tribal Allegiance	0	50	100
Effects	No effect	+16.5% Manpower recovery speed −1.5 National unrest	+33% Manpower recovery speed −3 National unrest

Tribal allegiance is gained and lost as follows:

• Winning battles and humiliating rivals increases tribal allegiance.
• Losing battles and being humiliated by rivals decreases tribal allegiance
• Passive −0.005 yearly tribal allegiance for each point of development the nation has (capped at −3 yearly tribal allegiance at 600 development)

Tribal allegiance gain/loss from battle is equal to three times the prestige gained/lost in battle. Humiliating rivals or being humiliated will result in a gain or loss of 30 tribal allegiance.

30 points of tribal allegiance can be spent for one of the following effects:

• Enlist General: Gain a general with 40 army tradition;
• Train Horsemanship: Get +15% cavalry combat ability for 10 years;
• Conscript from Tribes: Start production of 6 cavalry units in the capital at a quarter the time.

Native Council

Main article: Native council

See also: List of decision lists § Tribal

A native council is the government form of all native tribes in North America north of Mexico and in South America east of the Andes. The tribes of Eastern Siberia share some similarities with their New World counterparts.

These governments don't use legitimacy, republican tradition or any other type of government strength value. There is no heir system: at ruler's death, a new one is generated with random stats.

Type	Level	Effects	Description & notes
Native Council	0	−33% Stability cost modifier −25% Land maintenance modifier −1 Diplomatic relations −2.5% Institution spread	One or more tribes ruled by a council of hereditary positions. Its members present unanimous decisions after lengthy discussions, although one chieftain has the honor of being the official spokesperson. Does not have estates Fixed rank: Duchy Nations with this government form that own only one province can migrate to a neighbouring province May invite or be invited in a Native federation Access to Native buildings and Native ideas

Reform tiers

Notes:

1. Without , the game uses the old government system. Each government reform has a pre-Dharma equivalent; an effect that would enact a reform instead changes government to the equivalent type. Starting governments, including special types, correspond to tier 1 reforms. For the pre-1.26 government system see a previous version of this page.
2. Special governments made available through other DLCs are denoted as such.

Tribal Administration

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Steppe Nomads	+20% National manpower modifier +20% Land force limit modifier −5 Years of separatism +50% Looting speed −15% Institution spread +20% Movement speed −50% Reinforce cost +25% Cavalry to infantry ratio	A governmental form where a sovereign or military ruler rule a tribal chiefdom, with constant Casus Bellis on all their neighbors and troops who fight better on the plains. See the list of hordes. If the government is reformed, turns into an iqta (if Muslim, or Tengri with a Muslim syncretic religion), a monarchy with Feudal Nobility (if Christian), or a monarchy with Autocracy (otherwise). Always have casus belli on neighbors (Tribal Feud against other nomads, Tribal Conquest against others). If The Cossacks is active: May Raze Provinces. Legitimacy is replaced by horde unity. They only have one estate in the realm: their tribes. +25% shock damage on plain-like territory. −25% shock damage on non-plain-like territory May establish Tributary subjects.
Great Mongol State	+20% National manpower modifier +20% Land force limit modifier +1 Yearly horde unity −5 Years of separatism +50% Looting speed +20% Movement speed −50% Reinforce cost +25% Cavalry to infantry ratio	The Mongol Empire of Genghis Khan has been restored under our leadership. We are rebuilding the systems of government established by the Great Khan while avoiding the mistakes of his unworthy successors. Only available for the Mongol Empire May Raze Provinces. Legitimacy is replaced by horde unity. They only have one estate in the realm: their tribes. +25% shock damage increase on plain-like territory. −25% shock damage decrease on non-plain-like territory Can raise Banner units. May establish new Tributary subjects Fixed rank: Empire
Tribal Federation	−5 Years of separatism	A governmental form where a confederation of tribes rule with a certain degree of internal autonomy but are nationally governed by a central authority. Only available to Aq Qoyunlu, Qara Qoyunlu and 7 small landlocked tribes of the Arabian Peninsula (all the Bedouin cultured countries plus Yas) Uses tribal allegiance mechanics
Tribal Despotism	−10% Core-creation cost	A political system where the tribe is controlled by an individual ruler with unlimited power and the ability to exercise any action without consequence or retribution, often ruling through fear.
Tribal Monarchy	+20% Income from vassals	A political system where a large tribal society has formed a kingdom, with one strong ruler who rules through law.
Siberian Native Council	−33% Stability cost modifier −20% Institution spread	The Siberian Council is as an assembly of elders that is led by a joint chief. Does not have estates Nations with this government form that own only one province can migrate to a neighbouring province Fixed rank: Duchy
Gond Kingdom	+20% Fort defense	Gondwana is a land of jungles, hills and forts but most of all it is a land of many tribes. Controlling this land means affording various minor power holders a large degree of self rule and privilege. Forts are imperative to control the various groups within our kingdom and controlling them will allow us to command the loyalties of the Gond people. Only available for Indian nations with Gondi culture.

Tribal Cultural Values

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Martial Society	+20% National manpower modifier	Martial values have always been important in our society and as we expand a militarized society is what we must continue to build and preserve at the core of our state.
Civil Society	+5% National tax modifier −0.05 Yearly corruption	No state can exist with only warriors. We must build up stronger ties with civil society and the urbanites in our realm so that we can better extract revenue from them.

Tribal Religion

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Religious Societies	−10% Stability cost modifier +15% Religious unity	While clan loyalties can take us far our expansion has made us the masters of more peoples than we once did. A strongly religious society can withstand expansion in both time and space more efficiently and will give us the cohesion we need.
Lip Service	−10% Land maintenance modifier	While it is important to observe religious practices to maintain our legitimacy we should not get bogged down in the principles of righteous rule and morality. Pragmatism will take us longer and allow us to support a larger state and army.

Modernization

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Centralize Power	−5% Stability cost modifier −5% Core-creation cost modifier	We are too reliant on the loyalties of the clans and tribes within our state. Let us instead start to build up institutional loyalty and divide the responsibilities of the state between formal offices under our ruler.
Retain Tribal Hierarchy	+3 Number of states +10 Maximum absolutism	Any form of modernization must preserve the ancient hierarchies of the clans and tribes within our nation. Without the support of these groups our country will not be able to expand and thrive as it has up to now.

Tribal Reformation

Type	Effects	Description & notes
Reform into Monarchy	Changes government type to Monarchy. Lose 4 government reforms.	It is time we abandon our tribal trappings and create a fully fledged monarchy carried by institutions and not clan loyalties. Nations in the Nomad technology group will be changed to Eastern (if Christian), Muslim (if Muslim), or Chinese tech group
Reform into Republic	Changes government type to Republic. Lose 4 government reforms.	We must guard the liberties of our citizens and form a state where the head of government is not hereditary but instead elected from those with the right qualities. Not available for lesser partners of a personal union. Nations in the Nomad technology group will be changed to Eastern (if Christian), Muslim (if Muslim), or Chinese tech group
Reform into Theocracy	Changes government type to Theocracy. Lose 4 government reforms.	Religious guidance is the road forward for our people. Let us involve the clergy in the rule of our nation and reap the rewards of a just and Not available for lesser partners of a personal union. Nations in the Nomad technology group will be changed to Eastern (if Christian), Muslim (if Muslim), or Chinese tech group
Become Horde	Enacts the Steppe Horde reform Changes technology group to Nomad	The steppes call for our people. Let us abandon the sedentary traditions of our ancestors and fully embrace the free life of the open plains. Mutually exclusive with Steppe Horde and Great Mongol State reforms

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