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{{see also|Formable countries}}
This a list of all formation decision within the game. All country pages transclude their formation decisions from this central page. For file sources please check [[#References|end of page]].
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== Western Europe ==
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<section begin=andalusian_nation />
{{decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = andalusian_nation
| decision_name = Restore Al-Andalus
| decision_text = Once all of Iberia was ruled by the glorious Muslim rulers of Andalusia. Let us undo the shameful Christian Reconquista and retake the lands of our ancestors.
| potential = The country:
* is ''not'' [[Spain]], [[Andalusia]], [[the Papal State]], the [[Holy Roman Empire]] ''or'' the [[Roman Empire]].
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* is in the Maghrebi [[culture group]] ''or'' has Andalusian as [[primary culture]].
* is in the [[Muslim]] religion group.
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled then:
*it is ''not'' a [[custom nation]]
*it can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
*it must have at least 6 [[cities]] ''and'' must own at least 1 province in [[Upper Andalucia|Upper]] or [[Lower Andalucia]].
*{{flag|Andalusia}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow = 
{{flag|Andalusia}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* has ''not'' a [[tribal government]].
* owns its [[core province]]s:
** Murcia (221)
** Granada (223)
** Sevilla (224)
** Córdoba (225)
** Gibraltar (226)
** Jaén (1748)
** Cadiz (1749)
** Almería (222)
** Albacete (4547)
** Huelva (4548)
* owns either its core provinces:
** Beja (229) and Algarve (230)
** Alicante (1750) and Xàtiva (4549)
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Córdoba (225)}}
The country:
* becomes {{flag|Andalusia}}.
* gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets the country modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 10 years with the following effects:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} national unrest
* Gets a [[permanent claim]] on:
** every ''not''-owned province in [[Toledo]], [[Upper Andalucia|Upper]] and [[Lower Andalucia]] areas.
** Badajoz (218), València (220), Alicante (1750) and Caceres (1747)
If {{flag|Andalusia}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector:
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy:
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have Andalusian as primary culture
** then Andalusian becomes primary culture.
* has tribal government
** then it becomes Monarchy
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
If the {{icon|gc|24px}} 'Golden Century' DLC is active:
* <span style="color:dimgray;">(hidden)if Andalusia was formed by {{flag|Morocco}}:
** then it completes the missions [[Andalusian_missions#Rout_the_Pretenders.21|Rout the Pretenders!]] and [[Andalusian_missions#Moroccan_Ties|Moroccan Ties]] without rewards.</span>
* If the mission [[Granadan_missions#Liberate_Qurtuba|Liberate Qurtuba]] is completed:
** Andalusia gets a [[permanent claim]] on every ''not''-owned province in [[Alentejo]] and [[Beira]] areas
* If the mission [[Granadan_missions#Seize_Trade_Dominance|Seize Trade Dominance]] is completed:
** Andalusia gets a [[permanent claim]] on every ''not''-owned province in [[Western Mediterranean Islands]] and [[Baleares]] areas
* If the mission [[Granadan_missions#Restore_Faith_in_the_Throne|Restore Faith in the Throne]] is completed:
** Andalusia gets a [[permanent claim]] on every ''not''-owned province in [[Algiers]], [[High Plains]], [[Barbary Coast]], [[Kabylia]], [[Tunisia]], [[Djerba]], [[Central Morocco]], [[Gharb]], [[North Morocco]] and [[Tripolitania]] areas
}}<section end=andalusian_nation />

<section begin=british_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = british_nation
| decision_name = Form British Nation
| decision_text = By uniting our political development domestically and extending our influence beyond our borders we will be able to reinforce our position in world affairs and transform into one of the foremost European powers, the British Empire.
| potential = {{flag|Great Britain}} does not exist. <br />
The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].<!--
* is ''not'' {{flag|the Papal State}} ''or'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}.
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.-->
* has a [[primary culture]] in the British culture group ''or'' has Highlander culture.
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
If the country is AI-controlled then it:
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* must own at least 3 [[cities]].
* can ''not''be a [[custom nation]].
| allow = The country:
* has an [[administrative technology]] of at least level 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core province]]s:
**London (236).
**Oxford (237).
**Hampshire (234).
**Lothian (248).
**Aberdeen (251).
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|London (236)}}
The country: 
* becomes {{flag|Great Britain}}.
* gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.
* <span style="color:dimgray;">(hidden) completes the mission [[British_missions#War_of_the_Roses|War of the Roses]] without rewards.</span>
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on every province of [[European_regions#Britain|Britain]] that it does ''not'' own.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
If Great Britain:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
* <span style="color:dimgray;">(hidden) was formed by {{flag|Scotland}}
** then it completes the missions [[British_missions#Levy_the_Troops|Levy the Troops]] and [[British_missions#Conquer_Scotland|Conquer Scotland]] without rewards.</span>
* <span style="color:dimgray;">(hidden) was formed by {{flag|Ireland}}
** then it completes the missions [[British_missions#Levy_the_Troops|Levy the Troops]], [[British_missions#Conquer_Scotland|Conquer Scotland]] and [[British_missions#Conquer_Ireland|Conquer Ireland]] without rewards.</span>
* has completed the mission [[British_missions#Conquer_Scotland|Conquer Scotland]] and the {{icon|rb|24px}} ‘Rule Britannia’ DLC is enabled
** then:
*** it gets permanent claims on Orkney (369), Shetland (1978) and Färöarna (1979)
*** it gets claims on all provinces of the [[European_regions#Iceland|Iceland area]] which it does ''not'' own and which are ''not'' its core provinces.
* has completed the mission [[British_missions#Colonize_Spice_Islands|Colonize Spice Islands]] and the {{icon|rb|24px}} ‘Rule Britannia’ DLC is enabled
** then it gets claims on all provinces of [[West Bengal]] which it does ''not'' own and which are ''not'' its core provinces.
}}<section end=british_nation />

<section begin=british_nation_diplomatically />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = british_nation_diplomatically
| decision_name = Form British Nation Diplomatically
| decision_text = By uniting our political development domestically and extending our influence beyond our borders we will be able to reinforce our position in world affairs and transform into one of the foremost European powers, the British Empire.
| potential = {{flag|Great Britain}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
*is either {{flag|England}} ''or'' {{flag|Scotland}}.
If the country is AI-controlled then it:
* is ''not'' a [[custom nation]].
| allow = The country:
* has an [[administrative technology]] of at least level 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* has a [[legitimacy]] of 100.
If the country is {{flag|England}} then {{flag|Scotland}}:
* is a [[vassal]] of ''or'' in a [[personal union]] under {{flag|England}}.
* does have ''less'' than 15 [[cities]].
If the country is {{flag|Scotland}} then {{flag|England}}:
* is a vassal of ''or'' in a personal union under {{flag|Scotland}}.
* does have ''less'' than 41 [[cities]].
| effect = If the country is {{flag|England}} then 
*{{flag|England}} [[inherit]]s {{flag|Scotland}}.
If the country is {{flag|Scotland}} then
* {{flag|Scotland}} inherits {{flag|England}}.
*<span style="color:dimgray;">(hidden) it completes the missions [[British_missions#Levy_the_Troops|Levy the Troops]], [[British_missions#Conquer_Scotland|Conquer Scotland]] and [[British_missions#War_of_the_Roses|War of the Roses]] without rewards.</span>
The country: 
* becomes {{flag|Great Britain}}.
* gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on every province of [[European_regions#Britain|Britain]] that it does ''not'' own.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
If Great Britain:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=british_nation_diplomatically />

<section begin=english_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = english_nation
| decision_name = Form English Nation
| decision_text = Trade has long been a foundation of English national policy. By extending our influence across borders and controlling its political development domestically, we have managed to become one of the foremost European powers. Our colonial expansion is becoming a major factor in promoting our nation's economic growth, reinforcing our position in world affairs.
| potential = The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].<!--
* is ''not'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, the {{flag|Papal States}} or {{flag|England}}.-->
* has English as [[primary culture]] ''or'' is {{flag|Mann}}.
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled then it:
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
{{flag|Great Britain}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow = {{flag|England}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core province]]s London (236), Oxford (237), Hampshire (234), Kent (235) and Essex (238).
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|London (236)}}
The country: 
* becomes {{flag|England}}.
* gets new {{icon|mission|20px}} missions.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets [[permanent claim]]s on [[European_regions#London|London (area)]], [[Yorkshire]], [[East Midlands]], [[West Midlands]], [[East Anglia]], [[European_regions#Wales|Wales (area)]], [[Wessex]], Northumberland (246) and Cumbria (247) if it does ''not'' already own.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
If {{flag|England}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=english_nation />

<section begin=french_nation/>
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = french_nation
| decision_name = Form French Nation
| decision_text = This year will mark the beginning of an evolutionary period for our nation. The old feudal ways will begin to make way for a more modern centralized nation. Although struggling financially due to miscalculated projects and military campaigns, we have managed to transform ourselves into one of the most dominant powers of Europe.
| potential = The country:
* has never been an [[end-game tag]].
* is ''not'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, {{flag|France}}, the {{flag|Papal States}} ''or'' {{flag|Spain}}.
* has either a culture of the French culture group ''or'' Basque or Breton as [[primary culture]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled then it:
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* can ''not'' be former colonial nation.
| allow = {{flag|France}} does ''not'' exist. <br />
The country:
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core province]]s:
** Maine (177), Berry (179), Vermandois (182), Paris (183), Orleanais (184), Nemours (185), and Champagne (186).
| effect = {{move capital effect |Paris (183)}}
The country:
* becomes {{flag|France}}.
* gets new {{icon|mission|20px}}missions.
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on every non-owned province in the region of [[France (region)|France]].
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If {{flag|France}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor or an elector 
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a {{icon|duchy|24px}} duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=french_nation />

<section begin=irish_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = irish_nation
| decision_name = Form Irish Nation
| decision_text = For decades England has attempted to subjugate the Irish population and take control of the island. To unite the Irish lands under a sole flag may be our only chance to repel them.
| potential = {{flag|Ireland}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* is ''not'' the [[Papal State]] ''or'' the [[Holy Roman Empire]].
* has Irish as [[primary culture]].
* is not a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled,
* it can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* it can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* it must have at least 3 [[cities]].
| allow = The country:
* has an {{icon|adm tech|24px}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* owns all provinces in the areas Munster, Connacht, Leinster and Ulster.
| effect = The country:
*changes to {{flag|Ireland}}.
*gets {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom rank if the country is duchy rank.
*gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|10}} prestige.
*gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
**{{icon|national unrest}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
*removes all its provinces from the [[HRE]] if it is a member of the HRE but ''not'' the emperor or an elector.
*gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’ if it does ''not'' have custom ideas.
}}<section end=irish_nation />

<section begin=netherlands_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = netherlands_nation
| decision_name = Form Dutch Nation
| decision_text = The Dutch are emerging as one of Europe's most capable naval and colonial powers. Lucrative trade opportunities, locally and overseas, have resulted in a swift evolution for the country into one of the first capitalist countries in the world.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Was never an [[end-game tag]]
* Has ''not'' formed Netherlands before
* Is ''not'' {{flag|The Papal State}}
* Is ''not'' {{flag|Netherlands}}
* Is ''not'' {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}
* Primary {{icon|culture}} culture is Dutch, Flemish or Frisian ''or'' is {{flag|Burgundy}}
| allow = 
* {{icon|adm tech|28px}} Administrative technology is at least 10
* Is independent or a tributary
* Is ''not'' a steppe horde
* Is ''not'' at war
* {{flag|Netherlands}} does ''not'' exist
* Owns core provinces Breda (95), Amsterdam (97), Utrecht (98), Gelre (99) and Den Haag (4383)
* Owns at least 10 provinces in the [[Low Countries]].
* If country is {{flag|Burgundy}}, does ''not'' currently have the [[Dutch Revolt]].
| effect = 
* If ''not'' an Elector of the Holy Roman Empire and ''not'' the Holy Roman Emperor, remove all owned provinces from the Empire
* If country is {{flag|Burgundy}}:
** Change primary {{icon|culture}} culture to Dutch
** Change {{icon|capital}} capital to Holland
* If country is {{flag|Burgundy}} and {{flag|France}} exists:
** All provinces in France region owned by {{flag|Burgundy}} or their subject:
*** owner and {{flag|Burgundy}} loses the core
*** {{flag|France}} gains a core
*** Cede province to {{flag|France}}
* Country becomes {{flag|Netherlands}}
* {{flag|Netherlands}} gains a permanent claims on all non-owned provinces in Low Countries region except for East Frisia (1931)
* If government rank is {{icon|duchy}} Duchy:
** Set government rank to {{icon|kingdom}} Kingdom
* Gain {{icon|prestige|28px}} {{green|25}} prestige
* Trigger country event ''"[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]"'' <!-- ideagroups.1 --> unless using custom ideas or already using Dutch ideas
| comment = AI Burgundy will not take this decision.
}}<section end=netherlands_nation />

<section begin=scottish_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = scottish_nation
| decision_name = Form Scottish Nation
| decision_text = The once proud nation of Scotland has fallen into ruin, yet there remain some among the Clans with the will to restore our kingdom. We will muster our courage and fight for a free and independent Scotland.
| potential = The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].<!--
* is ''not'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, the {{flag|Papal States}} ''or'' {{flag|Great Britain}}.-->
* has Scottish ''or'' Highlander as [[primary culture]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled then it:
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
| allow = {{flag|Scotland}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core province]]s Aberdeen (251), Lothian (248), Inverness (252) and Ayrshire (249).
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Lothian (248)}}
<div style="color:dimgray;">(hidden) If the country is {{flag|the Isles}} then
* it completes the missions ‘[[Scottish_missions#Revoke_the_Isles|Revoke The Isles]]’ without rewards.</div>
The country: 
* becomes {{flag|Scotland}}
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets new {{icon|mission|20px}} missions.
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on every province in the [[Lowlands]], the [[Highlands]], and [[European_regions#The_Isles|The Isles]] that it does ''not'' already own.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
If the country:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a {{icon|duchy|24px}} duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
*does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=scottish_nation />

<section begin=spanish_nation />
{{decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = spanish_nation
| decision_name = Form Spanish Nation Militarily
| decision_text = Global expansion in newly discovered areas and the establishment of colonies is transforming Spain into one of the most powerful and wealthiest nations of our time. Spanish explorers are constantly moving into new lands and extending our borders. Immense amounts of gold and silver are being brought back to our motherland, filling the coffers of our state Treasury.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Was never an [[end-game tag]]
* Country flag ''formed_spain_flag'' is not set
* Is ''none'' of the below:
** {{flag|Spain}}
** {{flag|Andalusia}}
** {{flag|France}}
** {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}
** {{flag|The Knights}}
** {{flag|The Papal State}}
* Is ''not'' in the [[Muslim]] [[religion]] group
* Is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]]
* {{icon|culture}} Primary culture is ''either'':
** In the Iberian [[culture group]]
** Basque
| allow = 
* {{flag|Spain}} does ''not'' exist.
* {{icon|adm tech}} Has an administrative technology of at least level 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* Is ''not'' a nomad nation.
* Is ''not'' at war.
* A Muslim nation does ''not'' own a province in [[Iberia]] region.
* {{icon|province}} Owns the core provinces:
** Barcelona (213)
** Zaragoza (214)
** Valladolid (215)
** Salamanca (216)
** Toledo (219)
** València (220)
** Granada (223)
** Sevilla (224)
|map= [[File:Formspain.png|300px|right]]
* All orange provinces must be owned and cored.
* Formation grants permanent claims on shaded area.
| effect = 
* Change country to {{flag|Spain}}.
* Gain new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.<ref name = "spanish_nation">Having Catalan or Aragonese culture gives [[Aragonese missions]] while any other culture gives [[Spanish missions]]</ref>
* If {{icon|duchy}} duchy, set [[government rank]] to {{icon|kingdom}} Kingdom.
* If a member of the {{icon|imperial authority}} HRE and ''not'' an elector / emperor, all own provinces are removed from the HRE.
* Gain a [[permanent claim]] on all ''not'' owned provinces of [[Iberia]] region, {{red|except}} the areas of: [[Alentejo]], [[European_regions#Beira|Beira]], [[Macaronesia]].
* Gain {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige
* Set country flag ''formed_spain_flag''
{{Modifiers|Increased Centralization|t= 20 years}}
}}<section end=spanish_nation />

<section begin=spanish_nation_diplomatically />
{{decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = spanish_nation_diplomatically
| decision_name = Form Spanish Nation Diplomatically
| decision_text = Global expansion in newly discovered areas and the establishment of colonies is transforming Spain into one of the most powerful and wealthiest nations of our time. Spanish explorers are constantly moving into new lands and extending our borders. Immense amounts of gold and silver are being brought back to our motherland, filling the coffers of our state treasury.
| potential = 
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* Does ''not'' have country flag ''“formed_spain_flag”'' set
* Is {{flag|Castile}} or {{flag|Aragon}}
* Capital is in the Iberia region
* If controlled by the AI:
** Is ''not'' a [[custom nation]]
** Any of the following is true:
*** All of the following is true:
**** Is {{flag|Castile}}.
**** {{flag|Aragon}} is a [[subject]] of Castile.
**** {{flag|Aragon}} has less than 37 [[cities]].
*** All of the following is true:
**** Is {{flag|Aragon}}.
**** {{flag|Castile}} is a [[subject]] of Aragon.
**** {{flag|Castile}} has less than 45 [[cities]].
| allow = 
* Has an [[administrative technology]] of at least level 10.
* Is ''not'' a [[subject nation]].
* Is ''not'' a nomad nation.
* Is ''not'' at [[war]].
* Has a [[legitimacy]] of 100.
* A Muslim nation does ''not'' own a province in [[Iberia]].
* Any of the following is true:
** All of the following is true:
*** Is {{flag|Castile}}.
*** {{flag|Aragon}} is a [[subject]] of Castile.
*** {{flag|Aragon}} has less than 37 [[cities]].
** All of the following is true:
*** Is {{flag|Aragon}}.
*** {{flag|Castile}} is a [[subject]] of Aragon.
*** {{flag|Castile}} has less than 45 [[cities]].
| effect = 
* If country is {{flag|Castile}} and {{flag|Aragon}} is controlled by the AI, [[inherit]] {{flag|Aragon}}
* If country is {{flag|Aragon}} and {{flag|Castile}} is controlled by the AI, [[inherit]] {{flag|Castile}}
* Change country to {{flag|Spain}}.
* Gain new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.<ref name = "spanish_nation">Having Catalan or Aragonese culture gives [[Aragonese missions]] while any other culture gives [[Spanish missions]]</ref>
* Gain a [[permanent claim]] on all ''not'' owned provinces of [[Iberia]] region, {{red|except}} the areas of: [[Alentejo]] and [[European_regions#Beira|Beira]].
* Set country flag ''“formed_spain_flag”''
If the country:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
*does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=spanish_nation_diplomatically />

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== Central Europe ==
{{box wrapper}}
<section begin=german_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = german_nation
| decision_name = Form German Nation
| decision_text = Regardless of the absence of a strong, central authority, our nation is prospering. The Hanseatic League, formed by hundreds of towns in northern Germany, has contributed to the prosperity of our nation. Intellectual growth, combined with sea and overland trading, has also helped spur the development and transform our country into a wealthy manufacturing center.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* {{flag|Germany}} does ''not'' exist.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end-game nation]].
** is ''not'' {{flag|The Papal State}}<!--, {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}} ''or'' {{flag|Roman Empire}}-->.<!--redundant end game tags-->
** is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
** has a [[primary culture]] in the Germanic culture group.
** does ''not'' have Dutch [[primary culture]].
* If the country is AI-controlled then it:
** has at least 15 cities.
** has an {{icon|adm tech}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 20.
** is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
** is ''not'' a [[theocracy]].
** is ''not'' a [[custom nation]].
| allow =
* The country:
** has an {{icon|adm tech}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 20.
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
** is ''not'' at [[war]].
** is ''not'' the emperor of the [[Holy Roman Empire]].
** owns [[core provinces]]:
*** Berlin, München, and Brunswick
*** Augsburg ''or'' Stuttgart
*** Nürnberg ''or'' Frankfurt
*** Niederhessen ''or'' Köln
*** Königsberg ''or'' Straßburg
*** Hamburg ''or'' Lübeck
*** Dresden ''or'' Erfurt
** owns 50 core provinces across the North Germany and South Germany regions.
| effect =
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Germany}}.
** leaves the Holy Roman Empire.
** increases rank to {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
** gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[German missions|missions]].
** gets [[permanent claims]] on all unowned provinces in the [[North Germany]] and [[South Germany]] regions.
** gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
***{{icon|autonomy}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
***{{icon|national unrest}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
** gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it is a custom nation.
* The emperor of the HRE:
** gets the opinion modifier ''“Left the Holy Roman Empire”'' towards Germany worth {{icon|opinion|24px}}{{red|−150}} opinion with a yearly decay of {{green|1}}.
** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[Germany breaks out of the Empire]]’.
}}<section end=german_nation /><section begin=habsburg_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = habsburg_nation
| decision_name = Reclaim the Archduchy of Austria
| decision_text = From Wien, the Habsburg once held absolute power of the Holy Roman Empire, and the very core of their power was the Archduchy of Austria. Now, their empire has long since turned to ash and it is left for us to reclaim the Archduchy and the seat of power in the Empire!
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
** has ''not'' formed any [[German regional tag|German regional nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** has Austrian as [[primary culture]]. 
** is ''not'' {{flag|Austria}}.
** is player-controlled, unless:
*** it is ''not'' a custom nation.
*** {{flag|Austria}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow = 
* {{flag|Austria}} does ''not'' exist.
* The country:
** is ''not'' in a [[regency]].
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].<!-- this means it has a government reform with nomad = yes, e.g. steppe horde, allowing it to raze -->
** is ''not'' at war.
** owns [[core province]] Wien.
** owns at least 6 [[core province]]s in the [[continent]] of Europe with Austrian [[culture]].
| effect =
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Austria}}.
** gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|10}} prestige.
** gains a [[permanent claim]] on all unowned provinces in Austria Proper and Inner Austria areas.
** gains a [[permanent claim]] on Lienz, Etschtal, and Inntal if ''not'' owned.
** gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Austrian_missions|missions]].
** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it is a custom nation.
}}<section end=habsburg_nation /><section begin=bavaria_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = bavaria_nation // HRE_FormableNations
| decision_name = Form Bavaria
| decision_text = The once proud Duchy of Bavaria lies divided and weak. We must reunite its former territories and reclaim the glories of the past if we are to avoid being but a footnote in history.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end-game nation]].
** has ''not'' formed any [[German regional tag|German regional nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is ''not'' an AI playing a custom nation.
** has Bavarian as [[primary culture]]. 
* {{flag|Bavaria}} does not exist.
| allow = 
* The country:
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' at war.
** has {{flag|Munich}}, {{flag|Landshut}} and {{flag|Ingolstadt}} as subject nations with fewer than 5 [[cities]], or is them, if they exist.
** owns (together with its non-tributary subjects) [[core province]]s Munich, Landshut, and Ingolstadt.
| effect =
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Bavaria}}.
** inherits {{flag|Munich}}, {{flag|Landshut}} and {{flag|Ingolstadt}}, if they are subjects.
** gains a [[permanent claim]] on all unowned provinces in the Lower Bavaria, Upper Bavaria and East Bavaria areas.
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
*** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
** gains {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige.
** moves its [[capital]] to Munich, which gains {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|2}} base tax.
** gets new {{icon|mission}} [[Bavarian missions|missions]], unless it was {{flag|Munich}}, {{flag|Landshut}} or {{flag|Ingolstadt}}.
}}<section end=bavaria_nation /><section begin=pomerania_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = pomerania_nation // HRE_FormableNations
| decision_name = Form Pomerania
| decision_text = Succession laws have led to the Duchy of Pomerania being divided with great frequency. This has left the sub-duchies vulnerable to attack from the stronger powers around the Baltic and the rising power of Brandenburg. We must forge a strong Pomeranian nation to withstand these threats.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game tag|end game nation]].
** has ''not'' formed any [[German regional tag|German regional nation]].
** has ''not'' formed {{flag|Pomerania}}.
** is ''not'' an AI playing a [[custom nation]].
** has Pomeranian as [[primary culture]].
* {{flag|Pomerania}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow =
* The country:
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' at war.
** has {{flag|Wolgast}}, {{flag|Stettin}} and {{flag|Rügen}} as subject nations with fewer than 5 [[cities]], or is them, if they exist.
** owns (together with any non-tributary subjects) all provinces in areas Vorpommern and Hinterpommern.
| effect = 
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Pomerania}}.
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
*** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
** gains {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige.
** gets new {{icon|mission}} [[Pomeranian missions|missions]], unless it was {{flag|Wolgast}}, {{flag|Stettin}} or {{flag|Rügen}}.
** gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it has custom ideas or was {{flag|Wolgast}}, {{flag|Stettin}}, or {{flag|Rügen}}.
** inherits {{flag|Wolgast}}, {{flag|Stettin}} and {{flag|Rügen}}, if they are subjects,
*** except Rügen if it has the government reform [[Pirate Republic]].
* All owned provinces in Vorpommern and Hinterpommern with either {{icon|years of separatism}} separatism or at least {{icon|local autonomy}} {{red|26%}} local autonomy:
** lose {{icon|years of separatism}} {{green|10}} years of nationalism and {{icon|local autonomy}} {{green|15%}} local autonomy.
* If there are no such provinces,
** then the country's capital gains {{icon|base tax|24px}} {{green|2}} base tax.
}}<section end=pomerania_nation /><section begin=franconia_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = franconia_nation // HRE_FormableNations
| decision_name = Form Franconia
| decision_text = The memory of the old Duchy of Franconia lives on in the memories of ambitious local rulers. The Prince-Bishop of Würzburg claims the title, but in practice it has lain in abeyance for centuries, its former lands riven by disunity. Should this unity be restored, then Franconia would once again become a force to be reckoned with in Germany.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end-game nation]].
** has ''not'' formed any [[German regional tag|German regional nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is ''not'' a colonial nation.
** has Franconian as [[primary culture]]. 
* {{flag|Franconia}} does ''not'' exist.
* If the country is AI-controlled, it:
** is ''not'' a custom nation.
** is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
| allow = 
* The country:
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' at war.
** is {{flag|Wurzburg}}, or Wurzburg does not exist.
** owns [[core province]] Wurzburg, plus ''either'' Ansbach or Nurnberg.
** owns at least 6 [[core province]]s in the [[continent]] of Europe with Franconian [[culture]].<ref name = "Franconian provinces">There are 8 provinces with Franconian culture in the game 1444.</ref>
** has at least {{icon|development}} 75 total development, ''or'' is an elector of the [[Holy Roman Empire]].
| effect = 
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Franconia}}.
** gains a [[permanent claim]] on all unowned provinces in Franconia and Upper Franconia areas.
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
*** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
*** {{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
** gains {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige.
** increases rank to {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom, if it has at least {{icon|development}} 100 total development ''and'' either is an elector of the Holy Roman Empire or is not a member.
** gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Franconian_missions|missions]].
** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it is a custom nation.
}}<section end=franconia_nation /><section begin=swabia_nation />{{decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = swabia_nation // HRE_FormableNations
| decision_name = Form Swabia
| decision_text = The old Duchy of Swabia ended with the execution of Conradin, the last of the Hohenstaufen Dukes, in 1268. Since then, a plethora of countries, bishoprics and free cities have emerged to fill the void left by the fall of the Hohenstaufens. However, these small states are often unable to protect their liberty - thus, the Habsburgs of Austria have built up considerable territorial holdings in Swabia, which they call "Further Austria". We must restore unity to Swabia if we are to end this pattern of outside encroachment.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end-game nation]].
** has ''not'' formed any [[German regional tag|German regional nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
** is ''not'' an AI playing a [[custom nation]] or a former colonial nation.
** has Swabian [[primary culture]].
* {{flag|Swabia}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow =
* The country:
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' at [[war]].
** has an {{icon|adm tech}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
** owns [[core province]]s Stuttgart and Ulm.
** owns at least 10 core provinces in the [[continent]] of Europe with Swabian culture.<ref name = "Swabian Provinces">There are 13 provinces with Swabian culture in the game in 1444.</ref>
| effect =
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Swabia}}.
** gets [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces in the areas [[West Swabia]], [[East Swabia]], [[European_regions#Baden|Baden]], [[European_regions#Switzerland|Switzerland]], and [[Romandie]], and the province Bregenz.
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
***{{icon|autonomy}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
***{{icon|national unrest}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
** gains {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige.
** increases rank to {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom, if it is an elector or not a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]].
** gets new {{icon|mission}} [[Swabian missions|missions]].
** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it is a [[custom nation]].
}}<section end=swabia_nation /><section begin=saxony_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = saxony_nation // HRE_FormableNations
| decision_name = Form Saxony
| decision_text = The Duchy of Saxony has passed hands between dynasties and even shifted territory considerably over the centuries. Perhaps we too should lay claim to it?
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end-game nation]].
** has ''not'' formed any [[German regional tag|German regional nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
** is ''not'' an AI playing a [[custom nation]] or a former colonial nation.
** has Saxon [[primary culture]], or is {{flag|Saxe-Lauenburg}}.
** is ''not'' {{flag|Brandenburg}} ''or'' {{flag|Saxony}}.
* If the country is AI-controlled, {{flag|Saxony}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow =
* {{flag|Saxony}} does ''not'' exist.
* The country:
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' at war.
** owns [[core provinces]] Wittenberg, plus either Dresden or Leipzig.
** owns at least 6 core provinces in the areas [[European regions#Saxony|Saxony]], [[European_regions#Thuringia|Thuringia]], and [[Saxony-Anhalt]].
| effect =
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Saxony}}.
** gets [[permanent claim]]s on all unowned provinces in the areas [[European_regions#Saxony|Saxony]], [[European_regions#Thuringia|Thuringia]] and [[Saxony-Anhalt]].
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
*** {{icon|autonomy}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
*** {{icon|national unrest}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
** gains {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige.
** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event “[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]”, unless it is a [[custom nation]].
** gets new {{icon|mission}} [[Saxon missions|missions]], unless it was {{flag|Thuringia}}.
}}<section end=saxony_nation /><section begin=hannoverian_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = hannoverian_nation // HRE_FormableNations
| decision_name = Form Hanover
| decision_text = Now that we control the key provinces of this region, local nobles have no other choice but to accept our leadership. When they fall in line, the united duchy of Hanover will become the leading power of the region.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end-game nation]].
** has ''not'' formed any [[German regional tag|German regional nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is ''not'' {{flag|the Papal State}},<!-- the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, {{flag|Germany}}, {{flag|Prussia}},--><!-- redundant end-game tags--> {{flag|Lübeck}}, or {{flag|Saxony}}.
** has Lower Saxon [[primary culture]].
** is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
** is player-controlled, unless it:
*** owns [[core province]]s Lüneburg and Hanover.
*** is ''not'' a [[custom nation]].
*** is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
* {{flag|Hanover}} does not exist.
| allow =
* The country:
** has an {{icon|adm tech|24px}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
** is ''not'' at [[war]].
** owns [[core provinces]] Lüneburg and Hanover.
** owns at least 8 [[core provinces]] in North Germany region with Lower Saxon [[culture]].
** has at least {{icon|development}} 100 total development.
| effect =
* If the province Hanover is part of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], but the country is ''not'' a member, then:
**the province is removed from the Empire.
**the [[Holy Roman Emperor]]:
***gets the opinion modifier ''“Removed provinces from the Empire”'' towards the country, worth {{icon|opinion|24px}}{{red|−50}} opinion with a yearly decay of {{green|1}}.
***loses {{icon|imperial authority|24px}}{{red|1}} imperial authority.
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Hanover}}.
** moves its [[capital]] to Hanover, which gains {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|1}} base tax.
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
*** {{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
*** {{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
** gets [[permanent claims]] on all unowned provinces in North Germany region with Lower Saxon [[culture]], except Braunschweig and Weser areas.
** gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
** increases rank to {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom, if it is an elector of the Holy Roman Empire or is not a member.
** gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Hanoverian missions|missions]].
** gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it is a [[custom nation]].
}}<section end=hannoverian_nation /><section begin=westfalian_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = westfalian_nation // HRE_FormableNations
| decision_name = Form Westphalia
| decision_text = As the ideas of the Enlightenment are sweeping through Europe, we may choose to embrace them ourselves in Westphalia. Our future model state will feature ideas as revolutionary as equal rights for all male population, freedom for serfs and emancipation for the Jews, as well as enabling of free enterprise through abolition of socage and the guilds.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
** has ''not'' formed any [[German regional tag|German regional nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is ''not'' <!--the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}},--> {{flag|Hanover}}, {{flag|the Papal State}}, <!--{{flag|Germany}}, {{flag|Prussia}},--><!-- redundant end-game tags --> or {{flag|Switzerland}}.
** does ''not'' have the [[Celestial Empire]] reform.
** has Westphalian or Rhenish as [[primary culture]]. 
** is ''not'' a colonial nation.
** is player-controlled, unless it:
*** is ''not'' a custom nation.
*** is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
*** owns [[core provinces]] Westfalen and Niederhessen, plus one of Köln, Trier, Mainz, or Münster.
* {{flag|Westphalia}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow =
* The country:
** has an {{icon|adm tech}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
**{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
** is ''not'' at [[war]].
** owns [[core provinces]] Westfalen and Niederhessen, plus one of Köln, Trier, Mainz, or Münster.
** owns at least 12 [[core provinces]] in the North Germany region with Westphalian or Rhenish culture.
| effect =
*The country:
** becomes {{flag|Westphalia}}.
** increases rank to {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom, if it either is an elector of the Holy Roman Empire or is not a member.
** [[accepted culture|promotes]] Rhenish and Westphalian cultures.
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Decentralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
*** {{icon|autonomy}} {{red|+0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
*** {{icon|national unrest}} {{green|−1}} National unrest
** gets [[permanent claims]] on all unowned provinces in the areas South Westphalia, North Westphalia, Hesse, Palatinate, North Rhine, and Lower Rhineland.
** gets [[permanent claims]] on all unowned provinces in the [[continent]] of Europe with Westphalian or Rhenish [[culture]] that aren't in the above areas.
** gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
** gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Westphalian missions|missions]].
** gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it is a custom nation.
}}<section end=westfalian_nation /><section begin=italian_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = italian_nation
| decision_name = Form Italian Nation
| decision_text = As the heart of the Renaissance, our nation is blossoming culturally. We have just entered the beginning of what looks like a prolonged artistic rebellion, especially in the field of architecture and literature. The cultural evolution is not aiding our country in maintaining peace within our borders however. Our country is continuously stricken by foreign states seeking power and territorial gain.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is ''not'' <!--the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}} ''or''--><!-- redundant end game tag --> {{flag|the Papal State}}.
** has a [[primary culture]] in the Latin culture group.
** is player-controlled, unless it:
*** is ''not'' a custom nation.
*** is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
*** has at least 15 [[city|cities]].
| allow = The country:
* has an {{icon|adm tech}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* owns at least 20 [[core province]]s in the [[Italy (region)|Italy]] region, including Genova, Milano, Firenze, and Roma.
| effect =
* If the country is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector, then:
** all its provinces are removed from the Empire.
** the emperor:
*** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[Holy Roman Empire events#hre_event.5|Italy breaks out of the Empire]]’.
*** gets the opinion modifier ''‘Left the Holy Roman Empire’'' towards the country, worth {{icon|opinion|24px}}{{red|−150}} opinion with a yearly decay of {{green|1}}.
* The country: 
** increases rank to {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
** becomes {{flag|Italy}}.
** gets a [[permanent claim]] on every unowned province in the Italy region.
** gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
** moves its [[capital]] to Roma.
** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it has custom ideas.<!-- not "is a custom nation" in this case -->
** gets new {{icon|mission}} [[Italian missions|missions]].
}}<section end=italian_nation /><section begin=gods_kingdom />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = gods_kingdom
| decision_name = Declare the Kingdom of God
| decision_text = With the lands of Northern Italy under the temporal power of the Holy Father rather than any Emperor or King it is now justified to declare this state the Kingdom of God on Earth.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* {{flag|Italy}} does ''not'' exist.
* The country:
** is {{flag|the Papal State}}.
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is player-controlled, unless it:
*** owns at least 15 [[cities]].
*** is ''not'' a [[custom nation]].
| allow =
* The country:
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
** is ''not'' at war.
** owns [[core province]]s:
*** Genova
*** Torino
*** Milano
*** Modena
*** Trentino
*** Friuli
*** Venezia
*** Ravenna
*** Firenze
*** Pisa
*** Ancona
*** Perugia
*** Urbino
| effect =
* The country:
** gets the event ‘[[Catholic events#catholic_flavor.2|The Kingdom of God on Earth]]’, giving a choice of:<!-- remove these options if the event gets too complex -->
*** enact tier 3 government reform [[Kingdom of God]].
*** gain {{icon|prestige}} {{green|10}} prestige.
** gets a [[permanent claim]] on all unowned provinces in the [[Italy (region)|Italy]] region.
** is renamed to ''‘Kingdom of God’''.
}}<section end=gods_kingdom /><section begin=lotharingia_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = lotharingia_nation
| decision_name = Restore the Kingdom of Lotharingia
| decision_text = As the new claimants to the Lotharingian crown, we draw our legitimacy by appealing to the legacy of Charlemagne and Lothair. Under our patronage, the exploits of our ancestors have once again become common knowledge, both among our own people and throughout the courts of Europe.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is {{flag|Lorraine}}, ''or'' is {{flag|Burgundy}} and the {{icon|emp}} Emperor expansion is ''not'' active.
** is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
** is player-controlled, unless:
*** it is ''not'' a custom nation.
*** it is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
*** {{flag|Lotharingia}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow =
* The country:
** is ''not'' at war.
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
** owns at least 30 [[city|cities]].
** owns [[core province]] Aachen.
** is the [[Holy Roman Emperor]] if the empire exists.
* {{flag|Lotharingia}} does ''not'' exist.
| effect = 
* If Aachen is part of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], but the country is ''not'' a member, then:
** it is removed from the Empire.
** the [[Holy Roman Emperor]]:
*** gets the opinion modifier ''“Removed provinces from the Empire”'' towards the country, worth {{icon|opinion|24px}}{{red|−50}} opinion with a yearly decay of {{green|1}}.
*** loses {{icon|imperial authority|24px}}{{red|1}} imperial authority.
* The country:
** moves its capital to Aachen.
** becomes {{flag|Lotharingia}}.
** gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.
** increases rank to {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
** gets a [[permanent claim]] on every unowned province in the [[European_regions#Low Countries|Low Countries]] region.
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
*** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
*** {{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} National unrest
** gains {{icon|prestige|28px}} {{green|25}} prestige.
** gets the event ''"[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]"'', <!-- ideagroups.1 --> unless it has custom ideas.
}}<section end=lotharingia_nation /><section begin=icelandic_nation />{{decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = icelandic_nation // MiscCountryFormations
| decision_name = Embrace Icelandic Identity
| decision_text = Circumstances have conspired to make our Icelandic holdings the foremost part of our country. Let us embrace this new identity as an Icelandic country and strengthen the local institutions, entrenching our own rule over the island.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game tag|end game nation]].
** owns Reykjavik and Akureyri.
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is ''not'' a colonial nation.
** is player-controlled, unless it:
*** is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
*** is ''not'' a [[custom nation]].
*** has fewer than 4 [[city|cities]].
** is ''not'' {{flag|the Papal State}}<!--, the [[Holy Roman Empire]], the [[Ottomans]], the [[Roman Empire]] ''or'' [[Byzantium]]--><!--redundant end-game tags-->.
* Iceland does ''not'' exist.
| allow =
* The country:
** owns fewer than 4 cities.
** is ''not'' at war.
** owns [[core province]]s Reykjavik and Akureyri.
| effect =
<div style="color:dimgray;>(hidden)<br>
* If the country is {{flag|Norway}}, {{flag|Denmark}} or {{flag|Sweden}}:
** All cores on unowned provinces are preserved for the country's old identity instead of becoming cores of Iceland.
* Otherwise it loses those cores.
</div>
* If the country's capital is not in Iceland, then:
** if Reykjavik is part of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but the country is ''not'' a member, then:
*** Reykjavik is removed from the Empire.
*** the [[Holy Roman Emperor]]:
**** gets the opinion modifier ''“Removed provinces from the Empire”'' towards the country, worth {{icon|opinion|24px}}{{red|−50}} opinion with a yearly decay of {{green|1}}.
**** loses {{icon|imperial authority|24px}}{{red|1}} imperial authority.
** the country moves its capital to Reykjavik.
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Iceland}}.
** changes its primary culture to that of the capital, unless the country's culture is Norwegian.
** gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it is a custom nation or already has Icelandic ideas.
* Reykjavik and Akureyri both:
** lose {{icon|local autonomy}}{{green|100}} local autonomy.
** gain {{icon|base tax|24px}} {{green|1}} base tax.
** gain {{icon|production|24px}} {{green|1}} base production.
}}<section end=icelandic_nation /><section begin=restore_roman_empire />{{decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = restore_roman_empire
| decision_name = Restore the Roman Empire
| decision_text = Not since the Romans in the second century has one empire commanded the entirety of the Mediterranean and beyond. If we claim this land, we can scoff at whatever pretenders may claim in Constantinople or the Holy Roman Empire and proclaim ourselves the true successors of Rome.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The {{flag|Roman Empire}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
* The country:
** has not enacted this decision before.
** owns Roma.
** is ''not'' an AI playing as a [[custom nation]].
** is ''not'' {{flag|the Papal State}} ''or'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}.
** is [[Christian]] ''or'' [[pagan]].
| allow =
* The country:
** owns all provinces of the regions of [[Italy (region)|Italy]], [[France (region)|France]], [[Iberia]], [[Balkans]], [[Anatolia]] and [[Mashriq]].
** owns Fez, Tunis, Cairo, London, York, Zeeland and Wien.
** is ''not'' at [[war]].
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
[[File:EU4 Roman Empire.png|thumb|Needed provinces to form the Roman Empire]]
| effect =
* If Roma is part of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], but the country is ''not'' a member, then:
** Roma is removed from the Empire.
** the [[Holy Roman Emperor]]:
*** gets the opinion modifier ''“Removed provinces from the Empire”'' towards the country, worth {{icon|opinion|24px}}{{red|−50}} opinion with a yearly decay of {{green|1}}.
*** loses {{icon|imperial authority|24px}}{{red|1}} imperial authority.
* The country:
** moves its capital to Roma.
** becomes the {{Flag|Roman Empire}}.
** has all owned provinces of its {{icon|primary culture|24px}} primary culture become Roman culture.
** removes all owned provinces from the Holy Roman Empire.
** changes its primary culture to Roman.
** increases rank to {{icon|Empire|24px}} empire.
** gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|50}} prestige.
** gets a [[core]] on Roma.
** gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it has [[custom ideas]].
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
*** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
*** {{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} National unrest
}}<section end=restore_roman_empire /><section begin=sardinia_piedmont_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = sardinia_piedmont_nation
| decision_name = Form Sardinia-Piedmont
| decision_text = We now rule both Piedmont and Sardinia, and (Monarch's name) has decided to formally unite the dual kingdoms to one power: the kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont, the true descendant of the Taurini and the Salassi.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision or ''“Form Sardinia-Piedmont Diplomatically”'' before.
** is a {{icon|monarchy}} monarchy.
** is {{flag|Sardinia}} or {{flag|Savoy}}, ''or'' has Sardinian or Piedmontese as [[primary culture]].
** is ''not'' a colonial nation.
** is ''not'' an AI playing as a [[custom nation]] or former colonial nation.
| allow = 
* The country:
** has an {{icon|adm tech|24px}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
** is ''not'' at war.
** is {{flag|Sardinia}} or {{flag|Savoy}} and the other doesn't exist, ''or'' neither exists.
** owns [[core province]]s Torino and Cagliari.
** owns at least 3 [[core province]]s in the [[Western Mediterranean Islands]] area.
** owns at least 6 [[core province]]s in the areas [[Piedmont]], [[European_regions#Savoy|Savoy]], and [[Liguria]].
| effect =
* If Torino is part of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], but the country is ''not'' a member, then:
** Torino is removed from the Empire.
** the [[Holy Roman Emperor]]:
*** gets the opinion modifier ''“Removed provinces from the Empire”'' towards the country, worth {{icon|opinion|24px}}{{red|−50}} opinion with a yearly decay of {{green|1}}.
*** loses {{icon|imperial authority|24px}}{{red|1}} imperial authority.
* The country:
** moves its capital to Torino.
** becomes {{flag|Sardinia-Piedmont}}.
** removes all provinces from the Holy Roman Empire, if it is a member and not an elector or the emperor.
** increases rank to {{icon|kingdom}} kingdom.
** gains {{icon|prestige}} {{green|10}} prestige.
** promotes Piedmontese and Sardinian cultures, if one of them is the country's primary culture.
** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it has custom ideas.
** gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Savoyard missions|missions]], unless it was {{flag|Savoy}}.
}}<section end=sardinia_piedmont_nation /><section begin=sardinia_piedmont_nation_inherit />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = sardinia_piedmont_nation_inherit
| decision_name = Form Sardinia-Piedmont Diplomatically
| decision_text = We now rule both Piedmont and Sardinia, and (Monarch's name) has decided to formally unite the dual kingdoms to one power: the kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont, the true descendant of the Taurini and the Salassi.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision or ''“Form Sardinia-Piedmont”'' before.
** is ''not'' an AI playing as a [[custom nation]].
** is a {{icon|monarchy}} monarchy.
** is {{flag|Sardinia}} or {{flag|Savoy}}, and the other exists and has never been player-controlled.
* {{flag|Sardinia-Piedmont}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow =
* The country:
** has an {{icon|adm tech|24px}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
** is ''not'' at war.
** has at least {{icon|prestige}} {{green|75}} prestige.
** has a ruler with {{nowrap|{{icon|dmp}} diplomatic}} and {{nowrap|{{icon|amp}} administrative}} skill at least 3.
** if {{flag|Sardinia}}:
*** owns core province Cagliari.
*** is the senior partner in a {{icon|personal union}} personal union with {{flag|Savoy}}.
*** {{flag|Savoy}} owns core province Torino.
*** {{flag|Savoy}} owns fewer than 12 provinces.
** if {{flag|Savoy}}:
*** owns core province Torino.
*** is the senior partner in a {{icon|personal union}} personal union with {{flag|Sardinia}}.
*** {{flag|Sardinia}} owns core province Cagliari,
*** {{flag|Sardinia}} owns fewer than 8 provinces,
| effect =
* If Torino is part of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], but the country is ''not'' a member, then:
** the province is removed from the Empire.
** the [[Holy Roman Emperor]]:
*** gets the opinion modifier ''“Removed provinces from the Empire”'' towards the country, worth {{icon|opinion|24px}}{{red|−50}} opinion with a yearly decay of {{green|1}}.
*** loses {{icon|imperial authority|24px}}{{red|1}} imperial authority.
* The country: 
** moves its capital to Torino.
** inherits {{flag|Sardinia}} or {{flag|Savoy}}, as appropriate.
** removes all provinces from the Holy Roman Empire, if it is a member and not an elector or the emperor.
** increases rank to {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
** becomes {{flag|Sardinia-Piedmont}}.
** gains {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige.
** [[Accepted culture|promotes]] Piedmontese and Sardinian cultures, if one of them is the country's primary culture.
** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it has custom ideas.
** gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Savoyard missions|missions]], unless it was {{flag|Savoy}}.
}}<section end=sardinia_piedmont_nation_inherit /><section begin=scandinavian_nation />{{decision
|version = 1.30
|decision_id = scandinavian_nation
|decision_name = Form Scandinavian Nation
|decision_text = For untold centuries the Kingdoms of the North have been divided and locked in internecine power struggles. Previous attempts at Union have ultimately failed, to the delight of their European neighbors. Even so, the vision of a lasting union remains a tantalizing possibility...
|potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is ''not'' {{flag|the Papal State}}<!-- or the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}--><!-- redundant end game tag -->.
** has a [[primary culture]] in the Scandinavian culture group.
** is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
** is player-controlled, unless it:
*** is ''not'' a [[custom nation]].
*** is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
*** owns at least 10 [[city|cities]].
*** has an {{icon|adm tech}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 20.
* {{flag|Scandinavia}} does ''not'' exist.
|allow =
* The country:
** has an {{icon|adm tech}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 20.
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
** is ''not'' at [[war]].
** owns [[core province]]s Stockholm, Lund, Skaraborg, Sjælland, Vestjylland, and Akershus.
|effect =
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Scandinavia}}.
** removes all provinces from the Holy Roman Empire, if it is a member and not an elector or the emperor.
** increases rank to {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
** gets [[permanent claim]]s on all unowned provinces in the [[Scandinavia (region)|Scandinavia]] region.
** gets the modifier ''‘Increased Centralization’'' for 20 years with the following effects:
*** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
*** {{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
** gains {{icon|prestige|24px}} {{green|10}} prestige.
}}<section end=scandinavian_nation /><section begin=switzerland_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = switzerland_nation
| decision_name = Restore the Swiss Confederacy
| decision_text = Our nation is vulnerable when it stands alone. We should unite the Swiss people under a Confederation of small realms to preserve the liberty of each constituent member while presenting a united front to foreign invaders.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
** is ''not'' {{flag|Switzerland}}.
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** has Swiss as [[primary culture]].
** is player-controlled, unless:
*** it is ''not'' a [[custom nation]].
*** it is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
*** {{flag|Switzerland}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow =
* The country:
** is ''not'' at war.
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
** owns [[core province]]s Bern and St Gallen, and either Chur or Genève.
* {{flag|Switzerland}} does ''not'' exist.
| effect = 
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Switzerland}}.
** gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Swiss_missions|missions]].
** gains a [[permanent claim]] on all unowned provinces in Switzerland and Romandie areas.
** gains {{icon|prestige|24px}} {{green|25}} prestige.
** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it has custom ideas.
** becomes a {{icon|republic}} [[republic]], unless it's a {{icon|theocracy}} theocracy or revolutionary.
** enacts the tier 1 government reform [[Republic#Autonomous Swiss Cantons|Autonomous Swiss Cantons]], unless it's revolutionary.
}}<section end=switzerland_nation /><section begin=tuscan_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = tuscan_nation
| decision_name = Form Tuscany
| decision_text = Not since the days of the Margraviate of Tuscany has a single power controlled as much of the the Tuscan lands as we do. Let us adopt a new title to better reflect our new standing among the states of Italy.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** is ''not'' {{flag|the Papal State}}<!--, the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, the {{flag|Roman Empire}}, {{flag|Italy}},--><!-- redundant end game tags --> or {{flag|Tuscany}}.
** has Tuscan as [[primary culture]].
** is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
** is player-controlled, unless:
*** it is ''not'' a [[custom nation]].
*** it is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
*** owns at least 3 cities.
*** {{flag|Tuscany}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow =
* The country:
** has an {{icon|adm tech}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a nomad nation.
** is ''not'' at [[war]].
** owns [[core provinces]] Arezzo, Firenze and Pisa, plus either Siena or Lucca.
* {{flag|Tuscany}} does ''not'' exist.
| effect =
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Tuscany}}.
** gets [[permanent claim]]s on all unowned provinces with Tuscan culture.
** gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
*** {{icon|autonomy}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
*** {{icon|national unrest}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
** gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it's a custom nation or has Tuscan ideas.
** gains {{icon|prestige|24px}} {{green|25}} prestige.
** <span style="color:dimgray;>(hidden) gets the event “[[Tuscan_events#The_Emperor_Confirms_Tuscany.27s_Elevation|The Emperor Condemns Tuscany's Elevation]]” within 50 days.</span>
}}<section end=tuscan_nation /><section begin=two_sicilies_nation />{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = two_sicilies_nation
| decision_name = Unite the Two Sicilies
| decision_text = Naples and Sicily have been divided and squabbled over by the great powers of Europe for too long. We must reunite the Sicilies and become a great power in our own right.
| potential =
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* The country:
** has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
** has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
** the {{flag|Two Sicilies}} do ''not'' exist.
** has Neapolitan or Sicilian as [[primary culture]].
** is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
** is ''not'' an AI playing as a [[custom nation]] or a former colonial nation.
| allow =
* The country:
** has an {{icon|adm tech}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
** is ''not'' at war
** owns [[core province]]s Napoli and Palermo.
** owns at least 10 provinces in the Italy region with Neapolitan or Sicilian culture.
| effect =
* The country:
** becomes {{flag|Two Sicilies}}.
** gets new {{icon|mission|20px}} [[Neapolitan missions|missions]], unless it was {{flag|Naples}}.
** removes all provinces from the [[Holy Roman Empire]], if it is a member and not an elector or the emperor.
** increases rank to {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
** gains {{icon|prestige|28px}} {{green|10}} prestige.
** gets the {{icon|event|20x}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’, unless it has custom ideas or was {{flag|Sicily}}.
}}<section end=two_sicilies_nation />
{{end box wrapper}}

== Eastern Europe ==
{{box wrapper}}

<section begin=couronian_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = couronian_nation
| decision_name = Reform into Kurland
| decision_text = The Northern Crusade has long come to an end. Our Crusader identity will soon bring us no more than nothing and maybe one day, it will eventually become a burden... By secularizing the state and reforming it into a duchy which is led by the former Grandmaster and his knights - now the Duke and his vassals - we can rouse the state from decadence and ameliorate our diplomatic situation.
| potential = {{flag|Kurland}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
* is either the {{flag|Livonian Order}} ''or'' {{flag|Riga}}.
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled then:
* it can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* {{icon|protestant|24px}} Protestant ''or'' {{icon|reformed|24px}} Reformed religion must be enabled.
| allow = The country:
* has an [[administrative technology]] of at least level 10.
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* is {{icon|reformed|24px}} Reformed ''or'' {{icon|protestant|24px}} Protestant.
* owns its [[core province]]s Goldingen (39) and Mitau (1935).
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Mitau (1935)}}
The country:
* becomes {{flag|Kurland}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|10}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 10 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy}} {{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest}} {{red|+1}} national unrest.
* gets the event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’ <!-- ideagroups.1 -->unless it’s using custom ideas.
If Kurland:
*does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
*is a [[theocracy]]
** then it becomes a [[monarchy]].
Every neighbouring monarchy:
* gets the opinion modifier ''“Secularized Monastic Order”'' towards Kurland worth {{icon|opinion}}{{green|25}} opinion with a yearly decay of {{red|2.5}}.
}}<section end=couronian_nation />

<section begin=croatian_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = croatian_nation
| decision_name = Form Croatia
| decision_text = Centuries ago the lands of Croatia were united. Our kingdom stood proud and mighty until a succession crisis led to a personal union under Hungary. Now that we have the Croatian homeland firmly in our hands the time has come to end this age of servitude for our people and create a new independent kingdom.
| potential = The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* is ''not'' {{flag|Croatia}}<!--, the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}} or {{flag|The Papal State}}-->.
* has Croatian ''or'' Dalmatian as [[primary culture]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled then it:
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* must own at least 5 [[cities]].
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
| allow = {{flag|Croatia}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* owns [[core province]] Zagreb (131) or Ragusa (137).
* owns at least 6 core provinces that:
** are in Europe,
** have Croatian ''or'' Dalmatian culture.
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Zagreb (131)}}
The country:
* becomes {{flag|Croatia}}.
* obtains new missions (which are [[Croatian missions]]).
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''‘Increased Centralization’'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
* gets [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of [[Dalmatia]] and all provinces with Croatian ''or'' Dalmatian culture that it does ''not'' already own.
If {{flag|Croatia}}:
* does ''not'' have Croatian as primary or accepted culture
** then Croatian becomes an accepted culture.
* does ''not'' have Dalmatian as primary or accepted culture
** then Dalmatian becomes an accepted culture.
* is a republic
**then it becomes a {{icon|monarchy|24px}} monarchy.
* is a duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.<!-- ideagroups.1 -->
}}<section end=croatian_nation />

<section begin=dalmatian_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = dalmatian_nation
| decision_name = Reunite the Kingdom of Dalmatia
| decision_text = When the other states of the Dalmatian Federation signed a pact with the Venetians, our people simply couldn’t follow them and fall under the influence of another foreign nation. Now that we have reconquered much of the old Kingdom, we stand in a position where we may abandon our isolated identity and consolidate the Dalmatian Federation into a single state, free from foreign hands.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* was never an [[end-game tag]]
* has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
* is ''not'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, {{flag|Dalmatia}}, {{flag|Croatia}} ''or'' {{flag|the Papal State}}
* Primary culture is Dalmatian
* is ''not'' a colonial nation.

If the country is AI-controlled, then
* it is ''not'' a [[custom nation]].
* {{flag|Dalmatia}} does ''not'' exist
* owns at least 5 [[cities]].
* is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
| allow = 
* {{flag|Dalmatia}} does ''not'' exists
* Owns less than 11 non-colony provinces
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* Is ''not'' a steppe horde
* Is ''not'' at war
* Owns core province Split (136)
* Owns core province Zadar (4753)
| effect = 
* Gain {{icon|prestige|28px}} {{green|25}} prestige
* Country becomes {{flag|Dalmatia}}
* Gain country modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' <!-- centralization_modifier --> for 7300 days, giving the following effects:
** {{icon|global autonomy|28px}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
** {{icon|national unrest|28px}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
* Gain [[permanent claim]]s on all unowned provinces in the Croatia and Dalmatia areas
* Gain [[permanent claim]]s on all unowned european provinces with Dalmatian culture
* Gain [[permanent claim]]s on Trieste (4738) and Kotor (4754)
If the country:
* is a {{icon|duchy|24px}} duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20x}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=dalmatian_nation />

<section begin=greek_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = greek_nation
| decision_name = Form Greece
| decision_text = For years Hellas has been divided among several kingdoms or occupied by foreigners at the pleasing of our common enemies. To unite the Greek lands under a sole flag and one ruler is our only way to greatness.
| potential = {{flag|Greece}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
*was never an [[end-game tag]].<!--
*is ''not'' the [[Holy Roman Empire]], [[the Papal State]], the [[Ottomans]] ''or'' [[Byzantium]].-->
*has Greek as [[primary culture]].
*is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
*has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
{{flag|Byzantium}} does ''not'' exist.
If the country is AI-controlled, then it:
*can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
*must have at least 5 [[cities]].
| allow = The country:
*has an [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
*owns its [[core province]] Athens (146).
*owns at least 10 core provinces that:
** have Greek culture,
** are in [[Balkans]] ''or'' [[Anatolia]].
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Greece}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|10}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''‘Increased Centralization’'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
*gets [[permanent claim]]s on every province in [[Aegean Archipelago]], [[Northern Greece]], [[European_regions#Morea|Morea (area)]] and [[Macedonia]] that it does ''not'' already own.
If {{flag|Greece}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], but ''not'' the emperor or an elector
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have Greek ideas and is ''not'' a custom nation
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
* does ''not'' have its [[capital]] in Morea, Northern Greece ''or'' Macedonia
** then Athens (146) becomes the capital.
A random province of {{flag|Greece}} with Greek culture
*gains {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|1}} base tax.
}}<section end=greek_nation />

<section begin=polish_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = polish_nation
| decision_name = Form Polish Nation
| decision_text = The kingdom that the Piasts once worked so hard to reunify is now divided and without a king. We must strive to unite the Polish people and create a Polish nation to take the place of the kingdom that once was.
| potential = 
* Has ''not'' yet made this decision.
* The {{flag|Commonwealth}} does ''not'' exist.
* Is ''not'' [[the Papal State]], the [[Holy Roman Empire]] ''or'' {{flag|Poland}}.
* has Polish or Silesian as [[primary culture]] ''or'' is {{flag|Danzig}}.
* Is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
If the country is AI controlled then:
* it must own at least 6 provinces.
* it can not be a former colonial nation.
| allow = 
{{flag|Poland}} does ''not'' exist.
* Is ''not'' at [[war]].
* Is ''not'' a [[subject nation]].
* Is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* Owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Krakow (262), Warszawa (257), Poznan (254), Kalish (255), Sieradz (258), Sandomierz (259) and Leczyca (1939).
| effect = 
* Changes to {{flag|Poland}}.
* Gets new missions
* If is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor or an elector:
** then all owned provinces are removed from the HRE.
* If is a duchy:
** becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom
* Gains [[permanent claims]] on all provinces of [[Poland (region)]] that are not already owned.
* Gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for {{icon|time}}20 years with the following effects:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change,
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} National unrest.
* Changes primary culture to Polish.
* Gains {{icon|prestige|24px}} {{green|25}} prestige.
* If does ''not'' have custom ideas:
** gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’
* Set country flag ''“formed_poland_flag”''
}}<section end=polish_nation />

<section begin=form_kingdom_of_prussia />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = form_kingdom_of_prussia
| decision_name = Form Kingdom of Prussia
| decision_text = There is only one king in the Empire, the king of Bohemia. At the same time our lands in Prussia are not a historic part of the Empire, let us declare ourselves King in Prussia to reflect our grander status than the other electors.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Has ''never'' been an [[end-game tag]]
* Has ''not'' formed Prussia before
* Does ''not'' have the [[Celestial Empire]] government reform
* Is {{flag|Brandenburg}}
* If AI-controlled:
** Is ''not'' a custom nation
** {{flag|Prussia}} does ''not'' exist
** Either the {{icon|protestant|28px}} Protestant or {{icon|reformed|28px}} Reformed religion is enabled
| allow = 
* {{flag|Prussia}} does ''not'' exist
* {{icon|adm tech}} Administrative technology is at least 10
* Religion is {{icon|protestant|28px}} Protestant or {{icon|reformed|28px}} Reformed
* Owns core province Königsberg (41)
* Owns core province Danzig (43) ''or'' Stolp (2995)
* Is ''not'' at war
| effect = 
The country:
* becomes {{flag|Prussia}}
* gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Prussian_missions|missions]].
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
* gains {{icon|prestige|28px}} {{green|5}} prestige
* changes its primary culture to Prussian
* gains a permanent claim on all non-owned provinces in the West Prussia and East Prussia areas
If {{flag|Prussia}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy and the {{icon|emp|24px}} emperor DLC is ''not'' enabled ''or'' the HRE does not exist:
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom or Prussian ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
* is a republic:
** then it enacts the government reform [[Stratocratic Administration]]
* is ''not'' a republic: 
** then it changes its government to monarchy and enacts the government reform [[Prussian Monarchy]]
* has the [[States General]] reform
** then the [[States General]] reform gets removed
One random owned province with Pomeranian, Saxon or Prussian culture:
* Gain {{icon|base tax|28px}} {{green|1}} base tax
One random owned province with Saxon or Pomeranian culture that is ''not'' the capital:
* Change culture to Prussian
Change the capital's culture to Prussian
}}<section end=form_kingdom_of_prussia />

<section begin=prussian_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = prussian_nation
| decision_name = Reform into Prussia
| decision_text = The age of crusading knights is fading fast. There will come a time when we no longer stand to gain by holding on to the trappings of a monastic order. Besides, the Grandmaster would much rather be a Duke... or King. By reforming into a secular state, we can revitalize our administration and gain the respect of our neighbors.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Has ''never'' been an [[end-game tag]]
* Has ''not'' formed Prussia before
* Is {{flag|Teutonic Order}}
* Does ''not'' have the [[Celestial Empire]] government reform
* Is ''not'' a colonial nation
* If AI-controlled:
** Is ''not'' a custom nation
** {{flag|Prussia}} does ''not'' exist
** Either the {{icon|protestant|28px}} Protestant or {{icon|reformed|28px}} Reformed religion is enabled
** Is ''not'' a former colonial nation
| allow = 
* {{flag|Prussia}} does ''not'' exist
* {{icon|adm tech}} Administrative technology is at least 10
* Is ''not'' at war
* Religion is {{icon|protestant|28px}} Protestant or {{icon|reformed|28px}} Reformed
* Owns core province Königsberg (41)
| effect = 
{{move_capital_effect|Königsberg (41)}}
The country:
* becomes {{flag|Prussia}}
* gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Prussian_missions|missions]].
* gains a permanent claim on all non-owned provinces in the West Prussia and East Prussia areas
* gains {{icon|prestige|28px}} {{green|25}} prestige
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
If {{flag|Prussia}}:
* is a republic:
** then it enacts the government reform [[Stratocratic Administration]]
* is ''not'' a republic: 
** then it changes its government to monarchy and enacts the government reform [[Prussian Monarchy]]
* has the [[States General]] reform
** then the [[States General]] reform gets removed
* does ''not'' have custom or Prussian ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
Every neighbouring monarchy:
* Gain opinion modifier ''“Secularized Monastic Order”'' <!-- secularized_monastic_order --> ({{green|+25}}, decaying by {{red|&minus;2.5}} for 25 years) towards this country
}}<section end=prussian_nation />

<section begin=prussian_nation_general />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = prussian_nation_general
| decision_name = Reform into Prussia
| decision_text = The lands once conquered and Germanized by the Teutonic Order will always need protection against rapacious neighbors. Should the Order fail in this duty, we can take their place and usher in a new era of prosperity and Prussian discipline.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Has ''never'' been an [[end-game tag]]
* Has ''not'' formed Prussia before
* Primary culture is Pomeranian, Saxon ''or'' Prussian
* Is ''not'' {{flag|Prussia}}, {{flag|Germany}}, the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, {{flag|Brandenburg}}
* Is ''not'' the {{flag|Teutonic Order}} with theocracy government reform enabled
* Does ''not'' have the [[Celestial Empire]] government reform
* Is ''not'' a theocracy
* If AI-controlled:
** Is ''not'' playing a custom nation
** The {{icon|protestant|28px}} Protestant ''or'' {{icon|reformed|28px}} Reformed religion is enabled
** {{flag|Prussia}} does ''not'' exist
| allow = 
* {{flag|Prussia}} does ''not'' exist
* {{icon|adm tech}} Administrative technology is at least 10
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* Is ''not'' a steppe horde
* Is ''not'' at war
* Religion is {{icon|reformed|28px}} Reformed or {{icon|protestant|28px}} Protestant
* Owns core provinces Königsberg (41), Warmia (42) and Danzig (43)
| effect = 
The country:
* becomes {{flag|Prussia}}
* gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Prussian_missions|missions]].
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
* changes its government to monarchy
* enacts the government reform [[Prussian Monarchy]]
* gains {{icon|prestige|28px}} {{green|25}} prestige
* changes its primary culture to Prussian
* gains a permanent claim on all non-owned provinces in the West Prussia and East Prussia areas
If {{flag|Prussia}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy and the {{icon|emp|24px}} emperor DLC is ''not'' enabled ''or'' the HRE does not exist:
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* is a republic:
** then it enacts the government reform [[Stratocratic Administration]]
* is ''not'' a republic: 
** then it changes its government to monarchy and enacts the government reform [[Prussian Monarchy]]
* has the [[States General]] reform
** then the [[States General]] reform gets removed
* does ''not'' have custom or Prussian ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
One random owned province with Saxon or Pomeranian culture that is ''not'' the capital:
* Change culture to Prussian
Change the capital's culture to Prussian
}}<section end=prussian_nation_general />

<section begin=restore_byzantine_empire />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = restore_byzantine_empire
| decision_name = Restore the Byzantine Empire
| decision_text = The glorious Byzantine Empire is gone, but as long as there are Greeks in Constantinople, there is hope of resurrection. We can take its place in spirit, but we cannot take its name unless we prove worthy...
| potential = {{flag|Byzantium}} and {{flag|Greece}} do ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* has Greek ''or'' Pontic as [[primary culture]] ''or'' has Palaiologos Dynasty and has unlocked the [[National_ideas#Montferrat|Last Claimants of Byzantium]] national idea.
* is [[Orthodox]] ''or'' has unlocked the [[National_ideas#Montferrat|Last Claimants of Byzantium]] national idea.
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
* is ''not'' the [[Holy Roman Empire]], the [[Roman Empire]] ''or'' the [[Ottomans]].
If the country is AI-controlled then:
*it can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
| allow = The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* owns the following provinces:
** Constantinople (151), Edirne (149), Epirus (144), Morea (145), Athens (146), Thessaly (147), Macedonia (148), Achaea (1773), Kocaeli (316), Hüdavendigar (317), Sugla (318), Kastoria (1853) and Karasi (2296).
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Constantinople (151)}}
* becomes a core province of the country.
The country:
* changes to {{flag|Byzantium}}.
* gets new missions.
* becomes an {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
* gains a [[permanent claim]] on all ''non''-[[core province]]s of:
** The [[Anatolia]] region, {{red|except}} the areas of: [[Erzurum]] and [[Kurdistan]] and {{red|except}} the provinces of: Euboea (3003) and Lesbos (4700).
** Corfu (142), Vlorë (143), Epirus (144), Morea (145), Athens (146), Thessaly (147), Macedonia (148), Edirne (149), Nikopol (150), Silistria (159), Crete (163), Caffa (285), Trebizond (330), Burgas (1764), Sofia (1765), Achaea (1773), Kastoria (1853), Theodoro (2410), Plovdiv (2750), Ayntab (4298) provinces
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|10}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} national unrest.
*If Byzantium:
** is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]],
*** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
** does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
*** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
** [[primary culture]] is not in the Byzantine culture group and Greek is not an [[accepted culture]]
*** then Greek becomes an [[accepted culture]]
*2 random provinces of Byzantium with Greek culture gain {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|1}} base tax.
*If the Hagia Sophia has been turned into a mosque<ref name=hagia_sophia >the global flag ‘hagia_sophia_now_mosque’ is set. This flag is set by the events [[Muslim_events#muslim_piety.21|Convert Hagia Sophia into a Mosque]] and [[Muslim_events#Convert_Hagia_Sophia_into_a_Mosque_2|Convert Hagia Sophia into a Mosque]] or if the scenario starts after 1459.1.1.</ref>, this effect is undone and it is shown as a church again<ref>the ambient object hagia_sophia is shown instead of hagia_sophia_minarets</ref>.
}}<section end=restore_byzantine_empire />

<section begin=romanian_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = romanian_nation
| decision_name = Form Romanian Nation
| decision_text = The last vestiges of the Roman Empire are gone, and although many would make claim to the imperial crown, we are its true descendants. With all the ancestral lands united under our wise rule, we can usher in a new era of prosperity. We are the children of Rome - the people of Romania!
| potential = {{flag|Romania}} does ''not'' exist.
The country:
* has Romanian as [[primary culture]].
* was ''never'' an [[Formable_countries|End-game tag]].
* is ''not'' [[the Papal State]] ''or'' the [[Holy Roman Empire]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* Is ''not'' an AI or playing a custom nation.
If AI-controlled further:
* is ''not'' [[custom nation]].
* is ''not'' a former colonial nation
| allow = The country:
* is ''not'' a [[subject nation]].
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core province]]s:
** Maros (158), Silistria (159), Oltenia (160), Tîrgoviste (161), Suceava (268) and Bessarabia (1756).
{{flag|Byzantium}} does not exist
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Romania}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
If {{flag|Romania}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor or an elector
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
A random owned province:
* gains {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|1}} base tax.
}}<section end=romanian_nation />

<section begin=russian_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = russian_nation
| decision_name = Form Russian Nation
| decision_text = Through conquest and diplomacy Russia has managed to transform from a mere settlement into a dominant principality. After several eastern expeditions the Mongol hordes have finally been subdued and a centralized Russian state, ruled under the suzerainty of the Tsar, is emerging. Influences from Western Europe are helping us modernize and reform our nation and Western style of education is being adopted.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Was never an [[end-game tag]]
The country:
* is ''not'' {{flag|the Papal State}}, the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, {{flag|Poland}} ''or'' {{flag|Russia}}.
* has Muscovite, Novgorodian ''or'' Ryazanian as [[primary culture]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled, then it:
* must have at least 3 [[cities]].
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* {{flag|Russia}} does ''not'' exist
| allow = 
{{flag|Russia}} does ''not'' exist<br/><br/>
The country:
* has an [[administrative technology]] of at least level 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* has not enacted the [[States General]] government reform.
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core provinces]] Moskva (295) ''and'' Novgorod (310).
* owns and cores either Smolensk (293) ''or'' Ryazan (301).
* owns and cores either Tver (294) ''or'' Yaroslavl (308).
* owns and cores either Nizhny Novgorod (306) ''or'' Vladimir (307).
| effect = 
If is {{flag|Novgorod}}:
* complete missions '''"Invade Novgorod"''' and '''"Conquer Novgorod"'''
The country:
* changes to {{flag|Russia}}.
* gets new {{icon|mission|20px}} [[Russian missions|missions]].
* gets {{icon|empire}} empire government rank.
* gains a [[permanent claim]] on all unowned settled provinces in the regions:
** [[Russia (region)|Russia]], [[Pontic Steppe]] and [[Ural]].
* gains {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
If the country:
* is not a {{icon|monarchy}} [[monarchy]] and ''not'' revolutionary
** then change government type to {{icon|change government}} [[monarchy]]
* is not revolutionary
** then it enacts the Level 1 Government Reform [[Monarchy#Tsardom|Tsardom]]<ref>If the country is not orthodox, the tsardom reform is removed immediately.</ref>.
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=russian_nation />

<section begin=ruthenian_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = ruthenian_nation
| decision_name = Reclaim Ruthenian Legacy
| decision_text = Centuries ago the land of the Rus' was united under a single banner and ruled from the legendary city Kiev. But then came the Mongol hordes, advancing from the great steppe, pillaging and burning. They destroyed our kremlins and the towns fell one by one, even Kiev itself could not avoid this fate. In terror our people fled the plains of Rus' and went north. Into the forests and hinterlands of the land we today call Russia.<br />Now a new and arrogant city of the north is on the rise. It draws in the petty states around it and its ruler envisions a new Rus'. A Rus' centered in Moscow and not Kiev.<br />However us Ruthenians will not go silent into the pages of history. We will not allow newcomers and pretenders to claim the legacy of our forefathers. Kiev shall rise once gain and we shall restore it to its former glory and splendor. So too shall the Rus'.
| potential = {{flag|Ruthenia}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has Byelorussian ''or'' Ruthenian as [[primary culture]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
If the country is Ai-Controlled then it:
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* can ''not'' be a former [[colonial nation]].
* must have at least 3 [[cities]]. 
| allow = The country:
* has an [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* owns its [[core province]]s Kiev (280) and Zaporozhia (283).
* either owns its [[core province]]s Halicz (261) and Volhynia (279) ''or'' has a ruler with a [[diplomatic skill]] of at least 5.
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Kiev (280)}}
The country:
* gets [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of [[Ruthenia (region)]] and [[Red Ruthenia]] that are ''not'' owned and ''not'' a [[claim]] of this country.
* changes to {{flag|Ruthenia}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets new {{icon|mission|20px}} missions.
If {{flag|Ruthenia}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' an elector or the emperor:
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* has enacted ‘[[Veche Republic]]’ ''or'' ‘[[Russian Principality]]’ [[government reform]]:
** then it becomes a [[monarchy]],
** then it becomes an {{icon|empire|24px}} empire,
** then it enacts ‘[[Tsardom]]’ government reform.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=ruthenian_nation />

<section begin=silesia_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = silesia_nation
| decision_name = Form Silesian Nation
| decision_text = Silesia has been divided into Duchies and ruled from foreign capitals for centuries. It is time for Silesia to cast aside both foreign rule and internal division, creating a new Silesian nation.
| potential = 
The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has Silesian as its [[primary culture]].
* has ''not'' enacted the ‘[[Steppe Nomads]]’ [[government reform]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
If the country is AI-controlled, then it:
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* {{flag|Silesia}} does ''not'' exist
| allow = The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core province]]s:
** Glogau (2966)
** Liegnitz (4238)
** Opole (4723)
** Breslau (264)
* {{flag|Silesia}} does ''not'' exist.
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Silesia}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.
* gains [[permanent claims]] on every non-owned province in [[European regions#Silesia|Silesia]]
* Trigger country event ''"[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]"'' unless using custom ideas or was formed by {{flag|Glogow}} or {{flag|Opole}}.
}}<section end=silesia_nation />

<section begin=tatar_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = tatar_nation
| decision_name = Re-form the Golden Horde
| decision_text = Centuries ago our Great Father united our ancestors in their ancient homeland. He died leaving his sons to squabble and split his mighty empire into petty fiefs, small, weak and unworthy of his legacy! The disjointed remnants still sweep across the steppes instilling fear in the hearts of his enemies just like the Great Mongol army once did.<br />No more! A worthy people still carrying the banner of his legacy ride across these lands! While we now bow before a new God, the blood of Genghis Khan still flows through our veins. We are the Golden Horde and we are coming for what is rightfully ours!
| potential = {{flag|Golden Horde}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].<!--
* is not {{flag|Mughals}}, {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, {{flag|Roman Empire}}, {{flag|Papal States}}, {{flag|Ottomans}} or {{flag|Byzantium}}.-->
* has a [[primary culture]] out of the Tatar group.
* has enacted the ‘[[Steppe Nomads]]’ government reform.
* has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
If the country is AI-controlled, then it:
* can ''not'' be a custom nation.
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* must own at least 20 cities.
| allow = The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* has at least 30 cities.
* owns its [[core province]]s:
** Crimea (284), Tambov (302), Astrakhan (464), Nogai (465), Sarai (466), Kypshak (476), Tyumen (1075), Kazan (1082), Kasimov (1778) and Mansur (2411).
* ''or'' its non-[[tributary]] subjects own:
** Tver (294), Moskva (295), Ryazan (301), Vladimir (307), Yaroslavl (308) and Suzdal (1956).
| effect = The country:
*changes to {{flag|Golden Horde}}.
* obtains new missions (which are [[Tatar missions]]).
* gets {{icon|empire|24px}} empire rank.
* gets [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of:
** [[Pontic Steppe]], [[Asian_regions#Nogai|Nogai (area)]], [[Lower Yik]], [[Bashkiria (area)]], [[European_regions#Kazan|Kazan (area)]], [[Samara]], [[European_regions#Ural_2|Ural (area)]], [[Ishim]], [[Yrtesh]], [[Ob]] and [[Kazakhstan]].
* gets the modifier ''‘Increased Centralization’'' for 20 years with the following effects:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets the event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’ if the country does ''not'' have custom national ideas.
If {{flag|Golden Horde}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], but ''not'' the emperor or an elector
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is ''not'' a [[custom nation]]
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=tatar_nation />

<section begin=pol_commonwealth />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = pol_commonwealth
| decision_name = Form Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (Poland)
| decision_text = Replace the personal union between Poland and Lithuania with a real union, welding the two countries together into one powerful state, capable of withstanding our enemies.
| potential = 
* Is {{flag|Poland}}
* Is ''not'' [[custom nation]]
* The {{flag|Commonwealth}} does ''not'' exist.
* Is ''not'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}.
* Does ''not'' have country flag ''“formed_plc_flag”'' set
* Must be the senior partner in a [[personal union]] over {{flag|Lithuania}}
* {{flag|Lithuania}}:
** Is controlled by the AI
** Has never been controlled by a human player
** Owns less than 58 provinces
| allow = 
* {{flag|Lithuania}}:
** Has never been controlled by a human player.
** Owns less than 58 provinces <ref>Lithuania starts with 48 provinces, so this is true unless they have gained 10 more.</ref>
* {{flag|Poland}}:
* Has an {{icon|adm tech|24px}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
* Is ''not'' a [[subject nation]].
* Is ''not'' at [[war]].
* Is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* Has a [[stability]] of at least 1.
* Owns its [[core provinces]]: Danzig (43), Warszawa (257), Krakow (262) and Marienburg (1841).
* Is the senior partner in a {{icon|personal union|24px}} [[personal union]] with {{flag|Lithuania}}.
* {{flag|Mazovia}} does ''not'' exist
| effect = 
* Becomes the {{flag|Commonwealth}}
* Inherits {{flag|Lithuania}}
* If Lithuanian is ''not'' [[accepted culture]]:
** Add Lithuanian as an accepted culture
* If is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector:
** All provinces are removed from the HRE
* If is a duchy:
** Becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} Kingdom
* Gains [[permanent claim]] on all unowned provinces in the:
** [[Poland (region)|Poland]] region
** [[White Ruthenia]] area
** [[European_regions#Aukstaitija|Aukstaitija]] area
** [[Pripyat]] area
* A random owned province with Polish [[culture]] gains {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|1}} Base tax
* Gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} Prestige
* Set country flag ''“formed_plc_flag”''
}}<section end=pol_commonwealth />

<section begin=lit_commonwealth />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = lit_commonwealth
| decision_name = Form Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (Lithuania)
| decision_text = Replace the personal union between Poland and Lithuania with a real union, welding the two countries together into one powerful state, capable of withstanding our enemies.
| potential = 
* Is {{flag|Lithuania}}
* Is ''not'' [[custom nation]]
* The {{flag|Commonwealth}} does ''not'' exist.
* Is ''not'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}.
* Does ''not'' have country flag ''“formed_plc_flag”'' set
* Must be the senior partner in a [[personal union]] over {{flag|Poland}}
* {{flag|Poland}}:
** Is controlled by the AI
** Has never been controlled by a human player
** Owns less than 32 provinces
| allow = 
* {{flag|Poland}}:
** Has never been controlled by a human player.
** Owns less than 32 provinces <ref>Poland starts with 22 provinces, so this is true unless they have gained 10 more.</ref>
* {{flag|Lithuania}}:
* Has an {{icon|adm tech|24px}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10
* Is ''not'' a [[subject nation]]
* Is ''not'' at [[war]]
* Is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]]
* Has a [[stability]] of at least 3
* Owns its [[core provinces]]: Vilna (272), Minsk (276), Kiev (280) and Turov (1941)
* Is the senior partner in a {{icon|personal union|24px}} [[personal union]] with {{flag|Poland}}
* {{flag|Mazovia}} does ''not'' exist
| effect = 
* Becomes the {{flag|Commonwealth}}
* Inherits {{flag|Poland}}
* If Polish is ''not'' [[accepted culture]]:
** Add Polish as an accepted culture
* If is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector:
** All provinces are removed from the HRE
* If is a duchy:
** Becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} Kingdom
* Gains [[permanent claim]] on all unowned provinces in the:
** [[Poland (region)|Poland]] region
** [[White Ruthenia]] area
** [[European_regions#Aukstaitija|Aukstaitija]] area
** [[Pripyat]] area
* A random owned province with Lithuanian [[culture]] gains {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|1}} Base tax
* Gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} Prestige
* Set country flag ''“formed_plc_flag”''
}}<section end=lit_commonwealth />

<section begin=commonwealth_enforced />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = commonwealth_enforced
| decision_name = Enforce Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
| decision_text = Poland and Lithuania has a common history of close cooperation and through the Union of Vilnius and Radom our respective aristocracies where integrated with one another in 1413. While fate has since then brought us apart our interests remain closely aligned and now that we control both the core of the Lithuanian and Polish lands it is perhaps time we let our old friends become stakeholders in a joint state.
| potential = 
* Is {{flag|Lithuania}} or {{flag|Poland}}
* Is ''not'' [[custom nation]]
* Does ''not'' have country flag ''“formed_plc_flag”'' set
* The {{flag|Commonwealth}} does ''not'' exist
* The {{flag|Poland}} and {{flag|Lithuania}} are ''not'' in a [[personal union]] together
* If ''not'' controlled by AI
** {{flag|Lithuania}} or {{flag|Poland}} does ''not'' exist
| allow = 
* Has an {{icon|adm tech|24px}} [[administrative technology]] of at least 10
* Is ''not'' a [[subject nation]]
* Is ''not'' at [[war]]
* Is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]]
* Has a [[stability]] of at least 3
* {{flag|Mazovia}} does ''not'' exist
* Owns its [[core provinces]]: Danzig (43), Warszawa (257), Krakow (262), Vilna (272), Minsk (276), Kiev (280), Marienburg (1841) and Turov (1941)
| effect = 
* Becomes the {{flag|Commonwealth}}
* If Polish is ''not'' [[accepted culture]] or primary culture:
** Add Polish as an accepted culture
* If Lithuanian is ''not'' [[accepted culture]] or primary culture:
** Add Lithuanian as an accepted culture
* If is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector:
** All provinces are removed from the HRE
* If is a duchy:
** Becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} Kingdom
* Gains [[permanent claim]] on all unowned provinces in the:
** [[Poland (region)|Poland]] region
** [[White Ruthenia]] area
** [[European_regions#Aukstaitija|Aukstaitija]] area
** [[Pripyat]] area
* A random owned province with our primary culture gains {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|1}} Base tax
* Gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} Prestige
* Set country flag ''“formed_plc_flag”''
}}<section end=commonwealth_enforced />

{{end box wrapper}}

== Greater Asia ==
{{box wrapper}}

<section begin=bukharan_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = bukharan_nation
| decision_name = Form Bukhara
| decision_text = Giving up the wild steppe for the ancient settled cities of the Silk Road in Transoxania will allow us to settle in lands whose very names call to mind fabulous wealth, but if we push this far south into settled land our wild cousins to the north will no longer accept our authority.
| potential = {{flag|Bukhara}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
*is {{flag|Uzbek}}.
*was never an [[end-game tag]].
*has ''not'' enacted the [[Celestial Empire]] [[government reform]].
*has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
If Uzbek is AI-controlled, then
*it must have least 5 [[cities]].
*it can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
| allow = {{flag|Uzbek}}:
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*has embraced [[feudalism]].
*owns its [[core province]] Bukhara (442).
*is ''not'' the [[overlord]] of {{flag|Sibir}}.
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Bukhara (442)|Uzbek}}
{{flag|Uzbek}}:
* changes to {{flag|Bukhara}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets [[permanent claim]]s on all ''not'' owned provinces of:
** Khiva (441), Charjuy (444), Qarshi (453), Samarkand (454), Tashkent (457), Khujand (1967), Urgench (1973) and Atakent (2363).
* becomes a [[monarchy]].
* enacts the [[Iqta]] [[government reform]].
* changes [[technology group]] and unit type to {{icon|muslim|24px}} Muslim.
If Bukhara:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a {{icon|duchy|24px}} duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
If Bukhara has never been formed before, then:
* Bukhara (442) gains {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|2}} base tax.
}}<section end=bukharan_nation />

<section begin=unite_japan />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = unite_japan
| decision_name = Unite Japan!
| decision_text = The time has come to unite Japan by force! The time for diplomacy is over and all these warring daimyo lords must be conquered.
| potential = The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].<!--
* is ''not'' {{flag|Japan}}.-->
* has enacted the ‘[[Shogunate]]’ government reform.
* has at least 1 subject [[daimyo]].
| allow = 
{{flag|Japan}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* owns at least 25 [[cities]].
* owns Kyoto (1020) and Musashi (1028).
| effect = The country:
* abolishes the ‘[[Shogunate]]’ government reform.
{{flag|Japan}}
* loses its [[core]]s on every province owned by the subject daimyos of the country.
All subject daimyos of the country:
* become independent.
* abolish the ‘[[Daimyo]]’ government reform.
The country:
* changes to {{flag|Japan}}.
* becomes an {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
* obtains new missions (which are [[Japanese missions]]).
If {{flag|Japan}}:
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then Japan gets the {{icon|event|22px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
<small>The AI will ''not'' take this decision with less than 30 cities.</small>
}}<section end=unite_japan />

<section begin=united_japan />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = united_japan
| decision_name = Japan is united
| decision_text = The warring factions of Japan have finally been united under a strong emperor.
| potential = The country:
* has enacted the ‘[[Shogunate]]’ government reform.
* was never an [[end-game tag]] 
| allow = {{flag|Japan}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* owns Kyoto (1020) and Musashi (1028).
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
There is no country that:
* has enacted the ‘[[Daimyo]]’ ''or'' ‘[[Independent Daimyo]]’ government reform.
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Japan}}.
* abolishes the ‘[[Shogunate]]’ government reform.
* becomes an {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
* gains {{icon|legitimacy|24px}}{{green|100}} legitimacy.
* gains {{icon|adm|24px}}{{green|100}} administrative power.
* gains {{icon|dip|24px}}{{green|100}} diplomatic power.
* gains {{icon|mil|24px}}{{green|100}} military power.
* obtains new missions (which are [[Japanese missions]]).
If {{flag|Japan}}:
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then Japan gets the {{icon|event|22px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
<small>The AI will always take this decision.</small>
}}<section end=united_japan />

<section begin=united_japan_daimyo />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = united_japan_daimyo
| decision_name = Japan is united
| decision_text = The warring factions of Japan have finally been united under a strong emperor.
| potential = The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].<!--
* is ''not'' {{flag|Japan}}.-->
* has ''not'' enacted the ‘[[Shogunate]]’ government reform.
* has ''not'' enacted the ‘[[Celestial Empire]]’ government reform.
* has a Japanese [[culture]].
| allow = {{flag|Japan}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* owns Kyoto (1020) and Musashi (1028).
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
There is no ''other'' country that:
* has enacted the ‘[[Daimyo]]’, ‘[[Independent Daimyo]]’ ''or'' ‘[[Shogunate]]’ government reform.
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Japan}}.
* abolishes the ‘[[Daimyo]]’ or ‘[[Independent Daimyo]]’ government reform.
* becomes an {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
* gains {{icon|legitimacy|24px}}{{green|100}} legitimacy.
* gains {{icon|adm|24px}}{{green|100}} administrative power.
* gains {{icon|dip|24px}}{{green|100}} diplomatic power.
* gains {{icon|mil|24px}}{{green|100}} military power.
* obtains new missions (which are [[Japanese missions]]).
If {{flag|Japan}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], but ''not'' the emperor or an elector
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then Japan gets the {{icon|event|22px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
<small>The AI will always take this decision.</small>
}}<section end=united_japan_daimyo />

<section begin=malayan_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = malayan_nation
| decision_name = Form Malaya
| decision_text = Unify all Malayan provinces in the region under one strong ruler.
| potential = {{flag|Malaya}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has a [[culture]] of the Malay culture group.
* has ''not'' enacted the ‘[[Steppe Nomads]]’ [[government reform]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
If the country is AI-controlled, then it:
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* must have at least 12 [[cities]].
| allow = The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns Banten (624), Pakuan (2687), Demak (629) and Kalapa (630).
* owns all provinces in ''two'' out of the following groups of areas:
**[[East_Indian_regions#Malaya_2|Malaya]] and [[East_Indian_regions#Malacca|Malacca]],
**[[Kalimantan]], [[East_Indian_regions#Brunei|Brunei]] and [[East_Indian_regions#Kutai|Kutai]],
**[[East_Indian_regions#Aceh|Aceh]], [[Batak]], [[Riau]], [[Minangkabau]] and [[Lampung]].
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Malaya}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on the areas:
** Kutai, Brunei, Kalimantan, Aceh, Riau, Batak, Minangkabau, Lampung, Malaya, and Malacca.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 10 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} National unrest.
If {{flag|Malaya}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' an elector or the emperor
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
}}<section end=malayan_nation />

<section begin=manchu_nation_1 />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = manchu_nation_1
| decision_name = Adopt Manchu Identity
| decision_text = With the three capitals of the ancient Jurchen tribes firmly in our hands, it is now time to proclaim our people's unification through the adoption of a new identity: Manchu.
| potential = {{flag|Manchu}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* has Jurchen as [[primary culture]].
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
If the country is AI-controlled, then it:
* can ''not'' be a custom nation.
| allow = The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
*owns its [[core province]]s:
**Girin (730) ''and'' Huncun (2108).
* owns 20 core provinces with Jurchen or Manchu culture.
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Girin (730)}}
The country:
*changes primary culture to Manchu.
*changes ruler culture to Manchu.
*if the country has an heir:
**changes heir culture to Manchu.
*if the country has a consort of Jurchen culture:
**changes consort culture to Manchu.
*all Jurchen provinces adopt Manchu culture.
*all Jurchen countries adopt Manchu as their primary culture
*changes to {{flag|Manchu}}.
*moves its {{icon|capital|24px}} capital to Girin (730).
*gains [[core]]s on all ''not'' cored provinces in the [[Manchuria]] region.
*gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
*gets new [[missions]].
If Manchu:
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}}kingdom.
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=manchu_nation_1 />

<section begin=form_manchu_dynasty />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = form_manchu_dynasty
| decision_name = Qing Dynasty
| decision_text = We have taken the Northern Capital and defeated the false emperors. The Middle Kingdom must be united under a Manchu banner. Our dynasty shall reign for a thousand years!
| potential = {{flag|Qing}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* is {{flag|Manchu}}.
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If this country is AI-controlled, then it:
* can ''not'' be a custom nation.
* must have at least 5 [[cities]].
| allow = The country:
* owns Ningyuan (704), Xilin Gol (723), Shenyang (726) ''and'' Beijing (1816).
* is ''not'' at war.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* does ''not'' have the modifier ''“Tribal Succession Crisis”''.
If {{icon|MoH|24px}} [[Mandate of Heaven]] DLC is active and there is an [[Emperor of China]]:
*then the country must be [[Emperor of China]].
*else the country must be an {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Beijing (1816)}}
* becomes a core province of the country.
* changes its culture to the [[primary culture]] of the country.
The country:
* becomes {{flag|Qing}}.
* changes its government rank to {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on every province of [[China (sub-continent)|China]] that it does not own.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|10}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} national unrest.
* gets new [[missions]].
If the country:
* has Nomadic [[technology group]]
**then it changes to {{icon|Chinese|24px}} Chinese technology group and unit type.
* is ''not'' Confucian
**then it becomes {{icon|confucian|24px}} Confucian and harmonizes with Tengri.
* has enacted the [[Steppe Nomads]] [[government reform]]
**then it becomes a {{icon|monarchy|24px}} monarchy.
}}<section end=form_manchu_dynasty />

<section begin=restore_mongol_empire />
{{Decision
| version = 1.27
| decision_id = restore_mongol_empire
| decision_name = Restore the Mongol Empire
| decision_text = The empire of Genghis Khan has fallen, broken into many parts. We must restore his legacy by replicating the Great Khan's conquests. We will reconquer the Mongol Empire!
| potential = The country:
* is {{flag|Yuan}}, {{flag|Golden Horde}} or {{flag|Ilkhanate}};
* is in the Altaic or Tatar [[culture group]];
* {{flag|Mongol Empire}} does ''not'' exist;
* is not {{flag|The Papal State}}, {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, {{flag|Roman Empire}}.
| allow = 
The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is at peace;
* owns directly Beijing (1816), Nanjing (1821) and Canton (667);
* owns directly all colonized provinces in the following regions: Mongolia, Central Asia, Pontic Steppe;
* owns directly or through a non-tributary subject the following regions: Khorasan, Persia;
* owns directly or through a non-tributary subject: Moskva (295) and Kiev (280).
AI will always enact this decision.
| effect = 
Qaraqorum (2190):
* becomes the [[capital]] of the country.
The country:
* becomes {{flag|Mongol Empire}}.
* gets {{icon|empire|24px}} empire rank.
* changes government type to ''tribal''
* adds government reform ''Great Mongol State''
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
Empire of China:
* is dismantled if the [[Emperor of China]] exist.
}}<section end=restore_mongol_empire />

<section begin=restore_ilkhanate_decision />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = restore_ilkhanate_decision
| decision_name = Re-form the Ilkhanate
| decision_text = The Ilkhanate, successors to the Mongol Empire in Persia, once ruled over a great empire. It is time to restore this legacy and rule Persia as a new dynasty of Ilkhans.
| potential = The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* is ''not'' {{flag|Timurids}} ''or'' {{flag|Persia}}.<!-- end game tag: PAP, HLR, ROM, MUG, ARB-->
* is ''not'' ruled by the ‘Timurid’ [[dynasty]].
* is in the Altaic ''or'' Tatar [[culture group]].
* has its capital in [[Persia (region)]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
* has enacted [[Steppe Nomads]].
If the country is AI-controlled, then it can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
| allow = {{flag|Ilkhanate}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at war.
* owns all provinces of Persia (region).
| effect = The country:
* becomes {{flag|Ilkhanate}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
If {{flag|Ilkhanate}} does ''not'' have custom ideas:
* then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=restore_ilkhanate_decision />

<section begin=shan_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = shan_nation
| decision_name = Confederate the Shan States
| decision_text = Alone, the various disparate Shan states are weak and vulnerable. Together, they could be a serious power in South-East Asia.
| potential = The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has Shan as [[primary culture]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
If the country is AI-controlled then it:
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* must own at least 6 [[cities]].
{{flag|Shan}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow = The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* owns its [[core province]]s Kale (580), Mong Yang (582), Hsenwi (583), Ava (584), Mong Kawng (2396), Pagan (2399) and Hsipaw (2400).
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Shan}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|20}} prestige.
* gets [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces with Shan culture that are ''not'' a [[core]] of {{flag|Shan}}.
If {{flag|Shan}}:
* is a member of the [[HRE]] but ''not'' an elector or the emperor
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=shan_nation />

<section begin=tibetan_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = tibetan_nation
| decision_name = Form Tibetan Nation
| decision_text = The Tibetan Plateau was once united under an empire sprawling beyond it. By bringing together the Tibetan people once again, we can revive this legacy.
| potential = {{flag|Tibet}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* has Tibetan [[primary culture]].
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
If the country is AI-controlled, then it
* must have at least 5 [[cities]].
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* can ''not'' be a custom nation.
| allow = The country:
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* is {{icon|vajrayana|24px}}Vajrayana.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core province]]s:
** Lhasa (677), Garze (2135) and Tachienlu (678).
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Lhasa (677)}}
* gains {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|1}} base tax.
The country:
* changes to {{flag|Tibet}}.
* receives new [[mission]]s.
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on every provinces of [[Tibet (region)]] (except Central Altishahr area) and Ladakh (2074) that it does ''not'' own.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If Tibet:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and ''not'' an elector or the emperor
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=tibetan_nation />

<section begin=from_great_yuan />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = from_great_yuan
| decision_name = Reform Great Yuan
| decision_text = The heirs of Kublai Khan once ruled over all Chinese and Mongol lands. Let us rise to reclaim the legacy of the old Yuan and crush the weaker lineages that have attempted to claim the Empire that is our birthright!
| potential = {{flag|Yuan}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
* is in the Altaic [[culture group]].
* was never an [[end-game tag]]
* is ''not'' {{flag|Mughals}}, {{flag|Qing}}, {{flag|Ming}} or {{flag|Manchu}}.
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled, then:
* it can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* it can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* it must own at least 8 [[cities]].
| allow = The country:
* is ''not'' at war.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* has a [[stability]] of at least 2.
* owns its [[core provinces]] Xilin Gol (723), Beijing (1816), Qaraqorum (2190), and Xuanhua (2136).
* owns or has a non-tributary subject own all provinces of Mongol, Korchin, Khalkha, and Oirat culture.
If {{icon|MoH|24px}} [[Mandate of Heaven]] DLC is active and there is an [[Emperor of China]]:
*then the country must be [[Emperor of China]].
else if {{icon|cs|24px}} [[Common Sense]] DLC is active:
* the country must be an {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
else:
* the country must have 1000 development
| effect = If Beijing (1816):
* is a part of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but the country is ''not'' a member of the HRE
then
* Beijing (1816) leaves the HRE.
* the emperor of the HRE:
** loses {{icon|imperial authority|24px}}{{red|1}} imperial authority.
** gets the opinion modifier ''“Removed provinces from the Empire”'' towards the country, worth {{icon|opinion|24px}}{{red|−50}} opinion with a yearly decay of {{green|1}}.
Beijing (1816):
* becomes the [[capital]] of the country.
* gains {{icon|base tax|24px}}{{green|1}} base tax, {{icon|production|24px}}{{green|1}} production, and {{icon|manpower|24px}}{{green|1}} manpower.
* is renamed to Khanbaliq.
* has its capital renamed to Khanbaliq.
The country:
* becomes {{flag|Yuan}}.
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on every province of [[China super-region|China]], [[Manchuria]], [[Mongolia (region)|Mongolia]], and [[Tibet (region)|Tibet]] that it does ''not'' own.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|20}} prestige.
If {{flag|Yuan}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is ''not'' using custom ideas
** then it gets the event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
Xilin Gol (723):
* is renamed to Xanadu.
* has its capital renamed to Xanadu.
Xuanhua (2136):
* is renamed to Zhongdu.
* has its capital renamed to Zhongdu.
}}<section end=from_great_yuan />

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== India ==
{{box wrapper}}

<section begin=bharat_nation_1 />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = bharat_nation_1
| decision_name = Form Bharat (Dravidian, Hindustani, Western Aryan)
| decision_text = Form the mighty Bharat and bring all the lands of the Indian subcontinent under your rule.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Was never an [[end-game tag]]
* {{flag|Bharat}} does ''not'' exist.
The country:
* does ''not'' have country flag ''formed_india_flag''
* is ''not'' the {{flag|Mughals}}
* is part of the [[Dharmic]] ''or'' [[Buddhist]] religion group
* does ''not'' have {{icon|Steppe nomads|24px}} Steppe Horde government reform
* is ''not'' colonial nation.
* has a culture in ''either'' [[culture group]]:
** Dravidian
** Hindustani
** Western Aryan
If the country is AI-controlled, 
* it must have at least 15 [[cities]].
* is ''not'' former colonial nation.
* is ''not'' custom nation
| allow = 
The country:
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*has a {{icon|stability|24px}}stability of 3.
*has embraced {{icon|feudalism|24px}} Feudalism
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Multan (506)
** Surat (517)
** Central Doab (524)
** Madurai (536)
** Daulatabad (545)
** Cuttack (552)
** Pataliputra (558)
** Bidar (1948)
** Halar (2052)
** Kumari (4410)
** Mansura (4503)
** Tondainadu (539)
** Kandy (2099)
** Ujjain (4461)
* owns core provinces if primary culture is Dravidian:
** Vijayanagar (541)
** Seringapatam (4421)
* owns core provinces if primary culture is Hindustani:
** Lahore (507)
** Delhi (522)
* owns core provinces if primary culture is Western Aryan:
** Chittor (518)
** Mahakoshal (550)
|map= [[File:Formindia.png|right|330px]]
* All orange provinces must be owned and cored.
* Additional provinces are required based on primary culture:
** Dravidian green
** Hindustani blue
** Western Aryan red
** Central Indian yellow
** Eastern Aryan pink
* Formation grants permanent claims on shaded area.
| effect = 
The country:
*changes to {{flag|Bharat}}.
*gets {{icon|empire|24px}} Empire government rank.
*gains [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of the [[India]]n subcontinent if ''not'' owned by the country.<!-- In decision file there is Bengal, Hindusthan, West India, Deccan and Coromandel. -->
*gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|10}} prestige.
* If a member of the {{icon|imperial authority}} HRE and ''not'' an elector / emperor, all owned provinces are removed from the HRE.
* gains new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.
*gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’ if it does not have custom ideas.
*set country flag ''formed_india_flag''
}}<section end=bharat_nation_1 />

<section begin=bharat_nation_2 />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = bharat_nation_2
| decision_name = Form Bharat (Central Indian, Eastern Aryan)
| decision_text = Form the mighty Bharat and bring all the lands of the Indian subcontinent under your rule.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Was never an [[end-game tag]]
* {{flag|Bharat}} does ''not'' exist.
The country:
* does ''not'' have country flag ''formed_india_flag''
* is ''not'' the {{flag|Mughals}}
* is part of the [[Dharmic]] ''or'' [[Buddhist]] religion group
* does ''not'' have {{icon|Steppe nomads|24px}} Steppe Horde government reform
* is ''not'' colonial nation.
* has a culture in ''either'' [[culture group]]:
** Central Indian
** Eastern Aryan
If the country is AI-controlled, 
* it must have at least 15 [[cities]].
* is ''not'' former colonial nation.
* is ''not'' custom nation
| allow = 
The country:
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*has a {{icon|stability|24px}}stability of 3.
*has embraced {{icon|feudalism|24px}} Feudalism
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Multan (506)
** Surat (517)
** Central Doab (524)
** Madurai (536)
** Daulatabad (545)
** Cuttack (552)
** Pataliputra (558)
** Bidar (1948)
** Halar (2052)
** Kumari (4410)
** Mansura (4503)
** Delhi (522)
** Gauda (563)
** Assam (566)
* owns core provinces if primary culture is Central Indian:
** Burhanpur (527)
** Sambalpur (553)
* owns core provinces if primary culture is Eastern Aryan:
** Lahore (507)
** Tondainadu (539)
| effect = 
The country:
*changes to {{flag|Bharat}}.
*gets {{icon|empire|24px}} Empire government rank.
*gains [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of the [[India]]n subcontinent if ''not'' owned by the country.<!-- In decision file there is Bengal, Hindusthan, West India, Deccan and Coromandel. -->
*gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|10}} prestige.
* If a member of the {{icon|imperial authority}} HRE and ''not'' an elector / emperor, all owned provinces are removed from the HRE.
* gains new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.
*gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’ if it does not have custom ideas.
*set country flag ''formed_india_flag''
}}<section end=bharat_nation_2 />

<section begin=deccan_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.26
| decision_id = deccan_nation
| decision_name = Sultan of the Deccan
| decision_text = This land was once foreign to our ancestors but we have made it our own. Here we have built a new society where Persianate influences have met local ancient Indian traditions. We have our own language, our own administrative traditions and our own myths and legends. It is time we show the world that the south has overcome its differences and is united as one.
| potential = The country:
* is ''not'' End game tag.
* is in the Dravidian [[culture group]] ''or'' Marathi
* is ''not'' a colonial nation.
* is a historical nation.
* is [[Muslim]].
* has not yet enacted this decision.
* If the country is AI-controlled, then:
** it can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
** it can ''not'' be a former [[colonial nation]].
** it must own at least 10 [[cities]].
| allow = {{flag|Deccan}} does ''not'' exist<br />
The country:
* is ''not'' at war
* has an administrative technology of at least 20.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Bidar (1948), Golconda (542), Bijapur (569), Ahmednagar (544), Illichpur (548), Vijayanagar (541), Chaul (2089), Velanadu (543), Arcot (2027), Seringapatam (4421), North Kanara (531) and Tondainadu (539).
| effect = 
* Change country to {{flag|Deccan}}.
* If a member of the {{icon|imperial authority}} HRE and ''not'' the emperor or an elector, all own provinces are removed from the HRE.
* Become an {{icon|empire}} empire.
* Gain a [[permanent claim]] on all ''not'' owned provinces in the Coromandel region and Deccan region.
* Gain {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige
* If ''not'' using custom ideas, get the event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=deccan_nation />

<section begin=sultan_of_delhi />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = sultan_of_delhi
| decision_name = Sultan of Delhi
| decision_text = Delhi was once the capital of the entire Indian subcontinent and our own state is in many ways a continuation of their traditions.<br />Let us reclaim the heritage of the sultans of Delhi, and rule the subcontinent from their ancient capital in the Doab.
| potential = The country:
* is ''not'' [[Delhi]].
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has a culture of the ''Hindustani'', ''Eastern Aryan'', or ''Western Aryan'' [[culture group]].
* is [[Muslim]].
* is a [[monarchy]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
| allow = {{flag|Delhi}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*does ''not'' have a tribal government.
*owns its [[core provinces]] Delhi (522).
*owns and cores either Sirhind (510) ''or'' Central Doab (524).
*owns and cores either Lahore (507) ''or'' Jaunpur (555).
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Delhi (522)}}
The country:
*changes to {{flag|Delhi}}.
*gains [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of the areas [[Upper Doab]], [[Lower Doab]], [[Indian_regions#Oudh|Oudh]], [[Katehar]], [[Indian_regions#Sirhind|Sirhind]], [[Lahore]] and [[Sind Sagar]] that it does not own.
*receives new [[mission]]s.
*changes [[primary culture]] to Hindavi.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} national unrest.
If Delhi:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}}kingdom.
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=sultan_of_delhi />

<section begin=gond_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.26
| decision_id = gond_nation
| decision_name = Kingdom of Nagpur
| decision_text = Let us dream of a new and modern kingdom that transcends tribal loyalties. A modern kingdom with a new capital ready to meet a new age.
| potential = {{flag|Nagpur}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* is in the Central Indian [[culture group]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]]
If the country is AI-controlled, 
*it can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
*it must have at least 10 [[cities]].
| allow = The country:
* has an administrative technology of at least 10.
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
**East Berar (546), Bastar (547), Mandla (551), Jharkand (560), Chanda (2050) ''and'' Raipur (2082).
**Illichpur (548) ''or'' Cuttack (552)
| effect = The country:
*changes to {{flag|Nagpur}}.
*Province East Berar (546):
**becomes the [[capital]] of this country
**changes its name to Nagpur
**gains {{icon|base tax|24px}} {{green|1}} base tax
**gains {{icon|production|24px}} {{green|1}} base production
**gains {{icon|manpower|24px}} {{green|1}} base tax
*gains [[permanent claim]]s on Upper Mahanadi, Berar, Garjat, Orissa, Baghelkhand, Gondwana, Jharkhand, and Andhra Areas.
*gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
*Obtains new missions
*gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’ if it does not have custom ideas.
}}<section end=gond_nation />

<section begin=hindustan_nation_1 />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = hindustan_nation_1
| decision_name = Form Hindustan (Dravidian, Hindustani, Western Aryan)
| decision_text = Form the mighty Hindustan and bring all the lands of the Indian subcontinent under your rule.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Was never an [[end-game tag]]
* {{flag|Hindustan}} does ''not'' exist.
The country:
* does ''not'' have country flag ''formed_india_flag''
* is ''not'' the {{flag|Mughals}}
* is part of the [[Muslim]] religion group
* does ''not'' have {{icon|Steppe nomads|24px}} Steppe Horde government reform
* is ''not'' colonial nation.
* has a culture in ''either'' [[culture group]]:
** Dravidian
** Hindustani
** Western Aryan
If the country is AI-controlled, 
* it must have at least 15 [[cities]].
* is ''not'' former colonial nation.
* is ''not'' custom nation
| allow = 
The country:
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*has a {{icon|stability|24px}}stability of 3.
*has embraced {{icon|feudalism|24px}} Feudalism
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Multan (506)
** Surat (517)
** Central Doab (524)
** Madurai (536)
** Daulatabad (545)
** Cuttack (552)
** Pataliputra (558)
** Bidar (1948)
** Halar (2052)
** Kumari (4410)
** Mansura (4503)
** Tondainadu (539)
** Kandy (2099)
** Ujjain (4461)
* owns core provinces if primary culture is Dravidian:
** Vijayanagar (541)
** Seringapatam (4421)
* owns core provinces if primary culture is Hindustani:
** Lahore (507)
** Delhi (522)
* owns core provinces if primary culture is Western Aryan:
** Chittor (518)
** Mahakoshal (550)
| effect = 
The country:
*changes to {{flag|Hindustan}}.
*gets {{icon|empire|24px}} Empire government rank.
*gains [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of the [[India]]n subcontinent if ''not'' owned by the country.<!-- In decision file there is Bengal, Hindusthan, West India, Deccan and Coromandel. -->
*gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|10}} prestige.
* If a member of the {{icon|imperial authority}} HRE and ''not'' an elector / emperor, all owned provinces are removed from the HRE.
* gains new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.
*gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’ if it does not have custom ideas.
*set country flag ''formed_india_flag''
}}<section end=hindustan_nation_1 />

<section begin=hindustan_nation_2 />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = hindustan_nation_2
| decision_name = Form Hindustan (Central Indian, Eastern Aryan)
| decision_text = Form the mighty Hindustan and bring all the lands of the Indian subcontinent under your rule.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Was never an [[end-game tag]]
* {{flag|Hindustan}} does ''not'' exist.
The country:
* does ''not'' have country flag ''formed_india_flag''
* is ''not'' the {{flag|Mughals}}
* is part of the [[Muslim]] religion group
* does ''not'' have {{icon|Steppe nomads|24px}} Steppe Horde government reform
* is ''not'' colonial nation.
* has a culture in ''either'' [[culture group]]:
** Central Indian
** Eastern Aryan
If the country is AI-controlled, 
* it must have at least 15 [[cities]].
* is ''not'' former colonial nation.
* is ''not'' custom nation
| allow = 
The country:
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*has a {{icon|stability|24px}}stability of 3.
*has embraced {{icon|feudalism|24px}} Feudalism
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Multan (506)
** Surat (517)
** Central Doab (524)
** Madurai (536)
** Daulatabad (545)
** Cuttack (552)
** Pataliputra (558)
** Bidar (1948)
** Halar (2052)
** Kumari (4410)
** Mansura (4503)
** Delhi (522)
** Gauda (563)
** Assam (566)
* owns core provinces if primary culture is Central Indian:
** Burhanpur (527)
** Sambalpur (553)
* owns core provinces if primary culture is Eastern Aryan:
** Lahore (507)
** Tondainadu (539)
| effect = 
The country:
*changes to {{flag|Hindustan}}.
*gets {{icon|empire|24px}} Empire government rank.
*gains [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of the [[India]]n subcontinent if ''not'' owned by the country.<!-- In decision file there is Bengal, Hindusthan, West India, Deccan and Coromandel. -->
*gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|10}} prestige.
* If a member of the {{icon|imperial authority}} HRE and ''not'' an elector / emperor, all owned provinces are removed from the HRE.
* gains new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.
*gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’ if it does not have custom ideas.
*set country flag ''formed_india_flag''
}}<section end=hindustan_nation_2 />

<section begin=maratha_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = maratha_nation
| decision_name = Maratha Confederation
| decision_text = The Maratha warriors all over Deccan will gather to our banners if we show clear leadership and acquire all the great forts of the Desh. Let us unite the clans and go forth to rule India!
| potential = 
The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has ''Marathi'' as [[primary culture]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled, 
* it must have at least 10 cities
* it can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* it is ''not'' a custom nation
* {{flag|Marathas}} does ''not'' exist.
| allow = The country:
* {{flag|Marathas}} does ''not'' exist.
* has an administrative technology of at least 20.
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
** East Berar (546), Satara (1946), Savanur (2033), Pune (2034), Rajapur (4429) and Kolhapur (4431).
** Tanjore (2026) ''or'' Baroda (516).

| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Marathas}}.
* gains [[permanent claim]]s on Deccan region and West India region.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* Change technology group to {{icon|indian}} Indian.
* Change unit type to {{icon|indian}} Indian. 
* if it does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=maratha_nation />

<section begin=mughal_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.27
| decision_id = mughal_nation
| decision_name = Form Mughal Empire
| decision_text = $MONARCH$ has begun to lay the foundation of his new empire. Although inferior in numbers, his well-disciplined troops have managed to achieve several decisive victories against the Sultans of India. The battle of $CAPITAL$ became the first great victory in a series of territorial expansions and, with time, the empire of the Mughals could stretch over the larger part of the Indian plateau.
| potential = The country:
* is ''not'' {{flag|Persia}}, {{flag|Mughals}}, {{flag|Ottomans}}, or {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}.
* does ''not'' have Government reform [[Monarchy#Celestial_Empire|Celestial Empire]].
* has ''not'' been an [[end-game_tag|end game nation]].
* is in the Iranian [[culture group]] ''or'' is Turkmeni, Uzbek ''or'' Kyrgyz.
* is ''not'' a colonial nation.
* has not yet enacted this decision.
* If the country is AI-controlled, then:
** it can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
** {{flag|Mughals}} must ''not'' exist
** it can ''not'' be a former [[colonial nation]].
** it must own at least 5 [[cities]].
| allow = {{flag|Mughals}} does ''not'' exist<br />
The country:
* is [[Muslim]]
* is ''not'' at war
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* Owns one of [[core provinces]] Doaba, Lahore (507), Central Doab (524),
* Owns [[core province]] Delhi (522).
| effect = 
* Change country to {{flag|Mughals}}.
* Move [[Capital]] to Delhi (522).
* Adds 1 base tax, 1 base production, 1 base manpower {{icon|development}} to Delhi (522).
* Become an {{icon|empire}} empire.
* Gain a [[permanent claim]] on all ''not'' owned provinces in the [[Indian subcontinent]].
* Remove all ''not'' owned [[core|cores]] and [[permanent claim|permanent claims]] in the following regions: [[Asian regions#Persia|Persia]], [[Asian regions#Khorasan|Khorasan]], [[Asian regions#Central Asia|Central Asia]] and [[Asian regions#Caucasus|Caucasus]].
* Gain {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige
* Change technology group to {{icon|indian}} Indian.
* Change unit type to {{icon|indian}} Indian. 
* Change primary culture to Hindavi.
* If ''not'' a [[Monarchy]], change government type to {{icon|change government}} [[Monarchy]]
* Add Government Reform [[Monarchy#Indian_Sultanate|Indian Sultanate]].
* If {{icon|dh}} [[Dharma]] is enabled, then:
** adds Government Reform [[Monarchy#Mughal_Diwan|Mughal Diwan]],
** adds Government Reform [[Monarchy#Mansabdari_System|Mansabdari System]] if government reform tier 3 was previously enacted,
** adds Government Reform [[Monarchy#Zabt_System|Zabt System]] if government reform tier 4 was previously enacted,
** removes Government Reform [[Monarchy#States_General|States General]] if previously enacted,
** update Mission tree to Mughal missions.
* If ''not'' using custom ideas, get the event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
<!--* If a member of the {{icon|imperial authority}} HRE and ''not'' an [[elector]] or the [[emperor]], all own provinces are removed from the HRE.-->
}}<section end=mughal_nation />

<section begin=nepal_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.26
| decision_id = nepal_nation
| decision_name = Unification of Nepal
| decision_text = While many of them have proud and ancient histories the Himalayan kingdoms are weak and divided. We must unite the entire mountain region under the rule of one kingdom. Together we will be an unstoppable force to the kings of Hindusthan. Content to live of their wealth they have squandered their riches for generations, and will be no match for our hardened armies.
| potential = {{flag|Nepal}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* is ''not'' {{flag|the Papal State}} ''or'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}
* {{flag|Nepal}} does not exist
* has Nepali ''or'' Pahari as [[primary culture]]
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]]
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision
If the country is AI-controlled, 
*it can ''not'' be a former colonial nation
*it must either
**have at least 5 [[cities]]
**or the year must be after 1700
| allow = The country:
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]]
*is ''not'' at [[war]]
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
**Katmandu (557), Chaubisi Rajya (2070), Morang (4483), Makwanpur (4484), and Palpa (4485)
| effect = The country:
*changes to {{flag|Nepal}}
*gains [[permanent claim]]s on Nepal, Baisi Rayja, Himalayan Hills, and Mithila Areas that are ''not'' a core of {{flag|Nepal}}
*gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige
*gains new missions<ref>Nepal has no unique missions, so this only has an effect if the country is now eligible for missions which it doesn't already have, e.g. [[North Indian missions]]</ref>
If the country:
* is a member of the HRE and ''not'' an elector or the emperor
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE
* is a duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom
* does ''not'' have its [[capital]] in Nepal, Baisi Rayja, Himalayan Hills, or Mithila:
** Province Katmandu (557):
*** becomes the capital of this country
*** gains {{icon|base tax|24px}} {{green|1}} base tax
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’
}}<section end=nepal_nation />

<section begin=orissa_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = orissa_nation
| decision_name = Unite Orissa
| decision_text = With the heartlands of Orissa under our control it is time we claim our legacy as servitors of Jagannath and proclaim ourselves kings over the entire region!
| potential = {{flag|Orissa}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has Garjati, Jharkhandi ''or'' Oriya as [[primary culture]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled then it:
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* must have at least 5 [[cities]].
| allow = {{flag|Orissa}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* owns its [[core province]]s Kalingandhra (549), Cuttack (552), Sambalpur (553), Balasore (2043), Khurda (2049) and Ganjam (4441).
| effect = The country: 
* becomes {{flag|Orissa}}.
* gets new {{icon|mission|20px}} missions.
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on every province in the areas [[Indian_regions#Orissa|Orissa]], [[Indian_regions#Jharkhand|Jharkhand]], [[Indian_regions#Garjat|Garjat]], [[Indian_regions#Upper Mahanadi|Upper Mahanadi]], and [[Indian_regions#Andhra|Andhra]] that it does ''not'' already own.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If the country:
*does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=orissa_nation />

<section begin=punjab_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = punjab_nation
| decision_name = Kingdom of Punjab
| decision_text = We must unite the Punjabi people if we are ever to be able to stand against foreign invaders. Together we will build a modern state with armies capable of taking on the many enemies who would attack us for our lands, and who would do anything to extinguish our faith!
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Was never an [[end-game tag]]
* {{flag|Punjab}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* has a culture of the ''Panjabi''
* is [[Sikh]]
* does ''not'' have <tt>formed_punjab_flag</tt>
* is ''not'' colonial nation
If the country is AI-controlled, 
* it can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* owns at least 5 [[cities]]
| allow = 
* {{flag|Punjab}} does ''not'' exist.
The country:
* has an administrative technology of at least 10
* is ''not'' at [[war]]
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is [[Sikh]]
* owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Lahore (507), Doaba (2075) and Sirhind (510)
| effect = 
The country:
* changes to {{flag|Punjab}}.
* gains [[permanent claim]]s on every non-owned province in Lahore Area.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* obtains new missions
* set <tt>formed_punjab_flag</tt>
* The event 'New Traditions & Ambitions' happens.
}}<section end=punjab_nation />

<section begin=rajput_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = rajput_nation
| decision_name = Unite the Rajputs
| decision_text = The lands of Rajputana have been shattered and weak ever since the Muslim invasion centuries ago. We must reclaim the great cities of the great dynasties that came before us and unite the princes of Rajputana!
| potential = The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
* has Rajasthani as [[primary culture]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
If the country is AI-controlled, then:
* it can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* it must own at least 10 [[cities]].
| allow = {{flag|Rajputana}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* has an [[administrative technology]] of at least 10.
* is ''not'' at war.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* owns its [[core provinces]]:
**Multan (506), Marwar (514), Girnar (515), Chittor (518), Dhundar (519), Gird (525), Patan (2053), Nagaur (2066), Gorwar (2067), Doaba (2075), Varanasi (2095), Ujjain (4461), Ranthambore (4465), and Kannauj (4497).
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Rajputana}}.
* receives new [[mission]]s.
* becomes an {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
* moves its [[capital]] to Kannauj (4497), which gains:
** {{icon|base tax|24px}} {{green|1}} base tax,
** {{icon|production|24px}} {{green|1}} base production,
** {{icon|manpower|24px}} {{green|1}} base manpower.
* gets [[permanent claims]] on all provinces of [[Western India]] that it does ''not'' own.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If Rajputana:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is ''not'' in the Indian [[technology group]]
** then change its technology group to {{icon|indian|24px}} Indian.
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=rajput_nation />

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== Middle East ==
{{box wrapper}}

<section begin=arab_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.27
| decision_id = arab_nation
| decision_name = Form Arabian Nation
| decision_text = For hundreds of years the Arabs have been divided, but we remember when the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, organized all of us into one ummah, a community of the faithful that transcended tribal affiliation. Today we have overcome disunity and regained the oneness that triumphed in the day of the Prophet and united Arabia
| potential = {{flag|Arabia}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* has a [[culture]] of the Levantine culture group, but ''not'' Turkish.
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* is ''not'' [[the Papal State]] ''or'' the [[Holy Roman Empire]].
* has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
If the country is AI-controlled, it can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]] ''or'' a former colonial nation.
| allow = The country:
* has an [[administrative technology]] of at least level 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* owns its [[core provinces]]:
**Alexandria (358), Cairo (361), Aleppo (377), Jerusalem (379), Damascus (382), Medina (384), Mecca (385), Aden (388), Sana'a (390), Al-Arid (392), Al-Qatif (394), Muscat (400), Nizwa (403) and Baghdad (410).
| effect = This country:
* changes to {{flag|Arabia}}.
* gets {{icon|empire|24px}} empire government rank.
* gains [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of the regions: [[Mashriq]], [[Arabia (region)‎|Arabia]], and [[African_regions#Egypt|Egypt]] except [[Lower Nubia]] that it does ''not'' own.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}} {{green|25}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change
**{{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} national unrest
If the country:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' an elector or the emperor
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
}}<section end=arab_nation />

<section begin=armenia_nation/>
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = armenia_nation
| decision_name = Kingdom of Armenia
| decision_text = The Kingdom of Armenia once dominated the Caucasus. Time was not kind to our ancestors, however, and neighboring empires saw weakness in our internal divisions and used it to conquer our people. Let us drive out these invaders and re-establish the Kingdom and Church of Armenia.
| potential = The country:
<!--* is ''not'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}} ''or'' {{flag|The Papal State}}.
-->* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* is ''not'' {{flag|Armenia}}.
* has Armenian as [[primary culture]].
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]]
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled, then:
** it can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
** it must have at least 3 [[cities]].
** it can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
| allow = {{flag|Armenia}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
* is ''not'' at war.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is {{icon|coptic|24px}}Coptic.
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Adana (327)
** Yerevan (419)
** Melikates (2202)
** Kars (2204)
** Bayazid (4302)
** Mush (2306) ''or'' Van (2307)
| effect = The country:
* becomes {{flag|Armenia}}
* gain [[permanent claim]]s on all non-owned, non-core provinces in the areas [[Asian regions#Armenia|Armenia (area)]], [[European_regions#Samtskhe|Samstkhe (area)]], [[Erzurum]], [[Kurdistan]], and [[Çukurova]] (except Cyprus).
* gets the country modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} national unrest.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If Armenia:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}}kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas ''or'' already Armenian ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=armenia_nation />

<section begin=egyptian_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.27
| decision_id = egyptian_nation
| decision_name = Form Egypt
| decision_text = Found the Egyptian nation, drawing on the rich history of the Nile Delta to establish a modern state in the region.
| potential = {{flag|Egypt}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
* has Egyptian as [[primary culture]].
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* is ''not'' the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, the {{flag|Papal States}}, the {{flag|Ottomans}} or {{flag|Arabia}}.
* has ''not'' [[Celestial Empire]] government.
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI controlled,
* it must have at least 3 [[cities]].
* it cannot be a [[custom nation]].
| allow = The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* has an [[administrative technology]] of at least 20. 
* has Cairo (361) as [[capital]].
* owns the following [[core|core provinces]]:
**Cairo (361), Rosetta (362), Damietta (363), Alexandria (358) ''and'' Faiyum (359).
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Egypt}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of [[Egypt (region)]] that it does ''not'' own.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|autonomy}} {{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
**{{icon|national unrest}} {{red|+1}} national unrest.
If the country:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' an elector or the emperor
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a [[duchy]]
** then it gets {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom government rank.
* has [[Mamluk Government]] government
** then it loses {{icon|stability|24px}} {{red|1}} stability.
** then the government is changed to [[administrative monarchy]].
Cairo (361) and a random province of the country with Egyptian culture:
*gain {{icon|base tax}}{{green|1}} base tax,
*gain {{icon|base production}}{{green|1}} base production.
}}<section end=egyptian_nation />

<section begin=adopt_mamluk_government />
{{Decision
|version = 1.25
| decision_id = adopt_mamluk_government // EgyptianNation
|decision_name=Adopt Mamluk Government
|decision_text=The Mamluks are still a strong factor in this region. We could gain their support by inviting these seasoned soldier slaves to participate in our government.
|potential=The country:
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
* has [[Iqta]] government.
* is ''not'' [[the Papal State]], the [[Holy Roman Empire]], [[Ottomans]], [[Arabia]] ''or'' [[Egypt]].
|allow=Target Country:
* {{flag|Mamluks}} do ''not'' exist.
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns core province Qahirah (361).
|effect= Target Country:
* moves its capital to Qahirah (361)
* change government to {{icon|change government}} [[Mamluk government]]
* becomes {{flag|Mamluks}}.
* If not in a regency, current ruler will die; heir will die.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
**{{icon|national unrest}} {{red|+1}} national unrest.
**{{icon|autonomy}} {{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’ happens.
* gains [[permanent claim]] on the Egypt region.
}}<section end=adopt_mamluk_government />

<section begin=georgia_nation  />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = georgia_nation
| decision_name = Unite Georgia
| decision_text = Ever since the abdication of Alexander I, Georgia has been divided and devastated by in-fighting. This has allow ed other countries to control the internal politics of the region and oppress our people. The time has come to once again unite the Georgian people and reforge the kingdom that was once lost!
| potential = The country:
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
* has Georgian as primary culture.
* is ''not'' [[the Papal State]] ''or'' the [[Holy Roman Empire]].
* was never an [[end-game tag]]
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
If the country is AI-controlled,
* it can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* it can ''not'' be a custom nation.
| allow = {{flag|Georgia}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Imereti (422), Tbilisi (423), Kakheti (2203), Kars (2204) and Kartli (4301).
** Odishi (462), Guria (2196) ''or'' Oltu (4303).
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Georgia}}.
* gets [[permanent claims]] on [[Kartli-Kakheti]], [[European_regions#Samtskhe|Samstkhe (area)]] and [[European_regions#Imereti|Imereti (area)]] that it does ''not'' own.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years with the following effects:
** {{icon|autonomy}} {{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
** {{icon|national unrest}} {{red|+1}} national unrest.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If {{flag|Georgia}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector then
** all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* it is a duchy then
** becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]] then
** it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=georgia_nation  />

<section begin=kingdom_of_jerusalem />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = kingdom_of_jerusalem
| decision_name = Reestablish The Kingdom of Jerusalem
| decision_text = Rejoice! Holy Jerusalem is again in Christian hands - our Christian hands. The Pope has informed us that if we were to reestablish The Kingdom of Jerusalem, our salvation would be assured.
| potential = {{flag|Jerusalem}} does not exist.<br/><br/>
It is either the {{icon|age of discovery|24px}} ‘Age of Discovery’ ''or'' the {{icon|age of reformation|24px}} ‘Age of Reformation’.<br/><br/>
The country:
* is {{icon|Catholic|24px}} Catholic.
* is ''not'' a [[republic]].
* is ''not'' a [[celestial empire]].
* owns Jerusalem (379) ''or'' is player-controlled and is either {{flag|Provence}}, {{flag|Cyprus}} ''or'' {{flag|The Knights}}.
* has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
* is ''not'' a [[custom nation]].
| allow = The country:
* is ''not'' at war.
* owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Jerusalem (379)
** Jaffa (1854)
** Gaza (364)
* Jerusalem is within state.
| effect = 
The country gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.<br/><br/>
Every province of [[Palestine]] and [[Transjordan]] areas, as well as Tarabulus (378), Sidon (1855) and Aqabah (4268) becomes [[core provinces]] of {{flag|Jerusalem}}.<br/><br/>
If the country is ''not'' {{flag|Provence}}, {{flag|Cyprus}}, {{flag|The Knights}}, has it's capital in [[Asian regions#Arabia|Arabia]] or [[African regions#Egypt|Egypt]] or, when {{icon|emp}} [[Emperor_(DLC)|Emperor]] is enabled, is one of the other former crusader states ({{flag|Athens}}, {{flag|Naxos}} and {{flag|Epirus}}):
* releases {{flag|Jerusalem}} as an independent nation with the same [[primary culture]].
If the country is {{flag|Provence}}, {{flag|Cyprus}}, {{flag|The Knights}}, has it's capital in [[Asian regions#Arabia|Arabia]] or [[African regions#Egypt|Egypt]] or, when {{icon|emp}} [[Emperor_(DLC)|Emperor]] is enabled, is one of the other former crusader states ({{flag|Athens}}, {{flag|Naxos}} and {{flag|Epirus}}):
* changes to {{flag|Jerusalem}}
** if Jerusalem does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
*** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
** if Jerusalem is in the [[Holy Roman Empire]]
*** then it leaves the [[Holy Roman Empire]].
Jerusalem:
* moves its {{icon|capital|24px}} capital to Jerusalem (379).
* becomes {{icon|catholic}} Catholic.
* get's new {{icon|mission|21px}} [[Crusader_missions|Missions]].
If Jerusalem:
* is ''not'' a [[theocracy]]
** then it changes its government to monarchy and enacts the Government Reform [[Monarchy#Crusader_State|Crusader State]].
* is a theocracy
** then it enacts the Government Reform [[Theocracy#Crusader_State|Crusader State]].
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
|comment = The AI will never enact this decision.
}}<section end=kingdom_of_jerusalem />

<section begin=persian_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.29
| decision_id = persian_nation
| decision_name = Form Persian Nation
| decision_text = At the mere age of 15, monarch has taken his father's position as head of the Shiite Turkmen tribe. He has quickly established a base of power in the northwest and proclaimed himself Shah of Iran. Several of the neighboring regions have been conquered and the possibility of a resurrected Iranian nation doesn't seem so absent anymore.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations
* Was never an [[end-game tag]]
* Has ''not'' yet enacted this decision
* Is ''not'' the {{flag|Mughals}}, the {{flag|Timurids}}, {{flag|Persia}}, the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, the {{flag|Roman Empire}}, {{flag|the Papal State}} the {{flag|Ottomans}}, {{flag|Byzantium}}, or {{flag|Arabia}}
*[[Primary culture]] is <!-- redundant: Azerbaijani or --> in the Iranian culture group, or country is {{flag|Aq Qoyunlu}}
* Is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]]
* If the country is AI-controlled:
** Is ''not'' a former colonial nation
** Is ''not'' a [[custom nation]]
| allow = 
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* Is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]]
* Is at peace
* Does ''not'' have a [[tribal government]]
* {{flag|Persia}} does ''not'' exist
* Owns the following [[core province]]s:
** Hamadan (414), Isfahan (429), Yazd (433), Qom (2213) ''and'' Qazvin (2215)
** either Amol (426) ''or'' Shiraz (2218)
** either Tabriz (416), Kerman (432), ''or'' Mashhad (2221)
| effect = 
* Change country to {{flag|Persia}}
* Gain new [[missions]]
* Leaves the [[Holy Roman Empire]], unless an elector or the emperor
* Change government to {{icon|monarchy}} [[Feudal Theocracy]] and rank to {{icon|empire}} Empire
* Gain a [[permanent claim]] on every non-core province of the [[Persia (region)|Persia region]] that it does ''not'' own
* Gain country modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for 20 years, with the following effects:
** {{icon|autonomy}}{{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
** {{icon|national unrest}}{{red|+1}} National unrest
* Gain {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige
* Change [[primary culture]] to Persian
* Trigger event {{icon|event|20px}}event ''“[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]”''
* Set country flag <tt>formed_persia_flag</tt>
}}<section end=persian_nation />

<section begin=timurid_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.25
| decision_id = timurid_nation
| decision_name = Claim Timur's Legacy
| decision_text = As the descendant of Timur Lenk, the great conqueror of Iran, Transoxiana and Khorasan, it is our duty to reclaim his legacy. With the traditional Timurid Strongholds under our control we can at last proclaim ourselves the head of Timur's dynasty, and the leader of all of the Ghurkani princes.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* This decision was not enacted before.
* The country:
** is ''not'' {{flag|The Papal State}}, {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, {{flag|Roman Empire}}, {{flag|Mughals}}, {{flag|Persia}}, {{flag|Timurids}}, or {{flag|Arabia}}.
** is ''not'' a colonial nation.
** has its {{icon|culture}} primary culture in the Iranian group, or it is Uzbek or Turkmeni.
** is Muslim.
** has a ruler of the Timurid dynasty.
* If the country is AI-controlled, then:
** it is ''not'' a custom nation.
** it is ''not'' a former colonial nation
| allow = 
* {{flag|Timurids}} do ''not'' exist.
* The country:
** {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
** is ''not'' at war.
** owns and cores the provinces Samarkand and Herat.
** owns and cores all of either one of the following sets of provinces:
*** Isfahan, Qom, and Shiraz.
*** Kabul, Merv, and Teheran.
| effect = 
* The country:
** moves its capital to Samarkand.
** becomes {{flag|Timurids}}.
** gets new [[missions]].
** leaves the Holy Roman Empire, unless it is an elector or the Emperor.
** changes government rank to {{icon|empire}} Empire.
** gains {{icon|prestige|28px}} {{green|25}} prestige
** gets country modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' <!-- centralization_modifier --> for 10 years, giving the following effects:
*** {{icon|global autonomy|28px}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
*** {{icon|national unrest|28px}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
** changes its primary culture to Uzbek.
** gains a permanent claim on all unowned, non-core provinces in the Persia and Khorasan regions.
** gains a permanent claim on all unowned, non-core provinces in the following areas: Transoxiana, Arys, Transcaspia, Khiva, Ferghana, Khuttalan, Basra, Iraq Arabi, Al Jazira, Armenia, Kurdistan, and Erzurum.
** gets country event ''“New Traditions & Ambitions”'', <!-- ideagroups.1 --> unless it has custom ideas.
}}<section end=timurid_nation />

<section begin=turkish_nation />
{{decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = turkish_nation
| decision_name = Restore the Sultanate of Rûm
| decision_text = Once, the Sultanate of Rûm united all the Turkish Beys and Emirs of Anatolia, but it was brought down by jealous and deceitful enemies from afar. By tearing down the empires that defile the memory of the Seljuk dynasty we can restore the Sultanate that once was. Let us unite the Beys under our banner and bring destruction upon those that would dream themselves our overlords!
| potential = {{flag|Rûm}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* is ''not'' <!--{{flag|Ottomans}}, the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, {{flag|the Papal State}}, {{flag|Byzantium}}, {{flag|Russia}}, -->{{flag|Prussia}} ''or'' {{flag|England}}.
* is ''not'' the [[Emperor of China]].
* has Turkish as primary culture.
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled then it
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
| allow = <!--{{flag|Rûm}}, -->The {{flag|Ottomans}} and {{flag|Byzantium}} do ''not'' exist.

The country:
* is [[Muslim]].
* is ''not'' a [[subject nation]].<ref>The country cannot even be a [[tributary]] like in most other formation decisions.</ref>
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* owns its [[core provinces]]:
** Constantinople (151), Kocaeli (316), Konya (323), Ankara (326), Sivas (329), Erzurum (331), Kayseri (2301) and Sultanönü (4312).
| effect = The country:
* changes to {{Flag|Rûm}}.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
* gets [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of [[Anatolia]] that it does ''not'' already own.
* gets the modifier ''‘Increased Centralization’'' for 20 years with the following effects:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}}{{green|−0.05}} monthly autonomy change,
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}}{{red|+1}} national unrest.
If {{flag|Rûm}}:
* is ''not'' a [[monarchy]] and ''not'' revolutionary
** then it becomes a {{icon|monarchy|24px}} monarchy and enacts the ‘[[Ottoman Government]]’ government reform.
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor or an elector,
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy,
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}}kingdom.
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]],
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=turkish_nation />

<section begin=yemen_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.25
| decision_id = yemen_nation
| decision_name = Unite Yemen
| decision_text = For too long the fertile lands of Yemen have suffered in the hands of incompetent dynasties intent only on plundering her treasures. We must unite these lands so that they can once again prosper under an able ruler.
| potential = 
* Playing with normal or historical nations.
* Did ''not'' enact this decision before
* Is ''not'' {{flag|Yemen}}, the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, {{flag|The Papal State}}, or {{flag|Arabia}}
* Primary culture is Yemeni
* Is ''not'' a colonial nation
* If the country is AI-controlled:
** Is ''not'' a custom nation
** Is ''not'' a former colonial nation
** Owns at least 3 non-colony provinces
** {{flag|Yemen}} does ''not'' exist
| allow = 
* {{flag|Yemen}} does ''not'' exist
* Is ''not'' at war
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* Is ''not'' a steppe horde
* Owns core provinces Mokha (387), Aden (388), Sana'a (390) and Taiz (4280)
* Owns core province Mukalla (389), Najran (391), ''or'' Abu Arish (2346)
| effect = 
* Country becomes {{flag|Yemen}}
* The country gets new missions
* Remove all provinces from the Holy Roman Empire, unless an elector or the Emperor
* Set government rank to {{icon|kingdom}} Kingdom, if it was Duchy
* {{flag|Yemen}} gains a permanent claim on all unowned, non-core provinces in the following areas: Lower Yemen, Upper Yemen, Tihama al-Yemen, and Hadramut
* Gain country modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' <!-- centralization_modifier --> for 20 years, giving the following effects:
** {{icon|global autonomy|28px}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
** {{icon|national unrest|28px}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
* Gain {{icon|prestige|28px}} {{green|25}} prestige
* Trigger country event ''“New Traditions & Ambitions”'', <!-- ideagroups.1 --> unless the country has custom or Yemeni ideas
}}<section end=yemen_nation />

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== Africa ==
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<section begin=moroccan_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = moroccan_nation // MaghrebiCountryFormations
| decision_name = Form Moroccan Kingdom
| decision_text = While she has often been divided Morocco is considered by many to be the strongest nation in the Maghreb spiritually, economically and militarily. Once we control all of the constituent principalities of the kingdom we can reunite the area and rule the western Maghreb from Marrakesh as so many dynasties have done before us.
| potential = The country:
*is ''not'' [[Morocco]], [[Tunis]], [[the Papal State]] ''or'' the [[Holy Roman Empire]].
*was never an [[end-game tag]].
*has Moroccan ''or'' Berber as [[primary culture]].
*is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
*has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled, then it:
*is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
*has at least 5 [[cities]].
| allow = {{flag|Morocco}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
**Fez (343)
**Marrakech (344)
**either Sus (348) ''or'' Tafilalt (346)
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Marrakech (344)}}
The country:
* changes to {{flag|Morocco}}.
* receives new [[mission]]s.
* changes primary culture to Moroccan.
* gains [[permanent claims]] on all provinces of the areas [[North Morocco]], [[Gharb]], [[Southern Morocco]], [[Central Morocco]], [[African_regions#Sus|Sus]], ''and'' [[African_regions#Tafilalt|Tafilalt]] that are not owned by Morocco.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If Morocco:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* is ''not'' the [[celestial empire]]
** then it becomes a [[monarchy]].
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=moroccan_nation />

<section begin=algiers_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = algiers_nation // MaghrebiCountryFormations
| decision_name = Form Algerian Nation
| decision_text = The central part of the Maghreb has always been subjected to the whims of more powerful states based in the east or west. We must not allow history to repeat itself. By seizing the great port of Al-Djazair as well as some of the other important coastal cities in the region we can lay the foundation of a strong united state with a maritime focus which will allow us to surpass our historical enemies in the east and west.
| potential = The country:
*is ''not'' [[Algiers]], [[Morocco]], [[Tunis]] ''or'' [[Tlemcen]].
*was never an [[end-game tag]].
*has one of the following [[primary culture]]s:
**Algerian
**Berber ''and'' its [[capital]] is in the areas [[Algiers (area)|Algiers]], [[African_regions#High_Plains|High Plains]], [[Ouled Nail]], [[Kabylia (area)|Kabylia]] ''or'' [[North Sahara]].
*is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
*has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled, then:
*it is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
*it has at least 5 [[cities]].
| allow = {{flag|Algiers}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
**Mitidja (338)
**Dahra (2461)
**either Tlemcen (336) ''or'' Kabylia (339)
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Mitidja (338)}}
The country:
* changes to {{flag|Algiers}}.
* changes primary culture to Algerian.
* gains [[permanent claims]] on all provinces of the areas Algiers, High Plains, Ouled Nail, Kabylia, ''and'' North Sahara that are not owned by Algiers.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If Algiers:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}}kingdom.
* has a [[tribal government]]
** then it becomes a [[monarchy]].
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=algiers_nation />

<section begin=tunisian_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = tunisian_nation // MaghrebiCountryFormations
| decision_name = Form Tunisian Nation
| decision_text = Since time immemorial Tunis has been the center of any strong state in the eastern Maghreb. Once we control this great city as well as its hinterlands we can reunite the entire region under one banner.
| potential = The country:
*is ''not'' [[Tunis]] ''or'' [[Morocco]].
*was never an [[end-game tag]].
*has Tunisian ''or'' Berber as [[primary culture]].
*is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
*has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled, then:
*it is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
*it has at least 5 [[cities]].
*Tunis does ''not'' exist.
| allow = {{flag|Tunis}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
**Tunis (341)
**Sousse (2473)
**either Kef (2454) ''or'' Tripoli (354)
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Tunis (341)}}
The country:
* changes to {{flag|Tunis}}.
* receives new [[mission]]s.
* changes primary culture to Tunisian.
* gains [[permanent claims]] on all provinces of the area Tunisia that are not owned by Tunis.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If Tunis:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* has a [[tribal government]]
** then it becomes a [[monarchy]].
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=tunisian_nation />

<section begin=tripoli_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = tripoli_nation // MaghrebiCountryFormations
| decision_name = Form Tripolitania
| decision_text = In order to further our claims on this region we must control the Mediterranean coast. Once we rule the port of Tripoli itself the world will recognize us for more than the petty kingdom they consider us to be now.
| potential = The country:
*is ''not'' [[Morocco]], [[Tunis]], [[Tlemcen]], [[Algiers]] ''or'' [[Tripoli]].
*was never an [[end-game tag]].
*has Tunisian ''or'' Berber as [[primary culture]].
*has its [[capital]] in the areas [[Tripolitania]] ''or'' [[African_regions#Fezzan|Fezzan]].
*is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
*has ''not'' yet enacted this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled, then it:
*is ''not'' a former colonial nation.
| allow = {{flag|Tripoli}} does ''not'' exist.<br>
The country:
*is ''not'' at [[war]].
*{{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
*is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
*owns its [[core provinces]]:
*Tripoli (354) and Thubaqt (2451).
*Sirt (355) ''or'' Tataouine (353).
| effect = {{move_capital_effect|Tripoli (354)}}
The country:
* changes to {{flag|Tripoli}}.
* changes primary culture to Tunisian.
* gains [[permanent claims]] on all provinces of Tripolitania that are not owned by Tripoli.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If Tripoli:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}}kingdom.
* has a [[tribal government]]
** then it becomes a [[monarchy]].
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]]
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=tripoli_nation />

<section begin=sokoto_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = sokoto_nation
| decision_name = Create the Sokoto Caliphate
| decision_text = Usman dan Fodio and his followers are now looking for a pious ruler who will allow them to rule the city of Gobir and create the orthodox Islamic state they dream of. We must help these pious men to achieve their goal and put our country at their disposal.
| potential =
{{flag|Sokoto}} does ''not'' exist
The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]]
* has ''not'' yet enacted this decision
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]]
* religion is {{icon|sunni|24px}} Sunni
* The event [[Sokototian_events#Usman_dan_Fodio|Usman dan Fodio]] allowed our country to create the Sokoto Caliphate<!-- has country flag sok_dan_fodio_happened -->
If the country is AI-controlled then it:
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]]
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation
| allow = The country:
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a steppe horde
* is ''not'' at war
* Has at least {{icon|being pious|24px}} {{green|+50%}} Legalism ''or'' has activated {{icon|religious|24px}} Religious Ideas
* Owns core province Gobir (1148)
| effect = 
{{move_capital_effect|Gobir (1148)}}
The country:
* becomes {{flag|Sokoto}}
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on all non-owned provinces in the following areas:
** Kano
** Katsina
** Zazzau
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on every non-owned province in the Niger region that:
** is {{icon|sunni|24px}} Sunni or {{icon|fetishism|24px}} Fetishist
** is owned by a country that has ''not'' had the the event ''[[Fulo_events#Orthodox_Islamic_Revolution|Orthodox Islamic Revolution]]''<!-- has country flag fulani_jihad_state --> ''or'' which chose the option ''“We must preserve our traditions!”'' in that event ''or'' which had the event ''[[Fulo_events#End_of_the_Fulani_Jihad|End of the Fulani Jihad]]''
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}} {{green|25}} prestige
* gains {{icon|being pious|24px}} {{green|25%}} legalism
If Sokoto:
* is ''not'' revolutionary
** then it becomes a {{icon|monarchy|24px}} [[monarchy]] and enacts the {{icon|monarchy|24px}} [[Feudal Theocracy]] reform
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
** then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
* does ''not'' have custom ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|22px}} event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=sokoto_nation />

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== New world ==
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<section begin=incan_nation/>
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = incan_nation
| decision_name = Tawantinsuyu, the Empire of the Incas
| decision_text = Once one of many small regional kingdoms our state now holds land in all the four regions of the Andes. Our kingdom has transformed into something greater, a mighty empire of many peoples united under a strong class of rulers. To our subjects we are simply their overlords, the Incas.
| potential = The game:
* is ''not'' using a [[random New World]].
The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].<!--
* is ''not'' {{flag|The Papal State}}, the {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}, the {{flag|Roman Empire}} ''or'' {{flag|Inca}}.-->
* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* is [[Pagan]].
* has Caran, Chachapoyan ''or'' an Andean culture as [[primary culture]].
* has ''not'' enacted this decision before.
If the country is AI-controlled then it:
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
* must own at least 8 [[cities]].
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
| allow = {{flag|Inca}} does ''not'' exist.

The country:
* is ''not'' at [[war]].
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core province]]s:
** Cuzco (808), Cajamarca (813), Huancavelica (810) and Huanuco (814).
** Puno (804) ''or'' Tiahuanaco (2831).
** Chanchan (812) ''or'' Quito (820).
| effect = The country: 
* changes to {{flag|Inca}}.
* becomes an {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
* changes the state religion to {{icon|inti|24px}} Inti.
* gets [[permanent claim]]s on all provinces of [[Peru (region)]] (except [[Ucayali]]), [[Upper Peru]] (except [[Moxos]], [[Beni]] and [[Chaco]]), [[Southern Chile]], [[Central Chile]], [[Neheunken]] and [[Cuyo]] that it does ''not'' already own.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If {{flag|Inca}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], but ''not'' the emperor or an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* has a [[native council]]
** then it becomes a {{icon|monarchy|24px}}monarchy,
** else if Inca has a [[tribal government]]
*** then its government type is changed to {{icon|monarchy|24px}}monarchy.
* does ''not'' have [[custom ideas]] ''or'' Incan ideas
** then it gets the {{icon|event|20px}}event ‘[[New Traditions & Ambitions]]’.
}}<section end=incan_nation />

<section begin=maya_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.28
| decision_id = maya_nation
| decision_name = Reunite the League of Mayapan
| decision_text = Once all Maya states of importance fought under the same banner. Let us recreate the League of Mayapan and put the petty conflicts that once shattered the confederation behind us.
| potential = The game is ''not'' using a [[random New World]].<br />
{{flag|Maya}} does ''not'' exist.<br />
The country:
* was never an [[end-game tag]].
* is in the Mayan [[culture group]].
* is {{icon|mayan|24px}}Mayan.
* has ''not'' enacted the ‘[[Celestial Empire]]’ [[government reform]].
<!-- redundant* is ''not'' {{flag|The Papal State}} ''or'' {{flag|Holy Roman Empire}}.
-->* is ''not'' a [[colonial nation]].
* has ''not'' yet taken this decision.
If the country is AI-controlled, then it:
* can ''not'' be a [[custom nation]].
* must have at least 6 [[cities]].
* can ''not'' be a former colonial nation.
| allow = The country:
* is ''not'' at war.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' a [[nomad nation]].
* owns its [[core province]]s:
** Petén (842)
** Sotuta (846)
** Ceh Pech (2633)
** Ecab (2652)
** Chacujal (2636)
** Xicallanco (2632)
If the {{icon|eld|24px}} ‘El Dorado’ DLC is enabled:
* then the country has to {{Hover box|Available only with El Dorado DLC enabled.|reform its religion}},
* else the country must embrace {{icon|feudalism|24px}} feudalism.
| effect = The country:
* changes country to {{flag|Maya}}.
* becomes an {{icon|empire|24px}} empire.
* gets a [[permanent claim]] on all ''not'' owned provinces of the [[West Yucatan|West]] and [[East Yucatan]] areas.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{green|25}} prestige.
If {{flag|Maya}}:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] but ''not'' the emperor ''or'' an elector
** then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is [[tribal]]
** then it becomes a {{icon|monarchy|24px}} monarchy.
}}<section end=maya_nation />

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== CN formation decisions ==
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<section begin=alaska_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id= alaska_nation
| formation= Alaska
| title= Form Alaska
| desc = Although our home is cold and harsh, we have mastered its terrain and called it home. Countless empires have attempted to build and buy us, but now we stand alone and independent, ready to carve out a name for ourselves.
| colonial_region= Colonial Cascadia
| prov_num= 5
| provinces= Western Alaska and Alaska Panhandle areas
| extra= 
* {{Effect/culture|British|American|yes}}
* {{Effect/culture|Iberian|Mexican|yes}}
* {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=alaska_nation />

<section begin=australia_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = australia_nation
| decision_name=  Form Australian Nation
| decision_text= The time has come to shake off the last remains of our colonial past. We must form a proper nation and solidify our claims to this region.
| potential=
* has not enacted a [[Formable_countries#Former_colonial_nations|colonial nation formation decision]] before.
* is ''not'' an [[end-game tag]].
* ''Either'':
** is a [[colonial nation]].
** is a former colonial nation.
** {{icon|capital|24px}} Capital is in the Colonial Australia region.
*** is ''not'' in a [[Technology#Groups|native American technology group]].
* {{icon|province|24px}} owns a province in the [[colonial region|Colonial Australia]] region.
|allow=
* {{flag|Australia}} does ''not'' exist.
* {{icon|adm tech|24px}} Administrative technology is at least 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at war.
* {{icon|capital|24px}} Capital is in the Colonial Australia region.
* {{icon|province|24px}} owns at least '''10''' cities in the Australia region.
|effect= The country:
* changes to {{flag|Australia}}.
* gains a [[permanent claim]] on every non-owned province of:
** Colonial Australia region.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}} {{green|25}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for {{icon|time|24px}} 20 years:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
If the country:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and ''not'' an elector or the emperor
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
{{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=australia_nation />

<section begin=brazil_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = brazil_nation // BrazilNation
| formation = Brazil
| title = Form Brazilian Nation
| desc = The colonial masters who wished to enslave us are gone. It is time to form a truly independent country of our own. From this day forth the watchword of Brazil will be 'Independence or Death!'
| colonial_region = Colonial Brazil
| provinces= Brazil region
| extra= 
* {{Effect/culture|Iberian|Brazilian|yes}}
* {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=brazil_nation />

<section begin=por_flee_to_brazil />
{{Decision
|version = 1.30
|decision_id = por_flee_to_brazil // BrazilNation
|decision_name = Flee to Brazil
|decision_text = Portugal is in ruins! The monarch and the court must make haste across the sea before our enemies descend upon us once more. Though it will be painful to leave Portugal behind, we shall surely create a glorious new Empire in Brazil.
|potential=
* is ''not'' playing with [[random New World]].
* has not enacted a [[Formable_countries#Former_colonial_nations|colonial nation formation decision]] before.
* has not taken this decision before.
* is playing with normal ''or'' historical nations.
* is {{flag|Portugal}}:
** {{icon|monarchy|24px}} is a monarchy.
** {{icon|province|24px}} has fewer than 5 provinces in [[Europe]].
** {{icon|capital|24px}} has a [[colonial]] subject nation with its capital in the Colonial Brazil region.
|allow=
* {{icon|adm tech|24px}} Administrative technology is at least 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at war.
* has a colonial subject nation
** {{icon|capital}} with its capital in the Colonial Brazil region
** {{icon|province}} owns at least '''20''' cities
|effect = The country:
* changes to {{flag|Brazil}}.
* inherits all provinces belonging to owned colonial subject nation in the Brazil colonial region.
* gets new {{icon|mission|21px}} missions.
* loses {{icon|stability|24px}}{{red|2}} stability.
* loses {{icon|prestige|24px}}{{red|25}} prestige.
* if in the christian religious group then 
** {{flag|Portugal}} will be released as a [[junior partner]] in a [[Personal Union]] under Brazil.
*** It gains cores on all owned provinces in Europe instead of {{flag|Brazil}}'s cores.
*** It will have {{icon|monarchy}} with the [[File:Gov_crown.png|21px]] Autocracy government reform.
{{move_capital_effect|Rio de Janeiro (763) (or, if not owned, a random province in the Brazil colonial region) }}
If the country:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and ''not'' an elector or the emperor
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=por_flee_to_brazil />

<section begin=california_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = california_nation
| formation = California
| title = Form Californian Nation
| desc = We have made a home in this rugged land. It is time for us to muster our strength and cast off the oppression of our colonial overlords, so that we may build a paradise in the West.
| colonial_region = Colonial California
| provinces= California region
| extra= 
* {{Effect/culture|British|American|yes}}
* {{Effect/culture|Iberian|Mexican|yes}}
}}<section end=california_nation />

<section begin=canada_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = canada_nation
| formation = Canada
| title = Form Canadian Nation
| colonial_region = Colonial Canada
| extra= {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=canada_nation />

<section begin=cascadia_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = cascadia_nation
| formation = Cascadia
| title = Form Cascadia
| desc = All along the Columbia river and on the Pacific coast of America, our colonies stand united and independent and it is time we decided a name for our new nation, free from the labels of our colonial overlords. As Cascadia, we will lay claim to all lands north of the Columbia river and create a new nation of trade, freedom, and beauty!
| colonial_region = Colonial Cascadia
| extra=
* {{Effect/culture|Iberian|Mexican|yes}}
* {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=cascadia_nation />

<section begin=chile_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = chile_nation
| formation = Chile
| title = Form Chilean Nation
| colonial_region = Colonial La Plata
| prov_num= 5
| provinces = Central Chile, Southern Chile, and Northern Chile areas
}}<section end=chile_nation />

<section begin=colombia_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = colombia_nation
| formation = Colombia
| title = Form Colombian Nation
| colonial_region = Colonial Colombia
}}<section end=colombia_nation />

<section begin=cuba_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = cuba_nation
| formation = Cuba
| title = Form Cuban Nation
| desc = Our island has finally been freed from colonial oppressors, but this is not enough. We must unite our people behind a new identity free from the burden of the Old World if we are to maintain our independence.
| colonial_region = Colonial Caribbean
| prov_num= 3
| provinces= West Cuba and East Cuba areas
| core= yes
| claim= West Cuba and East Cuba areas
}}<section end=cuba_nation />

<section begin=florida_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = florida_nation
| formation = Florida
| title = Form Floridian Nation
| desc = Here in this rugged land of swamps, alligators, and sunny beaches we have managed to make a home. It is in these lands that we shall make a home, and the great exploits of the Florida Men will become known throughout America and the world!
| colonial_region = Colonial Eastern America ''or'' Colonial Louisiana
| prov_num= 3
| provinces= Florida, East Florida, and West Florida areas
| claim= Florida area
** East Florida area
** West Florida area
** Lucayan Archipelago area
| core= yes
| extra= {{Effect/culture|British|American|yes}}
}}<section end=florida_nation />

<section begin=haiti_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = haiti_nation
| formation = Haiti
| title = Form Haitian Nation
| desc = It is not enough to have expelled the barbarians who have bloodied our land. We must forever assure liberty in the country of our birth and take any hope of re-enslaving us away from the inhuman government that for so long kept us oppressed. In the end we must live independent or die.
| colonial_region = Colonial Caribbean
| prov_num= 2
| provinces= Haiti area
}}<section end=haiti_nation />

<section begin=illinois_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = illinois_nation
| formation = Illinois
| title = Form Illinoisan Nation
| desc = The Illinois Country has long been an administrative branch of the colony of Louisiana, but now that we are free we may begin to turn our attention away from the immeasurable length of the Mississippi and towards the Great Lakes.
| colonial_region = Colonial Louisiana
| prov_num= 5
| provinces= Great Lakes region
| core= yes
| claim = Great Lakes region
| extra= {{Effect/culture|British|American|yes}}
}}<section end=illinois_nation />

<section begin=la_plata_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = la_plata_nation
| formation = La Plata
| title = Form La Platan Nation
| colonial_region = Colonial La Plata
| extra= {{Effect/culture|Portugese|Brazilian|yes}}
}}<section end=la_plata_nation />

<section begin=louisiana_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = louisiana_nation
| formation = Louisiana
| title = Form Louisianan Nation
| desc = Our people have had to adopt a hardened frontier lifestyle in this great wilderness. We are now simply a different people than Europeans: a coarser, tougher breed of men, wilder, intermarrying with the Indian. Let us build on the trade and soil of these rich riverlands, and amaze the world with our rugged prowess.
| colonial_region = Colonial Louisiana
}}<section end=louisiana_nation />

<section begin=mexico_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = mexico_nation
| formation = Mexico
| title = Form Mexican Nation
| desc = We must leave the last of our colonial heritage behind and reform into a proper independent state. The nation of Mexico will become the protector of all of Mesoamerica!
| colonial_region = Colonial Mexico
| extra=
* {{Effect/culture|Iberian|Mexican|yes}}
* {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=mexico_nation />

<section begin=paraguay_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = paraguay_nation
| decision_name= Form Paraguayan Nation
| decision_text= The time has come to shake off the last remains of our colonial past. We must form a proper nation and solidify our claims to this region.
| potential=
* is ''not'' playing with [[random New World]].
* has not enacted a [[Formable_countries#Former_colonial_nations|colonial nation formation decision]] before.
* is ''not'' an [[end-game tag]].
* {{icon|Steppe horde|24px}} is ''not'' a nomad nation.
* ''Either'':
** is a [[colonial nation]].
** is a former colonial nation.
* {{icon|province|24px}} owns a province in the [[colonial region|Colonial La Plata]] region.
|allow=
* {{flag|Paraguay}} does ''not'' exist.
* {{icon|adm tech|24px}} Administrative technology is at least 10.
* is a former colonial nation.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at war.
* {{icon|province|24px}} owns at least '''3''' cities in the Paraguay area.
|effect= The country:
* changes to {{flag|Paraguay}}.
* gains a [[permanent claim]] on every non-owned province of:
** Colonial La Plata region.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}} {{green|25}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for {{icon|time|24px}} 20 years:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
If the country:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and ''not'' an elector or the emperor
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
}}<section end=paraguay_nation />

<section begin=peru_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = peru_nation
| formation = Peru
| title = Form Peruvian Nation
| colonial_region = Colonial Peru
}}<section end=peru_nation />

<section begin=quebec_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = quebec_nation
| formation = Quebec
| title = Form Quebecian Nation
| colonial_region = Colonial Canada
| extra= {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=quebec_nation />

<section begin=sonora_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = sonora_nation
| formation = Sonora
| title = Form Sonora Nation
| desc = Here in the lush fertile lands of the American Northwest and free from the colonial powers of the Old World, we find ourselves capable of cutting all ties with our old identity and drafting a constitution that promises to protect the rights of citizens and landowners. We will form a new nation on the principles of freedom and unity.
| colonial_region = Colonial California
| prov_num= 3
| provinces= Baja California and Sonora areas
| claim= [[Baja California]] area
** [[North_American_regions#Sonora|Sonora]] area
** [[Apacheria]] area
** [[Arizona]] area
** [[Chihuahua]] area
** [[Durango]] area
** [[Nayarit]] area
** Kumeyaay (2476)
| core= yes
| extra= 
* {{Effect/culture|British|American|yes}}
* {{Effect/culture|Iberian|Mexican|yes}}
* {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=sonora_nation />

<section begin=texas_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = texas_nation
| formation = Texas
| title = Form Texan Nation
| desc = When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people, from whom its legitimate powers are derived, and for the advancement of whose happiness it was instituted, and so far from being a guarantee for the enjoyment of those inestimable and inalienable rights, becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression.
| colonial_region = Rio Grande
| prov_num= 4
| extra= 
* {{Effect/culture|British|American|yes}}
* {{Effect/culture|Iberian|Mexican|yes}}
* {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=texas_nation />

<section begin=upca_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = upca_nation
| formation = United Central America
| title = Form Central American Nation
| desc = Our people have endured years of foreign meddling, subjugation, incursions, and our lands divided... Enough! The time has come to liberate and unite our people under one banner, and write our own destiny. We will form a liberal nation enriched by the trade passing between the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans.
| colonial_region = Central America
| prov_num= 5
| provinces = Colonial Mexico region
| extra= {{Effect/culture|Iberian|Mexican|yes}}
}}<section end=upca_nation />

<section begin=usa_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = usa_nation
| formation = United States
| title = Form American Nation
| desc = Long have these proud colonies been subject to the greed and oppression of the European powers, but no more! The surge of liberty in the colonies has granted us an opportunity of forming a proud federation of independent states free from tyranny. The United States of America!
| colonial_region = Colonial Eastern America
| extra=
* {{Effect/culture|British|American|yes}}
* {{Effect/ideas}}
* gets new {{icon|mission|20px}} [[American missions|missions]].
}}<section end=usa_nation />

<section begin=venezuela_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = venezuela_nation
| formation = Venezuela
| title = Form Venezuelan Nation
| colonial_region = Colonial Colombia
| prov_num= 5
| provinces = Central Llanos, Eastern Llanos, Maracaibo, and Venezuela areas
}}<section end=venezuela_nation />

<section begin=vermont_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = vermont_nation
| formation = Vermont
| title = Form Vermonter Nation
| desc = Here in the lush fertile lands of the American Northwest and free from the colonial powers of the Old World, we find ourselves capable of cutting all ties with our old identity and drafting a constitution that promises to protect the rights of citizens and landowners. We will form a new nation on the principles of freedom and unity.
| colonial_region = Colonial Eastern America
| prov_num= 5
| provinces = Pennsylvania region and Missisquoi (2563)
| claim = Pennsylvania region
** Lower Acadia area
** Upper Acadia area
| core= yes
| extra=
* {{Effect/culture|British|American|yes}}
* {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=vermont_nation />

<section begin=west_indies_nation />
{{Former CN decision
| id = west_indies_nation
| formation = West Indies
| title = Form Caribbean Nation
| desc = Now that our islands have been cut from the corrupt and weak powers of the Old World, we must federalise ourselves into a nation capable of uniting our disporate islands and their countless cultures and languages. We will never be one people, but in the West Indies Federation, we will dwell together in unity.
| colonial_region = Colonial Caribbean
| core= yes
| extra= {{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=west_indies_nation />

<section begin=zealandia_nation />
{{Decision
| version = 1.30
| decision_id = zealandia_nation
| decision_name=  Form Zealandia
| decision_text= The time has come to shake off the last remains of our colonial past. We must form a proper nation and solidify our claims to this region.
| potential=
* has not enacted a [[Formable_countries#Former_colonial_nations|colonial nation formation decision]] before.
* is ''not'' an [[end-game tag]].
* ''Either'':
** is a [[colonial nation]].
** is a former colonial nation.
** {{icon|capital|24px}} Capital is in the Colonial Australia region.
*** is ''not'' in a [[Technology#Groups|native American technology group]].
* {{icon|province|24px}} owns a province in the [[colonial region|Colonial Australia]] region.
|allow=
* {{flag|Zealandia}} does ''not'' exist.
* {{icon|adm tech|24px}} Administrative technology is at least 10.
* {{is_free_or_tributary_trigger}}
* is ''not'' at war.
* {{icon|capital|24px}} Capital is in the Colonial Australia region.
* {{icon|province|24px}} owns at least '''4''' cities in the Te Ika a Maui and Te Waipounamu areas.
|effect= The country:
* changes to {{flag|Zealandia}}.
* gains a [[permanent claim]] on every non-owned province of:
** Te Ika a Maui and Te Waipounamu areas.
* gains {{icon|prestige|24px}} {{green|25}} prestige.
* gets the modifier ''“Increased Centralization”'' for {{icon|time|24px}} 20 years:
** {{icon|autonomy|24px}} {{green|−0.05}} Monthly autonomy change
** {{icon|national unrest|24px}} {{red|+1}} National unrest
If the country:
* is a member of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and ''not'' an elector or the emperor
**then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
* is a duchy
**then it becomes a {{icon|kingdom|24px}} kingdom.
{{Effect/ideas}}
}}<section end=zealandia_nation />

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== References ==
# The script code of these decisions can be found in the {{path|decisions}} folder. Formation decisions are those files using name format of <code>xyzNation</code>.
# For localization refer to files the {{path|localisation}} folder.
## Province localization can be located at {{path|localisation/prov_names_l_english.yml}}
## Area and region localization can be located at {{path|localisation/areas_regions_l_english.yml}}.
## Colonial region localization can be located at {{path|localisation/EU4_l_english.yml}}.
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