This is a list of events relating to mercenaries.

Events

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Discontent Among the [patriotic_mercs.GetName]

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Many of the [patriotic_mercs.GetName] have developed baseless sentimental feelings towards their pathetic home country of [merc_home_country.GetName]. A sizable portion of their men are deserting, horrified by the thought of seeing [merc_home_province.GetCapitalName] in flames.

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Trigger conditions Has hired any foreign mercenary company: For at least 3 months Home province: Has less than 3 local unrest Owner is at war with us	Is triggered only by the bi-yearly pulse IV. Base weight 100
Option conditions  Always enabled: Their hearts are weak. Mercenary company described in trigger conditions: Lose 25% mercenary manpower Hidden effect: Mercenary leader dies  Enabled if: Home province of mercenary company described in trigger conditions: Culture is Highlander or Scottish Gold is what the Scots truly love. Lose 5 ducats

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The Enemy of Their Enemy

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The soldiers of the [bloodthirsty_mercs.GetName] gleefully anticipate the chance to battle their hated enemies, the [bloodthirsty_mercs_enemy.GetAdjective]. It would appear that the bitter feud between [bloodthirsty_mercs_home.GetName] and [bloodthirsty_mercs_enemy.GetName] extends even to hired swords.

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Trigger conditions Does not have country modifier “Enemy of Their Enemy” Has hired any foreign mercenary company: For at least 3 months Home province: Has less than 3 local unrest Any rival's owner is at war with us

Is triggered only by the bi-yearly pulse IV. Base weight 100

Option conditions  Always enabled: A happy coincidence. Gain country modifier “Enemy of Their Enemy” for 10 years, giving the following effects: +10 Mercenary Morale  Enabled if: Owns the home province of mercenary company described in trigger conditions A sentiment shared by all true [Root.GetAdjective] men. Gain country modifier “Enemy of Their Enemy” for 10 years, giving the following effects: +5 Morale of armies

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Payment in Plunder

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Several mercenary companies under our employ are becoming dissatisfied with the terms of their employment. The riches of enemy cities such as [rich_enemy_province.GetName] hardly compare to their meager salaries, or so they argue. [loot_mercs.Leader.GetName], Captain of the [loot_mercs.GetName], has taken a stand and demanded that a large portion of the spoils of war be reserved for him and his men.

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Trigger conditions Is at war Has hired at least 2 mercenary companies Has hired any foreign mercenary company: For at least 3 months Does not have country modifiers: “Looting Privileges” “Bonus Pay” “Restricted Looting” Any country in the world: Is at war with us Any owned province development is at least 20

Is triggered only by the bi-yearly pulse IV. Base weight 100

Let them take a share of the plunder. Lose 5 prestige Gain country modifier “Looting Privileges” for 20 years, giving the following effects: -50% loot amount Deny plunder but increase their pay. Gain country modifier “Bonus Pay” for 20 years, giving the following effects: +10% Mercenary maintenance modifier How dare they make demands of us! Gain country modifier “Restricted Looting” for 20 years, giving the following effects: −10 Mercenary morale

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Veterans Flock to the [veteran_mercs.GetName]

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[Root.GetName] is highly regarded among mercenary captains both for our international prestige and, most importantly, for our reputation for paying mercenary soldiers on time and at the agreed rates. An influx of foreign veterans have joined the [veteran_mercs.GetName], hoping that they will find steady work under our employ.

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Trigger conditions Is at war Has hired any foreign mercenary company: For at least 3 months Has less than 25% of their mercenary manpower Prestige is at least +50 Is not running a deficit Is not bankrupt Does not have country modifier “Veteran Mercenaries”	Is triggered only by the bi-yearly pulse IV. Base weight 100
Who wouldn't want to fight for [Root.GetName]? The mercenary company described in trigger conditions: Its mercenary manpower is fully replenished Gain country modifier “Veteran Mercenaries” for 20 years, giving the following effects: +50% Mercenary manpower

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Elephants!

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The following description is used if:

• Technology group is Indian

For the first time since the days of Hannibal and the Punic Wars, war elephants have returned to Europe under the command of [Root.GetAdjective] generals. Our enemies cower in fear before these massive, majestic beasts outfitted in armor and adorned with the symbols of war.

The following description is used if:

• None of:
  • Technology group is Indian

For the first time since the days of Hannibal and the Punic Wars, war elephants have returned to Europe under the command of the [elephant_mercs.GetName]. Our enemies cower in fear before these massive, majestic beasts outfitted in armor and adorned with the symbols of war.''

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Trigger conditions Does not have country modifier “Elephants in Europe” At least one of: All of: Technology group is Indian Any country in the world: Is at war with us Any owned province: Continent is Europe At least 1 of our cavalry is present Has hired any foreign mercenary company: Home province is in India Owner is at war with us Any owned province: Continent is Europe At least 1 of our cavalry is present

Mean time to happen 3 months

Option conditions  Enabled if: Technology group is not Indian Let them tremble before the [elephant_mercs.GetName]. Gain country modifier “Elephants in Europe” for 20 years, giving the following effects: +15% Mercenary Cavalry combat ability  Enabled if: Technology group is Indian Let them tremble before us. Gain country modifier “Elephants in Europe” for 20 years, giving the following effects: +15% Cavalry combat ability

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The [Root.GetAdjective] Amazons

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After years of mandatory service in the [Root.GetAdjective] army, a group of veterans have banded together to charter a mercenary company led entirely by female lieutenants. Based in [Root.Capital.GetCapitalName], the soldiers of the [Root.GetAdjective] Amazons are ready to fight for gold and glory.

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Trigger conditions Did not have this event before Has enacted the policy “Mandatory Service”	Mean time to happen 36 months
How very novel. Can now hire the mercenary company "Amazons"

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[long_time_hires.Leader.GetName] of the [long_time_hires.GetName]

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Captain [long_time_hires.Leader.GetName] of the [long_time_hires.GetName], pleased with our prompt payments and courteous relationship, has approached us with an offer of service. [long_time_hires.Leader.GetSheHeCap] wishes to become a General in the service of the [Root.GetAdjective] army, lending us [long_time_hires.Leader.GetHerHis] extensive tactical experience on a permanent basis.

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Trigger conditions Is not bankrupt Has less than 10 Has less than 10 loans Has hired any foreign mercenary company: For at least 6 months That has a Leader	Is triggered only by the bi-yearly pulse IV. Base weight 100
He will make a fine addition to our roster. Lose 50 ducats The mercenary company described in trigger conditions: Their leader becomes our general Thanks, but no thanks. Gain 5 prestige

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War has Changed

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The advent of the widespread use of firearms has radically changed the face of war in Europe. A number of new mercenaries companies have been founded, armed with modern weapons and employing modern tactics, while others have been unable to adapt and have fallen from relevance in this new era of sophisticated warfare.

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Trigger conditions It is currently the Age of Absolutism or the Age of Revolutions Global flag new_european_mercs is not set Owns at least one of: Niederhessen (1762) Inverness (252) Bihar (157)	Mean time to happen 60 months
Out with the old, in with the new. Set global flag new_european_mercs

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Mercenary Fervor

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The [pious_mercs.GetName] take their [Root.Religion.GetName] faith very seriously indeed, at least by the standards of hired swords. Emboldened by our righteous cause, the Company is in high spirits as they prepare to do battle with the godless [pious_mercs_enemy.GetName].

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Trigger conditions Has hired any foreign mercenary company: For at least 3 months Their home province religion is our religion Is at war as attacker leader Casus Belli is either Holy War, Defender of the Faith, Cleansing of Heresy or Excommunication War Does not have country modifier “Mercenary Fervor”	Is triggered only by the bi-yearly pulse IV. Base weight 100
Our cause is righteous! Gain 15 fervor Gain country modifier “Mercenary Fervor” for 20 years, giving the following effects: +10 Mercenary morale

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Delayed Payments

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The [unpaid_mercs.GetName] complain that they have not received the full salary that was agreed upon for their services. Their Captain, [unpaid_mercs.Leader.GetName], accuses us of corruption and dishonorable conduct and threatens to march [unpaid_mercs.Leader.GetHerHis] men away if payment is not delivered.

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Trigger conditions Has hired any foreign mercenary company: For at least 3 months Own and control their home province At least one of: Has at least 5 loans Corruption is at least 10 Prestige is lower than 0 Does not have country modifier “Delayed Payments”	Is triggered only by the bi-yearly pulse IV. Base weight 100
They'll get paid. Eventually. Gain country modifier “Delayed Payments” for 20 years, giving the following effects: -25% mercenary manpower A simple clerical error, we have the money. Lose ducats equal to 0.15 years of income They can take what they're given or they can leave. Lose 10 prestige Disband the mercenary company described in trigger conditions