Morocco — Not random

Will happen within 15 days of December 2, 1464
Checked again every 15 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1464)

Description

Muhammad al-Jazuli, from a Berber tribe in southern Morocco, studied at Fez and spent 40 years in the Middle East. Coming back to Fez, he moved soon to Âsfî where he established a centre of the Shâdhiliyya Sûfic order of which he was a member. Said to have had the gift of miracles (karâma), he travelled around the countryside and attracted as many as 13,000 disciples to his movement, for whom he founded zâwiyas all over Morocco. The governor of Âsfî expelled him from the town because his movement was a threat to the Marînids.

Actions

A. Silence him

• Global revolt risk +2 for 12 months
• Stability +1
• Event 51016 - Death of Muhammad al-Jazuli for Morocco will never fire

B. Warn him

• Global revolt risk +1 for 12 months
• Event 51015 - Death of Muhammad al-Jazuli for Morocco will never fire

C. Let him be

• Event 51015 - Death of Muhammad al-Jazuli for Morocco will never fire
• Stability +1
• Centralization -1

Morocco — Not random

Will happen on January 2, 1465
unless prevented by
Action B, C of 51014 - Muhammad al-Jazuli for Morocco

Description

In 1465 Muhammad al-Jazuli, who founded a centre for the Shadhiliyya Sufic order, died from poison. The people of Fez blamed the Marinid ruler Abd al-Haqq for al-Jazuli's death and he was executed. The death of the last Marinid ruler led to a civil war.

Actions

A. Chaos reigns!

• Global revolt risk +4 for 84 months
• Stability -3

Morocco — Not random

Will happen on January 2, 1465
unless prevented by
Action A of 51014 - Muhammad al-Jazuli for Morocco

Description

In 1465 Muhammad al-Jazuli, who founded a centre for the Shadhiliyya Sufic order, died from poison. The people of Fez blamed the Marinid ruler Abd al-Haqq for al-Jazuli's death and he was executed. The death of the last Marinid ruler led to a civil war.

Actions

A. We tried to deny it

• Global revolt risk +6 for 84 months
• Stability -3

Morocco — Not random

Will happen within 200 days of January 2, 1472
Checked again every 200 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1472)
unless prevented by
Action B of 232007 - The Fate of Morocco for Morocco
Action B of 232006 - The Fate of Morocco for Morocco

Description

The Wattasids were the ruling dynasty of Morocco from the middle of the 15th century to the middle of the 16th century. The Wattasids were an old vizier family of the Merenids and when they gained control of Morocco, it was in shambles. Morocco was in the midst of economic, demographic, domestic, and foreign problems. The inability of the Wattasid sovereigns, to deal with these issues, eventually led to the dynasty's demise.

Actions

A. The nation is spiraling out of our control!

• Stability -3
• -3 diplomats
• -3 missionaries
• +10% inflation
• -50
• Infrastructure tech investment: -250

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Event 232007 - The Fate of Morocco for Morocco has already occurred
• Country is not at war

Will happen on January 2, 1472
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 232007 - The Fate of Morocco for Morocco

Description

In the 15th century, the Wattasid dynasty was finally able to act on their claim as the rightful rulers of Morocco. The long civil war was over with the Wattasids as the victors. However it proved difficult to rule all of Morocco from their capital in Fez. In the south, local tribesmen and Sufi orders, most notably the Jazuliyyas, harassed Moroccan cities limiting any control the Wattasids may have had.

Actions

A. Support the Wattasid dynasty

• Anti Atlas will no longer be considered a national province
• Sahara will no longer be considered a national province
• Create a colonial revolt in a random province
• A random province revolts
• Stability +2
• Global revolt risk +10 for 120 months
• Revolt risk value in Sahara +20
• Revolt risk value in Tassaret +10
• Revolt risk value in Anti Atlas +15
• Event 232007 - The Fate of Morocco for Morocco will never fire

B. Anarchy shall prevail!

• Stability -4
• Tangiers will no longer be considered a national province
• Fez will no longer be considered a national province
• Toubkal will no longer be considered a national province
• Global revolt risk +13 for 100 months
• A random province revolts
• Monarch Muhammad al-Shaikh will never rule
• Monarch Muhammad II al-Burtuqûlî will never rule
• Monarch Abu al-'Abbas Ahmad will never rule
• Monarch Bu Hassun will never rule
• Monarch Anarchy * becomes active
• Monarch Muhammad I al-Qa'im ° becomes active
• Monarch Ahmad al A'raj ° becomes active
• Monarch Muhammad II al-Shaikh ° becomes active
• Event 232008 - The infirmity of the Wattasid Dynasty for Morocco will never fire
• Event 232007 - The Fate of Morocco for Morocco will never fire

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Country is at war
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 232006 - The Fate of Morocco for Morocco has already occurred

Will happen on January 2, 1472
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 232006 - The Fate of Morocco for Morocco

Description

In the 15th century, the Wattasid dynasty was finally able to act on their claim as the rightful rulers of Morocco. The long civil war was over with the Wattasids as the victors. However it proved difficult to rule all of Morocco from their capital in Fez. In the south, local tribesmen and Sufi orders, most notably the Jazuliyyas, harassed Moroccan cities limiting any control the Wattasids may have had.

Actions

A. Support the Wattasid dynasty

• Anti Atlas will no longer be considered a national province
• Sahara will no longer be considered a national province
• Create a colonial revolt in a random province
• Create a colonial revolt in a random province
• A random province revolts
• Stability +1
• Global revolt risk +5 for 120 months
• Revolt risk value in Sahara +20
• Revolt risk value in Tassaret +10
• Revolt risk value in Anti Atlas +15
• Event 232006 - The Fate of Morocco for Morocco will never fire

B. Anarchy shall prevail!

• Stability -3
• Tangiers will no longer be considered a national province
• Fez will no longer be considered a national province
• Toubkal will no longer be considered a national province
• Global revolt risk +10 for 100 months
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• Monarch Muhammad al-Shaikh will never rule
• Monarch Muhammad II al-Burtuqûlî will never rule
• Monarch Abu al-'Abbas Ahmad will never rule
• Monarch Bu Hassun will never rule
• Monarch Anarchy * becomes active
• Monarch Muhammad I al-Qa'im ° becomes active
• Monarch Ahmad al A'raj ° becomes active
• Monarch Muhammad II al-Shaikh ° becomes active
• Event 232008 - The infirmity of the Wattasid Dynasty for Morocco will never fire
• Event 232006 - The Fate of Morocco for Morocco will never fire

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Event 301000 - Recognition of the Moriscos for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
• Spain exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Granada exists

Will happen within 1800 days of January 2, 1492
Checked again every 1800 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1550)
unless prevented by
Action B of 301000 - Recognition of the Moriscos for Ottoman Empire

Description

Prior to its fall, the Muslim Kingdom of Granada routinely asked its Muslim brothers for support. After its fall, many Moriscos still held out hope that the Ottoman Empire would liberate them. However, surely, the Moriscos would not have become agitated had Morocco came to their aid.

Actions

A. We have other concerns

• +1 merchants
• +1 diplomats

B. We must help them!

• +150 cavalry in a random province
• Gain 2 warships in Delta
• Stability -2
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Spain for 24 months
• +5 national manpower

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Country is controlled by AI
• Sus exists

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1500
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1545)

Description

The inability of the Wattasid dynasty led to southern Morocco gaining virtual autonomy during this period.

Actions

A. And so we lose control

• Revolt risk value in Sahara -20
• Revolt risk value in Tassaret -10
• Revolt risk value in Anti Atlas -15
• Cede Azaouad to Sus
• Cede Tassaret to Sus
• Cede Mdennan to Sus
• Cede Sahara to Sus
• Cede Nouadibuh to Sus
• Cede Nouakchott to Sus
• Cede Anti Atlas to Sus
• -100 relations with Sus

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Control Bambuk

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1500
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)

Description

After defeating the Songhai at the battle of Tondibi Judar Pasha occupied the trade cities of Songhai. He secured control over the salt trade but couldn't find the source of Songhai's gold even though he tortured many citizens. Instead he looted the cities, sending their vast wealth back to Marrakesh to fill the treasury and build palaces. He made his way north with thirty camels loaded with gold, slaves and fifteen of the King's daughters, which he sent to be the Sultan's concubines.

Actions

A. To the victor go the spoils!

• +100
• +100 population in the capital province
• Event 338166 - Morocco sacks Jenne for Bambuk is triggered immediately

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Control Gao

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1500
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)

Description

After defeating the Songhai at the battle of Tondibi Judar Pasha occupied the trade cities of Songhai. He secured control over the salt trade but couldn't find the source of Songhai's gold even though he tortured many citizens. Instead he looted the cities, sending their vast wealth back to Marrakesh to fill the treasury and build palaces. He made his way north with thirty camels loaded with gold, slaves and fifteen of the King's daughters, which he sent to be the Sultan's concubines.

Actions

A. To the victor go the spoils!

• +100
• +100 population in the capital province
• Event 338164 - Morocco sacks Gao for Gao is triggered immediately

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Control Timbuktu

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1500
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)

Description

After defeating the Songhai at the battle of Tondibi Judar Pasha occupied the trade cities of Songhai. He secured control over the salt trade but couldn't find the source of Songhai's gold even though he tortured many citizens. Instead he looted the cities, sending their vast wealth back to Marrakesh to fill the treasury and build palaces. He made his way north with thirty camels loaded with gold, slaves and fifteen of the King's daughters, which he sent to be the Sultan's concubines. The university of Timbuktu was destroyed and many of the ulema were decimated. Some were killed in struggles, while others were exiled to Morocco. The Moroccan army plundered the wealth of the city and burned the libraries. Huge libraries of books and manuscripts were dispersed. Timbuktu never again recovered its leading position.

Actions

A. To the victor go the spoils!

• +150
• +100 population in the capital province
• Event 338165 - Morocco sacks Timbuktu for Timbuktu is triggered immediately
• +1 badboy

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Songhai owns Timbuktu
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Songhai owns Buré
  • Songhai owns Bambuk
  • Songhai owns Jenné

Will happen within 250 days of January 2, 1511
Checked again every 250 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1580)

Description

There was much alarm when news reached Morocco that a new empire had taken control of the prosperous city of Timbuktu and was taking steps to conquer the Sudan.

Actions

A. Perhaps the rumors are untrue...

• -150 relations with Songhai

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Tlemcen is a vassal of Ottoman Empire

Will happen within 300 days of January 1, 1545
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1555)

Description

Taking advantage of the fights between different tribes in Tlemcen, the Spanish supported the Banu Rashid to dethrone Muhammad and install his brother Ahmad in the throne of Tlemcen in 1545. Muhammad sought the help of Hassan Pasha, ruler of Al-Djazaîr and son of Khayr ad-Din Barbarossa, and was restored with the help of the Turks. The growing Ottoman influence in the area reached Morocco, but the Sa'did Muhammad al-Shaykh, known as al-Mahdi, dethroned the pro-Turkish Wattasid sultan Ahmad. The days of the Wattasids were over in Morocco. He then sent his son Muhammad al-Harran with 30,000 men to take over Tlemcen. But the Turks defeated them and al-Harran died of illness. Then the Ottoman beylerbey of Al-Djazaîr (Algiers), Salah Ra'is, conquered Fez in 1554, installing Ali Abu Hassan supported by Janissaries, but Muhammad al-Shaykh reconquered Fez the same year and formed an alliance with Spain. The death of Salah Ra'is when fighting Spain, allowed Muhammad al-Shaykh to retake Tlemcen. However the Ottomans sent spies that assassinated the resisting Muhammad al-Shaykh in 1557, ending the bid of Morocco to take over Tlemcen, that was absorbed into the Ottoman Empire.

Actions

A. Tlemcen should not be Ottoman

• Stability -2
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Tlemcen for 72 months
• +50 relations with Spain
• -50 relations with Ottoman Empire
• -50 relations with Tlemcen

B. Who cares about Tlemcen

• Stability -2
• A random province revolts
• -5 victory points

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Sus exists
• Morocco controls Sahara

Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1554
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1590)

Description

With their capture of Sus, the homeland of the Sa'di, the Wattasids had found the bargaining chip they needed to bring the lost sheep back into the fold.

Actions

A. Unification!

• Inherit the realms of Sus

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Sus exists

Will happen within 20 days of January 2, 1554
Checked again every 20 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1665)

Description

Although the Wattasids managed to regain control of southern Morocco, the struggle to keep the south from declaring its independence once again, arose. The Wattasids decided to strengthen their line through marriage with the Sa'di dynasty. Eventually, the Wattasid idenity was effectively overshadowed by that of the Sa'di.

Actions

A. We are the Sa'di!

• Tangiers will be considered a national province
• Fez will be considered a national province
• Toubkal will be considered a national province
• Anti Atlas will be considered a national province
• Sahara will be considered a national province
• -10% inflation
• Revolt risk value in Sahara -20
• Revolt risk value in Tassaret -10
• Revolt risk value in Anti Atlas -15
• berber will become an accepted culture

Morocco — Not random

Will happen on October 24, 1557

Description

In 1557, the great Muhammad II died plunging Morocco once again into chaos. During his reign the desire for expansion of the Ottoman Empire and pressure from European powers threatened the very existence of Morocco. He was a clever politician and he made a sudden unexpected alliance with Spain that ruined the Turk's progress and belayed the pressure from Europe. Without his guidance Morocco becomes embroiled in a bitter civil war.

Actions

A. We plunge into darkness

• Centralization -1
• Stability -1
• Global revolt risk +1 for 240 months
• Global revolt risk +3 for 12 months
• -2 diplomats

Morocco — Not random

Will happen within 20 days of March 16, 1560
Checked again every 20 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1560)

Description

Dila'iyya was a Sufi order that was founded in the Middle Atlas Mountains. The order was founded a marabout who would grant divine blessings and perform miracles. The reigning sultan would court the support of this order and other marabouts for they played important roles in the religious and social areas.

Actions

A. Court the Dila'iyya

• Stability +1
• +1 diplomats
• +1 missionaries
• -50
• Infrastructure tech investment: +100

B. We need them not!

• Stability -1
• Global revolt risk +2 for 4 months
• Centralization +1

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Country is controlled by AI

Will happen within 1 days of January 2, 1570
Checked again every 1 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1600)

Description

Its rumored that a diplomat who travelled to Gao was mistreated while on a mission to discuss the possibility of Songhai becoming a vassal state of Morocco. Apparently a group of bandits attacked the diplomat on the outskirts of the city stealing all of his possessions. Coincidence?

Actions

A. We have no real love for them

• -25 relations with Songhai

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Event 51017 - Abd al-Malik and the Ottomans for Morocco has already occurred

Will happen on December 16, 1574
unless prevented by
Action B of 50022 - Abd al-Malik and the Ottomans for Ottoman Empire
Action A, B of 50023 - Abd al-Malik and the Ottomans for Ottoman Empire
Action B of 51017 - Abd al-Malik and the Ottomans for Morocco

Description

In return for placing Abd'Allah I upon the throne of Morocco, the Ottoman Empire expected favors in return. The Ottomans suggested that Abd Allâh I lead Morocco to participate in holy war activities against Christian nations in the Mediterranean. A shrewd negotiator in foreign affairs, Abd Allâh I knew that compliance would not be in the best interests of Morocco.

Actions

A. Such actions would be suicidal!

• Stability +1
• -50 relations with Ottoman Empire

B. As they wish

• Stability -2
• -100 relations with Spain
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Spain for 24 months
• Global revolt risk +1 for 12 months

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Ahmad al-Mansur is active
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Songhai owns Mdennan
  • Songhai owns Azaouad
  • Morocco owns Mdennan
  • Morocco owns Azaouad
  • Songhai is a neighbor
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Event 232018 - The Sudan for Morocco has already occurred
  • Event 284000 - The North for Songhai has already occurred
• None of the following must occur:
  • Sus exists
  • Timbuktu exists

Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1580
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1590)
unless prevented by
Action A of 232020 - The Salt Mines of Teghazza for Morocco

Description

Al-Mansur came to desire the salt mines of Teghazza from which the emperor of Songhai derived a good portion of his revenue. After securing the oases of Gouara and Touat, he demanded from Ishaq Askia a mithqal of gold in payment for each load of salt taken from Teghazza in order to establish a fighting fund for the armies of Islam.

Actions

A. Demand a mithqal of gold for each load!

• Event 284001 - The Salt Mines of Taghaza for Songhai is triggered immediately
• Event 232020 - The Salt Mines of Teghazza for Morocco will never fire
• Mdennan will be considered a national province
• Azaouad will be considered a national province

B. Demand two mithqals of gold for each load!

• Event 284002 - The Salt Mines of Taghaza for Songhai is triggered immediately
• Event 232020 - The Salt Mines of Teghazza for Morocco will never fire
• Mdennan will be considered a national province
• Azaouad will be considered a national province

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Ahmad al-Mansur is active
• Timbuktu exists
• Songhai exists
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Songhai is a neighbor
  • Songhai owns Azaouad
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Event 232018 - The Sudan for Morocco has already occurred
  • Event 284000 - The North for Songhai has already occurred
• The following must not occur:
  • Sus exists

Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1580
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1590)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 232019 - The Salt Mines of Teghazza for Morocco

Description

Al-Mansur came to desire the salt mines of Teghazza from which the emperor of Songhai derived a good portion of his revenue. After securing the oases of Gouara and Touat, he demands from Ishaq Askia a mithqal of gold in payment for each load of salt taken from Teghazza in order to establish a fighting fund for the armies of Islam.

Actions

A. Demand a mithqal of gold for each load!

• Event 284003 - The Salt Mines of Taghaza for Songhai is triggered immediately
• Event 232019 - The Salt Mines of Teghazza for Morocco will never fire

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Ahmad al-Mansur is active

Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1580
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1600)

Description

Under al-Mansur, Morocco become familiar with a prosperity it had not known centuries. Al-Mansur was a great leader and strategist. Prior to his conquest of the Sudan, he had already recognized his son Muhammad al-Shaikh al-Mamun his heir. His choice would prove to be interesting.

Actions

A. Appoint Muhammad al-Mamun heir!

• Stability +1
• +1 diplomats

Morocco — Not random

Will happen on January 2, 1580

Description

The first effective Sa'di leader was Ahmed al-Mansur, whose soldiers reclaimed Cueta, among other strategic points. Al-Mansur adopted administrative methods from the Ottoman Turks of southwestern Asia to govern his newly captured territory. Pashas, or governors were left to rule each area and were supported by a caid, or tax collector, who had enough military strength to police the area. Al-Mansur also organized the government of Morocco (the makhzan) in accordance with rules that endured until the institution of the French protectorate. Although his reforms made some unhappy, no revolt ever endangered his rule.

Actions

A. Implement them

• +1 base tax value in a random province
• +1 base tax value in a random province
• +1 base tax value in a random province
• Centralization +2
• Trade tech investment: +100
• -200
• Global revolt risk +2 for 12 months

B. Implement lesser reforms

• +1 base tax value in a random province
• Aristocracy +1
• -50
• Global revolt risk +1 for 6 months

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Songhai exists
• Country has at least 3 non-colonial provinces
• The following must not occur:
  • Timbuktu exists
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Event 232021 - The Askia's Response for Morocco has already occurred
  • Event 232022 - The Askia's Response for Morocco has already occurred
  • Event 232023 - The Askia's Response for Morocco has already occurred
  • Event 284003 - The Salt Mines of Taghaza for Songhai has already occurred

Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1588
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1595)
unless prevented by
Action A of 232023 - The Askia's Response for Morocco
Action A of 232022 - The Askia's Response for Morocco

Description

Faced with the defiance of the King of the Sudan, al-Mansur set out to break his resistance. Al-Mansur was surprised when he encountered very lively opposition. His council deemed the expedition both unjust and dangerous. However, in the end, al-Mansur silenced the objectors and the expedition followed in accordance with his plan.

Actions

A. Send a small force

• +1000 infantry in Anti Atlas
• +3000 cavalry in Anti Atlas
• -50
• A random province revolts
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Songhai for 24 months

B. It may be unpopular, but send a large force

• Start a war with Songhai
• -100
• -50 relations with Songhai
• +5000 infantry in Anti Atlas
• +5000 cavalry in Anti Atlas
• Leader Judar Pasha becomes active
• A random province revolts
• Stability -2

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Country has at least 3 non-colonial provinces
• Songhai exists
• Timbuktu exists
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Event 232021 - The Askia's Response for Morocco has already occurred
  • Event 232022 - The Askia's Response for Morocco has already occurred
  • Event 232023 - The Askia's Response for Morocco has already occurred

Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1588
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1595)
unless prevented by
Action A of 232023 - The Askia's Response for Morocco
Action A of 232022 - The Askia's Response for Morocco

Description

Faced with the defiance of the King of the Sudan, al-Mansur set out to break his resistance. Al-Mansur was surprised when he encountered very lively opposition. His council deemed the expedition both unjust and dangerous. However, in the end, al-Mansur silenced the objectors and the expedition followed in accordance with his plan.

Actions

A. Send a small force

• +1000 infantry in Anti Atlas
• +3000 cavalry in Anti Atlas
• -50
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Songhai for 24 months
• A random province revolts

B. It may be unpopular, but send a large force

• Start a war with Songhai
• -100
• -50 relations with Songhai
• +5000 infantry in Anti Atlas
• +5000 cavalry in Anti Atlas
• Leader Judar Pasha becomes active
• A random province revolts
• Stability -2
• Event 124002 - The Forces of Morocco for Timbuktu is triggered immediately

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Morocco owns Timbuktu
• Event 232035 - Songhai's Surrender for Morocco has already occurred

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1588
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1640)
unless prevented by
Action B of 232035 - Songhai's Surrender for Morocco

Description

The Moroccan occupation force had great trouble stabilizing its conquests. The ulemas of Timbuktu were not to be trusted, and Judar Pasha found himself out of favor with the Sultan for even suggesting peace. Judar was forced to govern with one hand tied behind his back when the Sultan sent a new Pasha to ensure a crushing victory against Songhai - a victory that never came, thanks to the miserable swamps of Dendi the Songhai forces hid in. The inevitable rivalry between the two Pashas contributed to a state of paralysis in the regime.

Actions

A. Incompetents!

• Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 36 months
• Stability -1
• Timbuktu revolts

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Songhai and Morocco are at war
• Country has at least 3 non-colonial provinces
• Event 284038 - Civil War in Songhai for Songhai has already occurred
• Morocco owns Anti Atlas

Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1590
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1591)

Description

The battle of Ksar Kbir had saved Morocco from the aggressive imperialism of Europe, but the rest of Africa wasn't as lucky. Facing an expanding Ottoman empire to the east and European colonization to the west, Morocco turned south, instead. The Sultan struck an alliance with the central African state of Borno as part of his strategy to prevent Ottoman expansion. The Sultan also targeted Songhai, hiring an Arab named Ibn al-Filali to be his spy in Gao. In 1588, al-Filali reported good news - Songhai had been terribly weakened by a destructive civil war. The Sultan took advantage of the situation by sending a letter from a brother of the Songhai King asking for Moroccan help in reclaiming his throne from Ishaq II. The Sultan sent the letter to Ishaq II, asking him to accept Moroccan authority. Even if the Songhai emperor refused, it would give Morocco a reason for war.

Actions

A. Send the letter to Ishaq II

• Gain a temporary casus belli against Songhai for 24 months
• Timbuktu will be considered a national province
• Gao will be considered a national province
• Bambuk will be considered a national province
• Event 284039 - The Pretender's Demands for Songhai is triggered immediately

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Event 284039 - The Pretender's Demands for Songhai has already occurred
• Country has at least 3 non-colonial provinces
• Songhai exists
• None of the following must occur:
  • Event 232034 - Songhai's Submission for Morocco has already occurred
  • Songhai and Morocco are at war
  • Morocco owns Gao
  • Morocco owns Bambuk
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Event 232024 - Expedition to the Sudan for Morocco has already occurred
  • Event 232025 - Expedition to the Sudan for Morocco has already occurred

Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1590
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1598)
unless prevented by
Action A of 232034 - Songhai's Submission for Morocco

Description

Al-Mansur's first expedition to the Sudan was a failure. He rushed to conceal his failure by fabricating the events that transpired. He stated that he authorized a guide to lead a rebellious group of troops in the direction of the Sudan and then abandon them in the middle of the desert. His folly was forgotten and in 1590, Spanish renegade Judar was given 3000 men to attack Sudan by way of the desert.

Actions

A. We will prevail!

• Start a war with Songhai
• +5000 infantry in Anti Atlas
• +5000 cavalry in Anti Atlas
• +10 artillery in Anti Atlas
• Leader Judar Pasha becomes active

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Event 232029 - Dissidence in the Sudan for Morocco has already occurred
• Timbuktu exists
• None of the following must occur:
  • Event 232030 - Rulership of the Sudan for Morocco has already occurred
  • Songhai and Morocco are at war

Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1591
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1605)

Description

Ruling such a vast empire proved to be more difficult than al-Mansur had assumed. In an attempt to centralize the government, al-Mansur set up a provisional government ran by pashas, to oversee Morocco's possessions in the Sudan. This allowed al-Mansur to move his attention to international affairs. Only the insane would have attempted to rule all of Morocco directly. Of course, a Morocco truly determined to focus on international relations, may have found it beneficial to remove its presence entirely from the Sudan.

Actions

A. Accept the present rulers of Timbuktu

• Stability +2
• +150 relations with Timbuktu
• Cede Awdaghost to Timbuktu
• Cede Walata to Timbuktu
• Cede Jenné to Timbuktu
• Cede Bambuk to Timbuktu
• Cede Segu to Timbuktu
• Cede Niani to Timbuktu
• Cede Mossi to Timbuktu
• Cede Buré to Timbuktu
• Cede Gao to Timbuktu
• Cede Say to Timbuktu
• Cede Begho to Timbuktu
• Cede Zaria to Timbuktu
• Gain Timbuktu as vassals
• Centralization +1
• Bambuk will no longer be considered a national province
• Timbuktu will no longer be considered a national province
• Gao will no longer be considered a national province

B. We shall remain a cohesive empire!

• Stability -5
• Centralization -2
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• Awdaghost revolts
• Walata revolts
• Jenné revolts
• Global revolt risk +9 for 72 months
• Bambuk will no longer be considered a national province
• Timbuktu will no longer be considered a national province
• Gao will no longer be considered a national province

C. Abandon the Sudan, its not worth it

• Stability -2
• Cede Awdaghost to Timbuktu
• Cede Walata to Timbuktu
• Cede Jenné to Timbuktu
• Cede Bambuk to Timbuktu
• Cede Segu to Timbuktu
• Cede Niani to Timbuktu
• Cede Mossi to Timbuktu
• Cede Buré to Timbuktu
• Cede Gao to Timbuktu
• Cede Say to Timbuktu
• Cede Begho to Timbuktu
• Cede Zaria to Timbuktu
• Bambuk will no longer be considered a national province
• Timbuktu will no longer be considered a national province
• Gao will no longer be considered a national province

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Morocco owns Timbuktu
• The following must not occur:
  • Songhai and Morocco are at war

Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1595
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1605)

Description

Newly conquered territory in the Sudan was difficult for Morocco to rule. So far removed from the capital, former lands of the Songhai were extremely difficult to govern. Many of these lands fell prey to attacks of the native peoples.

Actions

A. Curses!

• Cede Segu to Mali
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• Awdaghost revolts
• Walata revolts
• Jenné revolts
• Stability -2

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Event 232029 - Dissidence in the Sudan for Morocco has already occurred
• None of the following must occur:
  • Event 232031 - Rulership of the Sudan for Morocco has already occurred
  • Songhai and Morocco are at war
  • Timbuktu exists
• Morocco owns Timbuktu

Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1600
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1605)

Description

Ruling such a vast empire proved to be more difficult than al-Mansur had assumed. In an attempt to centralize the government, al-Mansur set up a provisional government ran by pashas, to oversee Morocco's possessions in the Sudan. This allowed al-Mansur to move his attention to international affairs. Only the insane would have attempted to rule all of Morocco directly.

Actions

A. Appoint a Pasha to rule Timbuktu

• Stability +2
• Grant independence to Timbuktu
• Event 232032 - The Pashas of Timbuktu for Morocco is triggered immediately
• Centralization +1

B. We shall remain a cohesive empire!

• Stability -5
• Centralization -2
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• A random province revolts
• Awdaghost revolts
• Walata revolts
• Jenné revolts
• Global revolt risk +9 for 72 months
• Bambuk will no longer be considered a national province
• Timbuktu will no longer be considered a national province
• Gao will no longer be considered a national province

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Ahmad al-Mansur is active
• Event 232012 - Al-Mansur's Heir for Morocco has already occurred

Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1602
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1602)

Description

The chosen of his father, his designation of heir served merely to inflate his ego. Quickly, al-Mamun became the center of many scandals as well as instigator of a few rebellions. Al-Mansur's patience for his son finally ran out and he had him imprisoned at Meknès. Al-Mansur had chosen a poor heir.

Actions

A. He is unworthy of the designation of heir and so his title is stripped!

• Stability -1

B. We shall forget but al-Mansur will no longer have a chosen heir

• Stability -4
• Monarch al-Mamun ° becomes active
• Monarch Abu Faris will never rule

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• None of the following must occur:
  • Monarch Ahmad al-Mansur is active
  • Sus exists

Will happen within 50 days of January 2, 1603
Checked again every 50 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1605)
unless prevented by
Action A of 232015 - Brother against Brother for Morocco

Description

In dying heirless, al-Mansur dealt Morocco a terrible fate. A power struggle erupted shortly after his death. Three of his sons, including al-Mamun, fought for control of Morocco. One son, Mulay Zidan was proclaimed at Fez. Abu Faris was acknowledged at Marrakesh. The three fought for seven years in changing alliances of two to one.

Actions

A. Al-Mansur is dead and chaos reigns!

• Grant independence to Sus
• Stability -2
• Event 166004 - Brother against Brother for Sus is triggered immediately
• Global revolt risk +10 for 84 months
• Event 232015 - Brother against Brother for Morocco will never fire

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Sus exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Monarch Ahmad al-Mansur is active

Will happen within 50 days of January 2, 1603
Checked again every 50 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1605)
unless prevented by
Action A of 232014 - Brother against Brother for Morocco

Description

In dying heirless, al-Mansur dealt Morocco a terrible fate. A power struggle erupted shortly after his death. Three of his sons, including al-Mamun, fought for control of Morocco. One son, Mulay Zidan was proclaimed at Fez. Abu Faris was acknowledged at Marrakesh. The three fought for seven years in changing alliances of two to one.

Actions

A. Al-Mansur is dead and chaos reigns!

• Stability -2
• Global revolt risk +10 for 84 months
• Event 232014 - Brother against Brother for Morocco will never fire
• Event 232017 - Death of al-Mansur for Morocco is triggered immediately

Morocco — Not random

Will happen on January 2, 1610

Description

In 1610, after 7 years of fighting, Abu Faris was assassinated by his nephew 'Abd Allah, son of al-Mamun. With the help of the Spanish, al-Mamun secured Fez. Mulay Zidan procured Marrakesh were he would remain until his death. With this division, Morocco was no longer able to exert any control on the pasha government of Timbuktu.

Actions

A. This fratricide is ripping apart the remnants of our great nation!

• Stability -2
• Break vassalization with Timbuktu
• Event 124014 - Death of Abu Faris for Timbuktu is triggered immediately

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Own Fez
• Control Fez

Will happen within 1 days of November 4, 1675
Checked again every 1 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1680)

Description

In 1672, Moulay Ismail came to be the sultan of Morocco. He was a strong and daring leader with prestige equal to that of Louis XIV, with whom he developed diplomatic ties. Ismâ'îl desired to construct the new captial of the Sherifan dynasty in Meknès. From there it would be possible to re-establish law and order through out Morocco.

Actions

A. Construct the new capital of our dynasty!

• +100 relations with France
• -150
• Move capital to Fez
• Centralization +3
• +50 victory points
• Gain Fine Arts Academy in the capital province

B. Marrakesh suits us fine

• -10 victory points
• +50
• Aristocracy +3

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• Own Fez

Will happen within 1 days of November 4, 1693
Checked again every 1 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1705)
unless prevented by
Action A of 337829 - Control over Maghreb for Fez

Description

During his reign Moulay Ismail, after subduing and pacifying Morocco, managed to gain control over the privateering, which he eventually dismantled and turned into peaceful trading. A French architect built the city of Essaouira in the 17th century solely for the international trade. Foreign trade in Morocco flourished and he exchanged ambassadors with many leading powers, among which the English, French and the Dutch.

Actions

A. We control our own trade

• Center of trade in Timbuktu closes
• Event 338110 - The Gold-Salt Trade dries up for Timbuktu will never fire
• Fez becomes a center of trade
• Mercantilism +2
• Aristocracy +1
• -3% inflation

B. Implement trade restrictions

• Center of trade in Timbuktu closes
• Event 338110 - The Gold-Salt Trade dries up for Timbuktu will never fire
• Fez becomes a center of trade
• Mercantilism +3
• Aristocracy +3
• -5% inflation

C. We need not encourage further exploitation!

• -10% inflation
• Centralization +2

Morocco — Not random

Conditions

• United States exists

Will happen within 60 days of January 2, 1776
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1790)

Description

During the reign of Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah (Muhammad III), Morocco recognized for the first time, the independence of the United States.

Actions

A. Congratulations!

• +100 relations with United States
• +3 diplomats

Morocco — Not random

Triggered by

Action A, B of 50020 - Tunisia - Episode Three for Ottoman Empire

Description

Abd al-Malik took part in the Ottoman conquest of Tunis, in 1574, in an attempt to gain Ottoman support to oust his nephew, Muhammad al-Mutawakkil, from the throne. After the conflict, he was placed on the throne and agreed to recognize the Ottoman Sultan as the caliph.

Actions

A. We shall crush Tunis!

• +100 relations with Ottoman Empire
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Tunisia for 24 months
• Event 50022 - Abd al-Malik and the Ottomans for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately

B. We will provide minimal assistance

• +50 relations with Ottoman Empire
• Stability -1
• -75
• Event 51018 - Price to Pay for Morocco will never fire
• Event 50023 - Abd al-Malik and the Ottomans for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately

Morocco — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 232015 - Brother against Brother for Morocco

Description

Upon the death of al-Mansur, the Sa'di dynasty split into two factions. The Saadians of Marrakech and the Saadians of Fez. The dynasty's control of Morocco began to lessen.

Actions

A. The Sa'di dynasty is regressing!

• Cede Toubkal to Sus
• Break vassalization with Sus
• Event 166004 - Brother against Brother for Sus is triggered immediately

Morocco — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 260982 - Forced conversion of the Mudejars for Portugal
Action A of 285219 - Forced conversion of the Mudejars for Spain

Description

The great Christian victory (1212) of Navas de Tolosa prepared the way for the downfall of the Muslims. Córdoba fell to Ferdinand III of Castile in 1236. The wars went on, and one by one the Moorish strongholds fell, until only Granada remained in their hands. Málaga was taken (1487) after a long siege by the forces of Ferdinand and Isabella, and in 1492 Granada was recovered. Many of the Moors remained in Spain, those who remained faithful to Islam were called Mudejares, while those who accepted Christianity were called Moriscos. They were allowed to stay in Spain but were kept under close surveillance.

Actions

A. Al-Andalus has fallen

• +1000 population in a random province
• -100 relations with Spain
• Trade tech investment: +200
• Land tech investment: +200
• +100

Morocco — Not random

Triggered by

Action C of 284039 - The Pretender's Demands for Songhai

Description

The Askia of Songhai submitted to Moroccan hegemony, sending a tribute of gold and slaves - the first of many such. Morocco had become the most powerful state in the Sahara.

Actions

A. Magnificent!

• +50 victory points
• Gain Songhai as vassals
• +200
• +1000 population in the capital province
• Event 232026 - Second Expedition to the Sudan for Morocco will never fire

Morocco — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 284042 - Songhai's Surrender for Songhai

Description

The defeated Songhai emperor offered tribute to Morocco in exchange for his Kingdom - 100,000 pieces of gold and 1,000 slaves. The commander of the expedition, Judar Pasha, was prepared to accept this and return home. His troops were exhausted, ill and many miles from home. In a rage, the Sultan rejected Askar Ishaq's offer and sent another general, Mansur Pasha, who he instructed to complete the conquest of Songhay.

Actions

A. Reject the offer and send Mansur to Timbuktu

• Leader Judar Pasha will never be active
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Songhai for 36 months

B. Accept the tribute and give up our claims

• Gain Songhai as vassals
• +100 relations with Songhai
• +100
• +1000 population in the capital province
• Cede Timbuktu to Songhai
• Cede Bambuk to Songhai
• Cede Gao to Songhai
• Cede Buré to Songhai
• Timbuktu will no longer be considered a national province
• Bambuk will no longer be considered a national province
• Gao will no longer be considered a national province
• Event 284045 - Mansur Pasha's Deception for Songhai will never fire
• Event 232039 - The Two Pashas for Morocco will never fire

Morocco — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 284001 - The Salt Mines of Taghaza for Songhai
Action A of 284002 - The Salt Mines of Taghaza for Songhai
Action A, B of 284003 - The Salt Mines of Taghaza for Songhai

Description

With the refusal by the King of the Sudan, conflict was inevitable. The stage was set for a conflict between Songai and Morocco.

Actions

A. They will pay for this insult!

• -100 relations with Songhai

Morocco — Not random

Triggered by

Action B of 284001 - The Salt Mines of Taghaza for Songhai

Description

Fearing for the safety of his empire, the King of the Sudan sent to Morocco that which was demanded. Songhai was now a mere puppet of Morocco.

Actions

A. All is as it should be

• Gain Songhai as vassals
• +75
• Event 232024 - Expedition to the Sudan for Morocco will never fire
• Event 232025 - Expedition to the Sudan for Morocco will never fire

B. We want more!

• +75
• -50 relations with Songhai

Morocco — Not random

Triggered by

Action B of 284002 - The Salt Mines of Taghaza for Songhai
Action C of 284003 - The Salt Mines of Taghaza for Songhai

Description

Fearing for the safety of his empire, the King of the Sudan sent to Morocco that which was demanded. Songhai was now a mere puppet of Morocco.

Actions

A. All is as it should be

• Gain Songhai as vassals
• +175
• Event 232024 - Expedition to the Sudan for Morocco will never fire
• Event 232025 - Expedition to the Sudan for Morocco will never fire

B. We want more!

• +175
• -50 relations with Songhai

Morocco — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 232030 - Rulership of the Sudan for Morocco

Description

Although beneficial to Morocco, the government in Timbuktu would prove to be detrimental for the Sudan. The Pashas would drain the country by their exactions and destroy a large part of the extant intellectual and religious aristocracy.

Actions

A. Finally our business in the Sudan is finished

• +50 relations with Timbuktu
• Cede Awdaghost to Timbuktu
• Cede Walata to Timbuktu
• Cede Jenné to Timbuktu
• Cede Bambuk to Timbuktu
• Cede Segu to Timbuktu
• Cede Niani to Timbuktu
• Cede Mossi to Timbuktu
• Cede Buré to Timbuktu
• Cede Gao to Timbuktu
• Cede Say to Timbuktu
• Cede Begho to Timbuktu
• Cede Zaria to Timbuktu
• Bambuk will no longer be considered a national province
• Timbuktu will no longer be considered a national province
• Gao will no longer be considered a national province