Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Holland
- Control Holland
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1559
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1648)
unless prevented by
Action A of 28001 - Creation of the Dutch Republic for Friesland
Action A of 28002 - Creation of the Dutch Republic for Guelders
Action A of 28003 - Creation of the Dutch Republic for Brabant
Description
A united Dutch Republic has broken free from the oppressors. This is a chance to unite the Netherlands at last...Actions
A. Marvellous!
- Flag graphics extension set to "Princevlag"
- Set flag [Princevlag] for events
- Friesen will be considered a national province
- Geldre will be considered a national province
- Holland will be considered a national province
- Zeeland will be considered a national province
- Brabant will be considered a national province
- Flandern will be considered a national province
- Move capital to Holland
- +25000 infantry in Holland
- +10000 cavalry in Holland
- +50 artillery in Holland
- Event 3808 - The Dutch Republic for Friesland is triggered immediately
- Event 3806 - The Dutch Republic for Guelders is triggered immediately
- Event 3812 - The Dutch Republic for Brabant is triggered immediately
- +200
- +4 merchants
- Trade tech investment: +300
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Netherlands owns Friesen
- Event 3900 - Creation of the Dutch Republic for Netherlands has already occurred
Will happen within 5 days of January 2, 1559
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1648)
Description
The Dutch revolts involved many sieges, all of which were devastating to the urban populace of the Low Countries.Actions
A. Alas!
- -1000 population in Friesen
- Event 337044 - The Union of Utrecht claims independence for Friesen will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Netherlands owns Geldre
- Event 3900 - Creation of the Dutch Republic for Netherlands has already occurred
Will happen within 5 days of January 2, 1559
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1648)
Description
The Dutch revolts involved many sieges, all of which were devastating to the urban populace of the Low Countries.Actions
A. Alas!
- -1000 population in Geldre
- Event 337045 - The Union of Utrecht claims independence for Geldre will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Netherlands owns Holland
- Event 3900 - Creation of the Dutch Republic for Netherlands has already occurred
Will happen within 5 days of January 2, 1559
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1648)
Description
The Dutch revolts involved many sieges, all of which were devastating to the urban populace of the Low Countries.Actions
A. Alas!
- -10000 population in Holland
- Event 337046 - The Union of Utrecht claims independence for Holland will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Netherlands owns Zeeland
- Event 3900 - Creation of the Dutch Republic for Netherlands has already occurred
Will happen within 5 days of January 2, 1559
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1648)
Description
The Dutch revolts involved many sieges, all of which were devastating to the urban populace of the Low Countries.Actions
A. Alas!
- -5000 population in Zeeland
- Event 337047 - The Union of Utrecht claims independence for Zeeland will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- State religion is counterreform
- Holland has religion reformed
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1559
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 3, 1648)
Description
Although its rulers were initially dutiful papal subjects, there was great pressure from the people of Holland to adopt the reformed faith.Actions
A. It is the will of the people!
- Change religion to reformed
B. Such heresy cannot be allowed!
- Change religion to counterreform
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Innovativeness -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 3900 - Creation of the Dutch Republic for Netherlands has already occurred
- Country is at war
Will happen within 1 days of January 2, 1560
Checked again every 1 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1572)
Description
The Geuses were a group of dutch nobles who asked for the General Estates, they were 'Ce ne sont que des gueux', 'They are just beggars' was the comment they received at the Habsburg court in Brussels. The term gueux was adapted by them as Geuses as a name of honour. The watergeuses formed the most effective force in the early rebellion with a fleet of 30 warships they raided southern Netherlands from the English channel ports and the German port of Emden. In 1572 the Watergeuses managed to conquer the town of Den Briel, which was seen as an important victory in the early years of the rebellion. Willem of Orange, the main leader of the rebellion, attempted to form the Geuses into a disciplined army and fleet for the young republic.Actions
A. Let us form an army and a fleet
- Global revolt risk +3 for 12 months
- +8000 infantry in the capital province
- +2000 cavalry in the capital province
- +30 artillery in the capital province
- Land tech investment: +300
- Naval tech investment: +300
- Gain 25 warships in Holland
- Gain 5 transports in Holland
- +300
- -50 relations with England
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of January 1, 1568
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1570)
Description
Flemish geographer mathematician and cartographer. He studied in Louvain where he had a geographical establishment (1534). From 1537 to 1540 he surveyed and mapped Flanders. In 1538 he produced his first map of the world (based on Ptolemy's map)Actions
A. OK
- Naval tech investment: +500
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Holland
Will happen within 10 days of February 2, 1575
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 1, 1575)
Description
In order to train the nobility, educate office-holders for the government and provide preachers for the public church, but also to provide a major center of learning in the humanist arts a university was needed. In February 1675 at Leiden the university was founded. This was the first university in the Netherlands north of the rivers and would become one of the major center of learning in Europe during the 17th century attracting renowned scholars and scientist.Actions
A. Found the university
- -100
- +3 diplomats
- +3 missionaries
- Infrastructure tech investment: +250
- +50 victory points
B. No, we need the funds for more urgent affairs
- Infrastructure tech investment: -250
- -50 victory points
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1580
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1621)
Description
In the early 17th century when the northern part of the Netherlands had managed to hold the Spaniards at bay a political conflict started over which type of government the new country should have. Mauritz of Oranien wanted a monarchy while Oldenbarnefeldt wanted a confederacy. The conflict ended with e confederacy of semi-autonomous provinces, hence its name, the United Provinces. Still a spark of monarchism was kept which later evolved into something more and lasting.Actions
A. Confederacy with traces of Monarchism
- Centralization -2
- Aristocracy -2
- Serfdom -2
- Mercantilism -2
- Innovativeness +1
- Trade tech investment: +500
- Infrastructure tech investment: +1000
- Stability +1
B. Confederacy on Republican Model
- Centralization -3
- Aristocracy -3
- Serfdom -3
- Mercantilism -3
- Innovativeness +2
- Trade tech investment: +500
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- Stability -1
C. Centralized Monarchy
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy +1
- Serfdom +1
- Mercantilism +1
- Innovativeness -1
- Land tech investment: +500
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- Stability +1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Holland
- Control Holland
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1580
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1621)
Description
In the wake of the creation of the Bank of Amsterdam (1609), the city's stock exchange had become more and more active. Having taken over from Antwerp the role of leading financial place, the stock exchanged flourished. Funds from all over Europe would become available and loans were easily accessible, at rates unmatched anywhere else. This was enhanced by the capitalistic success of the Dutch East India Company (1602) and even of the less successful West India Trade Company (1621).Actions
A. Expand Loan Market
- Size of loans changed to 400 ducats
- Gain Refinery in a random province
- +8% inflation
- Stability +1
B. Issue Strict Control
- Gain Refinery in a random province
- -5% inflation
- Stability +2
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen on July 10, 1584
Description
In a response to the dutch rebellion, King Philipe II of Spain put a price of 25.000 crowns on the head of the leader of the rebellion, Willem of Orange. The assassination was finally carried out succesfully by Balthasar Gerards at the Princenhof in Delft on July 10th 1584 at around 2 in the afternoon.Actions
A. Mon Dieu, mon Dieu, ayez pitié de moi et de ton pauvre peuple.
- Stability -1
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Spain for 60 months
- -200 relations with Spain
- Gain a temporary casus belli against French Catholics for 60 months
- -200 relations with French Catholics
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Friesen
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1585
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 30, 1585)
Description
In 1585 it was decided that another university was needed. The site for this second university was the Frisian town of Franeker, where they started teaching in 1585. Despite a slow start in the first years the university gained momentum in the last decade of the 16th century. The university remained second to Leiden in the Netherlands, but still had many eminant professors including the great physician Boerhaave.Actions
A. Found the university
- -75
- +2 diplomats
- +2 missionaries
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
- +50 victory points
B. No, we need the funds for more urgent affairs
- Infrastructure tech investment: -200
- -50 victory points
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Holland
- Control Holland
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1585
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
unless prevented by
Action A of 337828 - Closure of the Flandern Centre of Trade for Flandern
Description
Due to the fall of Antwerp and the closure of the Scheldt many, merchants emigrated to the north and brought with them money and know-how, which started the Dutch golden age and made Amsterdam the biggest economic, centre in Europe for some 50 years.Actions
A. Wonderful!
- Center of trade in Flandern closes
- Holland becomes a center of trade
- +4 merchants
- Move capital to Holland
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1586
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1588)
Description
Johan van Oldenbarneveldt held the post of state pensionary of Holland and was after the death of Willem of Orange the most skilled politician in the republic. Oldenbarneveldt was the main leader of the States of Holland and became the greatest political opponent of the stadholder Maurits. Oldenbarneveldt negotiated several alliances and treaties with the other European powers to secure the position of the republic. From 1600 onwards however relations between Oldenbarneveldt and Maurits started to deteriorate and worsened due to both taking opposite sides in the religious conflict between Arminians and Gomarists that swept through the republic from 1609. In 1618 Maurits managed to successfully charge Oldenbarneveldt with treason and had him executed.Actions
A. An excellent minister
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +3 for 360 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +2 for 360 months
- Monarch's military skill +2 for 360 months
- Stability +2
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Country is at war
-
The following must not occur:
- Netherlands controls Flandern
Will happen within 230 days of January 2, 1589
Checked again every 230 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1649)
Description
In 1589 for the first time the idea emerged to defend large areas of Holland simultaneously instead of focussing the defences per city and fortress. This was achieved by inundation, flooding strips of land with about 1 feet of water. The water was to shallow to sail accros, but could neither be waded through because ditches and other depths were invisible. The whole system of ditches, sluices and canals allowed for a cheap defence needing relatively few soldiers to defend a large area succesfully. The inundation of land proved to be very usefull against the Spanish during the 80 years war and the waterlinie protected Holland from Louis XIV's invasion in 1672. However the farmers were not very happy with it.Actions
A. Let's flood those bastards!
- Fortress level in Geldre +1
- -1 base tax value in Geldre
- Fortress level in Holland +1
- -1 base tax value in Holland
- Fortress level in Zeeland +1
- -1 base tax value in Zeeland
- Offensive Doctrine -2
B. Offence is the best defence
- Offensive Doctrine +2
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1590
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1601)
Description
In the 1590's the Dutch economy and military were restructered greatly improving the discipline and quality of the army and navy and expanding their size. The war had stimulated the development of siege techniques and improvements of fortifications by engineers such Adriaen Anthonisz, Johan van Rijswijck and Simon Stevin. Maurits founded the first military acadamy for the training of gentlemen in the arts war in Europe. The republic launched a series of major succesfully offensives over the decade under the command of Maurits and Willem Lodewijk. During these offensives newly devised transports and siege methods were put to use involving the use large amounts of artillery for heavy bombardments.Actions
A. Let us reform the army and improve our siege techniques
- Offensive Doctrine -2
- Quality +1
- Gain barrack in the capital province
- Fortress level in Friesen +1
- Fortress level in Geldre +1
- Fortress level in Zeeland +1
- +10 national manpower
- Infrastructure tech investment: +750
- Land tech investment: +750
- Naval tech investment: +750
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Netherlands and Spain are at war
Will happen within 200 days of January 2, 1590
Checked again every 200 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1648)
Description
The Netherlands used the twelve years truce with Spain to strenghen their naval supremacy and expand their colonial empire at the expense of Spain and Portugal. A few years after the renewal of hostilities, in 1628, Vice-Admiral Piet Heyn at the service of the Dutch West Indies Company, commanded the fleet that captured the Spanish treasure fleet at Matanzas, Cuba. It was the only time in 300 years of yearly shipments of silver and luxury goods, that the treasure fleet was lost with all its cargo, and it meant the loss of a significant part of the Spanish Crown income at a difficult time. Piet Heyn was made Liutenant-Admiral of the Dutch navy, but he died the following year fighting the Spanish corsairs with base in Dunkirk.Actions
A. We will use their money against them
- +300
- Event 285068 - Piet Heyn captures the Spanish treasure fleet for Spain is triggered immediately
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Holland
- Control Holland
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1595
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1596)
Description
In 1595 Cornelis Corneliszoon built the first wind powered sawmill. The effect this would have on shipbuilding was aparrent to everyone. The sawyers guild of Amsterdam, whose members earned more than any other semi-skilled laborers, kept the innovation from being introduced to Amsterdam. Instead, the first mill was built in Zaandam, across the harbour. By 1630 there were 53 windmills cutting wood for the Zaandam shipyards, and the collapse of wages had led to the dissolution of the Amsterdam sawyers guild. By the end of the century Zaandam was world renowned for ship design and construction, building as many as 350 ships a year, and with the ability to build an entire ship in 5 weeks.Actions
A. Ban sawmills from Amsterdam
- -10000 population in Holland
- +1 base tax value in Holland
- Trade tech investment: +250
- Naval tech investment: +250
B. Defy the Amsterdam Sawyers Guild
- +1 base tax value in Holland
- Mercantilism -1
- Trade tech investment: +250
- Naval tech investment: +250
- Holland revolts
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 186405 - Spice from Indonesia for Netherlands has already occurred
Will happen within 300 days of January 2, 1597
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
unless prevented by
Action B of 186405 - Spice from Indonesia for Netherlands
Description
Early Dutch voyages to the east were to prove very profitable. It is calculated that between 1599 and 1600, Dutch businessmen saw a four hundred percent return on their investments. Interest in Indonesia was on the rise.Actions
A. Marvellous!
- +3 merchants
- +3 colonists
- Trade tech investment: +300
- +700
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Ajeh has been discovered by Europeans
- Riau has been discovered by Europeans
- Jambi has been discovered by Europeans
- Palembang has been discovered by Europeans
- Sunda has been discovered by Europeans
- Jakarta has been discovered by Europeans
- Bandung has been discovered by Europeans
- Surabaja has been discovered by Europeans
- Bali has been discovered by Europeans
- Sumbawa has been discovered by Europeans
- Flores has been discovered by Europeans
- Timor has been discovered by Europeans
- Tindore has been discovered by Europeans
- Buru has been discovered by Europeans
- Ceram has been discovered by Europeans
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1597
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
Description
In 1597 remnants of the De Houtman expedition (89 of an original 248 sailors) returned to Holland with spices. The De Houtman voyage was actually not profitable, (partly due to de Houtman's own poor judgment and general recklessness) but the businessmen of the Netherlands could see the future potential in the spice trade, and dozens of new voyages were planned to follow its path. This period of is sometimes called the 'wilde vaart'.Actions
A. Set sail to spice land!
- Land -2
- Mercantilism -2
- +3 merchants
- +3 colonists
- Gain 3 warships in a random province
- -250
B. Local industry is our first priority
- Land +1
- Mercantilism +1
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- Event 186072 - Profit from the East for Netherlands will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1600
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1607)
Description
Ever since the Middle Ages people in the Netherlands have been trying to reclaim land from the numerous bodies of water and swamps. By the early 17th century the engineer Jan Adrieanszoon Leeghwater had developed a technique by using series of windmills to reclaim large stretches of land. Many large investors in Amsterdam have now been found available to provide funding for a major impoldering project, the reclaiming of the Beemster lake. However they will need the support of the States General to start reclaiming land and the risks of failure are great. What shall we do?Actions
A. Let's start claiming back what is rightfully ours!
- -150
- Innovativeness +2
B. No the risk is to great!
- Innovativeness -2
- Stability +1
- Event 186004 - Flooding of the Beemster Polder for Netherlands will never fire
- Event 186005 - Impoldering in Holland complete for Netherlands will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Holland
- Control Holland
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1600
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1616)
Description
Amsterdam had become the world's warehouse, with goods flowing in from Europe, the East, Asia and America. Stocks were kept for as long as market prices were not satisfactory and released when appropriate: the Dutch were the masters of the market, and thus of prices. This led in 1609 to the creation of the Bank of Amsterdam, to build and stable and widely accepted currency. With money pouring into its coffers, the city had grown into the world largest financial center.Actions
A. National Loans at 500 ducats
- Gain Fine Arts Academy in the capital province
- Size of loans changed to 500 ducats
- -5% inflation
- Stability +2
B. National Loans at 200 ducats
- Gain Fine Arts Academy in the capital province
- Size of loans changed to 200 ducats
- -10% inflation
- Stability +2
C. National Loans at 800 ducats
- Gain Fine Arts Academy in the capital province
- Size of loans changed to 800 ducats
- +5% inflation
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
- Stability is at -1 or higher
- Innovativeness is at 2 or higher
Will happen within 1800 days of January 2, 1600
Checked again every 1800 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1620)
Description
A microscope is an instrument for viewing objects that are too small to be seen by the naked or unaided eye. The science of investigating small objects using such an instrument is called microscopy. The term microscopic means minute or very small, not visible with the eye unless aided by a microscope. The microscopes used in schools and homes trace their history back almost 400 years.The first useful microscope was developed in the Netherlands in the early 1600s.There is almost as much confusion about the inventor as about the dates. Three different eyeglass makers have been given credit for the invention: Hans Lippershey (who also developed the first real telescope), Hans Janssen, and his son, Zacharias.
The most common type of microscope—and the first to be invented—is the optical microscope. This is an optical instrument containing one or more lenses that produce an enlarged image of an object placed in the focal plane of the lens(es). There are, however, many other microscope designs.
Actions
A. This might be a useful instrument!
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1600
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1700)
Description
The first voyages of Dutch traders to the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas had been forced upon the United Provinces by the closure of the spice market in Lisbon, when Portugal fell under Spanish control. In 1602, the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (United East India Company) was created, with a capital of 6 million guilders, divided into 2000 shares. The company was ruled by a council of 17 members (the Heeren XVII) and established its Asian headquarters in the city of Batavia, founded in 1619 on the Indonesian island of Java. By the end of the 18th century, the company territory extended to most of Southeast Asia, China, Formosa and Japan. Dividends were regularly served, from 25 to 75 percent. It would last till the 19th century and would outlive all other trading companies but the English one.Actions
A. We will exploit this!
- Trade tech investment: +1000
- Gain Refinery in a random province
- Gain shipyard in Holland
- +6 merchants
- +200
- Stability +1
- Set flag [VOC] for events
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1601
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1626)
Description
Johann, Count of Nassau-Siegen a long with his cousin Prince Maurits and brother Willem were at the heart of the Dutch reforms. Relearning the lost skills of Classical armies from translation of Roman military manuals, they reorganized battle formations to make them more flexible and to increase firepower. It was Johann who was the brains behind the most famous of all drill manuals, de Gheyn's Wapenhandelinghe, and the founder of one of the first military academies at Siegen in Germany.Actions
A. Reform Army and Navy
- Quality +1
- Mercantilism +1
- Aristocracy -1
- Innovativeness +1
- Land tech investment: +800
- Naval tech investment: +800
- Stability +1
B. Reform Army
- Land +3
- Quality +1
- Aristocracy -2
- Innovativeness +1
- Land tech investment: +1500
C. Reform Navy
- Land -3
- Quality +1
- Mercantilism +2
- Innovativeness +1
- Naval tech investment: +1500
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 186003 - Impoldering for Netherlands has already occurred
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1609
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1609)
unless prevented by
Action B of 186003 - Impoldering for Netherlands
Description
In 1607 the first major impoldering project was started with the reclaiming of land from the Beemster lake. However in 1609 just after the Beemster lake had fallen dry, a storm flood occurred breaking the dikes and causing the polder to fill again with water.Actions
A. Let us continue to reclaim land
- -50
- Stability -1
B. No this project has cost us to much already
- Innovativeness -1
- Event 186005 - Impoldering in Holland complete for Netherlands will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [VOC] is set
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Manhattan has been discovered by Europeans
- Chesapeake Bay has been discovered by Europeans
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1609
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1620)
Description
On the 3rd of September 1609, English explorer, Henry Hudson discovered the area now known on as New York while attempting to find a northwest passage to the East Indies. Traveling up the Husdon River, he went as far as modern-day Albany and claimed all lands for his employer the VOC.Actions
A. Good!
- Manhattan will be considered a claim province
- Catskill will be considered a claim province
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1610
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1690)
Description
When Portugal had decided to develop sugar plantations in Brazil, this project was partially financed by Holland (while under Spanish rule). The production and trade progressed very well, with Portugal and Holland making huge profits. However, following the independence of Holland and subsequent Spanish hostility, Portugal has been swayed to restrict our trading rights. We also have an opportunity to attack Portuguese possessions in the Indian Ocean and the Spice Islands. How shall we react?Actions
A. Use Force to Secure Trade
- -400 relations with Portugal
- Pernambuc will be considered a claim province
- Colombo will be considered a claim province
- Malacca will be considered a claim province
- Sunda will be considered a claim province
- Jakarta will be considered a claim province
- Leone will be considered a claim province
B. Avoid Open Conflict
- +50 relations with Portugal
- Event 18020 - Dutch Ambitions Realized for Netherlands will never fire
- Event 413004 - Alliance with the Dutch for Lanka will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 18019 - Dutch Conflict with Portugal for Netherlands has already occurred
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Pernambuc
- Own Sunda
- Own Jakarta
- Own Malacca
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1610
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1720)
unless prevented by
Action B of 18019 - Dutch Conflict with Portugal for Netherlands
Description
We have, to a certain extent, secured a foothold and planted the seeds of a flourishing overseas trading empire. However, this foothold may be tenuous as the majority of the colonists in place are still Portuguese moradores with a different religion and language. They always seem ready to revolt against Dutch Protestant 'heretics'.Actions
A. Well, they still speak Portuguese...
- Pernambuc will no longer be considered a national province
- Malacca will no longer be considered a national province
- Sunda will no longer be considered a national province
- Jakarta will no longer be considered a national province
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 186003 - Impoldering for Netherlands has already occurred
- Event 186004 - Flooding of the Beemster Polder for Netherlands has already occurred
Will happen on May 20, 1612
unless prevented by
Action B of 186003 - Impoldering for Netherlands
Action B of 186004 - Flooding of the Beemster Polder for Netherlands
Description
Finally in 1612 the Beemster polder was completed yielding about 18000 acres of extremely fertile land. After the succes with reclaiming of the Beemster many more bodies of water followed throughout the 17th century.Actions
A. Great!
- Stability +2
- +50
- Infrastructure tech investment: +1500
- +1 base tax value in Friesen
- +1 base manpower in Friesen
- +5000 population in Friesen
- +1 base tax value in Geldre
- +1 base manpower in Geldre
- +5000 population in Geldre
- +3 base tax value in Holland
- +3 base manpower in Holland
- +15000 population in Holland
- +1 base tax value in Zeeland
- +1 base manpower in Zeeland
- +5000 population in Zeeland
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Netherlands owns Jakarta
- Jakarta has been discovered by Europeans
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1615
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1700)
Description
Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (Dutch East India Company or VOC) was founded, with the goal of sharing the costs of the exploration of the East Indies and ultimately re-establishing the spice trade, a vital source of income to the new Republic of the Seven United Provinces. The first expeditions were successful in bypassing Portuguese dominion of the Cape of Good Hope and the Indian Ocean in general. The Dutch also managed to break the Portuguese monopoly of the spice trade.Actions
A. Great!
- +1 victory points
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 338193 - Dutch sailors reach Indonesia for Jakarta has already occurred
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1615
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1720)
Description
As the Dutch fleets grew in size, so did their interference with Portuguese trade, and the first skirmishes took place. By 1619, the Dutch conquered Jayakarta which they rename Batavia and make it their EastIndies capital. For the next twenty years the two cities of Goa and Batavia would fight each other relentlessly, since they stood as the capital of the Portuguese India State (or the Indian Vice-Royalty) and the Dutch EastIndia Company's base of operations.Actions
A. Make an offer
- -50
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1616
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1700)
Description
In 1621, at the end of the 12 year peace treaty with Spain, the Geoctroyeerde Westindische Compagnie was founded which mainly focused on privateering against the Spanish fleets. Apart from privateering, the objective was to establish as many colonies as possible in the Americas and conquer as much territory. Famous exploits include Manhattan and Piet Heyn raiding the Spanish silver fleet.Actions
A. We will exploit this!
- Trade tech investment: +500
- Gain Goods Manufactory in a random province
- +6 merchants
- +100
- Stability +1
- Set flag [WIC] for events
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1618
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1619)
Description
In a clerical meeting in Dordrecht (1618-1619) hard-line Calvinism was made State-religion. This was the end of a long struggle between a pluralistic and humanitarian faction, the Arminians, and a dogmatic, narrow-minded 'True Calvinistic' faction, the Gormarists. Moritz of Oranien supported the Gormarists, composed mainly of petty bourgeois and farmers, while Oldenbarneveld supported the Arminians composed of intellectuals and rich bourgeois.Actions
A. Gormarism
- Innovativeness -3
- Quality +1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 12 months
- Stability -1
- Event 186018 - The fall of the Oldenbarneveldt regime for Netherlands is triggered immediately
B. Arminianism
- Innovativeness +2
- Quality -1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 12 months
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 3665 - The Winter King of Prague for Palatinate has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of June 2, 1619
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after July 2, 1620)
Description
In 1620 the Netherlands sent aid to the Palatinate and Bohemia in order to help the militant protestants in the 30 years war and to divert attention away from the Netherlands.Actions
A. Send aid
- Lose 10000 troops in a random province
- -100
- +100 relations with Palatinate
- +100 relations with Bohemia
- -100 relations with Austria
- -100 relations with Spain
- Event 255006 - Assistance from the Netherlands for Palatinate is triggered immediately
- Event 129100 - Assistance from the Netherlands for Bohemia is triggered immediately
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Austria for 12 months
B. Do not send aid
- -100 relations with Palatinate
- -100 relations with Bohemia
- +50 relations with Austria
- +50 relations with Spain
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Jakarta
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 14 days of August 2, 1619
Checked again every 14 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1620)
Description
On May 28 1619 Coen arrived at Jayakarta, and burned down the original town of Jayakarta, leaving only the Dutch post of Batavia remaining to become VOC headquarters. On August 1619 VOC began building city at Batavia.Actions
A. Build Jakarta
- +1000 population in Jakarta
- +1 base tax value in Jakarta
- +1 base manpower in Jakarta
- Gain cityrights in Jakarta
- -200
B. We don't have money
- -1000 population in Jakarta
- -1 base tax value in Jakarta
- -1 base manpower in Jakarta
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Ceram
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 359 days of January 2, 1620
Checked again every 359 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1621)
Description
VOC under Coen almost exterminated population of Banda to prevent 'smuggling'. Survivors settled on small islands near Seram.Actions
A. Prevent smuggling!
- -3000 population in Ceram
- -2 base tax value in Ceram
- -2 base manpower in Ceram
- Mercantilism +1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Buru has been discovered by Europeans
- England exists
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 359 days of January 2, 1623
Checked again every 359 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1624)
Description
VOC agents in Ambon arrested, tortured and executed English agents on charges of conspiracy.Actions
A. Execute him!
- -25 relations with England
B. Release him
- +25 relations with England
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [WIC] is set
- Own Manhattan
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Delaware
- Own Catskill
- Own Connecticut
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1623
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1660)
Description
Following the discovery of New Netherland, Fort Oranje was erected, near modern-day Albany, to protect Dutch trading with the Indians for furs. In 1621, the States General of the United Provinces granted the newly incorporated Westindische Compagnie (WIC) a 24 year trading monopoly in America and Africa. By 1623, New Netherland would be granted provincial status and the WIC began organizing permanent Dutch settlement.Actions
A. Good!
- Delaware will be considered a claim province
- Manhattan will be considered a claim province
- Catskill will be considered a claim province
- Connecticut will be considered a claim province
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Sorong has been discovered by Europeans
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1623
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
Description
In 1623 VOC took nominal claim to Aru IslandsActions
A. That area is ours!
- Sorong will be considered a claim province
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Taiwan
- Control Taiwan
-
The following must not occur:
- Mtawa has religion pagan
- Country is controlled by AI
Will happen within 10 days of August 2, 1624
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 5, 1661)
Description
Actions
A. OK
- Fortress level in Taiwan -1
- Fortress level in Taiwan +1
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1625
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1625)
Description
Hugo Grotius was a Dutch scholar and lawyer. His best known book 'De Jure Belli ac Pacis' published in 1625 was a legal masterpiece and lay the groundwork for modern international law. He is also famous for his celebrated escape from prison (where he was incarcerated due to political and religious conflicts) in a bookchest! He also wrote other legal works religious works and poetry.Actions
A. OK
- Infrastructure tech investment: +100
- +3 diplomats
- +30 relations with England
- +30 relations with France
- +30 relations with Sweden
- +30 relations with Denmark
- +10 relations with a random country
- +10 relations with a random country
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Control Taiwan
- Own Taiwan
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1626
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1635)
Description
Taiwan had long acted as a transhipping point between China and Japan and the VOC was determined to gain control of this trade. It therefore forbid the Japanese to buy any goods from anyone in Taiwan other than the company. Local officials even forbade the Japanese merchants to travel to China themselves to buy silk. Naturally this didn't go over well with the Japanese, who were forced to winter over in Taiwan without profit through the lengthy negotiation process. When they returned to Japan they smuggled aboard some local villagers to form a delegation to see the Shogun and appeal for redress against the Dutch.Actions
A. We control all trade in Taiwan
- -10
- -100 relations with Japan
- Trade tech investment: -250
- -1 merchants
B. We can all make money here
- +100 relations with Japan
- +2 merchants
- Event 242036 - Appeal for redress in Taiwan for Japan will never fire
- Event 242052 - Appeal for redress in Taiwan for Japan will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 3600 days of January 2, 1630
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1670)
Description
Dutch artists had quite different customers from their colleagues in other European countries, where church and nobility were major patrons. This had an influence on the themes they depicted and their pictorial style. Also many paintings were not produced for commission and found their way to auctions and art traders. This fostered specialization, by which less than brilliant painters could dedicate themselves to themes of their own choosing and still excel in a particular genre. The most famous Dutch artists from this age are Rembrandt van Rijn, Jan Steen, Johannes Vermeer and Pieter Breughel, but hundreds of others worked in the same period.Dutch architecture was also taken to a new height in the Golden Age. Due to the thriving economy cities expanded greatly. New town halls, weighhouses and storehouses were built. Merchants that had gained a fortune ordered a new house built along one of the many new canals that were dug out in and around many cities (for defense and transport purposes), a house with an ornamented façade that befitted their new status. In the countryside, many new castles and stately homes were built. Alas, most of them have not survived.
Early in the 17th century late Gothic elements still prevailed, combined with Renaissance motives. After a few decades French classicism gained prominence: vertical elements were stressed, less ornamentation was used, natural stone was preferred above bricks. In the last decades of the century this trend towards sobriety intensified. From around 1670 the most prominent features of a housefront were its entrance, with pillars on each side and possibly a balcony above it, but no further decoration.
Starting at 1595 Reformed churches were commissioned, many of which are still landmarks today.
The most famous Dutch architects of the 17th century were: Jacob van Campen, Pieter and Maurits Post, Pieter Vingbooms, Lieven de Key, Hendrick de Keyser.
Actions
A. We are a nation of great artists!
- Stability +1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +250
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 186075 - Monopoly in Taiwan for Netherlands has already occurred
- Own Taiwan
- Control Taiwan
-
The following must not occur:
- Taiwan has religion pagan
-
None of the following must occur:
- Netherlands and China are at war
- Event 186076 - Fight or Flight over Taiwan for Netherlands has already occurred
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1632
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1661)
Description
Not wanting to import labor from the Netherlands or the East Indies the Dutch offered land and subsidies of various kinds to Chinese peasants willing to immigrate to Taiwan. Within short order they began to convert the fields and meadows used by the aborigines for hunting into productive farms and plantations.Actions
A. Settle the island
- +2 base tax value in Taiwan
- +2000 population in Taiwan
- Religion in Taiwan changes to confucian
- Culture in Taiwan changes to han
B. Settle the island
- +2 base tax value in Taiwan
- Event 186079 - Chinese revolt in Taiwan for Netherlands will never fire
- Event 186080 - Revolt in Taiwan for Netherlands will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 242036 - Appeal for redress in Taiwan for Japan has already occurred
- Control Taiwan
- Own Taiwan
Will happen within 360 days of June 2, 1632
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1635)
unless prevented by
Action B of 242036 - Appeal for redress in Taiwan for Japan
Action B, C of 242052 - Appeal for redress in Taiwan for Japan
Description
Suetsugu sent soldiers along on his next trading mission to Taiwan and they fought a battle with the resident Dutch. It ended in a negotiated settlement where both sides would keep hostages. The Japanese eventually sent the captured Governor of Taiwan, Pieter Nuyts, to Japan to act as an emissary to the Shogun after the death of Suetsugu in June of 1630. He was successful in getting the Shogun to relent and allow the Dutch to trade in Japan. Little did he know that this would be only a temporary success.Actions
A. Pieter Nuyts negotiates a settlement
- +100 relations with Japan
- +1 merchants
- -25
- Event 242037 - Allow the Dutch to trade again for Japan is triggered immediately
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1633
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1636)
Description
In the 1630s the stadholder Frederik Hendrik secured his position by installing friends on key positions in the Netherlands and forming secret commitees to negotiate with foreign powers. However they were proven to be highly corrupt and suspectible to bribery from foreign powers. What shall we do about this?Actions
A. Install them
- Stability +2
- +5% inflation
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +2 for 180 months
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 180 months
- Centralization -1
- Aristocracy +1
- +50 relations with France
B. No such corruption would ruin us in the long run
- Stability -2
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 180 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +2 for 180 months
- Centralization +1
- -50 relations with France
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Curacao
- Control Curacao
-
The following must not occur:
- Curacao has religion pagan
Will happen within 360 days of January 9, 1634
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
The first colonists have arrived.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Curacao will be considered a claim province
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1636
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1701)
Description
VOC banned all private correspondenceActions
A. Ban correspondence!
- Serfdom +1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Portugal and Netherlands are at war
- Malacca has been discovered by Europeans
- Portugal owns Malacca
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1641
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1642)
Description
In 1641 VOC took Malacca from Portuguese, with help from the Sultan of Johor.Actions
A. Take Malacca!
- Offensive Doctrine +1
- Gain 2 warships in a random province
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- -200 relations with Portugal
- Start a war with Portugal
B. Just trade with them
- Mercantilism -1
- +3 merchants
- +50 relations with Portugal
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Jakarta
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 30 days of October 2, 1642
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 3, 1643)
Description
'Statutes of Batavia', based on Roman law, were introduced as a legal code for VOC territories.Actions
A. Introduce that law
- Infrastructure tech investment: +100
- Centralization +1
- Gain courthouse in Jakarta
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Colombo
- Control Colombo
- Own Jaffna
- Control Jaffna
- Portugal owns Diamentina
- Portugal controls Diamentina
- Portugal owns Salvador
- Portugal controls Salvador
- Portugal owns Itaimas
- Portugal controls Itaimas
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Portugal is a vassal of England
- Event 21079 - The Dowry of Catherine of Bragança for Portugal has already occurred
- Event 21080 - The Dowry of Catherine of Bragança for Portugal has already occurred
-
None of the following must occur:
- England and Portugal are at war
- England and Netherlands are at war
- Netherlands and Portugal are at war
- England exists
Will happen within 30 days of August 22, 1643
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1740)
Description
Using their great influence on both sides, the English mediated in colonial conflict between the rising Dutch and shrinking Portuguese. In 1661, after the fall of Sri Lanka to Dutch forces and failed invasion of Brazil, Netherlands akcnowledged the Portuguese rule in Brazil in exchange for uncontested control of Sri Lanka.Actions
A. Accept the English suggestion
- Stability +1
- +100 relations with England
- Colombo will be considered a claim province
- Cede Pernambuc to Portugal
- Pernambuc will no longer be considered a national province
- Cede Recife to Portugal
- Recife will no longer be considered a national province
- Diamentina will no longer be considered a national province
- Cede Alagoas to Portugal
- Alagoas will no longer be considered a national province
- Cede Minas Gerais to Portugal
- Minas Gerais will no longer be considered a national province
- Salvador will no longer be considered a national province
- Itaimas will no longer be considered a national province
- Cede Niteroi to Portugal
- Niteroi will no longer be considered a national province
- Cede Araxa to Portugal
- Araxa will no longer be considered a national province
- Cede Curitiba to Portugal
- Curitiba will no longer be considered a national province
- Cede Cangucu to Portugal
- Cangucu will no longer be considered a national province
- Event 260149 - English mediation in conflict with Netherlands for Portugal is triggered immediately
B. We will have it all!
- Stability -1
- -100 relations with England
- -200 relations with Portugal
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 285008 - The peace treaty of Münster for Spain has already occurred
- Event 170016 - The peace treaty of Münster for France has already occurred
- Event 137007 - The peace treaty of Münster for Burgundy has already occurred
Will happen within 20 days of May 16, 1648
Checked again every 20 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after April 2, 1661)
Description
On may 15th 1648 the struggle for independence finally comes to an end for the Republic of the United Provinces. With no major battles having been fought over the past decade and with our former oppressors getting tired of the war they are ready to reconcile and accept the status quo. This was confirmed int the peace treaty of Munster.Actions
A. Peace confirmed at last
- +300 victory points
- Stability +3
- Lose 10000 troops in a random province
- +50 relations with England
- Centralization -3
- +100
- -5% inflation
- Lose barrack in the capital province
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen on November 7, 1650
Description
Throughout the 17th and 18th century, the political field in the Netherlands was dominated by 2 rivalling factions, the Orangists, who supported the idea of a strong centralized leadership and strived for a republican monarchy, they were lead by the stadholders. They were opposed by the States party faction, who were lead by the state pensionaries and strived for a real republic in which the general estates held most of the power. Each system had its own advantages and disadvantages. Initially the Orangists gained the upperhand after the fall of Oldenbarneveldt, but they gradually lost power throughout the 1630s and '40s. In 1650 under the stadholderate of Willem II the conflict flared up again, due to a series of failed harvests and epidemics. Willem II staged a succesfull military coup, but he died of smallpox the same year and with his succesor being only an infant his supporters failed to achieve victory. This lead to the start of the first stadholderless age under the De Wit regency. However of course we can choose to let the orangist party take over and have Willem III's guardians serving as regents.Actions
A. Support the states party
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +3 for 60 months
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Aristocracy -1
- Centralization -1
- Innovativeness +1
- Mercantilism -1
- Land -2
- Quality -3
- Serfdom -1
- -5% inflation
- +50 relations with England
B. Support the orangist party
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +3 for 60 months
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness -1
- Mercantilism +1
- Land +2
- Quality +3
- Serfdom +1
- +5% inflation
- -50 relations with England
- Monarch Johan de Witt will never rule
- Monarch Maria Henriëtte Stuart (Willem III) ° becomes active
- Monarch Karel Stuart (Willem III) ° becomes active
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1652
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1655)
Description
Jan De Witt had been Raad Pensionaris (Great Pensioner) in 1653. Holland enjoyed under his guidance some of its most brilliant years. He also spent his life fighting the influence of the house of Orange, the traditionally Stadhouder (military affairs) and managed to have the Act of Exclusion voted against them in 1667. However, the defeats in 1672 against France and England made the Orange party come back and have him imprisoned. On 20th August, 1672, he and his brother Cornelis were slaughtered by a mob excited by his political opponents.Actions
A. An Excellent Minister!
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +3 for 240 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +2 for 240 months
- Monarch's military skill +2 for 240 months
- Stability +2
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Netherlands and England are at war
- England owns Kent
-
The following must not occur:
- Land is at 7 or higher
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1652
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1674)
Description
Sir, in our war with England we may attempt to raid their docks in Chatham and burn their ships!Actions
A. Set sail to Chatham
- -100
- Land -2
- Gain 10 warships in Holland
B. Remain in port
- Land +2
- Event 164106 - Raid on the Medway for England will never fire
- Event 164107 - Raid on the Medway for England will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [VOC] is set
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Table has been discovered by Europeans
- Table Bay has been discovered by Europeans
Will happen within 10 days of February 2, 1652
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1814)
Description
The expanding Dutch traffic to service their colonies in the Spice Islands caused them to place a settlement at the Cape of Good Hope to resupply the ships of the VOC on their voyages.Actions
A. Plant the Flag!
- Table will be considered a claim province
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Table
- Control Table
-
The following must not occur:
- Table has religion pagan
- Country is controlled by AI
Will happen within 8000 days of April 7, 1652
Checked again every 8000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after April 27, 1679)
Description
Commander Jan van Riebeeck, founder of the Dutch replenishment station at the Cape of Good Hope built a small clay and timber fort in 1652. It was replaced by a modern star-shaped stone fortress from 1665 as the fears of an English attack on the colony increased.Actions
A. Build fort
- Fortress level in Table -1
- Fortress level in Table +1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 186078 - Encourage immigration from China for Netherlands has already occurred
- Own Taiwan
- Control Taiwan
Will happen within 80 days of August 2, 1652
Checked again every 80 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1700)
unless prevented by
Action B of 186078 - Encourage immigration from China for Netherlands
Description
Angered by heavy taxes collected by the Dutch many of the Chinese living in Taiwan revolted, led by merchants who owed the Dutch large amounts on unpaid village lease-holds.Actions
A. Suppress the infamous dogs
- Taiwan revolts
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 186078 - Encourage immigration from China for Netherlands has already occurred
- Southern Ming exists
- Own Taiwan
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Peasant Rebels controls Taiwan
- Southern Ming controls Taiwan
Will happen within 720 days of September 1, 1652
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1660)
unless prevented by
Action B of 186078 - Encourage immigration from China for Netherlands
Description
Taiwan became difficult to rule when the large number of Chinese immigrants grew tired of the strict economic control the Dutch exercised over the island.Actions
A. Damn!
- Taiwan revolts
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [VOC] is set
- Lanka exists
- Own Colombo
- Control Colombo
Will happen within 360 days of January 1, 1658
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1740)
Description
The Treaty between Rajahsinha II and the Dutch specified that he was to reimburse them for all their expenses fighting the Portuguese. They refused to turn over any of their conquests until payment was made in full.Actions
A. Retain our hard-earned conquests
- -100 relations with Lanka
- Revolt risk value in Colombo +2
- Event 413005 - Debt to the Dutch for Lanka is triggered immediately
B. Turn them over to Lanka
- +200 relations with Lanka
- Trade tech investment: +200
- Cede Colombo to Lanka
- Colombo will no longer be considered a national province
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Portugal owns Cochin
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1658
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1664)
Description
In their ongoing struggle with Portugal for colonial supremacy, the Dutch use a disputed succession in Portugal's Indian dependency of Cochin to make a power play in India.Actions
A. To India!
- -100 relations with Portugal
- Cochin will be considered a claim province
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Portugal for 120 months
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Own Cochin
- Control Cochin
-
All of the following must occur:
- Calicut owns Cochin
- Control Cochin
- Event 260225 - The Loss of Cochin for Portugal has already occurred
-
All of the following must occur:
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1658
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1740)
unless prevented by
Action B of 260225 - The Loss of Cochin for Portugal
Description
With the Conquest of Cochin, the Dutch now enjoy overlorship over the Malabar coast.Actions
A. We Expect Great Profits
- +100 relations with Calicut
- Gain Calicut as vassals
- Gain courthouse in Cochin
- Event 260225 - The Loss of Cochin for Portugal will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Colombo
-
The following must not occur:
- Colombo has religion pagan
- Control Colombo
- Country is controlled by AI
Will happen within 8000 days of January 2, 1658
Checked again every 8000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1793)
Description
After the Dutch conquered Colombo, they refortified the city of Colombo and greatly reinforced the pre-existing Portuguese fortifications.Actions
A. Build fort
- -300
- Fortress level in Colombo -2
- Fortress level in Colombo +1
- Fortress level in Colombo +1
B. We don't have money
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Jaffna
-
The following must not occur:
- Jaffna has religion pagan
- Control Jaffna
- Country is controlled by AI
Will happen within 8000 days of January 2, 1658
Checked again every 8000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1793)
Description
After the Dutch conquered Jaffna, they refortified the city of Jaffna and greatly reinforced the pre-existing Portuguese fortifications.Actions
A. Build fort
- -300
- Fortress level in Jaffna -2
- Fortress level in Jaffna +1
- Fortress level in Jaffna +1
B. We don't have money
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 103 - Edict of Tolerance for all countries has already occurred
- Event 186015 - The peace treaty of Munster for Netherlands has already occurred
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 285009 - The Low Countries are a lost cause for Spain has already occurred
- Event 170016 - The peace treaty of Münster for France has already occurred
- Country is not at war
- Own Luxembourg
- Own Brabant
- Own Artois
- Own Flandern
Will happen within 360 days of January 4, 1658
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 2, 1790)
Description
After having acknowledged our independence in the North, the enemy forces have relized at last that they couldn't subjugate our brothers in the South for so a long time. Now they are forced to abandon their claims on those regions as well. The Emperor also acknoledged our desire of independence from the HRE.Actions
A. Welcome to our brothers from the South!
- +200 victory points
- Luxembourg leaves the Holy Roman Empire
- Brabant leaves the Holy Roman Empire
- Artois leaves the Holy Roman Empire
- Flandern leaves the Holy Roman Empire
- Centralization -1
- +2 merchants
- +2 diplomats
- +75 relations with the Holy Roman Emperor
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 413005 - Debt to the Dutch for Lanka has already occurred
- Control Colombo
- Own Colombo
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 30 days of February 2, 1659
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1740)
unless prevented by
Action B, C of 413005 - Debt to the Dutch for Lanka
Description
Dutch officers under siege at Ternate mutiny and surrender to the British.Actions
A. Secure the cinnamon territories
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Lanka for 12 months
- -100 relations with Lanka
- -2000 population in Colombo
- -1 base tax value in Colombo
B. We can work with the Lankans
- +100 relations with Lanka
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [Princevlag] is set
Will happen within 7000 days of January 2, 1660
Checked again every 7000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1680)
Description
In 1572 the orange-white-blue flag (Princevlag) was first mentioned when the town of Den Briel was liberated. The red-white-blue flag was first mentioned in 1596. Around 1630 more flags with a red stripe were used, and after 1660 the version with the orange stripe became very rare. It's still unknown why the orange stripe was changed to red, but there are two main theories:1. a new method of producing orange paint resulted in a darker shade, almost red.
2. the House of Orange became less popular.
The colours were however never laid down officially until 1937.
Actions
A. OK
- Flag graphics set to default
- Clear flag "[Princevlag]"
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Delaware is a national (core) province
- Manhattan is a national (core) province
- Catskill is a national (core) province
- Connecticut is a national (core) province
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- England and Netherlands are at war
- England controls Manhattan
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- England controls Delaware
- England controls Catskill
- England controls Connecticut
-
All of the following must occur:
- England owns Manhattan
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- England owns Delaware
- England owns Catskill
- England owns Connecticut
-
All of the following must occur:
- England owns Catskill
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- England owns Delaware
- England owns Connecticut
-
All of the following must occur:
- England owns Delaware
- England owns Connecticut
- United States exists
-
All of the following must occur:
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1660
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1820)
Description
Although an initially promising venture, the province of New Netherland was difficult to maintain and protect. Coveted by many, very few heeded the Dutch claim to the territory.Actions
A. Drats!
- Delaware will no longer be considered a national province
- Manhattan will no longer be considered a national province
- Catskill will no longer be considered a national province
- Connecticut will no longer be considered a national province
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 186082 - Koxinga attacks Taiwan for Netherlands has already occurred
- Own Taiwan
- Southern Ming controls Taiwan
Will happen within 360 days of April 2, 1662
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 2, 1668)
unless prevented by
Action B of 186082 - Koxinga attacks Taiwan for Netherlands
Description
Admiral Bort had taken the islands of Amoy and Matsu from the Southern Ming and occupied Keelung in northern Taiwan, but had not been able to evict the Ming from the rest of the island. In May 1668 the VOC ordered him home as the prospects for success didn't match the expense of keeping him and his men on active service.Actions
A. It is too difficult to hold
- Cede Taiwan to Southern Ming
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 413007 - Palace coup in Kandy for Lanka has already occurred
- Netherlands controls Colombo
- Netherlands owns Colombo
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 30 days of April 1, 1665
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1685)
Description
The garbled news of the attempted coup against Raja Sinha II and his letter requesting assistance from the Dutch led Admiral Rijkloff Van Goens to believe that he was now helpless to resist any efforts to provide a buffer against any more raids from Kandy or expeditions to occupy the ports on the east coast. Raja Sinha proved Van Goens correct as he failed to mount any serious resistance to the Dutch occupation of the ports of Trincomalee, Kottiar and Batticaloa. However his expectations of increased revenue by doing so were disappointed by the general decrease in trade caused by Dutch monopolistic trade practices and discrimination against Muslim merchants. He was, however, quite successful in moving people from Kandy onto Dutch territory.Actions
A. Now is our chance to secure all the ports of Ceylon
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Lanka for 60 months
- -100 relations with Lanka
- +2000 population in Colombo
- +1 base tax value in Colombo
- -1 base tax value in Jaffna
B. Our focus is trade, not territory
- +100 relations with Lanka
- Event 413008 - Diminution of trade for Lanka will never fire
- Event 413009 - Raja Sinha bides his time for Lanka will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Netherlands and Makassar are at war
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1666
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1666)
Description
In 1666 VOC sent out a fleet under Admiral Cornelis Speelman, with Bugis soldiers under Arung Palakka and Ambonese soldiers under 'Captain Jonker', to settle issues in Gowa and Maluku.Actions
A. Send Cornelis Speelman
- Gain 5 warships in a random province
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- -100
B. We don't need more troops
- Offensive Doctrine -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Surinam
- Control Surinam
-
The following must not occur:
- Surinam is a national (core) province
-
The following must not occur:
- Surinam has religion pagan
Will happen within 10 days of July 30, 1667
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
The Treaty of Breda formally divided Guiana between the Dutch and French.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Surinam will be considered a claim province
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Guyana
- Control Guyana
-
The following must not occur:
- Guyana is a national (core) province
-
The following must not occur:
- Guyana has religion pagan
Will happen within 10 days of July 30, 1667
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
The Treaty of Breda formally divided Guiana between the Dutch and French.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Guyana will be considered a claim province
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Event 186069 - Expand our holdings in Kandy for Netherlands has already occurred
- Netherlands controls Colombo
- Netherlands owns Colombo
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 130 days of September 1, 1668
Checked again every 130 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1685)
Description
In September 1668 the populace of the newly-conquered territories rose in revolt against their new masters. Denied of support from Raja Sinha and lacking organized leadership the Dutch had few problems in putting it down.Actions
A. Damn!
- Colombo revolts
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Makassar
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 40 days of November 19, 1668
Checked again every 40 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 3, 1670)
Description
VOC extended claims to Sumbawa and Flores after the defeat of Gowa.Actions
A. Those areas are ours!
- Sumbawa will be considered a claim province
- Flores will be considered a claim province
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1669
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1670)
Description
The Amsterdam artist-inventor Jan van der Heyden invented a streetlamp manufactored of glass and metal, with shielded air-holes, capable of letting out the smoke, without letting in the wind. The city council of Amsterdam adopted the plan to have fixed lamps installed in 1669. By January 1670 the entire city was lit up by 1800 public lanterns. The system was a great succes on providing increased street security at night and was soon adopted by other Dutch and German cities.Actions
A. Install street lanterns
- -25
- Infrastructure tech investment: +100
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1670
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1676)
Description
Willem III came to the forefront of Dutch politics, eclipsing the brothers de Witt, amidst a growing support of the Orange dynasty amongst the Dutch people. After being named stadholder, the brothers de Witt resigned and were killed by an unruly mob because of high treason and anti Orangistic ideas. Building on the growing support for them the Oranges in August 1674 were declared hereditary in the stadholder office by the states of Holland and ZeelaActions
A. Yes we need Order!
- Centralization +2
- Aristocracy +3
- Serfdom +1
- -100 relations with France
- Stability +1
B. No, we need Freedom!
- Centralization -1
- Aristocracy -2
- Serfdom -2
- +100 relations with France
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [WIC] is set
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None of the following must occur:
- Own Carolina
- Own Santee
- Own Roanoke
- Own Chesapeake
- Own Delaware
- Own Manhattan
- Own Connecticut
- Own Massachusetts
- Serfdom is at 6 or higher
Will happen within 3000 days of January 2, 1670
Checked again every 3000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1680)
Description
The successes of the Veerinigte Westindische Companie quickly ended. New Holland was lost to Portuguese Brazil in 1654, after a long war, and many other trading posts were also destroyed or captured by rivaling European nations. The New Netherland colonization effort did not spread further either, in part due to a fierce rivalry with the English, who conquered New Netherland in 1664, and in part due to the difficulty of attracting settlers under the company's initial policy of the Patroon system, which granted vast power over settlers to the men who brought them to the colony.After years of debts, the original WIC folded in 1674, and a new, reorganised company was formed. Piracy was abandoned, and it concentrated primarily on the African slave trade and remaining possessions in Suriname and the Antilles.
Actions
A. Make policy changes!
- Trade tech investment: -250
- -250
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen on January 2, 1678
Description
Baruch Spinza (1632-77) was born to Portuguese Jews who had emigrated to the Netherlands in order to escape the Inquisition. His early education was Talmudic, but he was excommunicated from the synagogue at Amsterdam for defending heretical ideas in 1656. At about that time he abandoned the Hebrew form of his name, Baruch, for its Latin equivalent, Benedict. Writing and studying in private, Spinoza supported himself through a series of grants, pensions and bequests. He was also a lens grinder of great skill, an occupation which he probably pursued out of scientific interest and which probably led to his death by consumption. Private circulation of his philosophical treatises soon garnered him a reputation throughout Europe and, in 1673, he was offered a post at Heidelberg. Spinoza, however, turned the job down, preferring to work alone. Spinoza's first serious work was The Principles of Descartes' Philosophy (1663). It presented Descartes' thoughts with suggestions for its improvement. In 1670, Spinoza published A Theologico-Political Treatise, (the only work he published in his lifetime) which criticized the House of Orange's militant Protestantism, defended religious toleration, and argued that the anthropomorphic conception of God was logically and theologically unsound. He proposed historical-critical methods for biblical interpretation. In the year of his death, 1677, his Ethics came out. It argued in an Euclidean fashion that the world was a monad - an ancient sophist position defended most famously by Zeno and derided most famously by Aristotle - and that that monad was God, thus paving the way for the transcendentalism of the Romantic period. His 'pantheism', however, was regarded as heresy in his day, which is probably why he only published once in his lifetime.Actions
A. OK
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- England exists
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The following must not occur:
- Netherlands and England are at war
- Event 164117 - The Restoration of the Monarchy for England has already occurred
Will happen within 10 days of February 16, 1688
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1700)
unless prevented by
Action A of 3033 - Personal union with Holland for England
Description
In 1688 the English Parliament called for Willem III of Orange-Nassau, stadholder of the Netherlands, to become joint ruler of England together with his wife Mary, who was the Protestant daughter of James VII of Scotland. The marriage paved the way for the throne but also the fact that he was the son of the daughter of Charles I, the last Stuart King to rule over England. William III brought 15,000 men but no blood was shed in the Restoration of the Monarchy. This effectively put William, one of the foremost Protestants of his time, in charge of both England and Holland under a personal union.Actions
A. A personal union of the crowns
- Stability +1
- Gain a royal marriage with England
- Gain an alliance with England
- +150 relations with England
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 15 days of July 2, 1688
Checked again every 15 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1688)
Description
Born in 1640, Anthony Hensius had enjoyed the confidence of William III of Orange all his life. Sent to Versailles after the peace of Nijmegen to supervise the execution of its clauses, he became Raad Pensionaris in 1688 after William moved to England. A tough negotiator and obstinate opponent of France, he his at the core of all anti-French coalitions that are set up in all the wars of the late 17th century. He dies in 1720.Actions
A. An Excellent Minister!
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +3 for 240 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +2 for 240 months
- Monarch's military skill +2 for 240 months
- Stability +2
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Innovativeness is at 2 or higher
Will happen within 120 days of March 2, 1690
Checked again every 120 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 2, 1698)
Description
Huygens was a Dutch mathematician astronomer and physicist who founded the wave theory of light discovered the true shape of the rings of Saturn and made original contributions to the science of dynamics - the study of the action of forces on bodies. Forgotten until the early 19th century his theories on light appear today as one of the most brilliant and original contributions to modern science and will always be remembered by the principle bearing his name.Actions
A. OK
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1701
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1702)
Description
Three years of confusion in the VOC ensued over the post of Governor-General.Actions
A. Who's Governor General?
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 18 months
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- France exists
- Austria and Netherlands are allied
-
None of the following must occur:
- France and Netherlands are allied
- France and Austria are allied
- France and Netherlands are at war
- France and Austria are at war
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Austria owns Flandern
- Austria owns Brabant
- Austria owns Luxembourg
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1701
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1720)
Description
After the Spanish succesion war Austria gained the Southern Netherlands. But before they fully could assert power they had to sign a treaty with the Dutch which stipulated the further closure of the Schelt and the right for the Dutch to place troops allong the French border. These troops got their own Protestant churches and were fed by the Austrians.Actions
A. Suggest that the Scheldt stays closed and settle troops in the South
- Event 179305 - Barrier treaty for Austria is triggered immediately
B. Suggest that the Scheldt stays closed
- Event 179306 - Barrier treaty for Austria is triggered immediately
C. Settle troops in the South
- Event 179307 - Barrier treaty for Austria is triggered immediately
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Jakarta
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1740
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1741)
Description
VOC began a campaign to have 'superfluous Chinese' deported to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) or South Africa. Rumors spread that the Chinese, once aboard ship, will be killed at sea. Some Chinese began arming themselves to resist. Anti-Chinese riots broke out in Batavia in response to the perceived rebellion. 10,000 or more Chinese were killed, and the Chinese district was burnt down.Actions
A. Massacre the Chinese!
- Jakarta revolts
- -2000 population in Jakarta
- -1 base tax value in Jakarta
- -1 base manpower in Jakarta
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 3 days of January 2, 1741
Checked again every 3 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1742)
Description
Rival Governor-Generals of the VOC struggled in Batavia: Valckenier arrested Van Imhoff and sent him back to Europe. The Heeren XVII in the Netherlands named Van Imhoff as Governor-General. Valckenier was himself eventually arrested and jailed.Actions
A. Jail Valcknier!
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Austria exists
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 3527 - The Effects of the Pragmatic Sanction for Prussia has already occurred
- Event 3616 - The Effects of the Pragmatic Sanction for Bavaria has already occurred
Will happen within 10 days of September 2, 1742
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after April 2, 1745)
Description
The Pragmatic Sanction, solemnly rendered by Emperor Charles VI on 19th April 1713, established the indivisibility of the Habsburg patrimony, and ruled the order of succession by order of first born child, even to a woman. This made Maria-Theresa, born in 1717, the heir of the Empire. The Pragmatic Sanction was recognized by Spain in 1725 (confirmed in 1731), Russia in 1726, Prussia in 1728, the United Provinces in 1731, Hanover in 1732, the Heiliges Reich (except Bavaria) in 1732 and France in 1738 only. Bavarian refusal would lead to the War of the Austrian Succession.Actions
A. Pro-Habsburg
- Stability +2
- Gain a temporary casus belli against France for 36 months
- -150 relations with Bavaria
- -150 relations with Saxony
- -50 relations with Genoa
- -150 relations with Prussia
- -150 relations with France
- +150 relations with England
- +150 relations with Portugal
- +100 relations with Russia
- +100 relations with Hesse
- +100 relations with Hanover
- +150 relations with Austria
B. Neutral
- Stability -1
- +50 relations with Bavaria
- +50 relations with Saxony
- +50 relations with Genoa
- +50 relations with Prussia
- -100 relations with France
- -100 relations with England
- -100 relations with Portugal
- +50 relations with Russia
- -50 relations with Hesse
- -50 relations with Hanover
- -100 relations with Austria
C. Anti-Habsburg
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Austria for 36 months
- Stability -2
- +100 relations with Bavaria
- +100 relations with Saxony
- +100 relations with Genoa
- +100 relations with Prussia
- +150 relations with France
- -150 relations with England
- -150 relations with Portugal
- -50 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Hesse
- -100 relations with Hanover
- -150 relations with Austria
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Sunda
Will happen within 30 days of January 1, 1745
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1819)
Description
In 1745 Gov-Gen Van Imhoff founded Buitenzorg (today's Bogor).Actions
A. Found the city
- +1000 population in Sunda
- +1 base tax value in Sunda
- +1 base manpower in Sunda
- Sunda will be considered a claim province
- -100
B. We don't have money
- -20 victory points
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 72 days of January 2, 1746
Checked again every 72 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
Description
Bank van Leening founded by VOC to support trade.Actions
A. Found the bank
- Size of loans changed to 1000 ducats
- +10% inflation
B. No more bank
- Trade tech investment: -500
- -5% inflation
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Jakarta
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 72 days of January 2, 1747
Checked again every 72 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
Description
VOC decress that native law ('adat') will be in force in areas under its control outside of Batavia.Actions
A. Use native law outside of Batavia
- Centralization -1
- Stability +1
B. Use Statute of Batavia outside of Batavia
- Centralization +1
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Ceram
- France exists
- Event 3503 - Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie for Netherlands has already occurred
Will happen within 72 days of January 2, 1769
Checked again every 72 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
Description
French expedition stole clove and nutmeg plants from Ambon, breaking the VOC monopoly.Actions
A. Darn!
- -1 base tax value in Ceram
- -50 relations with France
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Jakarta
Will happen within 72 days of January 2, 1778
Checked again every 72 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
Description
The Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen was founded. (Its collections would later form the basis of the National Museum and National Library.)Actions
A. Good!
- Infrastructure tech investment: +300
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- United States exists
- United States and England are at war
- France and England are at war
-
None of the following must occur:
- United States and Netherlands are at war
- Event 4983 - The Treaty of Paris for England has already occurred
- Event 4984 - The Treaty of Paris for England has already occurred
- Event 4985 - The Destruction of the Tax Revolt for England has already occurred
- Event 3052 - The North American Union for England has already occurred
- Event 4987 - Colonial dissatisfaction cools for England has already occurred
- United States is a neighbor
- Event 3049 - The American Revolution for England has already occurred
- Event 12099 - The American Revolution for France has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1780
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after September 3, 1783)
unless prevented by
Action B of 12099 - The American Revolution for France
Description
The United States of America declared their independence from Britain in 1776. In 1780, the British struck against the United Provinces of the Netherlands in order to preempt Dutch involvement in the League of Armed Neutrality, a declaration of several European powers granting neutral trade during the war. Great Britain was not willing to allow the Netherlands to openly give aid to the American rebels. Agitation by Dutch radicals and a friendly attitude towards the United States by the Dutch government — both influenced by the American Revolution — also encouraged the British to attack. The Dutch decided to side with France in supporting them with financial an military aid, most of all naval support, in an attempt to further weaken the British.Actions
A. Support the United States
- -200
- +150 relations with United States
- -150 relations with England
- Gain 10 warships in a random province in North America
- Set flag [support_US] for events
- Revolt risk value in Savannah -70
- Revolt risk value in Carolina -70
- Revolt risk value in Santee -70
- Revolt risk value in Roanoke -70
- Revolt risk value in Chesapeake -70
- Revolt risk value in Susquehanna -70
- Revolt risk value in Delaware -70
- Revolt risk value in Manhattan -70
- Revolt risk value in Catskill -70
- Revolt risk value in Adirondak -70
- Revolt risk value in Sebago -70
- Revolt risk value in Connecticut -70
- Revolt risk value in Massachusetts -70
- Revolt risk value in Penobscot -70
- Event 324004 - Dutch Assistance for United States is triggered immediately
B. Live and Let Die
- -100 relations with United States
- -50 relations with France
- +50 relations with England
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 36 days of January 2, 1783
Checked again every 36 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
Description
The VOC, short of cash, asked the Netherlands States-General for financial assistance.Actions
A. Help VOC
- +500
- +5% inflation
B. Ignore them
- Stability -1
- Trade tech investment: -500
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Netherlands and England are at war
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 72 days of January 2, 1784
Checked again every 72 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
Description
Treaty of Paris ended the war with Britain, and opened the VOC controlled Indies to free trade.Actions
A. Free trade!
- Mercantilism -1
- +50 relations with England
B. Keep mercantilism!
- Mercantilism +1
- -50 relations with England
- Trade tech investment: -500
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1785
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1791)
Description
In June 1787, the secular conflict in the United Provinces between the supporters of the Stadhouder William V (grandson of the King of England George II) and the Republicans (supported by France) led to a diplomatic incident when the city officials of The Hague refused entrance to the Stadhouder wife, the niece of Frederick II of Prussia (died in 1786 and was replaced by Frederick-William II, very hostile to France). Rapidly, Prussia intervened militarily to restore the Stadhouder power and was not countered by France which was suffering a serious financial crisis. French influence nearly disappeared and Prussia triumphed.Actions
A. React against Revolutionary Tendencies!
- Aristocracy +1
- Serfdom +1
- Innovativeness -1
- +150 relations with Prussia
- -150 relations with France
- Stability -1
- +15000 infantry in the capital province
- +3000 cavalry in the capital province
- +30 artillery in the capital province
- -10000 population in the capital province
B. Risk the Revolution!
- Serfdom -1
- Innovativeness +1
- -150 relations with Prussia
- +150 relations with France
- Global revolt risk +3 for 156 months
- Stability -2
- Event 186100 - Batavian Republic for Netherlands is triggered immediately
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [WIC] is set
-
None of the following must occur:
- Own Carolina
- Own Santee
- Own Roanoke
- Own Chesapeake
- Own Delaware
- Own Manhattan
- Own Connecticut
- Own Massachusetts
- Serfdom is at 6 or higher
Will happen within 1400 days of January 2, 1787
Checked again every 1400 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1791)
Description
After the English took control of Suriname for several years in the 1780s, the WIC appeared unable to recover from this, and in 1791, the stocks of the company were bought by the Dutch government, and the territories were placed under its control.Actions
A. WIC is no more!
- Mercantilism -1
- Trade tech investment: -200
- +2% inflation
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Netherlands and England are at war
- England controls Ceram
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1796
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1797)
Description
British occupied Ambon. Riots break out in Maluku between villages. VOC fortress at Ternate refused to surrender.Actions
A. Surrender Ambon to British
- Cede Ceram to England
- +50 relations with England
B. Keep fighting!
- -50 relations with England
- Ceram revolts
- Lose 3000 troops in Ceram
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1797
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1798)
Description
Nederlands Zendelinggenootschap or Dutch Missionary Society was founded in 1797. This was the beginning of heavy activity by Dutch Protestant missionaries in Indonesia, not only to Java and Sumatra but also to very remote areas, eventually even to Irian Jaya.Actions
A. Convert the heathens
- +3 missionaries
- A random province converts to the state religion
- A random province converts to the state religion
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Flag [VOC] is set
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1797
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
Description
Napoleonic Dutch government revokes charter of VOC, assumes its debts and assets. The VOC was losing money to corruption and political intrigues. By the end of the 1700s, it was fully bankrupt. On January 1st, 1800, it ceased to exist.Actions
A. VOC is no more!
- Mercantilism -1
- Trade tech investment: -1000
- Size of loans changed to 200 ducats
- +10% inflation
- Stability -1
- Clear flag "[VOC]"
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Netherlands and England are at war
- England controls Tindore
Will happen within 359 days of January 2, 1799
Checked again every 359 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1800)
Description
Dutch officers under siege at Ternate mutiny and surrender to the British.Actions
A. Surrender Ternate to British
- Cede Tindore to England
- +50 relations with England
B. Keep fighting!
- -50 relations with England
- Lose 3000 troops in Tindore
Netherlands — Not random
Will happen on April 28, 1799
Description
Committee for East Indian Affairs sent a letter of instructions to Batavia, stating that the revolutionary ideas of the Republic (liberty and equality) could not be applied to the Indies.Actions
A. Agree to that letter
- Stability +1
- Create a colonial revolt in a random province
- Create a colonial revolt in a random province
B. Don't agree to that letter
- Serfdom -1
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Lodewijk I is active
Will happen within 100 days of March 2, 1807
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 2, 1809)
Description
From the moment Lodewijk Bonaparte accepted the Dutch throne, he tried to be true Dutch King. He slowly managed to be a accepted as such, which was helped by his attempt to learn Dutch, his action after two national dissasters and the foundation of national institutes. He also tried to restructure the economy and took measures to make Holland a more centralized country. One of these was making Amsterdam the official capital in stead of the Hague.Actions
A. Geweldig!
- Centralization +3
- Innovativeness +1
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
- Own Guyana
- England controls Guyana
- Guyana is a national (core) province
-
The following must not occur:
- Guyana has religion pagan
Will happen within 10 days of August 14, 1814
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
The Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1814 confirmed Britain in its control of Guyana.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Guyana will no longer be considered a national province
- Event 164272 - Cession of Guyana for England is triggered immediately
Netherlands — Not random
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Action B of 3515 - The Revolution in Holland for NetherlandsDescription
The revolt against the corrupt regime of Willem V led to a civil war between groups of Patriotten and Prinsgezinden. After some years the Patriotten managed to gain control of the goverment. Willem V fled to England and the Patriotten had to try and form a new, more democratic, goverment. The name of the country was changed into 'Bataafsche Republiek' to show a new era in Dutch history had begun!Actions
A. Found Batavian Republic
- Stability +1
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +1
- Monarch Bataafsche Republiek becomes active
- Monarch Willem V will never rule
- Monarch Willem VI will never rule
- Innovativeness +2
- Serfdom -2
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 170025 - French troops conquer Amsterdam for FranceDescription
In 1795, incited by Revolutionary France the Dutch formed a new country out of the old Republic. From then on it would be known as 'Bataafsche Republiek'.Actions
A. Found Batavian Republic
- Flag graphics extension set to "Republic"
- Stability -1
- Aristocracy -2
- Innovativeness +2
- Serfdom -2
- Centralization +1
- Monarch Bataafsche Republiek becomes active
- Monarch Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck becomes active
- Monarch Willem V will never rule
- Monarch Willem VI will never rule
- +150 relations with France
- +5000 population in the capital province
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 3812 - The Dutch Republic for BrabantDescription
Seeing the success of the revolt in the core provinces of the Low Countries, other Dutch principalities are rushing to join the greater Dutch Republic. Today, our brothers in Brabant have decided to join us!Actions
A. Marvellous!
- Inherit the realms of Brabant
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 413010 - Raja Sinha focuses on preparing for his succession for LankaDescription
The resignation of the elder Van Goens as Governor-General of the VOC and the replacement of the younger Van Goens by the more moderate Laurence Pyl, coupled with the tremendous losses incurred by the conflict in Ceylon, persuaded the Council of India, sitting in Batavia, that peace was in their best interests if they wanted to make a profit from their current holdings in Ceylon.Actions
A. Peace breaks out
- +200 relations with Lanka
- +1 merchants
B. No, we can conquer all of Ceylon
- -100
- -1 merchants
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 179082 - Charles VI elected Holy Roman Emperor for AustriaDescription
The war of Spanish succession seemed about to be won by the Grand Alliance in 1709, with France completely defeated in all fronts. Only the war in Spain seemed favorable to the Bourbons, but Louis XIV was ready to abandon his grandson in exchange for peace. But the allies were frustrated by their inability to impose the Archduke on the Spaniards, and surprised by their stern resistance, and went too far in their conditions demanding that Louis should remove his own grandson from the throne of Spain by force. This was a humiliation too big to endure, and Louis understood that he was negotiating from a position of weakness and decided to break the negotiations and renew the fight. Time would prove him right, as dissensions were already dividing the allies as the French threat receded. The Dutch and the Austrians were already at odds over the Spanish Netherlands, and the Austrians were seeing as not doing their part, occupied with the Hungarian revolt. The turning point was the unexpected death of Emperor Joseph I, at 33 years of age in April 1711. While Charles left Spain and went to Vienna to be elected emperor, the allies were not ready to reconstruct the empire of Charles V, and England immediately started peace negotiations with France without informing the Dutch or Austria.Actions
A. Let's look for a way out of this mess
- -50 relations with Austria
- +150 relations with France
- +100 relations with Spain
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 248009 - The Dutch factory at Mascate for OmanDescription
The good relations of Oman and the Netherlands are fostered by the signing of a new trade treaty granting the Dutch a factory at Mascate.Actions
A. Our proposal is accepted
- +50 relations with Oman
- Trade tech investment: +500
- +1 merchants
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 21047 - English Support for the Dutch War of Independence for EnglandDescription
With the now-independent United Provinces at war against their Spanish oppressors, English proves of great importance in our desperate struggle.Actions
A. Welcome English Support
- +75 relations with England
- +8000 infantry in a random province
- +2000 cavalry in the same province
- +150
- Stability +1
Netherlands — Not random
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Action B of 242036 - Appeal for redress in Taiwan for JapanAction B of 242052 - Appeal for redress in Taiwan for Japan
Description
The Shogun has declared that Taiwan belongs to Japan. He has frozen our trade in Japan already, costing us millions. Now he has sent his soldiers to Taiwan to enforce his edict. What shall we do?Actions
A. A temporary setback, maybe we can restore our trade in Japan itself
- Cede Taiwan to Japan
- +50 relations with Japan
- Trade tech investment: -250
- -1 merchants
B. We own Taiwan by right of occupation
- -200 relations with Japan
- -3 merchants
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Japan for 100 months
- Trade tech investment: -1000
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 3808 - The Dutch Republic for FrieslandDescription
Seeing the success of the revolt in the core provinces of the Low Countries, other Dutch principalities are rushing to join the greater Dutch Republic. Today, our brothers in Friesland have decided to join us!Actions
A. Marvellous!
- Inherit the realms of Friesland
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 3806 - The Dutch Republic for GueldersDescription
Seeing the success of the revolt in the core provinces of the Low Countries, other Dutch principalities are rushing to join the greater Dutch Republic. Today, our brothers in Guelders have decided to join us!Actions
A. Marvellous!
- Inherit the realms of Guelders
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 317018 - Koxinga invades Taiwan for Southern MingDescription
The VOC dispatched Balthasar Bort to retake the island. Although he was able to capture the islands of Amoy and Matsu from the Southern Ming and occupied Keelung in northern Taiwan, he was not able to evict the Ming from the rest of the island.Actions
A. We must fight to retain what is ours!
- -200 relations with Southern Ming
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Southern Ming for 84 months
- -2 merchants
- Trade tech investment: -250
B. It is too difficult to hold
- -100 relations with Southern Ming
- Cede Taiwan to Southern Ming
- -2 merchants
- Trade tech investment: -250
- Event 186083 - The loss of Taiwan for Netherlands will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 317003 - Zheng Chenggong forbids trade with Manila for Southern MingDescription
By 1655 Zheng Chenggong, known as Koxinga in the West from his title of Guoxingye (Lord of the Imperial Surname), which was pronounced ''Kok seng ia'' in southern Fujianese, had become predominant in the Ming court and he was determined to prevent the Western powers from interfering with Ming trade and to assert sovereignty over Taiwan's native inhabitants. He sent a letter to the VOC's Governor of Taiwan in August 1655. The Spanish, wrote Chenggong, had been mistreating his sailors, and he had therefore issued an edict that forbade Chinese to sail to Manila on pain of death. He enclosed a copy of the edict and requested that the Governor propagate it in Formosa and enforce it by confiscating the junks and property of any who disobeyed. But the language of the edict raised the hackles of the VOC. First, it said that the Dutch ''behave more like animals than Christians.'' Second, it referred to Chinese who lived in the Dutch colony as Chenggong's subjects. Third, and most important, it threatened punishment not only for Chinese but also for ''anyone outside of our nation who extends money for trade with Manila.'' If company officials did as Chenggong asked and published the edict, they would be admitting that Chenggong had sovereignty over the Chinese colonists in Formosa. The Governor and the council decided they must refuse Chenggong's request to preserve ''the sovereignty of the Netherlanders.'' They replied with a ''compliment letter,'' which politely declined his request. The VOC also sent a small fleet to the coast of China, but they found no sign of preparations for invasion. However, Zheng seems to have intimidated many of the Chinese merchants who normally came to trade in Taiwan because very few would brave his displeasure over the next few years.Actions
A. Trade has been disrupted
- -1 merchants
- Trade tech investment: -100
- -2 base tax value in Taiwan
- -25 relations with Southern Ming
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 413004 - Alliance with the Dutch for LankaDescription
Rajahsinha II, King of Kandy, offered the Dutch a monopoly of spices and to pay their expenses if they'd join him in attacking the Portuguese.Actions
A. Let us destroy the Portuguese together!
- Gain an alliance with Lanka
- +100 relations with Lanka
- -100 relations with Portugal
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Portugal for 360 months
B. We have no quarrel with the Portuguese
- -100 relations with Lanka
- +100 relations with Portugal
- Event 260098 - The loss of Colombo for Portugal will never fire
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 234210 - Mataram becomes VOC's protectorate for MataramDescription
Pakubuwono I made a deal with the VOC: Mataram debts to VOC were wiped out, East Madura went to VOC control, Semarang was officially a VOC city after years of occupation, Cirebon was officially a VOC protectorate and VOC got extensive trade rights. Javanese sailors must stick to their home waters and Mataram must deliver rice on demand to the VOC at a price set by the VOC. In addition, the two sides agreed that no other European nation will be allowed to build factories or fortifications anywhere on Java.Actions
A. Good!
- Gain Mataram as vassals
- +3 merchants
- Trade tech investment: +200
Netherlands — Not random
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Action C of 413005 - Debt to the Dutch for LankaDescription
Rajahsinha has paid all that he owes. We must turn over our conquests to him.Actions
A. Retain our hard-earned conquests
- +200 relations with Lanka
- Trade tech investment: +200
- Cede Colombo to Lanka
- Colombo will no longer be considered a national province
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 3033 - Personal union with Holland for EnglandDescription
In 1688 the English Parliament called for Willem III of Orange-Nassau, stadholder of the Netherlands, to become joint ruler of England together with his wife Mary, who was the Protestant daughter of James II. The marriage paved the way for the throne but also the fact that he was the son of the daughter of Charles I. William III brought 15,000 men but no blood was shed in the Glorious Revolution. This effectively put William, one of the foremost Protestants of his time, in charge of both England and Holland under a personal union.Actions
A. OK
- Stability +1
- Gain an alliance with England
- +150 relations with England
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 120 months
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 3128 - Protestants expelled from France for FranceDescription
In April 13 1598 Henry IV of France announced a new law called Édit de Nantes which granted the Huguenots a large portion of religious and civil rights. Almost a hundred years later his grandson, Louis XIV, striving for unity and stability in the realm, views the co-existence of the two churches as a potential source of disturbances. Having already allowed the persecution of Protestants and the burning of their churches, he in 1785 revokes the Édit De Nantes. Within a few years, more than 400,000 Huguenots emigrated to England, Prussia, Holland, and America - depriving France of its most industrious commercial class.Actions
A. We welcome them with open arms
- +5000 population in a random province
- +1 base tax value in the same province
- +5000 population in a random province
- +1 base tax value in the same province
- +5000 population in a random province
- +1 base tax value in the same province
- +5000 population in a random province
- +1 base tax value in the same province
- +5000 population in a random province
- +1 base tax value in the same province
- +5000 population in a random province
- +1 base tax value in the same province
- Stability +1
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 164106 - Raid on the Medway for EnglandAction B of 164107 - Raid on the Medway for England
Description
Our victorious fleet returns from their raid on the Medway. The Dutch, under nominal command of Lieutenant-Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, bombarded and captured Sheerness, went up the River Thames to Gravesend, then up the River Medway to Chatham, where they burnt three capital ships and ten lesser naval vessels and towed away the Unity and the Royal Charles, pride and normal flagship of the English fleet. It is generally considered the largest Dutch naval victory in history and the worst English naval defeat. The raid led to a quick end to the war and a favourable peace for the Dutch.Actions
A. A great victory in a just war in self-defence
- +250
- Naval tech investment: +500
- +20 victory points
- Event 164108 - Consequences of the raid on the Medway for England is triggered immediately
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 164106 - Raid on the Medway for EnglandAction A of 164107 - Raid on the Medway for England
Description
Our fleet returns in ruins from their failed raid on Chatham. Alas! It will cost us a lot to refit all the ships!Actions
A. Alas!
- -250
- -20 victory points
- Event 164109 - Consequences of the raid on the Medway for England is triggered immediately
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 413009 - Raja Sinha bides his time for LankaDescription
Preoccupied by the outbreak of the Franco-Dutch War the Dutch had drawn down their forces in Ceylon as Raja Sinha's earlier passivity led them to conclude that they were unneeded. His counterattack was very effective as he retook virtually all of the territory he'd lost years earlier, although the command of the sea allowed the Dutch to retain Trincomalee and the other ports on the eastern coast. He throughly devastated Dutch Ceylon and many people returned to the lands that they'd earlier been 'persuaded' to leave.Actions
A. Damn you, Raja Sinha!
- -100 relations with Lanka
- -2000 population in Colombo
- -1 base tax value in Colombo
Netherlands — Not random
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Action B of 179306 - Barrier treaty for AustriaAction B of 179307 - Barrier treaty for Austria
Action B of 179305 - Barrier treaty for Austria
Description
Of course the Dutch weren't happy with the refusal of the Austrians to sign the treaty. They decided to keep the Scheldt closed manu militari and issued a protest by diplomatic means in Vienna.Actions
A. Issue diplomatic protest
- -100 relations with Austria
- Break royal marriage with Austria
- Break vassalization with Austria
- Stability +1
- -75
- +2 diplomats
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 36 months
B. Let the navy patrol the Scheldt and also blockade Ostende
- -200 relations with Austria
- Break royal marriage with Austria
- Break vassalization with Austria
- Stability +2
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Austria for 36 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 36 months
C. Forget about it
- +25 relations with Austria
- +25 relations with a random country
- +25 relations with a random country
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 234204 - Refugee from Batavia for MataramDescription
Sultan Agung gave permission for Portuguese and Catholic refugees from Batavia to settle around Jepara.Actions
A. Let them leave!
- -500 population in Jakarta
- -1 base tax value in Jakarta
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 234200 - Sultan Agung banned the sale of rice to the VOC for MataramDescription
Sultan Agung banned the sale of rice to the VOC. Agung's governor of Jepara attacked the VOC post there and the Dutch burnt down much of Jepara in retaliation.Actions
A. Darn!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Mataram for 6 months
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 3027 - The Act of Navigation for EnglandDescription
In 1651 the English under Cromwell passed the Act of Navigation, severely hurting Dutch trade. Diplomatic attempts by Dutch to get the Act withdrawn failed and war seemed inevitable. The States General decided to equip 150 warships in preparation for war.Actions
A. This means war!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against England for 192 months
- Gain 25 warships in Holland
- -250
- -200 relations with England
B. Do nothing
- -6 merchants
- -6 colonists
- Land +5
- +50 relations with England
Netherlands — Not random
Conditions
-
None of the following must occur:
- Event 186100 - Batavian Republic for Netherlands has already occurred
- Event 170025 - French troops conquer Amsterdam for France has already occurred
Triggered by
Action A of 12114 - The French Revolutionary Wars for FranceDescription
With the creation of a Legislative Assembly to limit the monarchic power, several reasons pushed France towards war in 1792. Internally, the republican party of the Girondins were calling for a war to rid Europe of monarchy and despotism but also to rid France of any internal reactions. Externally, the nobility, the socalled emigrés, fleeing to Austria and Prussia requested that those powers intervene to restore the French monarchy. Louis XVI, King of the French, saw in a war failure the possibility to restore absolutism. But the dissolution of the Ancien Régime in France alarmed all the European royal courts fearing that the French Jacobinism would have spread in the whole continent and provoked deep destabilization inside their own absolutist government systems.Actions
A. Rattle Our Sabres
- Gain a temporary casus belli against France for 80 months
- -200 relations with France
- +150 relations with Sweden
- +150 relations with England
- +150 relations with Austria
- +150 relations with Spain
- +150 relations with Prussia
- +150 relations with Savoy
- +150 relations with Russia
B. Temporize
- Stability -1
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 170192 - Louis XIV threatens the balance and claims Flandern for FranceAction A of 170053 - Louis XIV threatens the balance and claims Flandern for France
Description
For years Europe has been preparing for the death of childless Carlos II of Spain. He was related to several royal families in Europe, but after the death of the designated heir, Joseph Ferdinand Wittelbach of Bavaria, at the age of six, the royal houses of Austria and France had a similar claim. But both were too powerful, and the addition of the Spanish empire would make any of them unstoppable, and so candidates not destined to their thrones, Philip of Anjou and Charles Habsburg, were discussed as heirs to Carlos, and several partition agreements were negotiated. That is precisely what everybody wanted to prevent in Spain. Despite the bigger influence from the Austracist party led by the mother of Carlos, there was an indisputable fact: France had 300,000 soldiers next to Spain and the Spanish Netherlands, and so represented the only opportunity, albeit small, to keep the empire together. A will was redacted and the agonizing Carlos signed it. It bequeathed the Kingdom to Philip Anjou, but it contained two crucial clauses, the condition that the crowns of France and Spain should never be held by the same person and that the Spanish possessions could not be divided. Austria, of course, rejected it, but the rest of Europe seemed to agree, as the equilibrium was not broken. But Louis misjudged the uneasiness that the rest of Europe displayed for the French expansionism, and made several mistakes after the Spanish succession. He closed the Spanish-American commerce to the English and the Dutch, and French troops occupied the fortresses in Spanish Netherlands. In February, the French States had ratified the right of Philip of Anjou to the crown of France, violating the will of Carlos II. The maritime powers had the motive and the excuse, and Austria discovered that now she had allies for the war of Spanish succession.Actions
A. Support Habsburg succession to the Spanish throne
- Gain a temporary casus belli against France for 120 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Spain for 120 months
- -75 relations with Spain
- -75 relations with France
- +150 relations with Austria
- +75 relations with England
B. We don't care who inherits Spain
- +25 relations with Spain
- +25 relations with France
- -75 relations with Austria
- -25 relations with England
Netherlands — Not random
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Action A of 170026 - The Kingdom of Holland for FranceDescription
In 1806 Napoléon decided he wanted to strengthen his hold on the Dutch. To achieve this he created the Kingdom of Holland with his brother Lodewijk as King.Actions
A. Bien
- Flag graphics extension set to "Bonaparte"
- Monarch Lodewijk I becomes active
- french will become an accepted culture
- dutch will no longer be an accepted culture
- Monarch Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck will never rule
- Monarch Bataafsche Republiek will never rule
- Cede Brabant to France
- Cede Flandern to France
- Brabant will no longer be considered a national province
- Flandern will no longer be considered a national province
- +200 relations with France
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 3127 - Chambers of Reunion for FranceDescription
The reunion policy of Louis XIV had been forced upon by the Empire in the 1684 by the Truce of Regensburg, mostly because the Emperor was preoccupied by the Turkish menace (siege of Vienna in 1683). The continued French claims and expansion to the detriment of the Habsburg possessions and the German states of the Empire led to the creation of the anti-French League of Augsburg (1686).Actions
A. Defy French claims
- Gain a temporary casus belli against France for 72 months
- -150 relations with France
- +150 relations with England
- +150 relations with Austria
- +150 relations with Brandenburg
- +150 relations with Spain
- +100 relations with Hanover
- +100 relations with Baden
- +100 relations with Hesse
- +100 relations with Cleves
- +100 relations with Cologne
- +100 relations with Palatinate
B. Ignore it
- +50 relations with France
- -100 relations with England
- -100 relations with Austria
- -100 relations with Brandenburg
- -100 relations with Spain
- -50 relations with Hanover
- -50 relations with Baden
- -50 relations with Hesse
- -50 relations with Cleves
- -50 relations with Cologne
- -50 relations with Palatinate
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 285281 - The Oath of Abjuration for SpainDescription
The Oath of Abjuration or Plakkaat van Verlatinghe, signed on July 26, 1581, was the formal declaration of independence of the northern Low Countries from the Spanish King, Philip II. This act followed the Union of Utrecht. The Oath of Abjuration meant a climax in the Dutch Revolt, a point of no return, in which the Low Countries asserted they were no longer loyal to their King. Sometimes, the oath is interpreted as an act of secession from Spain, but this is strictly speaking incorrect, as the provinces were never legally incorporated into the Spanish Kingdoms, but were only bound to them by the looser tie of personal union. Legally, the oath deposed the provinces' current ruler, Philip of Habsburg - who, by dynastic coincidence, was also King of Spain. Philip's attempts to unify his various realms under a more centralized government based in Madrid were the major drivers behind the oath. Philip used troops from Spain and other areas loyal to him (such as Wallonia and Italy) to fight the rebels. In the Oath, the Staten-Generaal (the General Estates, a sort of federal parliament) assert that a King is a servant of his people and should respect their laws and traditions. When he no longer does this, the people have the right to choose another ruler.Actions
A. The Spanish lose Dutch sovereignty
- Flag graphics extension set to "Princevlag"
- Set flag [Princevlag] for events
- Break vassalization with Spain
- -100 relations with Spain
- Cede Brabant to Spain
- Cede Flandern to Spain
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action C of 242052 - Appeal for redress in Taiwan for JapanDescription
The Shogun has offered a compromise in which we were to exchange Taiwan for Luzon. He has frozen our trade in Japan already, costing us millions. Luzon is less suitable for a transshipping point than Taiwan but declining his offer will let him to declare that Taiwan belongs to Japan and he will send his soldiers to Taiwan. What should we do?Actions
A. It will be a small price to pay for our trade in Japan
- -50 relations with Japan
- Cede Taiwan to Japan
- Trade tech investment: -200
- -1 merchants
- Event 242053 - The VOC accepted the exchange for Japan is triggered immediately
B. We own Taiwan by right of occupation
- -200 relations with Japan
- -3 merchants
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Japan for 100 months
- Trade tech investment: -1000
- Event 242054 - The VOC rejected the exchange for Japan is triggered immediately
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 3508 - Calvinism in the Netherlands for NetherlandsDescription
Oldenbarneveldts political position had become severely weakened over the past few years, when he sided with the Arminian religious faction. In 1618 the conflict between Arminians and Gomarists had reached such a height that Oldenbarneveldt decided to intervene with armed force. Maurits however managed to gain the support from the majority of the provinces, except for Holland and Zeeland, and succeeded in thwarting Oldenbarneveldt. Maurits had Oldenbarneveldt arrested and charged with treason and had him executed afterwards.Actions
A. Have him executed
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -3 for 60 months
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 60 months
- Stability -1
- Centralization +1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 24 months
- -50 relations with France
B. Have him only imprisoned
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -3 for 60 months
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 60 months
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 24 months
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 338194 - Dutch offer for JakartaDescription
The heathen ruler of Jakarta has dared to reject our generous offer and attacked our army. He will regret this.Actions
A. Let's teach them a lesson
- +10000 infantry in a random province
- +7000 cavalry in the same province
- -50
- Jakarta will be considered a claim province
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 338194 - Dutch offer for JakartaDescription
The heathen ruler of Jakarta has submitted to us and cedes the city of Jakarta. This can be our key to the wealth of Indonesia.Actions
A. Excellent!
- +100
- +5000 infantry in Jakarta
- +5000 cavalry in the same province
- Jakarta will be considered a claim province
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 308002 - Tidore submits to VOC for TernateDescription
Speelman expedition forced the Sultan of Tidore (now free of Spanish presence) to submit to the VOC. A peace treaty was signed between Ternate and Tidore, now both under VOC control.Actions
A. Now we have Tidore
- Inherit the realms of Ternate
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 226000 - Treaty of Bungaya for MakassarDescription
Gowa submit to VOC control, and Sultan Hasanuddin had no influence outside the general area of the city of Makassar.Actions
A. Now we have Gowa
- Inherit the realms of Makassar
Netherlands — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 170027 - Restoration of the Orange dynasty in the Netherlands for FranceDescription
After Coalition troops reinstated the French monarchy they decided to form a new country out of the northern and southern Netherlands, the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, as a buffer state against France with Stadtholder Willem V's son as King Willem I.Actions
A. Geweldig!
- Flag graphics set to default
- dutch will become an accepted culture
- french will no longer be an accepted culture
- Monarch Willem I becomes active
- Monarch Willem VI will never rule
- Monarch Bataafsche Republiek will never rule
- Monarch Lodewijk I will never rule
- Brabant will be considered a national province
- Flandern will be considered a national province
- Luxembourg will be considered a national province
- Break vassalization with France
- -200 relations with France
Netherlands — Random
Conditions
- Innovativeness is at 6 or higher
- It is the year 1588 or later
-
The following must not occur:
- It is the year 1709 or later
Description
The high freedom and tolerance in the Netherlands during its Golden Age attracted many artisans and merchants from abroad founding all sorts of manufactories.Actions
A. Welcome!
- Gain random manufactory in a random province
- +1000 population in the same province
- +1 base tax value in the same province
Netherlands — Random
Conditions
- Innovativeness is at 6 or higher
- It is the year 1585 or later
-
The following must not occur:
- It is the year 1709 or later
Description
Throughout the seventeenth century, also called the Dutch Golden Age, the Netherlands formed a safe haven of tolerance and freedom in Europe. Combined with economic booms from the era, merchants, artisans, entrepeneurs and persecuted religious minorities settled in the Netherlands bringing with them capital and great number of rare and useful, skills.Actions
A. We welcome them with open arms
- Infrastructure tech investment: +250
- +1000 population in a random province
- +1 base tax value in the same province