Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Serbia
- Own Albania
- Own Bosnia
- Badboy is at 30 or higher
- Country is controlled by AI
Will happen within 180 days of January 1, 1419
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1650)
Description
Actions
A. OK
- -10 badboy
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Trabzon
- Own Adana
- Own Kastamonu
- Own Taurus
- Badboy is at 30 or higher
- Country is controlled by AI
Will happen within 180 days of January 1, 1419
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1650)
Description
Actions
A. OK
- -10 badboy
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 301030 - The Sultan becomes 'Khalifa' for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
- Badboy is at 30 or higher
- Country is controlled by AI
Will happen within 180 days of January 1, 1419
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1650)
Description
Actions
A. OK
- -10 badboy
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Thrace
- Own Hellas
- Own Morea
- Badboy is at 30 or higher
- Country is controlled by human
Will happen within 180 days of January 1, 1419
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1650)
Description
With our Empire growing, some of our previous conquests are now firmly in our hands.Actions
A. OK
- -5 badboy
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Thrace
- Own Hellas
- Own Morea
- Badboy is at 30 or higher
- Country is controlled by AI
Will happen within 180 days of January 1, 1419
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1650)
Description
With our Empire growing, some of our previous conquests are now firmly in our hands.Actions
A. OK
- -10 badboy
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Smyrna
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1430)
Description
The emirate of Aydin was first conquered by the Ottomans in 1390. Soon after Aydin was re-instated as an independent country by Timurlane, it found itself under the cloak of the Ottoman state again. One of the ghazi states to have supported a pretender to the Ottoman throne, the coastal state of Aydin was permanently annexed in 1426.Actions
A. Smyrna is ours!
- Centralization +2
- +3 base manpower in Smyrna
- +6 base tax value in Smyrna
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 10950 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 10950 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1449)
Description
The reigns of Mehmed I and Murad II saw the Ottoman Empire reunified after the crushing defeat it had suffered at the hands of Tamerlane. The military was expanded and reformed to match any potential threat and ensure further expansion. It was also during this period that the Ottomans started to realize the vital importance of a strong navy.Actions
A. Great Army Reform
- Land tech investment: +1000
- Naval tech investment: +500
- Quality +1
- Land +2
- Offensive Doctrine +2
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- +5000 cavalry in the same province
B. Reform Army and Navy
- Land tech investment: +750
- Naval tech investment: +750
C. Great Naval Reform
- Land tech investment: +500
- Naval tech investment: +1000
- Land -1
- Offensive Doctrine -1
- Gain 5 warships in a random province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Thrace
- Control Thrace
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1491)
Description
Mehmed II's first action upon conquering Constantinople was marching into the Hagia Sofia and converting it into a mosque. The Sultan planned to make the great city the capital of a new revitalized--and Moslem--version of the Eastern Roman Empire. Mehmed dreamed of expanding the borders of his empire to match the Byzantines at their peak. He did not live to see that happen, but he did oversee the move of the Ottoman capital to Constantinople, which henceforth became known as Istanbul.Actions
A. Make Constantinople the new Capital
AI chance: 101%
- Flag graphics set to default
- Move capital to Thrace
- Centralization +1
- Culture in Thrace changes to turkish
- Religion in Thrace changes to sunni
- +20000 population in Thrace
- -5000 population in Anatolia
- -4000 population in Smyrna
- -3000 population in Bulgaria
- -2000 population in Macedonia
- -2000 population in Antalya
- -2000 population in Angora
- -1000 population in Rumelia
- -1000 population in Dobrudja
- +3 base manpower in Thrace
- Stability +2
- Set flag [Constantinople] for events
- Event 301127 - Consequences of the Conquest of Constantinople for Ottoman Empire will never fire
B. Keep the old one
AI chance: 0%
- Flag graphics set to default
- Centralization -3
- Stability -1
- Set flag [OldCapital] for events
- Event 301091 - Consequences of the Conquest of Constantinople for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 3353 - The City of Men's Desire for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 2000 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 2000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1491)
unless prevented by
Action A of 337808 - Control of the Bosporus for Thrace
Description
Prior to his conquest of Constantinople Mehmed II signed several generous agreements with the mercantile empires of Venice and Genoa to ensure their neutrality, but when the great city had fallen he was not late in breaking the western merchants' strangle-hold on the Black Sea trade. Mehmed was a mercantilist who strived to maintain state control over the merchants, yet his protectionist measures had the intended effect and the Ottoman economy thrived.Actions
A. Break the Agreements
- Center of trade in Kerch closes
- Thrace becomes a center of trade
- -150 relations with Venice
- -100 relations with Genoa
- Mercantilism +2
- +6 merchants
- Event 174023 - The trade in the Black Sea for Genoa is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Thrace
- Control Thrace
- Flag [Constantinople] is set
- Country is not at war
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Anatolia
- Own Smyrna
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1500)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3353 - The City of Men's Desire for Ottoman Empire
Description
After the conquest of Constantinople, Turkish culture and Muslim faith spread in former Orthodox provinces in the area.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Anatolia changes to turkish
- Culture in Smyrna changes to turkish
- Religion in Anatolia changes to sunni
- Religion in Smyrna changes to sunni
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Thrace
- Control Thrace
- Flag [OldCapital] is set
- Country is not at war
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Macedonia
- Own Anatolia
- Own Smyrna
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1500)
unless prevented by
Action A of 3353 - The City of Men's Desire for Ottoman Empire
Description
After the conquest of Constantinople, Turkish culture and Muslim faith spread in former Orthodox provinces in the area.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Macedonia changes to turkish
- Culture in Anatolia changes to turkish
- Culture in Smyrna changes to turkish
- Religion in Anatolia changes to sunni
- Religion in Smyrna changes to sunni
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Thrace
-
The following must not occur:
- Byzantine Empire exists
Will happen within 150 days of April 2, 1419
Checked again every 150 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1620)
Description
With Constantinople in our hands, we must decide the fate of the Christian Patricarch. There are many Christians still in the city, it might be prudent to show some leniency. This time...Actions
A. Allow the Patriarchate to exist and keep the current Patriarch
- Stability -1
- +100 relations with Muscovy
- +100 relations with Serbia
- +100 relations with Novgorod
- +100 relations with Trebizond
- Innovativeness +1
- Event 233004 - Elections of the New Metropolitan for Muscovy will never fire
B. Allow the Patriarchate to exist, but appoint a new Patriarch
- Stability +1
- +50 relations with Serbia
- +50 relations with Bosnia
- +50 relations with Trebizond
- Centralization +1
- Event 233004 - Elections of the New Metropolitan for Muscovy will never fire
C. Close down the Patriarchate and confiscate its properties
- -100 relations with Muscovy
- -100 relations with Novgorod
- -100 relations with Ryazan
- -100 relations with Serbia
- -100 relations with Bosnia
- -100 relations with Trebizond
- -100 relations with Tver
- Innovativeness -1
- +300
- Event 40094 - Elections of the New Metropolitan for Muscovy will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on May 27, 1421
Description
During the reign of Murad II, Serbia and Bosnia were conquered briefly and the Ottomans attempted to conquer Albania.Actions
A. I will restore the Empire
- Serbia will be considered a national province
- Albania will be considered a claim province
- Bosnia will be considered a national province
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Hungary for 360 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Venice for 120 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1425
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1425)
Description
Molla Fenari becomes the first Sheikh-ul-Islam in 1425. This was an office whose main function was to ensure that the conduct of government was in accordance with Islamic law. In later eras, Sheikh-ul-Islams were to wield tremendous influence in government affairs, plot against the Sultans, incite Janissary uprisings and prevent the modernization of the army and civil service.Actions
A. Institute the office
- Centralization -1
- Innovativeness -1
- +1 missionaries
- Stability +3
B. Reject the idea
- Stability -2
- -1 missionaries
- Innovativeness +1
- Event 50008 - Power of Sheikh-ul-Islam for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Serbia owns Ragusa
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1427
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 2, 1430)
Description
Trying to use the succession in Serbia to gain lordship over Zeta, Stefan Balsic de Marmonte, the last of Baslic family, allied with disloyal noble Gojcin Crnojevic. An old enemy of Venice, Marmonte could only ask the Ottomans for help. Sultan Murad II gladly used any opportunity to destabilize Christian realms on the Balkans.Actions
A. Aid the rebels in Zeta
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- -100 relations with Serbia
- -50 relations with Venice
- -50 relations with Hungary
- Event 277034 - Rebellion in Zeta for Serbia is triggered immediately
B. Refuse
- +50 relations with Serbia
- +50 relations with Venice
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Kosovo
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1428
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1444)
Description
When Ottomans conquered southern Serbia for the first time, their armies plundered the Serbian towns and villages and left them devastated. A number of residents of those settlements was taken east as slaves, and the whole area suffered greatly during this occupation. Whatever was rebuilt after the initial plunder was repeatedly burned by Hungarian raids.Actions
A. Who cares about those borderlands?
- +25
- -2 base tax value in Kosovo
- -1 base manpower in Kosovo
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Bosnia
- Bosnia exists
- Event 130007 - Consequences of Golubac conflict for Bosnia has already occurred
Will happen within 0 days of May 2, 1428
Checked again every 0 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 30, 1444)
Description
Emperor Sigismund's crushing defeat in battle for fortress of Golubac on Danube had its consequences in Bosnia as well. After defeat of Hungary and submission of Serbia, Bosnia was suddenly left without protection from the Ottomans. King Tvrtko II followed Serbian Despot's example and swore vassalage to Ottoman Sultan, but he could not afford the tribute when the time came to pay. Ottomans invaded Bosnia and seized several forts in the most fertile parts of the Kingdom.Actions
A. Teach him a lesson
- -100 relations with Hungary
- +10
- Lose 3000 troops in a random province
- Gain Bosnia as vassals
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Bosnia
- Bosnia exists
- Event 130002 - Return of Tvrko II for Bosnia has already occurred
Will happen within 0 days of December 6, 1435
Checked again every 0 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1435)
Description
The former King of Bosnia, Tvrko II had been overthrown by his relative, Radivoj. A few years ago, Mehmet I helped him to claim his throne yet it seems that he is unable to retain his position. Now, he's here, begging for support. Shall we help him again?Actions
A. Give support to that dog once more!
- Gain Bosnia as vassals
- Event 130003 - Aid received for Bosnia is triggered immediately
- Gain an alliance with Bosnia
- +75 relations with Bosnia
- -1 badboy
B. Enough! Execute him and invade Bosnia!
- Start a war with Bosnia
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Serbia
- Serbia exists
- Event 277019 - Ottoman Ultimatum for Serbia has already occurred
Will happen within 0 days of April 2, 1439
Checked again every 0 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1444)
unless prevented by
Action A of 277019 - Ottoman Ultimatum for Serbia
Description
In April 1439, a great Ottoman army lead by the Sultan himself approached the borders of Serbia. Murad II demanded that Despot Djuradj joins his invasion Bosnia and Hungary and allows unhindered passage of Ottoman troops through Serbia. After failing in attempts to secure Serbia's neutrality in the war, Despot Djuradj submitted to Sultan's wishes and joined him in war against Hungary and Bosnia.Actions
A. Good!
- Gain Serbia as vassals
- Gain an alliance with Serbia
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Wallachia is a neighbor
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 19001 - The Dragon in Chains for Wallachia has already occurred
- Event 329043 - The Dragon in Chains for Wallachia has already occurred
Will happen on April 17, 1442
unless prevented by
Action B of 329043 - The Dragon in Chains for Wallachia
Action B of 19001 - The Dragon in Chains for Wallachia
Description
In the spring of 1442, Sultan Murad II beguiled Dracul into a meeting, and insensitive to the snare, Dracul crossed the Danube with his 2nd son, Vlad Dracula (son of the Dragon), and his youngest son Radu cel Frumas (the handsome) in tow. Dracul was captured, bound in chains, and brought before the Sultan. Vlad Dracul was forced to swear fealty to Murad II, and both Dracula and Radu were kept as hostages, although each child had remarkably different reactions to their captivity. Radu developed marked pro-Turkish attitudes, while Dracula's thoughts were more difficult to fathom.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Gain Wallachia as vassals
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Albania
- Country is at war
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 104004 - Albanian Independence for Albania has already occurred
Will happen within 90 days of November 12, 1443
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 18, 1468)
unless prevented by
Action A of 104009 - The Death of Gjon Kastrioti for Albania
Description
In 1443, during the battle against the Hungarians of Hunyadi in Nish (in present day Serbia), he abandoned the Ottoman Army and captured Kruja, his father's seat in middle Albania. Above the castle he rose the Albanian flag, a red flag with the black double-headed eagle, the present-day Albanian flag, and pronounced to his countrymen the famous words: 'I have not brought you liberty, I found it here, among you'.Actions
A. We will have our revenge!
- Grant independence to Albania
- Event 104004 - Albanian Independence for Albania is triggered immediately
- Event 301084 - The end of Albanian resistance for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 301085 - The end of Albanian resistance for Ottoman Empire will never fire
B. We will never allow it to happen!
- +1 badboy
- -30 relations with Wallachia
- -30 relations with Serbia
- -30 relations with Trebizond
- -50 relations with Byzantine Empire
- -30 relations with Moldavia
- -30 relations with Morea
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 12 months
- Albania revolts
- Albania revolts
- -1000 population in Albania
- Revolt risk value in Albania +10
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Ottoman Empire and Karaman are at war
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Karaman
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Karaman owns Konya
- Control Konya
-
All of the following must occur:
- Karaman owns Taurus
- Control Taurus
-
All of the following must occur:
Will happen within 30 days of July 2, 1444
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 10, 1478)
Description
The armies of Ottoman Sultan Murad were sent to Anatolia where they defeated Karaman in 1428. In 1444 a treaty was finally signed forcing the Karamani Emir Ibrahim to accept a humiliating treaty which reduced the Karamanis to be Ottoman vassals. This form of new treaty was clearly that of a vassal unilaterally making a promise to his lord to maintain peace and to abstain from actions which would damage interests to his sovereign.Actions
A. We shall rule them!
- Gain Karaman as vassals
- +100 relations with Karaman
- Event 197000 - The Weakened Karamani State for Karaman is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on February 4, 1451
Description
During Mehmed II's rule, Constantinople, Athens, Morea, Serbia, Bosnia, Karaman, Candar, Trebizond, Albania, Hercegovnia, Kercha, Kaffa and Otranto all fell to the Ottoman Sultan. In addition, he tried to take Rhodes. During his invasion of Italy, the Sultan died, which led to the evacuation of Otranto.Actions
A. We need expansion
- Hellas will be considered a national province
- Morea will be considered a national province
- Kaffa will be considered a national province
- Trabzon will be considered a national province
- Rhodes will be considered a national province
- Konya will be considered a national province
- Kastamonu will be considered a national province
- Taurus will be considered a national province
- Albania will be considered a national province
- Apulia will be considered a claim province
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Hungary for 362 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Venice for 362 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Serbia
-
The following must not occur:
- Serbia and Ottoman Empire are at war
- Serbia exists
- Event 277029 - Sultan Mehmed II for Serbia has already occurred
Will happen within 0 days of February 5, 1451
Checked again every 0 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1453)
unless prevented by
Action B of 277029 - Sultan Mehmed II for Serbia
Description
Mehmed II was determined to either gain leaders of small Balkan states as loyal vassals or conquer them. Of all those leaders, he was most lax towards Despot Djuradj, probably because of influence his late father's wife, Mara Brankovic, who taught him about European culture. Mehmed II renewed Djuradj's oath of vassalage and gave him over some towns in southern Serbia as a token of gratitude for his loyalty.Actions
A. Good!
- Gain Serbia as vassals
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Serbia
- Serbia exists
- Event 277039 - West or East for Serbia has already occurred
Will happen within 0 days of January 2, 1454
Checked again every 0 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1456)
unless prevented by
Action B of 277039 - West or East for Serbia
Description
After 1454, the political sentiment among Serbian nobility began to change. After many years of Hungarian failure to protect Serbia against Ottoman onslaught and with great support from Djuradj's daughter Mara, Serbian nobles began thinking that honest and loyal alliance with Ottoman Empire is the best option for Serbia. Internal conflicts of Hungary and actions of disloyal Lord of Belgrade against Despot Djuradj only strenghtened Turkophilic nobles in Serbia. Sultan Memhed II, aware of this change and with most of Serbia under his control, offered Despot Djuradj to let him rule a smaller despotate but with reduced tribute. Despot initially agreed, but changed his mind as Ottoman army was crossing Serbia to attack Belgrade. After suffering great losses in defense of Smederevo and Belgrade and even more to the plague that came afterwards and also took life of Janos Hunyadi, Despot Djuradj was forced to negotiate and new peace and vassalage with Ottoman Empire. He was stopped by death in 1456.Actions
A. Good!
- Gain Serbia as vassals
- Gain an alliance with Serbia
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 3353 - The City of Men's Desire for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
- Country has at least 6 non-colonial provinces
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1454
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 4, 1481)
Description
Enderun (the Imperial College) was established by Mehmed II in Constantinople. Promising devsirmes (kidnapped Christian children from the Balkans) and sons of prominent Ottoman officials were trained in literature, theology, engineering, mathematics etc. at Enderun, preparing them for government service as civil servants and janissaries. The janissaries became rivals to the landed timariot spahi soldiers that made up the bulk of the Ottoman army, and tensions were inevitable between the two classes.Actions
A. Found the 'Enderun'
- -400
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy -1
- Quality +2
- Stability -1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +250
- Gain barrack in the capital province
B. Expand the timariot system instead
- Aristocracy +3
- Offensive Doctrine +2
- Quality -2
- Stability +2
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 2000 days of January 2, 1455
Checked again every 2000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1481)
Description
In order to finance his wars, Mehmed II has conducted harsh fiscal policies, which included introduction of new taxes and confiscation of private lands. Those lands then were later distributed as timar as part of the payment to his military. Not surprisingly, these measures resulted in a violent discontent upon his death, which had to be dealt with by his successors.Actions
A. We need the money!
- +900
- +4% inflation
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy -1
- Stability -1
- Gain bailiff in a random province
- Gain bailiff in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
B. New Taxes Only
- +150
- Gain bailiff in a random province
- Stability -1
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- Aristocracy +1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 3600 days of January 2, 1460
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1470)
Description
Mehmed II codified the tribal laws of Kayi Turks--the 'Atam-Dedem Kanunu' (Laws of the Forefathers)--thus giving them official recognition along with Islamic and Roman laws which were already in use. Together, they are known as the 'Kanunname-i Ali Osman' in the Ottoman Turkish language. Mehmed II thus becomes the first Lawgiver.Actions
A. OK
- Centralization +1
- Stability +1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Hungary exists
- France exists
Will happen within 2000 days of January 2, 1465
Checked again every 2000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1475)
Description
Given the general climate of intolerance in Europe, the situation for minorities in the Ottoman Empire was surprisingly good. So good, in fact, and so ready for revenge, that the Sultan could form a new regiment, 'The Sons of Moses', for use especially against the Hungarians.Actions
A. Let us form a new regiment
- +5000 infantry in a random province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Wallachia
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire and Wallachia are at war
- Wallachia is a neighbor
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 19005 - Contested Throne for Wallachia has already occurred
- Event 329012 - Contested Throne for Wallachia has already occurred
Will happen on April 7, 1466
unless prevented by
Action B of 329012 - Contested Throne for Wallachia
Action B of 19005 - Contested Throne for Wallachia
Description
Radu cel Frumas (the handsome) has been decidly pro-Turkish since he was held hostage at the court of Murad II as a boy. Gossip even accused him, largely because of his good looks, of being one of the male minions in the harem of Mehmed, heir to the Ottoman throne. With our support, Radu has finally secured the throne of Wallachia and sworn fealty to the Sublime Porte.Actions
A. Excellent!
- +80 relations with Wallachia
- Gain Wallachia as vassals
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Kara Koyunlu exists
- Event 103014 - Ak Koyunlu in Azerbaijan for Ak Koyunlu has already occurred
- Ak Koyunlu exists
Will happen within 5 days of January 2, 1468
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1500)
Description
Although the Ak Koyunlu had started as a relatively small state at the start of Usun Hasan's reign, their destruction of the Kara Koyunlu put the state on equal footing with the Ottomans and Mamluks. The Ak Koyunlu had become a formidable state.Actions
A. The Ak Koyunlu are a threat to our interests
- -200 relations with Ak Koyunlu
- +2500 infantry in a random province
- +2500 infantry in a random province
B. Congratulate them on their victory
- +25 relations with Ak Koyunlu
- Event 103016 - Ottoman recognition for Ak Koyunlu is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Crimea exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Crimea and Ottoman Empire are at war
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 152010 - The Golden Horde revives its claim for Crimea has already occurred
-
All of the following must occur:
- Event 152008 - Nur Dawlat returns for Crimea has already occurred
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 152009 - Mengli and the Ottomans for Crimea has already occurred
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 152007 - Genoa backs the pretender for Crimea has already occurred
Will happen within 10 days of January 6, 1478
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 11, 1478)
Description
In 1478, annoyed with their khan, several prominent Crimean beys approached the Ottoman sultan about support the claims of the khan's brother, Mengli Giray. Their candidate for the khanship was very friendly to the Ottomans and even went so far as to promise a pledge of obedience.Actions
A. Support him!
- +150 relations with Crimea
- -15
- Event 152011 - Ottoman authority over Crimea for Crimea is triggered immediately
B. We have bigger concerns
- -2 merchants
- Trade tech investment: -25
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Albania
- Control Albania
-
The following must not occur:
- Albania has religion sunni
- Event 301026 - The Betrayal of Iskander Bey for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 301085 - The end of Albanian resistance for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 5 days of January 19, 1478
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 19, 1508)
unless prevented by
Action A of 301026 - The Betrayal of Iskander Bey for Ottoman Empire
Action A of 301085 - The end of Albanian resistance for Ottoman Empire
Description
After Gjergj Skanderbeg Kastrioti's death and without leader to rule them, people from Albania drop the fight. What must we do now, let the matter fall or punish these heretics?Actions
A. Forgive them
- Revolt risk value in Albania -10
- albanian will become an accepted culture
- Event 301085 - The end of Albanian resistance for Ottoman Empire will never fire
B. Now let's convert those dogs to our faith!
- Albania converts to the state religion
- Albania revolts
- +1 badboy
- -3000 population in Albania
- Revolt risk value in Albania -10
- -30
- Manufactory in Albania is destroyed
- -1 missionaries
- -2 base manpower in Albania
- Event 301085 - The end of Albanian resistance for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Albania
- Control Albania
- Albania has religion sunni
- Event 301026 - The Betrayal of Iskander Bey for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 301084 - The end of Albanian resistance for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 5 days of January 19, 1478
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 19, 1508)
unless prevented by
Action A of 301026 - The Betrayal of Iskander Bey for Ottoman Empire
Action A, B of 301084 - The end of Albanian resistance for Ottoman Empire
Description
After Gjergj Skanderbeg Kastrioti's death and without leader to rule them, people from Albania drop the fight. Albania is finally pacified and firmly under Turkish control.Actions
A. Good news!
- Revolt risk value in Albania -10
- albanian will become an accepted culture
- Event 301084 - The end of Albanian resistance for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Morea
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None of the following must occur:
- Ottoman Empire and Venice are at war
- Morea has religion sunni
Will happen within 90 days of October 1, 1480
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 1, 1490)
Description
From 1463 to 1479, the people of Mani defended their territories and sided with the Venetians during the Turco-Venetian War. Moreover, the Maniots prevented the Turks from building guard posts on their lands. Kladas was honored in Venice and acquired Venetian citizenship. During these tumultuous years, the entire Morea revolted against the Ottomans. The territories of Patra, Mystras, Corinth, Sparta, and Argos were liberated. After the end of the Turco-Venetian War, the Venetians left the Maniots to fend for themselves. Many of the Greeks who had revolted alongside the Venetians were massacred by the Ottomans, but many of them fled to find refuge in Mani. Korkodeilos Kladas never accepted the clauses of the agreement made between the Turks and the Venetians. He not only refused Turkish offers, but he also began to revolt against them. On the 9th October 1480, Kladas and his followers gathered an army and captured all the Turkish held castles in the Morea. The Ottoman government was enraged. An army sent by the Sultan was defeated between Passavas and Oitylo during February of 1481. Later that month a bigger force under Mohammed Bey drove Kladas to Porto Kagio. Kladas kept Mani as an autonomous region for 9 years and also went to Northern Epirus to fight. He was killed in battle near Monemvasia in 1490.Actions
A. Destroy the mani
- Morea revolts
- Morea revolts
- +10000 infantry in the capital province
B. Not worth the cost
- Morea will no longer be considered a national province
- Grant independence to Morea
- -1 badboy
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 1500 days of January 2, 1481
Checked again every 1500 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1512)
Description
A violent reaction to the fiscal policies of Mehmed II has prompted his successor Bayezid II to return some lands to their former owners and in general conduct a reconciliatory and peaceful policy. Under his rule, Ottoman empire has witnessed significant administrative developments. Full treasury allowed to reinforce the Janissaries and re-equip the Navy with ships of the size not seen before in the Mediterranean.Actions
A. Reconcile and Reform
- Land tech investment: +1000
- Naval tech investment: +1000
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- -200
- Centralization -1
- Gain 10 warships in a random province
- Offensive Doctrine +1
B. Just Reform
- Land tech investment: +500
- Naval tech investment: +500
- Gain 5 warships in a random province
- Global revolt risk +3 for 24 months
- Stability -1
- Offensive Doctrine +1
C. Reconcile only
- Infrastructure tech investment: +1000
- -100
- Centralization -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Control Apulia
- Apulia is a claim province
Will happen within 30 days of May 4, 1481
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
During Mehmed II's rule, Constantinople, Athens, Morea, Serbia, Bosnia, Karaman, Candar, Trebizond, Albania, Hercegovnia, Kercha, Kaffa and Otranto all fell to the Ottoman Sultan. In addition, he tried to take Rhodes. During his invasion of Italy, the Sultan died, which led to the evacuation of Otranto.Actions
A. OK
- Apulia will no longer be considered a national province
- +50 relations with France
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on May 4, 1481
Description
Bayezid II reign was a marked departure from that of his father. He rounded out the edges of the realm, conquering the Bujak region of Moldavia and fought a war with the Mamluks over the control of Ramazan and Dulkadir. Preparations were made to invade Italy, but war against Venice was declared, and Beyezid tried to take Corfu instead.Actions
A. A Time For Peace
- albanian will become an accepted culture
- Bujak will be considered a national province
- Sivas will be considered a national province
- Adana will be considered a national province
- Ionia will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 700 days of June 2, 1481
Checked again every 700 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1483)
Description
Cem Sultan, the governor of Karaman and Konya rebelled against his older brother Sultan Beyazid II upon the death of their father. However, Bayezid had broader support in court and Cem was ultimately defeated. He fled to Rhodes, where he remained a captive of the Knights of St. John until his death in 1494.Actions
A. Crush Cem's rebellion
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Stability -1
- Monarch's administrative skill +4 for 24 months
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
B. Seek reconciliation
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +4 for 24 months
- -100
- Centralization -1
- Stability +2
- Event 24046 - Sultan Cem asks for asylum for Mamluks will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Dulkadir exists
- Mamluks exists
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None of the following must occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Dulkadir
- Event 301501 - Bayezid and the Mamluks for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1484
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1489)
Description
Since his acension, Bayezid had maintained positive relations with Mamluk sultan, Qa'itbay. However, in 1484, under pressue to renew the empire's expansive drive eastward, he considered harassing the Dulkadir principality, a vassal state of the Mamluks in Elbistan.Actions
A. Send an expeditionary force to Elbistan
- Event 219005 - Qa'itbay and the Ottomans for Mamluks is triggered immediately
- +2500 infantry in a random province
- -25
- -100 relations with Mamluks
- -200 relations with Dulkadir
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Dulkadir for 24 months
B. Foreign relations are more important!
- +25 relations with Mamluks
- +25 relations with Dulkadir
- Event 301502 - Bayezid's Peace with Qa'itbay for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Mamluks owns Aleppo
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None of the following must occur:
- Dulkadir exists
- Event 301500 - Bayezid and the Mamluks for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1484
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1489)
Description
Since his acension, Bayezid had maintained positive relations with Mamluk sultan, Qa'itbay. However, in 1484, under pressue to renew the empire's expansive drive eastward, he considered harassing the Dulkadir principality, a vassal state of the Mamluks in Elbistan.Actions
A. Send an expeditionary force to Elbistan
- Event 219005 - Qa'itbay and the Ottomans for Mamluks is triggered immediately
- +2500 infantry in a random province
- -25
- -150 relations with Mamluks
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Mamluks for 24 months
B. Foreign relations are more important!
- +25 relations with Mamluks
- Event 301502 - Bayezid's Peace with Qa'itbay for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Own Egypt
- Control Egypt
-
The following must not occur:
- Mamluks exists
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Mamluks
-
All of the following must occur:
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Hedjaz exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Hedjaz
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire and Hedjaz are at war
-
All of the following must occur:
-
The following must not occur:
- Hedjaz exists
- Own Arabia
- Control Arabia
-
The following must not occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Country is controlled by human
-
The following must not occur:
- It is the year 1567 or later
- Country is controlled by AI
-
All of the following must occur:
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1485
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
Following the spectacularly successful Mamluk campaign, the Sultan brought the last of the Abbasid caliphs to Istanbul as his 'guest'. The title of Caliph was then transferred to the House of Osman. Henceforth Ottoman monarchs were also the spiritual leaders of all Sunni Muslims.Actions
A. Assume the title of Caliph
- Gain Hedjaz as vassals
- +50 victory points
- arabic will become an accepted culture
- +50 relations with Hedjaz
- +50 relations with Algiers
- +50 relations with Morocco
- +50 relations with Tripoli
- +50 relations with Aden
- +50 relations with Oman
- +50 relations with Mughal Empire
- +50 relations with Delhi
- -1 badboy
- Global revolt risk -1 for 64 months
- Stability +2
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Albania exists
- Own Thrace
- Control Thrace
- Own Macedonia
- Control Macedonia
- Own Albania
- Control Albania
Will happen within 30 days of May 10, 1489
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1819)
Description
With the traitorous dog Iskander Bey dead and the lands between Adria and Bosporus firmly under our control we have a solid position to rule the Balkans.Actions
A. Now we have a solid base to expand from
- Culture in Thrace changes to turkish
- Culture in Anatolia changes to turkish
- Culture in Smyrna changes to turkish
- Religion in Anatolia changes to sunni
- Religion in Smyrna changes to sunni
- Religion in Thrace changes to sunni
- Religion in Albania changes to sunni
- Culture in Macedonia changes to turkish
- Stability +1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 301500 - Bayezid and the Mamluks for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
- Event 301501 - Bayezid and the Mamluks for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Mamluks owns Aleppo
- Mamluks owns Syria
- Mamluks owns Lebanon
- Dulkadir owns Aleppo
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None of the following must occur:
- Ottoman Empire and Mamluks are at war
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Mamluks
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1490
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1495)
unless prevented by
Action B of 301500 - Bayezid and the Mamluks for Ottoman Empire
Action B of 301501 - Bayezid and the Mamluks for Ottoman Empire
Description
As the result of Qa'itbay's large expeditions against the Ottomans, Bayezid's emissaries eventually concluded a peace with the Mamluk sultan that recognized him as the paramount suzerain of Syria and Southeastern Anatolia.Actions
A. We admit to their superiority for now
- Cede Adana to Mamluks
- Cede Aleppo to Mamluks
- Cede Syria to Mamluks
- Cede Lebanon to Mamluks
- +75 relations with Mamluks
- Event 219006 - Bayezid's Peace with Qa'itbay for Mamluks is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
- Spain exists
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The following must not occur:
- Granada exists
Will happen within 1500 days of January 2, 1492
Checked again every 1500 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1550)
Description
For ages, the Moriscos of Spain petitioned the Ottomans for the support they needed to break free of Catholic Spain. The Ottoman Empire had become a major power in the Middle East, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean during the course of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Unfortunately for the Moriscos, as such a power, the Ottomans were up to their shoulders in wars. An Ottoman Empire free from such struggles may have chosen to liberate the Moriscos.Actions
A. We care not for them!
- +30 relations with Spain
- Infrastructure tech investment: +10
B. Recognition gives us a perfect oppurtunity!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Spain for 36 months
- +5000 infantry in the capital province
- Stability -2
- -150 relations with Spain
- Event 166003 - The Moriscos Request Aid for Sus will never fire
- Event 232011 - The Moriscos Request Aid for Morocco will never fire
- Event 300000 - The Moriscos Request Aid for Tunisia will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Stability is at 0 or higher
-
None of the following must occur:
- Mamluks exists
- Ottoman Empire and Austria are at war
- Ottoman Empire and Safavid Empire are at war
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Mekkah
- Own Egypt
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- It is the year 1557 or later
- Control Massawa
Will happen within 100 days of December 31, 1499
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
After their brilliant victory over the Mamluk Empire, the Ottomans continued to expand their rule southward slowed only when they were preoccupied with their larger wars in Europe or against the Safavid heretics.Actions
A. OK
- Massawa will be considered a claim province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Wallachia
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire and Wallachia are at war
- Wallachia is a neighbor
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 329018 - Radu's Death for Wallachia has already occurred
- Event 329019 - Radu's Death for Wallachia has already occurred
- Event 329020 - Radu's Death for Wallachia has already occurred
Will happen within 0 days of April 2, 1508
Checked again every 0 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1508)
Description
Following Radu's death, the Ottoman Empire strengthened its control over Wallachia by naming Mihnea, son of Vlad Dracula, as ruler. Mihnea's two years in power represented a drastic step back, his foreign policy would be totally asserved to the Porte, while his internal policy would gain him the surname 'cel Rau' (the Bad).Actions
A. Mihnea is our ally
- Gain Wallachia as vassals
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Tunisia exists
Will happen within 300 days of November 2, 1509
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1520)
unless prevented by
Action A, B, C of 50025 - The Barbarossas for Ottoman Empire
Description
In the 16th century, Spain occupied various ports in North Africa. Algiers was blockaded and forced to pay tribute. Other ports were captured outright. The desperate Muslims called for help from the Ottoman sultan, then the caliph of all Islam. Two corsair brothers, the Barbarossas petitioned the sultan to send them with a fleet to North Africa. Their accomplishments would lead to further Ottoman influence in North Africa.Actions
A. Curse them!
- Event 51023 - The Barbarossas for Tunisia is triggered immediately
- -50
- Event 50025 - The Barbarossas for Ottoman Empire will never fire
B. We shall ready our last defenses
- -150
- Event 51023 - The Barbarossas for Tunisia is triggered immediately
- Stability +1
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Tlemcen for 24 months
- Event 50025 - The Barbarossas for Ottoman Empire will never fire
C. We submit to their power
- Stability -1
- Event 50025 - The Barbarossas for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
The following must not occur:
- Tunisia exists
Will happen within 300 days of November 2, 1509
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1520)
unless prevented by
Action A, B, C of 50024 - The Barbarossas for Ottoman Empire
Description
In the 16th century, Spain occupied various ports in North Africa. Algiers was blockaded and forced to pay tribute. Other ports were captured outright. The desperate Muslims called for help from the Ottoman sultan, then the caliph of all Islam. Two corsair brothers, the Barbarossas petitioned the sultan to send them with a fleet to North Africa. Their accomplishments would lead to further Ottoman influence in North Africa.Actions
A. Curse them!
- -50
- Event 51025 - Arudj and Khayr al-Din Barbarossa for Tlemcen will never fire
- Event 50024 - The Barbarossas for Ottoman Empire will never fire
B. We shall ready our last defenses
- -150
- Event 51025 - Arudj and Khayr al-Din Barbarossa for Tlemcen will never fire
- Stability +1
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Tlemcen for 24 months
- Event 50024 - The Barbarossas for Ottoman Empire will never fire
C. We submit to their power
- Stability -1
- Event 51024 - Arudj and Khayr al-Din Barbarossa for Tlemcen will never fire
- Event 50024 - The Barbarossas for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Control Egypt
- Mamluks exists
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The following must not occur:
- Event 219001 - Fall of the Mamluk Empire for Mamluks has already occurred
- Country is controlled by AI
Will happen within 5 days of January 2, 1510
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
The Mamluk Empire is under Ottoman hands...Actions
A. OK
- Event 219014 - Fall of the Mamluk Empire for Mamluks is triggered immediately
- Event 219001 - Fall of the Mamluk Empire for Mamluks will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Mamluks exists
- Monarch Selim I is active
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None of the following must occur:
- Ottoman Empire and Mamluks are at war
- Own Egypt
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Mamluks
Will happen within 30 days of May 2, 1512
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after September 23, 1520)
Description
During the reign of Bayezid II, relations between the Ottomans and Mamluks were quite cordial. Although initially there was some quarreling over southeastern Anatolia, Bayezid II largely preferred co-existance. All of this was to change when his youngest son, Selim rose to the throne. Unlike his father, Selim was an expansionist. His policies put the two states on a collision course when he began harassing Dulkadir.Actions
A. They are weak!
- -200 relations with Mamluks
- -200 relations with Dulkadir
- +3000 infantry in a random province
- Event 219007 - Ottoman Expansionism for Mamluks is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on May 2, 1512
Description
Selim I, aka Yavuz Selim (Selim the Grim) ruled only eight short years, but in that time he more than doubled the size of the Empire, conquering Eastern Anatolia from the remnants of the Safavids (1514) and the whole of the Mamluk Empire (1516-1517). In addition, the Barbary corsairs, the Barbarossas, conquered Al-Djazaďr for the Sultan (1517).Actions
A. A Time For War
- arabic will become an accepted culture
- maghrebi will become an accepted culture
- Armenia will be considered a national province
- Aleppo will be considered a national province
- Kirkuk will be considered a national province
- Syria will be considered a national province
- Lebanon will be considered a national province
- Samaria will be considered a national province
- Judea will be considered a national province
- Sinai will be considered a national province
- Jordan will be considered a national province
- Arabia will be considered a national province
- Medina will be considered a national province
- Mekkah will be considered a national province
- Cyrenaica will be considered a national province
- Orania will be considered a national province
- Atlas will be considered a national province
- Aures will be considered a national province
- Al Djazair will be considered a national province
- Kabylia will be considered a national province
- Quattara will be considered a national province
- Cataract will be considered a national province
- Alexandria will be considered a national province
- Delta will be considered a national province
- Egypt will be considered a national province
- Nile will be considered a national province
- Nubia will be considered a national province
- Batn al Hajar will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Stability is at 0 or higher
-
None of the following must occur:
- Aden exists
- Ottoman Empire and Austria are at war
- Ottoman Empire and Safavid Empire are at war
- Aden is a national province
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Mekkah
- Own Nile
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Leader Piri Reis is active
- Control Aden
Will happen within 100 days of December 31, 1512
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1699)
Description
Under Piri Reis, the Ottomans managed to take the harbour of Aden in Yemen from the Portuguese on 26 February 1548.Actions
A. OK
- Aden will be considered a claim province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Thrace
- Control Thrace
- Country has at least 8 non-colonial provinces
Will happen within 700 days of June 2, 1515
Checked again every 700 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1517)
Description
Selim I, called the Grim, was an ascetic man with a sharp mind. Seeing the threat of the great Christian navies, especially the Venetian one, he realized that the Ottoman Empire had to greatly expand its navy. In emulation of the Arsenale in Venice, he thus ordered the construction of the 'Imperial Halic Shipyard' in Constantinople. The great shipyard stood complete in 1517.Actions
A. Build the Imperial Halic Shipyard
- -600
- Naval tech investment: +1000
- Land -1
- Gain 20 galleys in a random province
- Gain shipyard in Thrace
- +25 victory points
B. Build a lesser shipyard
- -300
- Naval tech investment: +500
- Gain shipyard in Thrace
C. Reform the army instead
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- +10000 infantry in the capital province
- Land tech investment: +500
- -10 victory points
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Stability is at 0 or higher
-
None of the following must occur:
- Mamluks exists
- Ottoman Empire and Austria are at war
- Ottoman Empire and Safavid Empire are at war
- Yemen is a national province
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Mekkah
- Own Nile
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Leader Piri Reis is active
- Control Yemen
Will happen within 100 days of December 31, 1516
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
In 1517, Yemen was overrun by Ottoman troops after the fall of the Mamluk empire.Actions
A. OK
- Yemen will be considered a claim province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Venice owns Cyprus
-
The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire and Venice are at war
-
The following must not occur:
- Mamluks exists
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 180 days of June 2, 1518
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1569)
Description
The Bey of the Mamluks had been the suzerain of Cyprus since 1427, when Janus Lusignan, King of Cyprus, accepted vassalage to Barsbey after being defeated and captured. When the Venetians inherited Cyprus, they offered to continue paying the tribute to maintain their privileged commercial relations with Egypt. That was a mistake, because now the Sultan of the Ottomans, as new overlord of Egypt, can claim also suzerainty over Cyprus.Actions
A. Venice can keep Cyprus but must pay tribute
- Cyprus will be considered a national province
- Event 3637 - The Ottoman claim on Cyprus for Venice is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Kaffa
- Own Kerch
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1519
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 2, 1519)
Description
Black Sea has became our internal sea!Actions
A. Great!
- Kerch will be considered a national province
- Stability +1
- Trade tech investment: +200
- Culture in Kaffa changes to turkish
- Culture in Kerch changes to turkish
- +50 relations with Crimea
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Sivas
-
The following must not occur:
- State religion is shia
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1519
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1519)
Description
Yet again the Shiites of Eastern Anatolia rose up in rebellion, this time led by a charismatic man named Celal. For centuries, subsequent uprisings in Asia Minor, whether of religious nature or not, were to be called Celali.Actions
A. Crush Celali and the Shiites
- Sivas revolts
- A random province revolts
- Stability -1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
B. Heed their demands
- Religion in Sivas changes to shia
- Stability +1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Alexandria
- Own Delta
- Own Egypt
- Own Nile
-
The following must not occur:
- Mamluks exists
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1520
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1550)
Description
The treacherous governor of the newly conquered Mamluk Egypt, Canbirdi Ghazeli, rose up in rebellion against the Ottomans hoping to re-establish the Mamluk state under his own leadership.Actions
A. OK
- Alexandria revolts
- Alexandria revolts
- Delta revolts
- Delta revolts
- Egypt revolts
- Nile revolts
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Austria exists
- Hungary exists
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Austria is a neighbor
- Hungary is a neighbor
- Country has at least 6 non-colonial provinces
- Own Thrace
- Control Thrace
-
The following must not occur:
- Hungary owns Bulgaria
-
None of the following must occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Hungary
- Austria is a vassal of Hungary
Will happen within 10 days of September 23, 1520
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 23, 1526)
Description
When Suleyman I became Sultan of the Ottoman Empire in 1520, he was faced with a grave crisis. The rise of the Habsburgs in Austria and Spain had created a superpower. Moreover, the Habsburgs had a potential claim to the Hungarian throne. Should the Habsburgs seize that throne, their armies would be within striking distance of Constantinople itself. In order to fend off this developing threat, Ottoman diplomats strove to strengthen relations with Venice and France. Hungary, however, must pay tribute to the Sultan, must grant the Ottoman troops transit rights through their country, and must renounce all ties with the Habsburgs. If they refused, war would surely follow.Actions
A. Send the messengers
- +100 relations with Venice
- +100 relations with France
- Event 19009 - Suleyman Demands Our Submission for Hungary is triggered immediately
- Event 188009 - Suleyman Demands Our Submission for Hungary is triggered immediately
- Event 301064 - The Habsburgs' threat for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on September 23, 1520
Description
Under Suleyman I, the Empire reached its greatest heights, even as the internal decay which would later bring down the Empire began. Hungary, Jedisan, Irak, Armenia, Georgia, Yemen, Oman, Libya, and the Safavid capital of Tabriz all would fall to Suleyman's armies. The Sultan tried to destroy the Knights of St. John once and for all, with an invasion of Malta. He laid seige to the capital of Austria, took ever more territory from the Venetians in Dalmatia, and vassalized the pirates of Algeria.Actions
A. I am truely Lord of the Horizons
- Dalmatia will be considered a national province
- dalmatian will become an accepted culture
- Kolkhis will be considered a national province
- Iveria will be considered a national province
- Iraq will be considered a national province
- Tripolitania will be considered a national province
- Ragusa will be considered a national province
- Jedisan will be considered a national province
- Corfu will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 188009 - Suleyman Demands Our Submission for Hungary has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of September 24, 1520
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 23, 1526)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 19009 - Suleyman Demands Our Submission for Hungary
Action A of 188009 - Suleyman Demands Our Submission for Hungary
Description
When King János II agreed to Suleyman's terms, it seemed that Hungary would be secure, if somewhat poorer and no longer quite independent. Suleyman was now free to deal with the growing threat of the Portuguese in the Indian Ocean. János II' act of statesmanship, however, was to prove his undoing.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Gain Hungary as vassals
- +50 relations with Hungary
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 24 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 19009 - Suleyman Demands Our Submission for Hungary has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of September 24, 1520
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 23, 1526)
unless prevented by
Action A of 19009 - Suleyman Demands Our Submission for Hungary
Action A, B of 188009 - Suleyman Demands Our Submission for Hungary
Description
When King Lajos agreed to Suleyman's terms, it seemed that Hungary would be secure, if somewhat poorer and no longer quite independent. Suleyman was now free to deal with the growing threat of the Portuguese in the Indian Ocean. Lajos' act of statesmanship, however, was to prove his undoing.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Gain Hungary as vassals
- +50 relations with Hungary
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 24 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Austria exists
- Own Thrace
- Own Bulgaria
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The following must not occur:
- Hungary exists
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The following must not occur:
- Event 19008 - Suleyman demands the keys to Hungary for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of August 30, 1526
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after September 7, 1566)
unless prevented by
Action A of 19008 - Suleyman demands the keys to Hungary for Ottoman Empire
Description
After Suleyman I became Sultan of the Ottoman Empire in 1520, he was faced with a grave crisis. The rise of the Habsburgs in Austria and Spain had created a superpower. In order to fend off this developing threat, Ottoman diplomats strove to strengthen relations with Venice and France.Actions
A. Send the messengers
- +100 relations with Venice
- +100 relations with France
- Carpathia will be considered a national province
- Ruthenia will be considered a national province
- Transylvania will be considered a national province
- Maros will be considered a national province
- Magyar will be considered a national province
- Presburg will be considered a national province
- Pest will be considered a national province
- Banat will be considered a national province
- Croatia will be considered a national province
- Odenburg will be considered a national province
- Krain will be considered a national province
- Austria will be considered a claim province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 5000 days of January 2, 1534
Checked again every 5000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1554)
Description
Süleyman Fuzuli (1480-1556) was second only to Baki amongst the poets of the age. Of Persian origin, he switched allegiance to the Ottomans and was granted a pension for life.Is it strange if beauties' hearts turn blood through envy of thy cheek most fair?
For that which stone to ruby turns is but the radiant sunlight's glare.
Or strange is it if thine eyelash conquer all the stony-hearted ones?
For meet an ebon shaft like that a barb of adamant should bear!
Actions
A. Oh, the delight!
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 170051 - The alliance with the Turk for France has already occurred
- France exists
- Mercantilism is at 7 or higher
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The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire and France are at war
Will happen within 1000 days of April 3, 1536
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1550)
unless prevented by
Action B of 170051 - The alliance with the Turk for France
Action B of 301019 - The alliance with the Infidels for Ottoman Empire
Description
Süleyman intended to support France against Austria, and was therefore not averse to reducing tariffs on French goods, and allowing the French diplomatic representatives greater powers within the Empire. While initially this led to an increase in wealth, the system would ultimately come to be abused by most European powers.Actions
A. Reduce tariffs
- Mercantilism -1
- Sign a trade agreement with France
- Trade tech investment: +500
- +125 relations with France
B. The French will pay as the others
- Mercantilism +1
- Trade tech investment: -300
- -100 relations with France
- +50 relations with Austria
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Thrace
- Control Thrace
- Have controlled Thrace for 7 years
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1538
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1560)
Description
Mimar Sinan planned and oversaw the construction of countless mosques, aqueducts, bathhouses, bridges, palaces, caravanserais and schools during his half-a-century long career. His masterpieces are the Selimiye and Suleymaniye Mosques in Adrianople and Constantinople respectively.Actions
A. Build great works
- -1000
- Infrastructure tech investment: +2000
- Stability +2
- Gain Fine Arts Academy in the capital province
- +50 victory points
B. Build modest works
- -200
- Infrastructure tech investment: +800
- Stability +1
C. Invest in fortifications instead
- -300
- Fortress level in the capital province +1
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- Land tech investment: +500
D. We have no money for such things!
- -30 victory points
- Infrastructure tech investment: -200
- Land tech investment: -200
- Stability -2
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Aden
- Own Nile
- Stability is at 0 or higher
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None of the following must occur:
- Mamluks exists
- Ottoman Empire and Austria are at war
- Ottoman Empire and Spain are at war
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Leader Piri Reis is active
- Control Mascate
Will happen within 100 days of December 31, 1539
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1769)
Description
In 1552, after the capture of Aden, Muscat was captured by forces under the leadership of Piri Reis.Actions
A. OK
- Mascate will be considered a claim province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 3600 days of January 2, 1540
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1550)
Description
Sultan Süleyman I became known as Kanuni (Lawgiver) to his own people thanks to his huge legal reforms and just rule. By codifying the secular laws, 'kanun', he lessened the importance of the rigid Muslim Shari'ah laws.Actions
A. Codify the Ottoman Laws
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- Stability +2
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- Gain courthouse in a random province
- Gain courthouse in a random province
- Gain courthouse in a random province
- Gain courthouse in a random province
- Gain courthouse in a random province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on February 2, 1540
Description
The janissaries (from Yani Ceri or new army) were the elite of the Ottoman army. They were recruited as children from the Christians, from raid prisoners and through the devshirmeh, a children tax levy imposed on the Christian subjects. Their training was very hard and their quality outstanding. After the first revolt of the janissaries in 1449 they started to acquire power and prestige and some Muslims found the way for their sons to be admitted. After the great wars of Selim and Suleyman, Muslims started to be admitted openly to increase the size of the Janissary beyond what the devshirmeh could provide. This apparently innocuous measure changed the peculiar status of the Janissary breaking the balance of power in their favor. The slow decadence of the Janissary was only one of the factors in the Ottoman decline, but a fine ruler could steer the Empire even if he takes the historical decisions.Actions
A. More janissaries are surely better for the country
- Land tech investment: -1000
- Naval tech investment: -500
- Offensive Doctrine -1
- Innovativeness -1
- Change technology group to Orthodox
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- Event 301116 - The destruction of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire will never fire
B. Better keep the elite corps small and under control
- Offensive Doctrine -2
- Aristocracy +1
- Event 301115 - Muslim uproar for the closure of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately
Austria — Not random
Conditions
- Own Banat
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Austria controls Banat
- Austria controls Wallachia
- Austria controls Transylvania
- Austria controls Maros
- Austria controls Pest
- Austria controls Serbia
- Austria controls Croatia
- Austria owns Wallachia
- Austria owns Transylvania
- Austria owns Maros
- Austria owns Pest
- Austria owns Serbia
- Austria owns Croatia
- Country is at war
Will happen within 30 days of July 22, 1540
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
The struggle on the military border between the Habsburg and the Ottoman Empire continued for years and years not only of large-scale warfare, sieges and occupation but also of raids and other incursions. The people living in the border regions of the empire suffered.Actions
A. Alas!
- -1000 population in Banat
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Austria exists
- Hungary exists
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The following must not occur:
- Transylvania exists
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 301067 - János II submits to Suleyman for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
- Event 3186 - The Turk is expanding in Hungary for Austria has already occurred
- Event 179143 - The Turk is expanding in Hungary for Austria has already occurred
- Hungary is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Hungary owns Transylvania
- Hungary controls Transylvania
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All of the following must occur:
- Own Transylvania
- Control Transylvania
-
All of the following must occur:
Will happen on July 22, 1540
Description
Zápolya's reign was contested from the very beginning. In 1538, Zápolya had secretly promised Ferdinand of Austria the Hungarian crown in order to buy peace. In 1540, while putting down a revolt in Transylvania, János died from illness, just three weeks after his Polish princess-bride had given him a son, János Sigusmund. With Zapolya's death, Ferdinand again invaded Hungary to try to claim his inheritance. Finally the Ottoman Sultan, having had enough with the chaos in his vassal, Hungary, split the country into three parts. He kept Southern and Central Hungary for himself, giving Eastern Hungary to János Sigusmund, while Ferdinand held the Western portion. Hungary would remain divided between the three countries for the next 170 years.Actions
A. Split the Kingdom
- Cede Ruthenia to Hungary
- Cede Transylvania to Hungary
- Cede Maros to Hungary
- Event 19020 - The Death of János Zápolya for Hungary is triggered immediately
- Event 179134 - The Habsburg Inheritance of Hungary for Austria will never fire
B. Support János Sigusmund
- Gain an alliance with Hungary
- Event 179134 - The Habsburg Inheritance of Hungary for Austria will never fire
C. Let Ferdinand have it!
- Event 19018 - The Habsburg rule in Hungary for Hungary is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Austria exists
- Hungary is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 301067 - János II submits to Suleyman for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
- Event 3186 - The Turk is expanding in Hungary for Austria has already occurred
- Event 179143 - The Turk is expanding in Hungary for Austria has already occurred
- Event 3186 - The Turk is expanding in Hungary for Austria has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Event 19019 - The Death of János Zápolya for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen on July 23, 1540
Description
Zápolya's reign was contested from the very beginning. In 1538, Zápolya had secretly promised Ferdinand of Austria the Hungarian crown in order to buy peace. In 1540, while putting down a revolt in Transylvania, János died from illness. With Zapolya's death, Ferdinand again invaded Hungary to try to claim his inheritance. Finally the Ottoman Sultan, having had enough with the chaos in his vassal, Hungary, split the country in two. He annexed Hungary, while Ferdinand held the Western portion.Actions
A. Split the Kingdom
- Annex Hungary
- Event 179135 - The Habsburg Inheritance of Hungary for Austria will never fire
- Event 301068 - The partition of Hungary for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately
B. Let Ferdinand have it!
- Event 19018 - The Habsburg rule in Hungary for Hungary is triggered immediately
- +100 relations with Austria
- -1 badboy
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 3600 days of January 2, 1546
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1556)
Description
Mehmed Baki (1526-1600) was the greatest classical Turkish poet. Son of a poor clergyman, he paid his way through university by selling his poetry, and soon gained the attention of the Court and eventually the Sultan. His death was greeted with paroxysms of grief in Constantinople and he was given a state burial.There, at the banquet of the sky, had Venus struck her lyre,
In mirth and happiness, delighted, joyed and smiling gay.
Taking the keynote for her tune beneath the vaulted sphere,
The tambourinist Sun her visage bright had hid away.
Actions
A. Oh, the delight!
- Infrastructure tech investment: +100
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
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All of the following must occur:
- Own Banat
- Own Maros
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None of the following must occur:
- Own Presburg
- Own Tabaristan
Will happen within 300 days of March 2, 1550
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1590)
Description
The lands gained through conquest belonged to the sultan, and they were assigned to soldiers according to the timar system. The timariots could enjoy the land and its peasants as serfs for life, but both lands and serfs reverted to the sultan at their death. The timariots were responsible for production and tax collection, and had to provide also soldiers for the sultan's army. This system proved to be a great source of income and an incentive for new conquests. But by 1550 the timar system entered a crisis. Lack of new conquests from the Christians and a population boom from 12 to 22 million, strained the resources increasing unemployment and dropping wages, while new taxes were imposed to support the huge military expenses. Timars became less productive, abandoned by the peasants, or converted into hereditary chiftliks (large private estates made out of Timar land). The loss of power by the impoverished Turkish nobility and their sipahi cavalry left the janissaries as the main force.Actions
A. We need constant conquests!
- Land tech investment: -1000
- Naval tech investment: -500
- Quality -1
- Innovativeness -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 3600 days of June 2, 1550
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1560)
Description
Süleyman I was probably the greatest of the Ottoman Sultans. Called Kanuni (Lawgiver), he was an unsurpassed administrator who realized that the power of the provincial Beys had to be curbed by a strong central government. Thus he struggled to promote a powerful royal bureaucracy which was not popular in all camps...Actions
A. Expand the Royal Bureaucracy
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +4 for 24 months
- Infrastructure tech investment: +2000
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- Centralization +2
- Aristocracy -1
B. Promote limited reforms
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +2 for 12 months
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- Centralization +1
C. Reduce the Royal Bureaucracy
- Stability +3
- +20000 infantry in the capital province
- Centralization -2
- Aristocracy +1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Safavid Empire exists
- Event 3360 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Shiite rebels for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 700 days of June 2, 1553
Checked again every 700 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1570)
Description
Süleyman the Great fought many wars with Persia to the overall advantage of the Ottomans. Yet another serious conflict sailed up on the horizon in 1559, when the Princes Selim and Bayezid fought each other in a civil war. Bayezid lost and fled to Persia in 1561, where he probably hoped to gain the support of the Shah, but Süleyman managed to get him returned for a large sum of gold. Bayezid and his sons were then executed in the most tragic event of Süleyman's life.Actions
A. Pay the Shah to have Bayezid extradited
- -200
- -50 relations with Safavid Empire
- Stability +1
- Event 3561 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Prince Beyazid flees to Persia for Safavid Empire is triggered immediately
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +3 for 24 months
B. Leave the Prince to his fate
- -100 relations with Safavid Empire
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 24 months
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 24 months
C. Arrange to have him murdered
- Stability -1
- -200 relations with Safavid Empire
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Safavid Empire for 36 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 90 days of August 2, 1566
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1566)
unless prevented by
Action B of 301115 - Muslim uproar for the closure of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire
Description
The admittance of Muslims into the Janissary brought an unexpected problem as part of them were married. The restrictions to marry became more lax and finally the janissaries were able to extract from Selim II a general permission to all janissaries to marry. The janissaries, now with families to take care of, lost a great deal of warrior ardour. Their cost also raised greatly, as their adequate salary became insufficient to support a family. More problems followed as the janissaries insisted in their sons being admitted, and soon obtained it. The transformation from a military elite into a powerful and dangerous conservative guild was taking place and was accompanied by an increasing difficulty in obtaining victories at war.Actions
A. No longer an elite corps
- Land tech investment: -2500
- Naval tech investment: -1000
- Offensive Doctrine -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on September 8, 1566
Description
The Sot took little active interest in the governing of his Empire, prefering to wallow in his women. The Empire was left in the capable hands of Grand Vizier Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, who served his father Suleyman, and would serve his son, Murad III. In 1570 Sokollu began assembling a large force to invade Spain to liberate the Moslems from the Spanish Inquisition. Fortunately for Spain, the Sot chose that moment to get involved in his government's affairs, and ordered Sokollu to invade Cyprus in order to secure the supply of his favorite wines. Tunis fell to the Ottomans and Algerians in 1574.Actions
A. Get me my Wine
- Cyprus will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Tunisia exists
- Morocco exists
- Algiers exists
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Cyrenaica
- Own Quattara
Will happen within 45 days of December 2, 1570
Checked again every 45 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1590)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 50021 - Tunisia - Episode Three for Ottoman Empire
Description
In 1574, the Ottoman Empire launched its third attack on Tunisia. In establishing control, the Ottomans hoped to destroy the Hafsid dynasty and put an end to the Spanish presence in Tunisia. Taking Tunisia would also allow them to establish better control over Algiers and North Africa.Actions
A. We shall inform all of our intentions on Tunisia!
- -100 relations with Spain
- -150 relations with Tunisia
- Event 51017 - Abd al-Malik and the Ottomans for Morocco is triggered immediately
- Event 50021 - Tunisia - Episode Three for Ottoman Empire will never fire
B. We shall inform only Abd al-Malik
- -100 relations with Tunisia
- Event 51017 - Abd al-Malik and the Ottomans for Morocco is triggered immediately
- Event 50021 - Tunisia - Episode Three for Ottoman Empire will never fire
C. We shall give no warning! Attack!
- -200 relations with Tunisia
- Start a war with Tunisia
- Event 50021 - Tunisia - Episode Three for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Tunisia exists
- Algiers exists
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Cyrenaica
- Own Quattara
-
The following must not occur:
- Morocco exists
Will happen within 45 days of December 2, 1570
Checked again every 45 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1590)
unless prevented by
Action A, B, C of 50020 - Tunisia - Episode Three for Ottoman Empire
Description
In 1574, the Ottoman Empire launched its third attack on Tunisia. In establishing control, the Ottomans hoped to destroy the Hafsid dynasty and put an end to the Spanish presence in Tunisia. Taking Tunisia would also allow them to establish better control over Algiers and North Africa.Actions
A. We shall inform all of our intentions on Tunisia!
- -100 relations with Spain
- -150 relations with Tunisia
- Start a war with Tunisia
- Tunisia will be considered a national province
- Event 50020 - Tunisia - Episode Three for Ottoman Empire will never fire
B. We shall give no warning! Attack!
- -100 relations with Tunisia
- Start a war with Tunisia
- Event 50020 - Tunisia - Episode Three for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 3360 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Shiite rebels for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen on December 2, 1574
Description
By the time of Murad III, the Empire had stretched beyond its natural limits. Azerbaijan and Daghestan were added to the Empire, but only for twenty years, though the Ottomans would despute control with Persia until 1639.Actions
A. Reaching the limits
- Nuyssaybin will be considered a national province
- Basrah will be considered a national province
- Daghestan will be considered a national province
- Azerbaijan will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Safavid Empire exists
- Event 3360 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Shiite rebels for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 360 days of June 2, 1578
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1580)
Description
Murad III, a Sultan ruled by women, fought the Persians in an exhausting war (1578-90) that severely strained the Empire and forced heavy taxes upon the citizens. Though the war was not for nothing--Persia had to cede Azerbaijan, Tiflis and Hamadan to the Ottomans--the resources might have been better spent elsewhere.Actions
A. Fan the Flames of War
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Safavid Empire for 120 months
- -200 relations with Safavid Empire
- Land tech investment: +200
- Event 3562 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Murad III's campaigns against Persia for Safavid Empire is triggered immediately
B. Maintain the status quo
- Stability +1
C. Seek reconciliation
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +3 for 24 months
- +50 relations with Safavid Empire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 2000 days of January 2, 1579
Checked again every 2000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1584)
Description
Takiyüddin Efendi (1521-1585), a student of the heavens, had prevailed upon the Sultan to build an observatory on the outskirts of Constantinople. However, the leading religious figures were alarmed that he was practising the forbidden art of astrology - and openly! - and pressured the Sultan to tear the building down.Actions
A. Tear the accursed building down
- +1 missionaries
- Infrastructure tech investment: -50
B. The skies need to be studied
- -1 missionaries
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Own Armenia
- Own Sivas
- Own Aleppo
- Own Nuyssaybin
- Own Syria
- Own Lebanon
- Own Jordan
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All of the following must occur:
- Country has at least 25 non-colonial provinces
- Event 301105 - Timar crisis for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
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All of the following must occur:
Will happen within 300 days of January 2, 1584
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1650)
Description
In 1584, unable to meet the costs of the Persian wars and with a reduced tax base due to the timariot crisis, the Divan or High Council ordered a debasement of the coin. It was a huge mistake. The ratio of the akche to the ducat went soon from 60 to 200. Together with the overabundance of precious metals, the prices increased sharply, and the low wages ruined the people. Nobody understood the problem and the coinage debasements continued. In 70 years inflation rose 500 percent. Tax pressure increased to compensate for the loss of income. The ruined peasants abandoned the fields forming vagrant bands (levendat). Population decreased and instability rose, triggering multiple revolts. The damage was very profound since the crisis lasted almost a century.Actions
A. Rats!
- -500
- Size of loans changed to 200 ducats
- +10% inflation
- Stability -3
- Manufactory in a random province is destroyed
- Manufactory in a random province is destroyed
- Centralization -2
- Global revolt risk +3 for 120 months
- Infrastructure tech investment: -5000
- -5000 population in Anatolia
- -2000 population in Angora
- -2000 population in Adana
- -2000 population in Antalya
- -2000 population in Smyrna
- -2000 population in Konya
- -2000 population in Bulgaria
- -2000 population in Hellas
- -2000 population in Macedonia
- -2000 population in Morea
- -5000 population in Thrace
- -1000 population in Cyprus
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Medina
- Own Mekkah
- Own Aden
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Portugal owns Mombasa
- Mombasa is a vassal of Portugal
- Malindi is a vassal of Portugal
- Kilwa is a vassal of Portugal
Will happen within 10 days of August 19, 1585
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 2, 1586)
Description
A faction in the Ottoman court had long pushed for greater Ottoman involvement in the Indian Ocean. The Governors-General of the Yemen and Egypt were members of this faction and conspired to use their position to inflate the Portuguese threat to Ottoman territories in the Red Sea to persuade the Sultan follow their ideas. They were able to dispatch the corsair Mir Ali Beg to operate off the East African coast with two galleots that they'd persuaded the Sultan to build.Actions
A. This should give them something to think about!
- +25
- Event 336006 - Mirale Beque's first visit for Mombasa is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 301073 - Mischief in East Africa for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Medina
- Own Mekkah
- Own Aden
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Portugal owns Mombasa
- Mombasa is a vassal of Portugal
- Malindi is a vassal of Portugal
- Kilwa is a vassal of Portugal
Will happen within 45 days of December 2, 1588
Checked again every 45 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 2, 1589)
Description
The Governors-General of Egypt and Yemen painted a picture of a real threat by the Portuguese, even turning the captives and treasures captured by Mir Ali Beg's visit to East Africa into material captured from the Portuguese fleet that (unsuccessfully) attempted to ravage Muslim shipping along the Arabian coast in 1586. But things began to fall apart when the new Governor-General of Egypt wasn't as sympathetic to the idea as his predecessor. However, Mir Ali Beg was sent to operate off the East African coast again with 5 galleots before the whole scheme collapsed.Actions
A. Let's try it again
- Event 336007 - Mirale Beque's second visit for Mombasa is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Innovativeness is at 1 or higher
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The following must not occur:
- Aristocracy is at 9 or higher
- Event 301107 - Price revolution crisis for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 90 days of April 2, 1589
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1589)
Description
The military was also affected by the economical crisis, and after the war with Persia the Janissary started to seize lands illegally. In 1589 the janissaries rebelled on claims that they were being robbed from their pay, because salary was given in debased coinage. Three years later the sipahi also mutinied because they were not given their full pay. In 1596, 30,000 sipahi refused to fight at Mezo-Keresztes in Hungary. Yet the janissaries forcefully resisted any attempt of reformation.Actions
A. The army refuses to fight unless paid in full in advance
- Land tech investment: -1500
- Naval tech investment: -1000
- Quality -1
- Innovativeness -1
- The capital province revolts
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- Tunisia is a national (core) province
Will happen within 45 days of June 2, 1590
Checked again every 45 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1590)
Description
Tunisia is the key to establish control over North Africa.Actions
A. Tunisia is ours!
- Tunisia will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 301107 - Price revolution crisis for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 720 days of February 2, 1595
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1655)
Description
The price revolution crisis soon led to deteriorating living conditions and peasant oppression. As the Ottoman taxation system was based on agriculture the preassure on country laborers became unbearable and was increased by widespread corruption. The conditions for Christian peasants were worse, and the Balkans impoverished. Marginal farmlands were abandoned to stocks, and a general decline of agriculture took place, especially commercial agriculture, causing widespread famine and population decline. In Anatolia and Smyrna wandering bands of landless peasants with military experience (levendat) became the ferment for the Celali revolts. The Ottoman Government went from having the highest income in Europe to being permanently strapped for cash.Actions
A. Rats!
- -2 base tax value in Anatolia
- -2 base tax value in Smyrna
- -2 base tax value in Bulgaria
- -2 base tax value in Hellas
- -2 base tax value in Macedonia
- -1 base tax value in Morea
- -2 base tax value in Cyprus
- -1 base tax value in Ionia
- -2 base tax value in Bosnia
- -2 base tax value in Croatia
- -1 base tax value in Kosovo
- -2 base tax value in Rumelia
- -1 base tax value in Serbia
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Aden
- Own Yemen
Will happen within 60 days of January 2, 1598
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1619)
Description
After nearly three decades of Turkish rule, Mansur al-Qasim led a resistance movement to regain Yemeni independence. Though Mansur would not live to see it, the Ottomans would withdraw from the Yemen by 1635.Actions
A. Damn!
- Aden revolts
- Yemen revolts
- Revolt risk value in Aden +10
- Revolt risk value in Yemen +10
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 700 days of January 2, 1599
Checked again every 700 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1602)
Description
In 1598 a sekban leader, Karayazici Abdülhalim, united the dissatisfied groups in Anatolia, forcing the towns to pay tribute and dominating the Sivas and Dulkadir provinces in central Anatolia. When Ottoman forces were sent against them the Jelalis withdrew to Urfa in southeastern Anatolia, making it the centre of resistance. Karayazici rejected offers of governorships in Anatolia and died in 1602. His brother Deli Hasan then seized Kutahya, in western Anatolia, but later he and his followers were won over by grants of governorships. The unrest, however, continued under the leadership of Janbuladoglu in Aleppo and Yusuf Pasa and Kalenderoglu in western Anatolia. They were finally suppressed by the grand vizier Kuyucu Murad Pasa, who by 1610 had eliminated a large number of Jelalis.Actions
A. Crush the rebels
- Sivas revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Stability -1
B. Bribe the rebel leaders
- -100
- Stability +1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 30 days of March 11, 1604
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 11, 1608)
unless prevented by
Action A of 301104 - Muslims admitted to the Janissary for Ottoman Empire
Action A of 301115 - Muslim uproar for the closure of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire
Description
The Janissary rebellion of 1589 made the sultans aware that the Janissary had become an obsolete corps. Not only they were not performing as well as they used to, but they had also become very dangerous to their own country, periodically rebelling to increase their privileges and opposing any reform. Sultan Ahmed now was thankful that his predecessors had chosen to keep the Janissary closed to all but the devshirme, as they had not been allowed to grow out of control. For ten years Mehmed III, his father, had planned their destruction, gathering enough loyal forces to confront them. However at the last moment he lacked the courage to carry on. Ahmed is aware that the Janissary has the support of the Ulema (learned), the Bektashi order of dervishe (monks), ample parts of the population that sees them as Islam fighters responsible for the glorious past against the Christians, and more importantly, a big part of the military that will fight at their side...Actions
A. I would be risking my own life
- Stability +1
B. It must be done at whatever cost
- Innovativeness +1
- Quality +1
- Land tech investment: +3000
- Lose barrack in a random province
- Monarch's administrative skill -3 for 120 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 120 months
- Global revolt risk +5 for 120 months
- Stability -4
- -400
- -50 national manpower
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- The capital province revolts
- The capital province revolts
- Event 301110 - The sultan dies at the hands of the Janissaries for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 301112 - Janissaries oppose reforms for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 301113 - End of the devshirmeh for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 3383 - Proposal for an Army Reform for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 3400 - Proposal for an Army Reform for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1605
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1605)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3356 - Sheikh-ul-Islam Office instituted for Ottoman Empire
Description
Upon his ascension to the throne, young Osman II realized that the country badly needs reforms. His young age and inexperience, as well as inability to find a steady and trusty grand vezier prevented him from implementing his ideas, and eventually cost him life. His first act was curtailing the power of the Office of Sheykh-ul-Islam, which was followed by an attempt to reform the army.Actions
A. Curtail the power
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- Stability -1
B. Leave things like they are
- Stability +1
- Innovativeness -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1611
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1614)
Description
Ahmed I married a fifteen year old beautiful Greek slave girl who would prove a very mixed blessing to the people of the Ottoman Empire. Kösem Sultana ruled her husband as she would rule no less than four of his successors--with an iron grip. Kösem was the real power behind the throne, and although she was a very able ruler, she was not a very popular one.Actions
A. Wed Kösem
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 84 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +3 for 84 months
- Stability -2
B. Choose another wife
- Event 301037 - Kösem Sultana under Murad IV for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 301038 - Kösem Sultana under Ibrahim I for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 301039 - Kösem Sultana under Mehmet IV for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 3384 - The Murder of Kösem for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 300 days of January 2, 1615
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1615)
Description
The provincial governors, or 'Beys', were powerful men, usually ambitious, and not always loyal. Although the Ottoman Empire did not have a noble class or a feudal system like most European nations, the Beys were a close equivalent with many of the same intrinsic problems. Intrigues and internal feuds could escalate into little civil wars without the central government objecting overly much. Naturally, the Beys were reluctant to give up their powers and usually demanded even more concessions...even to the point of outright independence.Actions
A. More power to the Beys
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- Centralization -2
- Quality -2
- Aristocracy +2
- Serfdom +2
- Stability +2
- Change technology group to Muslim
B. Limit the concessions
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
- Quality -1
- Global revolt risk +6 for 12 months
- Stability -1
- Change technology group to Muslim
C. Rein them in
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +2
- Serfdom -2
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Global revolt risk +8 for 48 months
- Stability -6
- Event 3378 - The Shuf Mountain Rebellion for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on May 19, 1622
unless prevented by
Action B of 301116 - The destruction of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire
Description
Osman II started a campaign against his vassals of Moldavia and Wallachia, but was defeated by the Poles at Khotyn, Ukraine in 1621, when the janissaries broke and fled the battle. Realizing what was the problem he started to reform the Janissary. When he met strong opposition, he announced his pilgrimage to Mecca, with the secret intention of recruiting a new army in Egypt and Syria to break the Janissary. But he did not fool the janissaries and they revolted and strangled him. Osman was the first sultan to die at the hands of his janissaries, but would not be the last. In total four sultans were killed and four more lost their thrones due to the Janissary. The janissaries became more dangerous to their own country than to any other. Did Osman have a chance against the Janissary?Actions
A. They are too powerful
- Land tech investment: -1500
- Naval tech investment: -1000
- Stability -2
- Quality -1
- Innovativeness -1
- The capital province revolts
B. Osman has escaped
- Innovativeness +1
- Lose barrack in a random province
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 120 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 120 months
- Global revolt risk +5 for 120 months
- Stability -4
- -400
- -50 national manpower
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- The capital province revolts
- The capital province revolts
- The capital province revolts
- Event 301111 - Janissaries engage in trade for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 301112 - Janissaries oppose reforms for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 301113 - End of the devshirmeh for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 3383 - Proposal for an Army Reform for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 3400 - Proposal for an Army Reform for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Monarch Mustafa I will never rule
- Monarch Murad IV will never rule
- Leader Osman II becomes active
- Monarch Murad IV becomes active
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Monarch Murad IV is active
- Monarch Murad IV is active
Will happen within 1 days of September 11, 1623
Checked again every 1 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after February 9, 1640)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3377 - Kösem Sultana for Ottoman Empire
Description
Murad was the son of Sultan Ahmed I. When his other son, the mad Mustafa, once again was dragged out of the Golden Cage and enthroned, he ordered the execution of Kösem's sons. The eunuch corps intervened and crowned Kösem's oldest son as Murad IV (1623-40). Thus Kösem attained her ambition of becoming valide sultana. Murad was for a long time under the control of his relatives and during his early years as sultan, his mother, Kösem Sultan, essentially ruled through him.Actions
A. She knows best
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 186 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +3 for 186 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 3600 days of January 2, 1630
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1640)
unless prevented by
Action B of 301110 - The sultan dies at the hands of the Janissaries for Ottoman Empire
Action B of 301116 - The destruction of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire
Description
At the end of the 16th century the recruitment policy for the Janissaries was relaxed to allow others than the specially raised and converted Christian children into their ranks. This event marked the beginning of the end for their effectiveness as a military force, transforming them instead into powerful and bothersome meddlers. Their dethronement and murder of Sultan Osman II in 1622 made clear that their power had to be broken. Young Osman tried and paid for it with his life...Actions
A. Let the Janissaries enjoy their privileges
- Stability +1
- -50 relations with Safavid Empire
- -50 relations with Austria
- -50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Hungary
- -50 relations with Algiers
- -50 relations with Morocco
- -50 relations with Russia
- Offensive Doctrine -1
B. Reform the military
- Land tech investment: +2000
- Naval tech investment: +500
- -300
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on April 2, 1634
unless prevented by
Action B of 301110 - The sultan dies at the hands of the Janissaries for Ottoman Empire
Action B of 301115 - Muslim uproar for the closure of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire
Description
With families to support, in the midst of an economical crisis, and with problems to get their payment, the janissaries looked for additional sources of income, and they had the power to take them from others. In addition to land ownership, soon they also took to trade. The members of each orta (regiment) engaged in the same trade and soon started monopolistic practices. By 1634 the janissaries controlled many guilds in Istanbul, like the butchers, fruit and vegetables and coffee-roasting. Once they were able to secure the duty-free importing of goods, a big part of the international trade also fell in their hands. With economic power they attracted all classes and soon corruption took over the enlistment process.Actions
A. An army of traders
- Land tech investment: -1500
- Naval tech investment: -1000
- Trade tech investment: +500
- Quality -1
- Innovativeness -1
- Mercantilism +1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 5000 days of January 2, 1635
Checked again every 5000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1655)
Description
Katip Chelebi (1609-1657) was the greatest Ottoman cartographer and armchair traveller. His works included the massive 'View of the World' - a distillation of the best in Western and Eastern cartographical and geographical knowlege. Ottoman eyes were for the first time well and truly opened up to the world beyond Europe and the Middle East.Actions
A. What a big world it is
- +10 relations with a random country
- +2 diplomats
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
None of the following must occur:
- Own Daghestan
- Own Azerbaijan
- Daghestan is a national (core) province
Will happen within 30 days of May 18, 1639
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
By the time of Murad III, the Empire had stretched beyond its natural limits. Azerbaijan and Daghestan were added to the Empire, but only for twenty years, though the Ottomans would despute control with Persia until 1639.Actions
A. OK
- Daghestan will no longer be considered a national province
- Azerbaijan will no longer be considered a national province
- +200 relations with Safavid Empire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1640
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1643)
Description
During the reign of Ibrahim I, 'Kemankes' Kara Mustafa Pasha, was the Sadrazam, or prime minister. He tried to curtail overspending and revitalized the navy, but was finally executed by the Sultan in 1644. The Sultan had instead started to heed Jinji Hoja--a minor religious official with a reputation for occult powers who was brought into the palace to remedy the sultan's lack of heirs.Actions
A. Empower Kemankes
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- Naval tech investment: +1000
- Centralization +2
- Stability -2
- Monarch's administrative skill +2 for 240 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +3 for 240 months
- Monarch's military skill +2 for 240 months
B. Compromise
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
- Naval tech investment: +400
- Centralization +1
- Stability -1
- Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 240 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +2 for 240 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 240 months
C. Ignore his advice
- Centralization -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Ibrahim I is active
Will happen within 1 days of February 9, 1640
Checked again every 1 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 9, 1648)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3377 - Kösem Sultana for Ottoman Empire
Description
On his deathbed, Murad IV told his mother how much he disdained his brother Ibrahim, and how it would be better for the dynasty to end rather than continue with insane royal seed. He ordered Ibrahim's death, but Kösem intervened, and Ibrahim was ordered out of the Cage. Ibrahim was a merciful sovereign and he declared firmans to hinder the famine and poverty. But, he was dominated by his mother and his reign can be considered as the reign of Kösem Sultana. In August, 1648 Sultan Ibrahim was strangled.Actions
A. She knows best
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 97 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +3 for 97 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Venice owns Crete
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 90 days of March 1, 1645
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after July 1, 1669)
Description
In 1644 the Knights of Malta attacked an Ottoman convoy on its way from Alexandria to Istanbul. They landed at Candia with the loot, which included part of the Sultan's harem, returning from a pilgrimage to Mecca. On hearing of this, the sultan was outraged that these Latin pirates had embarrased him again. Crete must be taken to avoid further piratical raids. 60,000 Ottoman troops led by Yussut Pasha disembarked on Venetian Crete to begin the war.Actions
A. Stop the Latin pirates
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Venice for 260 months
- -200 relations with Venice
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Order of St. John for 60 months
- +5000 infantry in the capital province
- Gain 10 transports in a random province
- Event 326050 - Cretan war for Venice is triggered immediately
B. Just send a warning
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Venice for 6 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Order of St. John for 6 months
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 24 months
- Event 301070 - Reinforcements for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 326051 - Reinforcements for Venice will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Mehmed IV is active
Will happen within 1 days of August 9, 1648
Checked again every 1 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after September 3, 1651)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3377 - Kösem Sultana for Ottoman Empire
Description
Ibrahim's seven-year-old son, Mehmed, by Turhan Sultana, became the new sultan. Kösem had no intention of relinquishing the office of valide to Turhan, and she refused to move to the House of Tears. She schemed to have Mehmed poisoned, so that she could elevate to the throne a young orphan prince whom she could manipulate. A war of two sultanas began.Actions
A. OK
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 38 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 38 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on August 9, 1648
Description
In 1648, the Ottomans invaded Crete. After twenty years of war, they took the island in 1668. In 1672, the Cossaks of the Ukraine asked for help against Poland, offering their vassalage to the Empire. Mehmed's Grand Vizier, Köprülü Ahmed, came to their aid, defeating Poland and adding Podolia to the Empire. The Cossaks, however, soon broke their vassalage.Actions
A. Help the Cossaks
- Crete will be considered a national province
- Podolia will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Badboy is at 40 or higher
- Country is controlled by AI
Will happen within 180 days of January 1, 1650
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
Actions
A. OK
- -10 badboy
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on September 4, 1651
unless prevented by
Action B of 3377 - Kösem Sultana for Ottoman Empire
Description
Kösem had enjoyed the longest reign of any of the harem women, almost half a century. Under the reign of Mehmed IV, she was still meddling in high politics. She probably attempted to have her grandson Mehmed IV killed, but was herself strangled by men in the entourage of her daughter-in-law, Turhan Sultan. Although the old conniving witch was hardly missed by most, she still had loyal supporters among the Janissaries, who were outraged by her murder.Actions
A. This will bring unrest
- Global revolt risk +5 for 12 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on September 16, 1656
Description
Born around 1575/1580 in the village of Radnick in Albania, Mehmed Köprülü was a young Christian boy taken by the devshirme system (abducted and raised in the Muslim faith, just like most Janissary troops). He started his career as a cook, then moved to the Treasury. A pasha in central Anatolia, he gained a name for himself as an excellent and honest administrator--a rare creature in the Ottoman Empire. Governor of Damascus, he was called by the mother of the young sultan Mehmed IV as Grand Vizier on 15th September 1656. A fierce fighter of corruption, he enacted many successful reforms, balanced the budget and led the war against Venice. After his death in 1661, his son Fazil Ahmed 'the Virtuous' succeeded him and governed till 1676. Other Grand Viziers such as Kara Mustafa (1676-1683), Mustafa Pasha (1689-1691) and Hussein Pasha (1697-1702) were his direct heirs.Actions
A. Support the Köprülü Family
- Monarch's administrative skill +6 for 60 months
- Monarch's military skill +5 for 60 months
- Centralization +2
- Stability +2
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Aristocracy -1
- Gain courthouse in a random province
- Gain courthouse in a random province
- Land tech investment: +500
B. Rely on more popular advisors
- Stability -1
- Centralization -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1658
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1658)
Description
In 1658 Central Anatolia once again rose up in revolt under a new breed of Jelalis.Actions
A. Crush the rebels
- Sivas revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Stability -1
B. Bribe the rebel leaders
- -100
- Stability +1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on April 2, 1658
unless prevented by
Action B of 301110 - The sultan dies at the hands of the Janissaries for Ottoman Empire
Action B of 301116 - The destruction of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire
Description
With the admittance of the sons of Janissaries, the former rigorous and harsh training that had guaranteed the quality of the corps had entered decadence, as the fathers did not want to impose on their sons the almost brutal training that the Janissary academy, the Acemi Oglan, required in the past. During the war against Venice, and while the janissaries deposed and killed sultan Ibrahim, attempts were made to improve the training and increase its duration, but the cadets at the Acemi Oglan rebelled twice, in 1657 and 1659, to oppose such changes. As a result, while the western armies were introducing the reforms pioneered by Maurice of Nassau, of the Netherlands and Gustav Adolf of Sweden, the Ottoman army remained in the past, ignoring the military revolutions introduced since the Italian wars.Actions
A. We are falling back
- Land tech investment: -1500
- Naval tech investment: -1000
- Innovativeness -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen on November 2, 1661
Description
Born around 1575/1580 in the village of Radnick in Albania, Mehmed Köprülü was a young Christian boy taken by the devshirme system (abducted and raised in the Muslim faith, just like most Janissary troops). He started his career as a cook, then moved to the Treasury. A pasha in central Anatolia, he gained a name for himself as an excellent and honest administrator--a rare creature in the Ottoman Empire. Governor of Damascus, he was called by the mother of the young sultan Mehmed IV as Grand Vizier on 15th September 1656. A fierce fighter of corruption, he enacted many successful reforms, balanced the budget and led the war against Venice. After his death in 1661, his son Fazil Ahmed 'the Virtuous' succeeded him and governed till 1676. Other Grand Viziers such as Kara Mustafa (1676-1683), Mustafa Pasha (1689-1691) and Hussein Pasha (1697-1702) were his direct heirs.Actions
A. Appoint him
- Monarch's administrative skill +6 for 180 months
- Monarch's military skill +5 for 180 months
- Centralization +1
- Offensive Doctrine +1
- Gain cityrights in a random province
- Gain cityrights in a random province
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Ottoman Empire and Venice are at war
-
The following must not occur:
- Austria and Ottoman Empire are at war
Will happen on August 1, 1664
unless prevented by
Action B of 301069 - Cretan war for Ottoman Empire
Description
The Peace of Vasvár was a treaty between the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire which followed the Battle of Saint Gotthard of August 1, 1664. It held until 1683, when the Turks laid siege to Vienna for the second time. This peace treaty released thousands of Ottomans troops for their current conflict with Venice.Actions
A. Ottoman Reserves
- +10000 infantry in a random province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 5000 days of January 2, 1672
Checked again every 5000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1692)
Description
The culmination and conclusion of the Persian-style court poets, Yusuf Nabi (1642-1712) was also very highly regarded for his biographical, historical and geographical works.Day and night some balm I've sought for, to relieve my wounded heart,
Ne'er a cure within the heavens' turquoise chest remaineth now.
From its source, through every country, searched have I, but all in vain ---
Ne'er a single drop, in mercy's fountain blest, remaineth now.
Actions
A. Oh, the delight!
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Innovativeness is at 1 or higher
-
The following must not occur:
- Aristocracy is at 9 or higher
Will happen on April 2, 1683
unless prevented by
Action B of 301110 - The sultan dies at the hands of the Janissaries for Ottoman Empire
Action B of 301116 - The destruction of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire
Description
Despite their obvious decadence, the Janissary, allied to the Bektashi order of dervishes (Muslim monks) and the Ulema (learned), as defenders of the old tradition, conserved and increased their reputation, associated by people with the former glory of the past Muslim victories, and resisted any reformation attempt until their end in 1826. During the disastrous war against Austria and Poland of 1683-1698 the rules of admission were suspended, and the janissaries doubled their size. The devshirmeh or Christian boys levy was gradually abandoned. From then on, only sons of the janissaries, family members, or those who bought admission could enter this social elite. For all practical purposes the Janissary had become hereditary, and their numbers continued to increase.Actions
A. The old ways are tried and true
- Land tech investment: -3000
- Naval tech investment: -1000
- Offensive Doctrine -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1690
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1692)
Description
The provincial governors, or 'Beys', were powerful men, usually ambitious, and not always loyal. Although the Ottoman Empire did not have a noble class or a feudal system like most European nations, the Beys were a close equivalent with many of the same intrinsic problems. Intrigues and internal feuds could escalate into little civil wars without the central government objecting overly much. Naturally, the Beys were reluctant to give up their powers and usually demanded even more concessions...even to the point of outright independence.Actions
A. More power to the Beys
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- Centralization -2
- Quality -2
- Aristocracy +2
- Serfdom +2
- Stability +2
B. Limit the concessions
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
- Quality -1
- Global revolt risk +6 for 12 months
- Stability -1
C. Rein them in
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +2
- Serfdom -2
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Global revolt risk +6 for 12 months
- Stability -6
- Event 3378 - The Shuf Mountain Rebellion for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Syria
- Own Lebanon
- Own Aleppo
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1699
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1699)
unless prevented by
Action C of 3379 - The De-centralizing Effect of the Provincial System for Ottoman Empire
Action C of 3380 - The De-centralizing Effect of the Provincial System for Ottoman Empire
Description
The Drusians of Lebanon and the Ottoman governor of Syria rose up against Ottoman rule in 1699. Yet again, the provincial system had produced a serious rebellion.Actions
A. Smash the rebellion by force
- Syria revolts
- Lebanon revolts
- Aleppo revolts
- Monarch's military skill +3 for 12 months
B. Negotiate with the rebels
- Stability -1
- -50
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +3 for 12 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
None of the following must occur:
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Pest
-
All of the following must occur:
- Transylvania owns Pest
- Transylvania is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Transylvania is a neighbor
-
All of the following must occur:
- Hungary owns Pest
- Hungary is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Hungary is a neighbor
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Dalmatia
-
All of the following must occur:
- Transylvania owns Dalmatia
- Transylvania is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Transylvania is a neighbor
-
All of the following must occur:
- Hungary owns Dalmatia
- Hungary is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Hungary is a neighbor
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Croatia
-
All of the following must occur:
- Transylvania owns Croatia
- Transylvania is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Transylvania is a neighbor
-
All of the following must occur:
- Hungary owns Croatia
- Hungary is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Hungary is a neighbor
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Transylvania
-
All of the following must occur:
- Transylvania owns Transylvania
- Transylvania is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Transylvania is a neighbor
-
All of the following must occur:
- Hungary owns Transylvania
- Hungary is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Hungary is a neighbor
-
All of the following must occur:
- Wallachia owns Transylvania
- Wallachia is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Wallachia is a neighbor
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Maros
-
All of the following must occur:
- Transylvania owns Maros
- Transylvania is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Transylvania is a neighbor
-
All of the following must occur:
- Hungary owns Maros
- Hungary is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Hungary is a neighbor
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Magyar
-
All of the following must occur:
- Transylvania owns Magyar
- Transylvania is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Transylvania is a neighbor
-
All of the following must occur:
- Hungary owns Magyar
- Hungary is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Hungary is a neighbor
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Pest is a national (core) province
Will happen within 200 days of January 27, 1699
Checked again every 200 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1780)
Description
Having been defeated decisively by a coalition of Austria, Russia, Poland and Venice and lost control over large chunks of the Balkan, the Ottoman Empire was forced to sign a humiliating peace treaty in 1699 in the Serbian city of Karlowitz. All Hungary except the Banat of Temesvar, Croatia and Slavonia were ceded to Austria, Podolia to Poland, Dalmatia and the Peloponnesus to Venice. Russia got Azov in a separate treaty signed in 1700. Except for Greece, none of these losses was ever recovered permanently. The disintegration of the Empire had begun.Actions
A. The Empire is doomed
- Jedisan will no longer be considered a national province
- Podolia will no longer be considered a national province
- Carpathia will no longer be considered a national province
- Ruthenia will no longer be considered a national province
- Transylvania will no longer be considered a national province
- Maros will no longer be considered a national province
- Magyar will no longer be considered a national province
- Presburg will no longer be considered a national province
- Austria will no longer be considered a national province
- Odenburg will no longer be considered a national province
- Pest will no longer be considered a national province
- Ragusa will no longer be considered a national province
- Dalmatia will no longer be considered a national province
- Croatia will no longer be considered a national province
- Krain will no longer be considered a national province
- dalmatian will no longer be an accepted culture
- Event 179147 - Wartime devastation of Banat for Austria will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Tunisia
-
The following must not occur:
- Tunisia exists
Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1703
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1710)
Description
In the first decades of the 18th century the Beys and Deys (Janissary leaders) of Northern Africa were in a rebellious mood in the wake of the Peace of Carlowitz between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy League. In 1705, Hussein bin Ali Agha of Cretan origin staged a coup and founded the Husseinic dynasty which ruled Tunisia until 1957. Tunisia did not become truly autonomous at once, but it gained a large measure of independence.Actions
A. Accept a free Tunisia
- maghrebi will no longer be an accepted culture
- Tunisia will no longer be considered a national province
- Grant independence to Tunisia
- Centralization -1
- Event 300015 - The Tunisian Rebellion for Tunisia is triggered immediately
B. Crush the rebels
- maghrebi will no longer be an accepted culture
- Tunisia will no longer be considered a national province
- Tunisia revolts
- Tunisia revolts
- Tunisia revolts
- Global revolt risk +4 for 36 months
- Stability -2
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 3000 days of January 2, 1705
Checked again every 3000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1715)
Description
Ahmet Nedim (1681-1730) was the boon companion of Sultan Ahmed III in all the fun and frivolity of the Tulip Period. He wrote in a freer and easier style than his predecessors, and his influence was great throughout the seventeenth century, Get your mother's leave, say it's for holy prayers this Friday:Out of time's tormenting clutches let us both steal a day
And slinking through the secret roads and alleys down to the bay,
Let's go to the pleasure gardens, come, my sauntering cypress. First, for a while, let's take a stroll around the pond at leisure,
And gaze in marvel at that palace of heavenly pleasure
Now and then, let's sing songs or recite poems for good measure ---
Let's go to the pleasure gardens, come, my sauntering cypress.
Actions
A. Shocking
- Infrastructure tech investment: +150
B. Delightful
- Infrastructure tech investment: +150
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Tripolitania
-
The following must not occur:
- Tripoli exists
Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1710
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1720)
Description
In 1711, Ahmad Karamanli, a Turkish cavalry officer and Janissary Dey, killed the Ottoman governor of Tripolitania and prevailed upon the Sultan to name him Bey. The post of governor remained hereditary in the Karamanli family until 1835.Actions
A. Accept Ahmad Karamanli as Governor
- maghrebi will no longer be an accepted culture
- Tripolitania will no longer be considered a national province
- Cyrenaica will no longer be considered a national province
- Grant independence to Tripoli
- Centralization -1
- Event 301048 - The independence of Tripolitania for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately
- Event 299000 - The new Tripolitanian Governor for Tripoli is triggered immediately
B. Crush him
- maghrebi will no longer be an accepted culture
- Tripolitania will no longer be considered a national province
- Cyrenaica will no longer be considered a national province
- Tripolitania revolts
- Tripolitania revolts
- Cyrenaica revolts
- Global revolt risk +4 for 36 months
- Stability -2
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Al Djazair
-
The following must not occur:
- Algiers exists
Will happen within 300 days of January 2, 1710
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1730)
Description
In the first decades of the 18th century the Beys and Deys (Janissary leaders) of Northern Africa were in a rebellious mood in the wake of the Peace of Carlowitz between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy League. In 1710, it was the turn of the Bey of Algiers to begin to start down the road to independence.Actions
A. Grant limited autonomy
- maghrebi will no longer be an accepted culture
- Grant independence to Sus
- Grant independence to Morocco
- Cede Tangiers to Morocco
- Cede Fez to Morocco
- Cede Toubkal to Morocco
- Grant independence to Algiers
- Centralization -1
- Orania will no longer be considered a national province
- Atlas will no longer be considered a national province
- Aures will no longer be considered a national province
- Al Djazair will no longer be considered a national province
- Kabylia will no longer be considered a national province
- Event 301081 - The regent of Algiers for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately
- Event 105003 - The regent of Algiers for Algiers is triggered immediately
B. Crush the rebels!
- maghrebi will no longer be an accepted culture
- Orania will no longer be considered a national province
- Atlas will no longer be considered a national province
- Aures will no longer be considered a national province
- Al Djazair will no longer be considered a national province
- Kabylia will no longer be considered a national province
- Global revolt risk +4 for 36 months
- Stability -2
- Orania revolts
- Atlas revolts
- Aures revolts
- Al Djazair revolts
- Kabylia revolts
- Tangiers revolts
- Fez revolts
- Toubkal revolts
- Sahara revolts
- Anti Atlas revolts
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Ahmed III is active
Will happen within 180 days of April 2, 1718
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1718)
Description
Under the rule of Sultan Ahmed III and Sadrazam Damat Ibrahim Pasha, the Ottoman Empire entered a period of unprecedented westernization. The printing press, previously outlawed by the Sheikh-ul-Islams, is introduced to the nation's capital. Ambassadors were sent to Western European nations for the first time in history. Modern textile, paper and porcelain manufactories were built. Despite these improvements, much of the treasury was also wasted on new palaces, gardens and parks in Istanbul. The lavish lifestyle of the royal family and the court aristocracy was intensely resented by the public and religious authorities.Actions
A. Begin westernization process
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +5 for 36 months
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy -1
- Innovativeness +2
- +3 base tax value in a random province
- +3 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- Gain Goods Manufactory in a random province
- +50 relations with England
- +50 relations with France
- +50 relations with Spain
- +50 relations with Portugal
- +50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Austria
- -50 relations with Safavid Empire
- -50 relations with Algiers
- -50 relations with Morocco
- -50 relations with Tripoli
- -50 relations with Tunisia
- -50 relations with Oman
- -50 relations with Aden
- -50 relations with Hedjaz
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +3 for 145 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +4 for 145 months
- Monarch's military skill +2 for 145 months
B. Initiate moderate reforms
- Innovativeness +1
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- Global revolt risk +4 for 12 months
- Event 3397 - The End of Lale Devri for Ottoman Empire will never fire
C. Islam is the Law!
- Stability +3
- +10000 infantry in the capital province
- +10000 cavalry in the capital province
- Innovativeness -2
- -50 relations with England
- -50 relations with France
- -50 relations with Spain
- -50 relations with Portugal
- -50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Austria
- +50 relations with Safavid Empire
- +50 relations with Algiers
- +50 relations with Morocco
- +50 relations with Tripoli
- +50 relations with Tunisia
- +50 relations with Oman
- +50 relations with Aden
- +50 relations with Hedjaz
- Event 3397 - The End of Lale Devri for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 3393 - Lale Devri - The Tulip Era for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
Will happen on September 30, 1730
unless prevented by
Action B, C of 3393 - Lale Devri - The Tulip Era for Ottoman Empire
Description
In 1730, discontent with the westernization and the excesses of the ruling classes finally erupted in a rebellion led by Patrona Halil. Nevsehirli Ibrahim Pasa was killed and Ahmed III deposed. Not content with that, the pavilions and mansions were demolished to erase all traces of the Tulip Era.Actions
A. Allow Ahmed III to be deposed
- Innovativeness -1
- Centralization -1
- -2 base tax value in the capital province
- Monarch Ahmed III will never rule
- Monarch Mahmud I will never rule
- Monarch Mahmud I becomes active
- Stability -1
B. Crush the revolt
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +4 for 24 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1740
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1743)
Description
The provincial governors, or 'Beys', were powerful men, usually ambitious, and not always loyal. Although the Ottoman Empire did not have a noble class or a feudal system like most European nations, the Beys were a close equivalent with many of the same intrinsic problems. Intrigues and internal feuds could escalate into little civil wars without the central government objecting overly much. Naturally, the Beys were reluctant to give up their powers and usually demanded even more concessions...even to the point of outright independence.Actions
A. More power to the Beys
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- -2 base tax value in a random province
- Centralization -2
- Quality -1
- Aristocracy +2
- Serfdom +2
- Stability +2
B. Limit the concessions
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- -1 base tax value in a random province
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
- Global revolt risk +6 for 12 months
- Stability -1
C. Rein them in
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +2
- Serfdom -2
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Global revolt risk +6 for 12 months
- Stability -6
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Will happen within 3600 days of January 2, 1740
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1750)
unless prevented by
Action B of 301110 - The sultan dies at the hands of the Janissaries for Ottoman Empire
Action B of 301116 - The destruction of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire
Description
Upon his ascension to the throne, Mahmud I was faced with the unpleasant task of restoring order after the Patrona Halil uprising in Constantinople in 1730. Advised by the Comte de Bonneval (Humbaraci Ahmed Pasa, a French convert to Islam), he initiated a series of comprehensive military reforms. The artillery corps was reorganized and a new military academy (Kara Muhendishanesi) was established.Actions
A. Reform military and establish the 'Kara Muhendishanesi'
- -700
- Land tech investment: +2000
- Naval tech investment: +1200
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill +3 for 72 months
- +20 artillery in a random province
B. Reform the military
- Land tech investment: +600
- Naval tech investment: +300
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +2 for 24 months
C. Let the Janissaries enjoy their privileges
- Stability +1
- -50 relations with Safavid Empire
- -50 relations with Austria
- -50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Hungary
- -50 relations with Algiers
- -50 relations with Morocco
- -50 relations with Russia
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Own Mascate
- Control Mascate
- Oman is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
-
All of the following must occur:
Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1740
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1770)
Description
The Ottoman rule in Oman was ended when Ahmad ibn Said of Yemen expelled them and restored the independent Omani Sultanate in 1741.Actions
A. Let them go
- Grant independence to Oman
- Mascate will no longer be considered a national province
- Event 248000 - Ahmad ibn Said seizes power for Oman is triggered immediately
- Event 301046 - Omani independence for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately
B. Crush the rebels
- Mascate revolts
- Mascate revolts
- Masirah revolts
- Al Kharam revolts
- Global revolt risk +4 for 36 months
- Stability -2
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Quattara
- Own Cataract
- Own Alexandria
- Own Delta
- Own Egypt
- Own Nile
-
None of the following must occur:
- Mamluks exists
- Egypt exists
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1768
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1797)
Description
Since the Ottoman conquest of 1517-1518, the Mamluks of Egypt had lost official independence, but managed to retain most of the levels of power, although nominally under command from a pasha nominated by the Sultan in Constantinople. In the late 18th century, the influence of the Turkish Pasha was insignificant and the Mamluk Beys behaved nearly as the rulers of an independent nation, paying tribute and taxes whenever they wanted and limiting their duties as Turkish vassals to the minimum.Actions
A. Accept a free Egypt
- maghrebi will no longer be an accepted culture
- Quattara will no longer be considered a national province
- Cataract will no longer be considered a national province
- Alexandria will no longer be considered a national province
- Delta will no longer be considered a national province
- Egypt will no longer be considered a national province
- Nile will no longer be considered a national province
- Batn al Hajar will no longer be considered a national province
- Nubia will no longer be considered a national province
- Grant independence to Egypt
- Cede Cyrenaica to Tripoli
- Event 301047 - Loss of claims in Egypt for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately
- Event 24059 - The Independence of the Mamluks in Egypt for Egypt is triggered immediately
B. Crush the rebels!
- maghrebi will no longer be an accepted culture
- Quattara will no longer be considered a national province
- Cataract will no longer be considered a national province
- Alexandria will no longer be considered a national province
- Delta will no longer be considered a national province
- Egypt will no longer be considered a national province
- Nile will no longer be considered a national province
- Batn al Hajar will no longer be considered a national province
- Nubia will no longer be considered a national province
- Cataract revolts
- Cataract revolts
- Alexandria revolts
- Alexandria revolts
- Delta revolts
- Egypt revolts
- Egypt revolts
- Nile revolts
- Stability -2
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Anatolia
- Own Angora
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1770
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1770)
Description
During the 18th and early 19th centuries, Anatolia was afflicted with intermittent outbreaks of cholera and the bubonic plague.Actions
A. Oh no!
- -7000 population in Anatolia
- -2000 population in Angora
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
All of the following must occur:
- Own Egypt
- Control Egypt
-
None of the following must occur:
- Mamluks exists
- Egypt exists
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Country is at war
- Russia is a neighbor
- Russia and Ottoman Empire are at war
-
All of the following must occur:
Will happen within 750 days of January 2, 1770
Checked again every 750 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1780)
Description
When war broke out between Russia and Turkey, Ali Bey declared Egypt's independence and proposed to fight on the Russian side, refusing to pay any more taxes to the Ottomans. Next, he invaded Syria, but he was betrayed by his rival Ismaďl Bey and killed in 1773.Actions
A. Crush the rebels
- Cataract revolts
- Alexandria revolts
- Delta revolts
- Egypt revolts
- Nile revolts
- Stability -1
B. Negotiate a solution
- Stability -2
- -100
- Centralization -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Hellas
- Own Serbia
- Russia is a neighbor
- Country has at least 25 non-colonial provinces
Will happen within 300 days of January 2, 1780
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
In 1780, under financial constrains after the Russian war over Crimea, the Ottoman government started to resort to currency debasement. The resulting inflation and the rebellions that it caused, together with more wars prompted more debasements until 1850 creating a massive hyperinflation of 1,200 to 1,500 percent leading to the replacement of the Akche by the Kurus, at a rate of 120 to one, and exacerbating every problem in the Ottoman Empire. Eventually even the British Pound was affected by this crisis that led to lack of foreign credit by the Ottoman government and temporary foreign financial control of the debt administration in 1881. This long economical crisis marks the lowest point of the Ottoman Empire, and coincides with a period of extreme difficulty characterized by Anatolian and Balkan uprisings, Greek and Serbian independentism and wars against Russia, Iran and Egypt. Given the evident decline, strong attempts at reformation were made in the XIX century, but they came too late for the Empire.Actions
A. Rats!
- -1000
- Size of loans changed to 200 ducats
- +15% inflation
- Stability -3
- Manufactory in a random province is destroyed
- Manufactory in a random province is destroyed
- Manufactory in a random province is destroyed
- Centralization -2
- greek will no longer be an accepted culture
- slavonic will no longer be an accepted culture
- Infrastructure tech investment: -5000
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 301090 - Serbian Uprisings for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
- Serbia exists
- Ottoman Empire and Serbia are at war
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Control Serbia
-
The following must not occur:
- Serbia owns Serbia
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Control Banat
-
The following must not occur:
- Serbia owns Banat
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Control Kosovo
-
The following must not occur:
- Serbia owns Kosovo
Will happen within 5 days of February 14, 1804
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after September 20, 1813)
unless prevented by
Action B of 301090 - Serbian Uprisings for Ottoman Empire
Description
The Ottoman Empire reconquered Serbia in a massive assault and rebel leaders were forced to flee to Austria. Although still rebellious, Serbia was again under Ottoman control.Actions
A. Good!
- Inherit the realms of Serbia
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Serbia
-
The following must not occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Own Banat
- Own Bosnia
- Own Croatia
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Bulgaria
- Own Kosovo
-
All of the following must occur:
-
The following must not occur:
- Serbia exists
Will happen within 5 days of February 14, 1804
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after September 20, 1813)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 3399 - Serbian Independence for Ottoman Empire
Description
Ottoman repression in Serbia significantly increased in the beginning of 19th century when janissary leaders, the dahis, rebelled against the Sultan and seized the rule of the Belgrade Pashaluk. It culminated in January 1804, when dahis prepared executions of popular leaders, gentry, priests, former rebels and wealthy traders, called the Execution of the Dukes (Seca knezova in Serbian). Being notified of the ongoing executions, Karadjordje Petrovic (Black George) escaped execution by ambushing the assassins with his men and killing them all.As the response to the executions, Serbs rallied in Oraac on 14 February 1804, and Karadjordje was chosen to be the leader of the uprising. The rebels managed to quickly incite revolt, firstly under the pretext of liberation from dahis, but after the Battle of Ivankovac in 1805 they started open combat to end the rule of the Ottoman Sultan. In March of the same year Karadjordje was officially appointed Military leader of Serbia, the self-proclaimed Vozd.
In 1813, the Ottoman Empire launched a big assault on Serbia taking land all up to the rivers Morava and the river Drina, and Karadjordje, along with other rebel leaders, fled to the Austrian Empire on 21 September 1813.
Actions
A. Crush the revolt!
- Banat will no longer be considered a national province
- Serbia will no longer be considered a national province
- Kosovo will no longer be considered a national province
- Revolt risk value in Serbia +30
- Serbia revolts
- Serbia revolts
- Kosovo revolts
- Bosnia revolts
B. Accept a free Serbia
- Banat will no longer be considered a national province
- Serbia will no longer be considered a national province
- Kosovo will no longer be considered a national province
- Grant independence to Serbia
- Centralization -1
- Stability -2
- Event 3399 - Serbian Independence for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 301051 - Serbian Uprising Crushed for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Serbia
-
The following must not occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- Own Banat
- Own Bosnia
- Own Croatia
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Bulgaria
- Own Kosovo
-
All of the following must occur:
-
The following must not occur:
- Serbia exists
Will happen within 1000 days of September 21, 1813
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
unless prevented by
Action B of 301090 - Serbian Uprisings for Ottoman Empire
Description
Milo Obrenovic was one of the few leaders of the rebellion that stayed in Serbia to face the vengeful returning Turks. Accordingly, in April 1815 he instigated the Second Serbian Uprising becoming Serbia's absolute leader.After the death of Karadjordje Petrovic, Obrenovic became leader of Serbia. By 1817 the Turks defeated Milo's armies but not before he negotiated with Marashli-pasha. Milo's diplomacy achieved Serbia's autonomy under the Ottomans leaving him in power though recognizing the Ottoman state.
After the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-29, Serbia finally became an internationally recognized principality under Turkish suzerainty and Russian protection.
Actions
A. Accept a free Serbia
- Banat will no longer be considered a national province
- Serbia will no longer be considered a national province
- Kosovo will no longer be considered a national province
- Grant independence to Serbia
- Centralization -1
- Event 301090 - Serbian Uprisings for Ottoman Empire will never fire
B. Crush the revolt!
- Banat will no longer be considered a national province
- Serbia will no longer be considered a national province
- Kosovo will no longer be considered a national province
- Serbia revolts
- Serbia revolts
- Kosovo revolts
- Bosnia revolts
- Stability -2
- Event 301090 - Serbian Uprisings for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 3186 - The Turk is expanding in Hungary for AustriaAction A of 179143 - The Turk is expanding in Hungary for Austria
Description
When Ferdinand attempted to uphold his claims in the Balkans by force, Suleyman felt that he had no choice but to respond in the same vein, lest Ferdinand expand his domain right up to the Sultan's border.Actions
A. We will defend our interests
- Gain Hungary as vassals
- Stability +5
- Carpathia will be considered a national province
- Ruthenia will be considered a national province
- Transylvania will be considered a national province
- Maros will be considered a national province
- Magyar will be considered a national province
- Presburg will be considered a national province
- Pest will be considered a national province
- Banat will be considered a national province
- Croatia will be considered a national province
- Odenburg will be considered a national province
- Krain will be considered a national province
- Event 301087 - To Vienna for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately
B. Let that infidel Ferdinand have Hungary so we can expand elsewhere
- +100 relations with Austria
- +100 relations with Hungary
- Global revolt risk +3 for 120 months
- Stability -2
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Event 301019 - The alliance with the Infidels for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
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Action A of 170156 - The Habsburg-Valois struggle for supremacy for FranceDescription
When Henri II succeeded his father François Ier to the throne of France he soon reopened the hostilities with the House of Habsburg. He proceeded to renew the old alliance France had with 'the Turk', Sultan Süleyman I, whose fleet was so important to gain control of the accesses to the Italian peninsula in case of invasion from the sea. With the imperial Lutheran Princes he then stipulated the treaty of Chambord, under whose terms in exchange of financial and military help against the Habsburgs he was given a free hand in occupying the three neighbouring bishoprics of Metz, Toul and Verdun. In 1552-1557 King Henri II would also arrange further military expeditions to Italy, mainly to help the Republic of Siena lift the siege laid by the imperial troops in order to punish Siena's pro-French attitude, and to support Pope Paulus IV, with strong anti-Spanish attitude, in a league aiming at liberating Italy from the Spanish yoke in a last resolute attempt. In case of success the Pope would acknowledge French possession of Milan and Naples.Actions
A. Grant them the support of our fleet
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Spain for 36 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Austria for 36 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Genoa for 36 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Naples for 36 months
- -100 relations with Spain
- -50 relations with Austria
- -50 relations with Genoa
- -50 relations with Naples
B. Offer a few galleys and stay neutral
- +50
- -100 relations with France
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 51017 - Abd al-Malik and the Ottomans for MoroccoDescription
Abd al-Malik took part in the Ottoman conquest of Tunis, in 1574, in an attempt to gain Ottoman support to oust his nephew, Muhammad al-Mutawakkil, from the throne. After the conflict, he was placed on the throne and agreed to recognize the Ottoman Sultan as the caliph.Actions
A. We shall crush Tunis!
- -200 relations with Tunisia
- Start a war with Tunisia
- Tunisia will be considered a national province
B. We shall hold our claim for later
- -100 relations with Tunisia
- Stability +1
- Event 51018 - Price to Pay for Morocco will never fire
- Tunisia will be considered a national province
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Tunisia for 24 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 51017 - Abd al-Malik and the Ottomans for MoroccoDescription
In 1574, Abd al-Malik should have taken part in the Ottoman conquest of Tunis. He would have gained support from a major Sunni power to oust his nephew, Muhammad al-Mutawakkil, from the throne. However, the fool chose to provide minimal assistance which ensured he would receive no Ottoman support.Actions
A. We shall crush Tunis without them, but they are next!
- -200 relations with Tunisia
- -100 relations with Morocco
- Start a war with Tunisia
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Morocco for 12 months
- Tunisia will be considered a national province
- Event 51018 - Price to Pay for Morocco will never fire
B. We shall hold our claim for later
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Tunisia for 24 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Morocco for 24 months
- -100 relations with Tunisia
- Stability +1
- Event 51018 - Price to Pay for Morocco will never fire
- Tunisia will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 105002 - Al-Djazaîr becomes part of the Ottoman empire for AlgiersDescription
At the death of Khayr ad-Din Barbarossa in Istanbul, the sultan named his son Hassan Pasha the new Pasha of Al-Djazaîr. In 1587 the institution of a regular Ottoman administration began. Governors with the title of pasha ruled for three-year terms. Turkish was the official language, and Arabs and Berbers were excluded from government posts. For over a century, the rulers of Al-Djazaîr were chosen by the Porte, incorporating it to the domains of the Ottoman Empire.Actions
A. Incorporate them!
- Inherit the realms of Algiers
- Orania will be considered a national province
- Al Djazair will be considered a national province
- Kabylia will be considered a national province
- Stability +1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Wallachia is a neighbor
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Action B of 329031 - Anarchy in Wallachia for WallachiaDescription
The period between Michael the Brave's death and Matei Basarab's ascension is a customary anarchical period, with again a number of colourless pretenders fighting for power (Simon and Gavril Movila, Radu Mihnea, Radu Serban, Alexandru Ilias, etc. etc.).Actions
A. We hate Wallachia!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Wallachia for 360 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 219014 - Fall of the Mamluk Empire for MamluksAction A of 219001 - Fall of the Mamluk Empire for Mamluks
Description
The Ottoman Sultan Selim I was determined to eliminate all potential enemies in the east in order to be able to overrun Europe without fearing an attack from the other direction. Having defeated Safavid Persia, he turned to the Mamluk Empire. At that time, the Mamluk state already was in a state of anarchy and its armies hopelessly inferior to those of the Ottomans, and thus Selim's armies rushed through its defenses at an incredible speed. On August 24 the Syrian army led by the Sultan himself who got killed in that battle was destroyed near Aleppo, the city of Damaskus conquered on October 12th and the rest of Syria and Palestina quickly overrun. After wintering in Damaskus, Selim progressed to Egypt. On January21st, the last remaining Mamluk army engaged for the final battle near Radania and was decisively defeated. This battle marked the end of the Mamluk Empire. Selim offered vassal status to the last Sultan Tumanbeg, but he proudly refused and preferred being beheaded. Syria, Palestina and Egypt were incorporated into the Ottoman Empire that now stretched over three continents.For the administration of the new African possessions a third Beglerbeg with his seat in Kairo was appointed.Actions
A. Install a Beglerbeg for Africa
- arabic will become an accepted culture
- Inherit the realms of Mamluks
- Centralization -2
- Stability +1
B. Administrate Egypt from Constantinople
- arabic will become an accepted culture
- Centralization +1
- Inherit the realms of Mamluks
- Stability -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 23009 - Antonio's Successor for AthensDescription
When the Athenian Duke Antonio I died (1435), his widow Maria Melissene occupied the Acropolis and sent her Arkhon Georgios Chalkokondylos (with a large bribe) to Murâd II to invest him with the Dukedom of Athens. The Sultan responded by throughing him in prison.Actions
A. Lock Chalkokondylos up
- -50 relations with Athens
- Stability +1
- +50
B. Install Chalkokondylos as Duke
- Gain Athens as vassals
- Event 117002 - Chalkokondylos Dynasty (1435-1511) for Athens is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 117006 - Ottomans march on Athens for AthensDescription
Historically, in 1456, Ottoman troops occupied the Duchy of Athens except the Acropolis, where the last followers of Duke Francesco II had fled. Mehmed II had been informed by Contarini about the order to murder the former Duchess of Athens at Megara - and the Sultan did not take it lightly that his authority was questioned. Under terms of surrender, Mehmed graciously allowed the duke to continue to live and retain the lordship of Thebes.Actions
A. Athens is ours
- -60
- Inherit the realms of Athens
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Wallachia is a neighbor
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Action A of 329004 - Boyars Revolt for WallachiaAction A of 329017 - Boyars Revolt for Wallachia
Description
Boyars revolt against Vlad II, who is killed along with the eldest son. Some speculate that the Hungarians had something to do with it, due to Vlad's reluctance of aiding the Crusade at Varna. Nevertheless, the country is in turmoil. Hunyadi restores the 'Danesti' faction to power in the person of Vladislav II.Actions
A. Wallachia is in turmoil!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Wallachia for 24 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 141000 - Mahmud Pasha marches on Sinop for CandarDescription
In 1461, the grand vezir, Mahmud Pasha, marched on Sinop with the support of a rival prince of Candar. Skilled at diplomacy, Mahmud invited the reigning prince, Abu'l Hasan Ismail, to surrender the city peacefully, with the promise that his family would go unharmed and he would be granted a governership elsewhere in the Empire. He cautioned Ismail that should he refuse to comply, the city fortifications would not withstand the powerful assembled army. Ismail agreed to the grand vezir's generous terms and the Candar beylik came to an end. True to his word, Ismail was assigned territory in the Balkans, while his rebellious brother, Ahmad, was assigned Candar. However, before a year was up, Mehmed II revoked Ahmad's governorship and the latter was forced to flee to the Ak Koyunlu for protection.Actions
A. Candar is ours
- -60
- Inherit the realms of Candar
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 174022 - Genoa loses its colonies in the Black Sea for GenoaDescription
After the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans, it became increasingly difficult for Genoa to maintain its possessions in the Black Sea. The Bank of San Giorgio in Genoa was administrating the holdings since 1453, the most important strongholds were the two fortresses Chembalo and Sudak, and the city Kaffa. In 1475, after an invitation from disatisfied Crimean nobles to invade the peninsula in exchange for Turkish support against their khan, a large Turkish fleet under Grand Vizier Keduk Akhmet Pasha arrived to conduct a naval landing and started to besiege Kaffa. After five days Kaffa surrendered and 500 Genoese families were sent to Constantinople, many leaders manage to flee to Mangup, including the governor Antonietto da Cabella and the general Francisco Guasconcini.Actions
A. It is ours
- Kerch will be considered a national province
- -2000 population in Kerch
- +2000 population in Thrace
- -100 relations with Genoa
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 298009 - End of Trebizond for TrebizondDescription
Through the intercession of Georgios Amiroutzes, the Megas Komnenos surrendered to Ottoman forces on 15 August 1461. He was allowed to keep his family, household and wealth and retired to Adrianople. Continued correspondence with Uzun Hasan gave the Sultan premise to execute all the male Komnenoi on 1 November 1463.Actions
A. A small price to pay
- -30
- Inherit the realms of Trebizond
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Wallachia is a neighbor
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Action B of 329012 - Contested Throne for WallachiaAction B of 19005 - Contested Throne for Wallachia
Description
In 1462, under pressure from Turkish incursions, Dracula sought the help of the throne of Hungary. Meanwhile, the Turkish sultan gave Dracula's younger brother, Radu, an army with which to support his claim to the throne. In addition, the boyars, rose up against Dracula due to his well-known cruelty and the suppression of their rights. Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary, realizing Dracula's precarious position, and wary of his volatility and devious nature, treacherously took Dracula to Hungary as a political prisoner, while Radu was left free to reign in Wallachia. Now, in 1466, Dracula has converted to catholicism and married into the Hungarian royal family. The state is divided between the cruel, yet heroic anti-Turkish Dracula, and the pro-Turkish Radu.Actions
A. We hate Vlad!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Wallachia for 180 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 152060 - Crimean Khanate seeks Ottoman support for CrimeaDescription
While Russia managed to overtake the other Khanates of the European steppe in the 16th century, the Khanate of Crimea lasted well into the 1700s. A major reason for this longevity was the support of the Ottoman Empire.Actions
A. We accept them as our allies and vassals
- Gain Crimea as vassals
- Gain an alliance with Crimea
- Cede Lugansk to Crimea
- Cede Donetsk to Crimea
- Cede Poltava to Crimea
- Cede Krementjug to Crimea
B. Avoid northern entanglements
- -50 victory points
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 277015 - Fall of Thessalonica for SerbiaDescription
When Thessalonica, defended by Republic of Venice, fell to the Ottoman Empire in 1430, Djuradj's son Grgur lead the unit of Serbian knights provided as part of Serbia's tribute. Due to Grgur's proximity to the field of battle and Djuradj's influence in Sultan's court, Serbian Despot was the first to react when Ottomans offered a number of high-ranking Greek captives for ransom. The tradition continued afterwards and many Greek, Bulgarian and Albanian captives found shelter in Djuradj's court, bringing with them their Byzantine experience and prestige.Actions
A. Better send them to our vassal than to an enemy
- +200
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 50015 - Rebels are successful for DulkadirDescription
The rightful ruler of Dulkadir has asked our glorious Sultan to help him to wipe out the rebels in his Kingdom. Should we help him?Actions
A. Interfere and annex
- Inherit the realms of Dulkadir
- -100 relations with Mamluks
B. Interfere and make him our vassal
- Gain Dulkadir as vassals
- +70 relations with Dulkadir
- -200 relations with Mamluks
C. Do not Interfere
- -50 relations with Dulkadir
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 197002 - End of the Karamani beylik for KaramanDescription
In 1487 the Karamani state was finally absorbed as a province into the Ottoman Empire.Actions
A. ACTIONNAME301135A
- -60
- Inherit the realms of Karaman
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 282001 - Fráter György (1482-1551) for TransylvaniaDescription
The scheming Fráter György of Erdil recognises the Sultan as his suzerain. In time we'll occupy all of Macristan but for now we'll be content with having the future King of Hungary as our vassal.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Austria for 48 months
- -100 relations with Austria
- +100 relations with Transylvania
- Gain Transylvania as vassals
- +10 victory points
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 101003 - The Fall of Aden for AdenDescription
Red Sea Admiral Sulaiman Pasha delivered the wealthy city of Aden to the Empire.Actions
A. A Fine Prize
- Gain Aden as vassals
- Aden will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 321001 - The Defeat of Mutahhar for YemenDescription
From 1571, Sinan Pasha led an Ottoman army into Yemen, where the rebellious Zayidis were finally conquered after the defeat and death of Mutahhar in 1572.Actions
A. We Have Subdued Them at Last
- Gain Yemen as vassals
- Yemen will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 23017 - Tease the Turk for Byzantine EmpireDescription
Despite his prior behavior, Constantine XI actually held another royal Ottoman prince, Orhan, in exchange for modest payments from the Sultan drawn from Orhan's estates. Murad II had just died and his 19 year old son, Mehmed II, risen to the throne. In 1451, desperate for more money, the ever-bold Constantine requested an increase in the payments.Actions
A. Cancel the treaty
- -200 relations with Byzantine Empire
- +10000 infantry in the capital province
- Event 23021 - Baleful Consequences for Byzantine Empire is triggered immediately
B. Feebly accept the infidel's demands
- -100
- +100 relations with Byzantine Empire
- -1 badboy
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +2 for 12 months
- A random province revolts
- Event 23018 - The Gambit Worked for Byzantine Empire is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Wallachia is a neighbor
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Action B of 329043 - The Dragon in Chains for WallachiaAction B of 19001 - The Dragon in Chains for Wallachia
Description
In the spring of 1442, Sultan Murad II beguiled Dracul into a meeting, and insensitive to the snare, Dracul crossed the Danube with his 2nd son, Vlad Dracula (son of the Dragon), and his youngest son Radu cel Frumas (the handsome) in tow. It was intended that Dracul be brought in chains before the Sultan and forced to swear fealty, using his sons as hostages, however, the wily Dragon avoided the trap. However, his emissary still acknowledges a debt of gratitude to the Sublime Porte, and realizing our superiority, has offered to send Radu to our court to be raised properly.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Gain a royal marriage with Wallachia
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 3186 - The Turk is expanding in Hungary for AustriaDescription
Lajos II (Louis), 1506-26, King of Hungary and Bohemia (1516-26), son and successor of Uladislaus II. He was the last of the Jagiello dynasty in the two Kingdoms. In the face of intensified attacks by Sultan Sulayman I, Lajos hastily sought (1526) to unite Hungary and Christendom behind him, but only the Pope sent help. With a pitiful army, Lajos joined battle with the Ottomans at Mohács. The Hungarian army was destroyed, and Lajos was killed. Only the ambitious John Zapolya had failed to arrive in time for the battle with the army he was bringing from Transylvania. Through the marriage treaty concluded by Lajos father the crowns of Hungary and Bohemia passed to Louis's brother-in-law, Ferdinand of Habsburg (later Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I), but Hungary fell under Ottoman rule.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Gain Hungary as vassals
- +50 relations with Hungary
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 24 months
- Stability +5
- Carpathia will be considered a national province
- Ruthenia will be considered a national province
- Transylvania will be considered a national province
- Maros will be considered a national province
- Magyar will be considered a national province
- Presburg will be considered a national province
- Pest will be considered a national province
- Banat will be considered a national province
- Croatia will be considered a national province
- Odenburg will be considered a national province
- Krain will be considered a national province
- Austria will be considered a claim province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 179143 - The Turk is expanding in Hungary for AustriaDescription
The nobles of Hungary were growing increasingly dissatisfied with the leadership of the boy-king. His failure to join the League of Cambrai against Venice and take back Dalmatia was not well-received. Submitting to be the vassal of the heathen Turks was the last straw. On August, 22, 1526, King Lajos of Hungary and Bohemia was assassinated by a conspiracy of nobles. With Lajos II dead, Suleyman ordered the nobility of Hungary to chose whomever they wished to be King, so long as he was not a Habsburg. Most of the nobles voted for János Zápolya of Transylvania swearing allegiance to the Sultan.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Gain Hungary as vassals
- +50 relations with Hungary
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 24 months
- Stability +5
- Carpathia will be considered a national province
- Ruthenia will be considered a national province
- Transylvania will be considered a national province
- Maros will be considered a national province
- Magyar will be considered a national province
- Presburg will be considered a national province
- Pest will be considered a national province
- Banat will be considered a national province
- Croatia will be considered a national province
- Odenburg will be considered a national province
- Krain will be considered a national province
- Austria will be considered a claim province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 293001 - The will of Yakub Bey for GhaziDescription
When the Byzantines released Mustafa Celebi as a pretender to the Ottoman throne, Germiyan and many of the other ghazi states supported him against Sultan Murad II. However, when Mustafa was murdered in 1423, in a flash of divine inspiration, Yakub Bey, ruler of Germiyan, realized that he had been in the wrong and decided to develop a good relationship with the Ottomans. Never having any sons, Yakub willed his country to the Ottoman state pursuant to his death in February of the year 1429.Actions
A. Germiyan is no more!
- Inherit the realms of Ghazi
- -100 relations with Mamluks
- Centralization +1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 23014 - It's not the size of the cannon, but who owns it for Byzantine EmpireDescription
Artillery had become increasingly useful over the previous 150 years, and were now beginning to have a major impact on sieges. In 1452, a Hungarian engineer named Urban approached Constantine XI with a proposal for a major artillery development program. The cash-strapped emperor could not afford to finance it, and instead Urban went to Mehmed II. Mehmed was delighted to finance Urban, who eventually created a cannon with a 27 foot barrel that shot 1200 pound balls.Actions
A. Yes, we need Urban
- -150
- Monarch's military skill +2 for 18 months
- +50 artillery in the capital province
- Land tech investment: +900
- Naval tech investment: +200
B. We can't afford him
- Quality -1
- Monarch's military skill -2 for 6 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Macedonia
- Own Serbia
- Own Bulgaria
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Action B of 260054 - Expulsion of the Jews from Portugal for PortugalDescription
Expelled by Portugal, many Jewish families went to Amsterdam, Salonika and other, more hospitable, places.Actions
A. Good!
- +1500 population in Macedonia
- +1 base tax value in Macedonia
- +500 population in Serbia
- +500 population in Bulgaria
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 188009 - Suleyman Demands Our Submission for HungaryDescription
When King János II of Hungary refused to answer the Sultan's ambassador, the Ottoman Empire had no option but to go to war. It was thought that the seizure of a few key forts would be enough to bring the Hungarians to heel. But things would not be that simple.Actions
A. Prepare for battle!
- -100 relations with Hungary
- Banat will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 271001 - Georgians ask our protection for RussiaDescription
On the 15th of October 1586, Alexander of Kakheti has sworn loyality to Feodor of Russia. Since then he has refused to send any aid to our forces at Tabriz. Seeing the cordiality between the Shah and the Tsar, we can foresee that for us this is not good at all. How shall we react?Actions
A. They are foolish to anger us
- Stability +1
- -100 relations with Kakheti
- -100 relations with Russia
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Kakheti for 60 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 60 months
- +10 victory points
B. Let us wait for a better time to strike
- -10 victory points
C. We have no use of another enemy
- Iveria will no longer be considered a national province
- +100 relations with Russia
- -25 victory points
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Country has at least 6 non-colonial provinces
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Action A of 298005 - Tempting Fate for TrebizondAction B of 285132 - Spanish hegemony in North Africa for Spain
Action B of 111049 - Aragonese Hegemony in North Africa for Aragon
Action B of 260907 - Portuguese Hegemony in North Africa for Portugal
Description
Dauid II Komnenos's intrigues with Christendom along with his haughty behaviour towards the Sultan prompted Mehmed II to attack Trebizond. In the summer of 1461, a joint land and naval operation neutralized Komnenos's potential allies - in particular the Emir of Sinope and Uzun Hasan of the Ak-Koyunlu. Trapezountas was then besieged for a month before its treasurer Georgios Amiroutzes convinced Dauid to capitulate.Actions
A. Crush them
- -200 relations with Trebizond
- Start a war with Trebizond
B. He's no threat to us
- +20 relations with Trebizond
- Stability -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 19013 - The Turks Approach for HungaryDescription
At the end King Lajos agreed to Suleyman's terms and it seemed that Hungary would be secure, if somewhat poorer and no longer quite independent. Suleyman was now free to deal with the growing threat of the Portuguese in the Indian Ocean. Lajos' act of statesmanship, however, was to prove his undoing.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Gain Hungary as vassals
- +50 relations with Hungary
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 24 months
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 19009 - Suleyman Demands Our Submission for HungaryDescription
When King Lajos of Hungary refused to answer the Sultan's ambassador, the Ottoman Empire had no option but to go to war. It was thought that the seizure of a few key forts would be enough to bring the Hungarians to heel. But things would not be that simple.Actions
A. Prepare for battle!
- -100 relations with Hungary
- Banat will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Sinai
- Own Batn al Hajar
- Own Nubia
- Own Sudan
- Own Bisharin
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Action A of 3398 - The Independence of the Mamluks in Egypt for Ottoman EmpireDescription
Under Mehmet Ali (who became viceroy in 1805 after French evacuation, and until his death in 1849), the factual independence became official at last.Actions
A. Grant them their lands... and more!
- Cede Quattara to Egypt
- Cede Cataract to Egypt
- Cede Nile to Egypt
- Cede Sinai to Egypt
- Cede Batn al Hajar to Egypt
- Cede Nubia to Egypt
- Cede Sudan to Egypt
- Cede Bisharin to Egypt
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 301104 - Muslims admitted to the Janissary for Ottoman EmpireDescription
The decision to close the Janissary to Muslims has proven to be wildly impopular. Both religious class and the society at large are contesting it. The religious tolerance and modern views of the ruling class are not understood by the uneducated masses. If we persist in our reformation ideas we will face stern resistance.Actions
A. We have reconsidered our previous decision
- Land tech investment: -1000
- Naval tech investment: -500
- Quality -1
- Innovativeness -1
- Change technology group to Orthodox
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- Event 301116 - The destruction of the Janissary for Ottoman Empire will never fire
B. The sultan decisions shall not be resisted
- Global revolt risk +4 for 36 months
- Stability -4
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Event 301106 - Janissaries allowed to marry for Ottoman Empire will never fire
- Event 301111 - Janissaries engage in trade for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 301016 - The Omani rebellion for Ottoman EmpireDescription
Until the end of the century, Oman developed into the most powerful state in Arabia, controlling Zanzibar and parts of the Persian and Baluchi coast.Actions
A. Ahmad ibn Said seizes power
- Cede Masirah to Oman
- Cede Mascate to Oman
- Cede Al Kharam to Oman
- Cede Quatar to Oman
- Cede Damman to Oman
- Cede Zanzibar to Oman
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 277011 - Duke Jeremija refuses to cede Golubac for SerbiaDescription
Golubac was one of the strategically most important fortresses on Danube. It was of uncertain origins, either Hungarian or Serbian. Golubac was awared to Despot Stefan Lazarevic along with Belgrade when he swore vassalage to Sigismund. When Djuradj Brankovic returned the territories to Sigismund, Duke Jeremija, Serbian governor of the fortress, refused to turn it over to Hungarians unless he is paid a compensation. Sigismund refused to be blackmailed and Jeremija turned the fortress over to Ottomans, starting another bloody conflict between Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.Actions
A. The most favorable turn of events!
- -100 relations with Serbia
- -100 relations with Hungary
- Serbia will be considered a national province
- Event 188021 - Ottomans in Golubac for Hungary is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
-
None of the following must occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Serbia
- Hungary is a vassal of Serbia
-
The following must not occur:
- Serbia and Ottoman Empire are at war
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Bulgaria
- Own Macedonia
- Own Albania
- Serbia exists
Triggered by
Action A of 188023 - Peace of Szeged for HungaryAction A of 277002 - Consequence of the Peace of Szeged for Serbia
Description
Plagued with internal conflicts and wars in the east, Sultan Murad II offered to negotiate a peace as soon as the crusade was resumed in 1444. King Wladyslaw was against signing peace when the war was going so well, but he changed his mind after being persuaded by Janos Hunyadi and Djuradj Brankovic. Peace of Szeged was signed in which Sultan Murad II agreed to restore the Despotate of Serbia as dual vassal, to pay a compensation to Hungary and to aid the Hungarian King with an army of 25,000 soldiers against his enemies during the next ten years.Actions
A. We have no other choice
- Gain Serbia as vassals
- Event 188035 - Dual vassalage of Serbia for Hungary is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 285141 - Peace with the Ottoman Empire for SpainAction A of 111059 - Peace with the Ottoman Empire for Aragon
Action A of 260896 - Peace with the Ottoman Empire for Portugal
Description
The Mediterranean offensives of Suleiman and Selim II, achieved only partial success. Cyprus was conquered, and Tunis recovered, but the invasion of Malta failed, and the fleet was destroyed at Lepanto. But the main problem was that neither Spain nor the Ottoman Empire could afford to continue such expensive war at a time when both their economies were in trouble, and both had more pressing matters. For Spain it was the rebellion in the Low Countries, and for the Ottoman Empire the Persian wars and the rebellions in the Balkans. Under these circumstances, Felipe II and Murad III negotiated a series of truces between 1577 and 1581. In these truces Felipe II renounced to Spanish former conquests in North Africa, while the Ottoman sultan renounced to Oran, and to lend help to the Moriscos. The peace between Spain and the Ottoman Empire would be permanent, and would allow both empires to abandon the Mediterranean, that was left in the hands of the Barbary pirates, periodically checked by the European navies.Actions
A. Sign the truces
- Stability +1
- +100 relations with Spain
B. Holy war
- Stability -1
- -50 relations with Spain
- -50
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 23000 - Pretender to the Ottoman Throne for Byzantine EmpireDescription
In 1421 the Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed I, died. His son, Murad II, ascended the throne. However, the Byzantines were holding Mehmed's brother, Mustafa, prisoner on the island of Lemnos. Hoping for the best, and urged on by his son (John VIII), Manuel II released this pretender to the throne, creating civil war in the Ottoman Empire. The Venetians took the opportunity to attack the Ottoman navy.Actions
A. Focus on the revolts
- Macedonia revolts
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- +5000 cavalry in the same province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action D of 23000 - Pretender to the Ottoman Throne for Byzantine EmpireDescription
In 1421 the Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed I, died. His son, Murad II, ascended the throne. However, the Byzantines were holding Mehmed's brother, Mustafa, prisoner on the island of Lemnos. Hoping for the best, and urged on by his son (John VIII), Manuel II released this pretender to the throne, creating civil war in the Ottoman Empire. The Venetians took the opportunity to attack the Ottoman navy.Actions
A. Focus on the revolts
- Macedonia revolts
- Macedonia revolts
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- +5000 cavalry in the same province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 424000 - Ottomans Offer Protection for Al-HaasaDescription
Fearing Christian incursions, the states of the Arabian peninsula turn to the Ottoman Turks for military aid.Actions
A. Establish the Protectorate
- Gain Al-Haasa as vassals
- +100 relations with Al-Haasa
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Bosnia
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Action B of 130010 - Death of Tvrtko II for BosniaDescription
Close to the end of his life, Tvrtko II was scared of Ottoman progress in the Balkans and feld to Venice. He died in November 1443 without a male heir, but he outlived Hermann of Cilli who was supposed to inherit Bosnia in such case. With Hungary loosing a war against Ottoman Empire, Emperor Albrecht I was not in a position to press the claims of Hermann's successors. The only two remaining choices were the two sons of Stefan Ostoja, Tvrtko's predecessor, Radivoj and Tomas. King Tvrtko choose the aggressive and ambitious Radivoj, our loyal vassal, as his successor.Actions
A. Awesome!
- Gain Bosnia as vassals
- Gain an alliance with Bosnia
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 277031 - Pretender to the Ottoman Throne for SerbiaDescription
Treacherous vassal, Despot Stefan Lazarevic of Serbia, decided to aid Mustafa in his rebellion.Actions
A. He shall pay for this
- Macedonia revolts
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Serbia
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Action A of 277012 - Consequences of Golubac conflict for SerbiaDescription
After the transfer of Belgrade to Hungary and Ottoman occupation of Golubac, Ottman Sultan sent his army against Serbia and occupied it's southern strongholds of Nis and Krusevac. Having defeated Hungarian army at Golubovac, the Ottomans were clearly having the upper hand. Struggling to save Serbia from destruction, Djuradj Brankovic swore a dual vassalage to Hungary and Ottoman Empire, paying 50000 ducats and a cavalry unit to fight for the Sultan in internal conflicts of the Ottoman Empire.Actions
A. Welcome our new vassal...and his gold and troops
- +100 relations with Serbia
- -50 relations with Hungary
- +2000 cavalry in the capital province
- +50
- Gain Serbia as vassals
- Event 188033 - Dual vassalage of Serbia for Hungary is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire and Serbia are at war
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Action A of 277019 - Ottoman Ultimatum for SerbiaDescription
In April 1439, a great Ottoman army lead by the Sultan himself approached the borders of Serbia. Murad II demanded that Despot Djuradj joins his invasion Bosnia and Hungary and allows unhindered passage of Ottoman troops through Serbia. After failing in attempts to secure Serbia's neutrality in the war, Djuradj refused Sultan's demands and the Ottomans attacked. Only Smederevo and Novo Brdo managed to withstand the initial assault of Turksih troops, and Djuradj fled to Hungary to seek help from the new Emperor Albrecht. Hungary didn't have enough troops to defend its borders and help Serbia at the same time, and Hungarian nobility blocked any attempt by Emperor Albrecht to bring German troops as reinforcements. Smederevo, the capital of Serbia, finally fell on August 18th.Actions
A. He shall pay then
- Start a war with Serbia
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Serbia
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Action A of 188116 - Serbian refugees for HungaryDescription
Serbia was annexed by the Ottoman Empire in 1459. As a consequence, many Serbs fled north, to the Kingdom of Hungary.Actions
A. Curse the infidels
- -3000 population in Kosovo
- -5000 population in Serbia
- -1 base manpower in Kosovo
- -1 base manpower in Serbia
- -1 base tax value in Kosovo
- -1 base tax value in Serbia
- -50 relations with Hungary
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 329036 - Sherban Cantacuzino and the siege of Vienna for WallachiaDescription
In 1683 the Ottoman Empire once again marched its armies towards the centre of Europe, laying siege to Vienna. Alongside the Turkish forces, there were Wallachian regiments led by Prince Sherban Cantacuzino (1679-1688), descendant of the illustrious greek family. Reluctant to aid the Turks against his Christian brothers, Sherban secretly aided the Holy League who, in turn, following the crushing victories over the Ottomans, promised him the mantle of the Eastern Roman Empire to which he was entitled by descent. Sherban died in 1688, probably poisoned on the orders of the Ottoman Sultan.Actions
A. Wallachia is our ally
- Gain an alliance with Wallachia
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 219001 - Fall of the Mamluk Empire for MamluksDescription
The Ottoman Sultan Selim I was determined to eliminate all potential enemies in the east in order to be able to overrun Europe without fearing an attack from the other direction. Having defeated Safavid Persia, he turned to the Mamluk Empire. At that time, the Mamluk state already was in a state of anarchy and its armies hopelessly inferior to those of the Ottomans, and thus Selim's armies rushed through its defenses at an incredible speed. On August 24 the Syrian army led by the Sultan himself who got killed in that battle was destroyed near Aleppo, the city of Damaskus conquered on October12th and the rest of Syria and Palestina quickly overrun. After wintering in Damaskus, Selim progressed to Egypt. On January21st, the last remaining Mamluk army engaged for the final battle near Radania and was decisively defeated. This battle marked the end of the Mamluk Empire. Selim offered vassal status to the last Sultan Tumanbeg. The cowardly dog has acceptedthis humiliation and will now rule Egypt as a subject of the Ottoman Sultan.Actions
A. Great!
- Gain Mamluks as vassals
- -5 badboy
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 3833 - The Council of Florence and the Union of the Churches for Byzantine EmpireAction B of 23020 - The Council of Florence and the Union of the Churches for Byzantine Empire
Description
Faced with the terrible onslaught of the Ottoman Turks, representatives of the Byzantine Empire and the Greek Orthodox Church have gone to the Council of Florence in order to negotiate a Union of the Churches. The Byzantines and their patriarch have agreed to great concessions, and Orthodoxy has virtually surrendered to Rome. I fear that the Christians might be preparing for another Crusade.Actions
A. Let them come!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Byzantine Empire for 60 months
- Quality +1
- +10000 infantry in the capital province
- +5000 cavalry in the capital province
- +100 relations with Ghazi
- +100 relations with Candar
- +100 relations with Karaman
- +100 relations with Dulkadir
- +100 relations with Ak Koyunlu
- +100 relations with Kara Koyunlu
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 104000 - The Death of Gjon Kastrioti for AlbaniaDescription
In 1442 while Skanderbeg was fighting under the banner of Sultan Murat II, his father Gjon died. The death of this valiant Albanian Prince induced the Sultan to occupy, without losing time, this region also, thus adding more territory to his conquests. Gjergj Kastrioti, undoubtedly the ablest of the sons of Gjon was islamized and the other three sons were of no value whatsoever, and Murat II therefore bequeathed the principality to an Albanian renegade named Hassan Bey, who in a short time betrayed his country by putting the entire domain under the rule of the Crescent Moon.Actions
A. Put Hassan Bey in command
- Gain Albania as vassals
- Gain an alliance with Albania
- -1 badboy
- +50 relations with Albania
- Event 104002 - The Rule of Hassan Bey for Albania is triggered immediately
B. Take direct control
- Albania will be considered a national province
- Inherit the realms of Albania
- Gain Albania as vassals
- Gain an alliance with Albania
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- Own Jedisan
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Bujak
- Own Crimea
- Crimea owns Jedisan
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None of the following must occur:
- Crimea owns Ukraina
- Crimea owns Podolia
- Crimea owns Moldova
- Crimea owns Bujak
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Action A of 152050 - The Golden Horde Vanishes for CrimeaDescription
In 1502, Mengli Giray of Crimea captured and destroyed the city of Sarai capital of the Golden Horde. The last piece in its decline, the Golden Horde vanished as a political entity, with this act. Members of the Golden Horde still lived on hoping to rekindle lost glory, but the days of the Golden Horde were over.Actions
A. Great!
- Event 152005 - Ottoman Empire and the disintegration of the Golden Horde for Crimea is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B, C of 188122 - Death of Mathias Corvinus for HungaryAction B of 188123 - The succession of Mathias Corvinus for Hungary
Description
The Kingdom of Hungary has received a new monarch who lacks the support of a huge part of a nobility. There can be expected to be a long internal struggle which would probably give the Sultan an excellent opportunity to expand north.Actions
A. Take advantage of the situation
- Carpathia will be considered a national province
- Ruthenia will be considered a national province
- Transylvania will be considered a national province
- Maros will be considered a national province
- Magyar will be considered a national province
- Presburg will be considered a national province
- Odenburg will be considered a national province
- Pest will be considered a national province
- Banat will be considered a national province
- Croatia will be considered a national province
- Krain will be considered a national province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 24001 - The Order of St. John is offered Malta for Order of St. JohnDescription
When the Order of St. John was expelled from Rhodes in 1523, it underwent a crisis. Their possessions were being confiscated all over Europe, by both Catholic and Protestant rulers, their income was shrinking and their recruits stopped coming. They desperately needed a base, preferably by reconquering Rhodes, otherwise an island in the Aegean, but no one would help and Venice actively opposed them. Europe was at war and there was no place for their neutrality. The Emperor Carlos however came up with a master idea. He offered Malta to the Hospitallers. Malta was difficult to defend from the growing Ottoman power, but the Knights were a tough breed. They would give their lives defending his shipping lines to Sicily. In 1524 the Hospitallers sent a commission to Malta. Their report was very negative. The island could not sustain itself and the defences were very poor. Then Carlos decided to include Tripoli as part of an all or nothing deal. The Knights thought even less of Tripoli. They did not have the resources to upgrade its defenses. But having no other option, the Chapter General decided in 1527 to accept the offer despite the opposition of the French Langues. They still had hopes of recovering Rhodes, but in 1530 they gave up and moved to Malta, taking possession also of Tripoli. From then on, the Spaniards and the Knights of St. John would fight their battles in North Africa together.Actions
A. Rhodes is ours!
- +5 victory points
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 3651 - The Ottoman protection of Al-Djazaďr for AlgiersDescription
In the 1520's, the brothers Barberus, who were Greek renegades who had gone on piracy ventures in the Barbary Coast of Algiers. After much fighting, Arudj, the elder brother, assassinated the pasha of Algiers, but was later himself killed in a combat. His brother Kayr al Din succeeded him and had, at some time, 100 galleys and 4,000 pirates that he used to terrorize the whole Mediterranean. Having received a regular commission of admiral from the Sultan, he placed Al Djazaďr (Algeria) under Ottoman sovereignty prompting Spanish expeditions against Algiers.Actions
A. We accept this submission!
- Gain Algiers as vassals
- Leader Khayr-ad-Din will never be active
- +200
- Stability +1
- +7000 infantry in Al Djazair
- +100 relations with Algiers
- Naval tech investment: +100
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action C of 25004 - The Periaslav agreement for UkraineDescription
Ukrainian Cossacks have sought the protection and overlordship of the Ottoman Sultan. This was not such an unusual idea - Wallachia and Moldavia have survived with a great deal of autonomy under the protection of the Ottoman Turks...Actions
A. Become overlord of the Cossacks
- Gain Ukraine as vassals
- -200 relations with Poland
B. Do not get involved with the troublesome Cossacks
- -100 relations with Ukraine
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 170051 - The alliance with the Turk for FranceDescription
Since Genoa and Milan returned within the Spanish-Habsburgs influence while Firenze, Venice and Papal States were too weak to withstand the Habsburgs military power, in order to open a second front against Charles V, François Ier, 'the most Christian King', decided to seek the help of 'the Turk', Sultan Süleyman I, who was ruling a power on the rise, a menace to both the Empire and Spain, the Ottoman Empire. The main purposes of this alliance, stipulated in disguise of a trade agreement, was the planned combined attack to the Empire from two opposite fronts and the use of the Turkish galleys led by Kair-ed-din Barbarossa to engage the enemy's fleet and to raid the coastal villages of Italy and Spain. The alliance that had been under discussion since 1525 was preliminarily agreed in February 1535 and formalized in February 1536 between French ambassador Laforest and Grand Vizier Ibrahim. The treaty also granted the French commercial concessions in the Ottoman Empire replacing Venice, as well as conceded the so called capitulations which also allowed French consuls legal jurisdiction over French subjects in Ottoman domains and recognized the French King as protector of the Christian holy places in Palestine, concessions that would have long-term effects on Ottoman relations with other foreign powers as well as internal development. The pact was kept secret, though, because to the Christians, the impious alliance between the Most Christian King and the worst enemy of Christendom was a heinous act.Actions
A. Support the Most Christian King!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Spain for 60 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Austria for 60 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Genoa for 60 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Venice for 60 months
- +125 relations with France
- -100 relations with Spain
- -50 relations with Austria
- -50 relations with Venice
- -50 relations with Papal States
- -50 relations with Genoa
- -50 relations with Naples
B. I changed my mind
- -125 relations with France
- Cancel military access through France
- Revoke military access granted to Ottoman Empire
- Event 50017 - The Capitulations for Ottoman Empire will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 155008 - The end of Adal for AdalAction A, B of 155007 - The end of Adal for Adal
Description
Between 1526 and 1576, the sultanate of Adal conducted a full fledged war of conquest against Ethiopia. With firearms bought from Ottoman merchants and using Ottoman tactics, Adal almost succeeded, but last minute help from Portugal allowed Ethiopia to ultimately defeat Adal. The Ottoman governor of Yemen lent help to Adal to try to overcome the Portuguese, under promise of vassalage. In the end Adal disintegrated consumed by the war effort, the defeat, and the invasion from nomads that seized the opportunity. The Ottomans then took control of several of the former ports of Adal in the Red Sea, without anybody opposing them.Actions
A. Free ports in the Red Sea
- Trade tech investment: +200
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Cyrenaica
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Action A of 3392 - The new Tripolitanian Governor for Ottoman EmpireDescription
While the Karamanlis formally answered to Istanbul, Tripolitania was in effect an autonomous state.Actions
A. Grant them autonomy
- Cede Cyrenaica to Tripoli
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 179136 - The Habsburg Inheritance of Hungary for AustriaAction A of 179130 - The recovery of Hungary for Austria
Description
When Ferdinand attempted to uphold his claims in the Balkans by force, Suleyman felt that he had no choice but to respond in the same vein, lest Ferdinand expand his domain right up to the Sultan's border. The policy that was intended to secure the Ottoman Empire against the Habsburg threat had instead plunged the two empires into war.Actions
A. We will defend our interests
- Carpathia will be considered a national province
- Ruthenia will be considered a national province
- Transylvania will be considered a national province
- Maros will be considered a national province
- Magyar will be considered a national province
- Presburg will be considered a national province
- Pest will be considered a national province
- Banat will be considered a national province
- Croatia will be considered a national province
- Odenburg will be considered a national province
- Krain will be considered a national province
- Austria will be considered a claim province
- Start a war with Austria
- Start a war with Hungary
B. Let that infidel Ferdinand have Hungary so we can expand elsewhere
- +100 relations with Austria
- +100 relations with Hungary
- Global revolt risk +3 for 120 months
- Stability -2
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Carpathia
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Action A of 19021 - The Death of János Zápolya for Ottoman EmpireDescription
Hungary would remain divided between the two countries for the next 170 years.Actions
A. The western part to Austria
- Cede Carpathia to Austria
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Orania
- Own Atlas
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Action A of 3897 - The Algerian Rebellion for Ottoman EmpireDescription
The Dey persuaded the Sultan to recognize him and his successors as regent, replacing the Pasha in that role. Although Algiers remained a part of the Ottoman Empire, the Ottoman government ceased to have effective influence there.Actions
A. Grant them autonomy
- Cede Orania to Algiers
- Cede Atlas to Algiers
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 332005 - Tlemcen becomes part of the Ottoman Empire for TlemcenDescription
With the disappearance of the Zayyanid dynasty in Tlemcen, and with the country under Ottoman control, the sultan decided that the Pasha of Al-Djazaîr, then Salah Raďs, should rule also over Tlemcen. This effectively put an end to the existence of this country that became part of what would eventually be Algeria.Actions
A. The Mediterranean is ours
- Inherit the realms of Tlemcen
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 332004 - Civil war in Tlemcen for TlemcenAction B of 332999 - Between the Portuguese and the Ottomans for Tlemcen
Action B of 332998 - Between the Portuguese and the Ottomans for Tlemcen
Action B of 332017 - Between Aragon and the Ottomans for Tlemcen
Action B of 332016 - Between Aragon and the Ottomans for Tlemcen
Action B of 332003 - Between Spanish and Ottomans for Tlemcen
Action B of 332002 - Between Spanish and Ottomans for Tlemcen
Description
The Zayyanid dynasty had ruled Tlemcen for 300 years, however between the 1530s and 1550s, the combined assault of Spain, Al-Djazaîr, under Ottoman support, and Morocco, throw them into a civil war. One of the candidates was supported by Spain, while the other had the support of Barbarossa and his Janissaries. In the end, Tlemcen disappeared becoming another Ottoman protectorship.Actions
A. The Mediterranean is ours
- Gain Tlemcen as vassals
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 19022 - A foothold in Hungary for Ottoman EmpireDescription
The policy that was intended to secure the Ottoman Empire against the Habsburg threat had instead plunged the two empires into war.Actions
A. Let's protect Hungary
- Gain an alliance with Hungary
- Start a war with Austria
- Austria will be considered a claim province
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 23004 - Treaty of 1424 for Byzantine EmpireDescription
Murad rapidly put down Mustafa's revolt, and angrily attacked Byzantium. Manuel released another pretender, also named Mustafa, who was the brother of Murad, but this one fared no better. In 1423 the Turks invaded Morea, smashing through the Hexamilium (6 mile wall) that Manuel II had built across the Isthmus of Corinth for protection in 1414. They also pressed Thessalonica, still a Byzantine city, so hard that the governor turned it over to the Venetians and wished them better luck. By 1424, with no help forthcoming, the Byzantines sadly accepted vassalage to the Turks. Venice held onto Thessalonica until 1430.Actions
A. Accept the Treaty
- Gain Byzantine Empire as vassals
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 3563 - Turko-Persian Tension for Safavid EmpireDescription
The Spahi revolts in Eastern Anatolia encouraged the Persian Shah to seek revenge for the humiliating losses incurred by Murad III. War broke out yet again in 1603.Actions
A. This means War!
- Start a war with Safavid Empire
- Monarch's military skill +4 for 24 months
- Land tech investment: +200
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Stability -1
B. Concentrate on the rebels
- Monarch's administrative skill +4 for 24 months
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Stability -1
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 3560 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Shiite rebels for Safavid EmpireDescription
Ever since the Safavid Shah Ismail the Great threw off the yoke of the White Sheep Turks to re-establish Persia as a nation, the Shiite heresy had grown stronger in Anatolia. Near the end of the reign of Bayezid II, the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) rose up in revolt against the Sunni regime. Supported by Shah Ismail and Bayezid's own son Ahmed, the rebels threatened to change the course of Ottoman history...Actions
A. Crush the heretics!
- Nuyssaybin will be considered a national province
- Basrah will be considered a national province
- -150 relations with Safavid Empire
- Stability +1
- Land tech investment: +200
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Safavid Empire for 120 months
- Global revolt risk +5 for 6 months
- Event 104012 - Muslim Administration for Albania will never fire
B. Try to reconcile with Ahmed
- Stability +1
- -100
- +50 relations with Safavid Empire
- -1 badboy
- -15 national manpower
- Religion in a random province changes to shia
- Offensive Doctrine -1
- Monarch's military skill -2 for 6 months
- Event 104012 - Muslim Administration for Albania will never fire
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 3488 - Turko-Polish Tensions for PolandDescription
Poland and the Ottoman Empire came into conflict in the 1670's and 80's when the Cossacks in the Polish part of the divided Ukraine submitted to the Ottoman Empire and called for Tatar aid against Poland. Victories won by hetman Jan Sobieski only temporarily forestalled the threat, and in 1672 the Commonwealth faced a major invasion by the Ottoman Empire. The fall of the key border fortress Kamieniec Podolski was followed by the humiliating Peace of Buczacz. In 1683 Sobieski led a relief army to a Vienna besieged by the Ottomans and as supreme commander of the allied forces won a resounding victory that marked the beginning of Ottoman withdrawal from Europe.Actions
A. Rattle the sabers
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 36 months
- -150 relations with Poland
B. Seek reconciliation
- +50 relations with Poland
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 3489 - Turko-Polish Tensions for PolandDescription
Poland and the Ottoman Empire came into conflict in the 1670's and 80's when the Cossacks in the Polish part of the divided Ukraine submitted to the Ottoman Empire and called for Tatar aid against Poland. Victories won by hetman Jan Sobieski only temporarily forestalled the threat, and in 1672 the Commonwealth faced a major invasion by the Ottoman Empire. The fall of the key border fortress Kamieniec Podolski was followed by the humiliating Peace of Buczacz. In 1683 Sobieski led a relief army to a Vienna besieged by the Ottomans and as supreme commander of the allied forces won a resounding victory that marked the beginning of Ottoman withdrawal from Europe.Actions
A. Rattle the sabers
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 36 months
- -150 relations with Poland
B. Seek reconciliation
- +50 relations with Poland
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 3490 - Turko-Polish Tensions for PolandDescription
Poland and the Ottoman Empire came into conflict in the 1670's and 80's when the Cossacks in the Polish part of the divided Ukraine submitted to the Ottoman Empire and called for Tatar aid against Poland. Victories won by hetman Jan Sobieski only temporarily forestalled the threat, and in 1672 the Commonwealth faced a major invasion by the Ottoman Empire. The fall of the key border fortress Kamieniec Podolski was followed by the humiliating Peace of Buczacz. In 1683 Sobieski led a relief army to a Vienna besieged by the Ottomans and as supreme commander of the allied forces won a resounding victory that marked the beginning of Ottoman withdrawal from Europe.Actions
A. Rattle the sabers
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 36 months
- -150 relations with Poland
B. Seek reconciliation
- +50 relations with Poland
Ottoman Empire — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire is a vassal of Wallachia
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The following must not occur:
- Ottoman Empire and Wallachia are at war
- Wallachia is a neighbor
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Action A of 329031 - Anarchy in Wallachia for WallachiaDescription
The period between Michael the Brave's death and Matei Basarab's ascension is a customary anarchical period, with again a number of colourless pretenders fighting for power (Simon and Gavril Movila, Radu Mihnea, Radu Serban, Alexandru Ilias, etc. etc.).The Ottoman Empire uses this period to reinstate its political and economical control over the principality while forcing the princes of Moldavia and Wallachia to demolish their fortfications. As if that was not enough, Transylvania invades in 1610-1611.
Actions
A. Great!
- Gain Wallachia as vassals
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action C of 3637 - The Ottoman claim on Cyprus for VeniceDescription
We are truly the new uncontested master of the Levant trade.Actions
A. Great!
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 3637 - The Ottoman claim on Cyprus for VeniceDescription
The Venetians, keen to avoid conflict with the new master of the Levant trade, congratulated the Sultan on his conquest and agreed to continue paying the tribute for Cyprus, now in gold instead of cloths.Actions
A. Good news!
- +100
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action B of 3637 - The Ottoman claim on Cyprus for VeniceDescription
The Venetians are now in conflict with the new master of the Levant trade.Actions
A. Damn!
Ottoman Empire — Not random
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Action A of 321003 - Height of Qasimi Power for YemenDescription
Recognizing the fruitlessness of their campaign in the Yemen, the Turks withdrew, leaving the Yemen to the rule of Qasimi line of Imams.Actions
A. Let's Cut Our Losses
- Yemen will no longer be considered a national province
- Aden will no longer be considered a national province
- Cede Aden to Yemen
- Event 321005 - Yemeni Independence for Yemen is triggered immediately
Ottoman Empire — Random
Conditions
- Monarch Selim I is active
Description
Selim I had his two brothers and five nephews strangeled on his succession. This ensured that there would be no rival claimants to his throne.Actions
A. Kill them!
- Stability +2
Ottoman Empire — Random
Conditions
- Monarch Süleyman I is active
Description
Suleyman I was an only son. This ensured that there would be no rival claimants to his throne.Actions
A. I have no rivals!
- Stability +2
Ottoman Empire — Random
Conditions
- Monarch Selim II is active
Description
Selim II's brothers and nephews had all died or been executed before his succession. This ensured that there would be no rival claimants to his throne.Actions
A. I have no rivals!
- Stability +2
Ottoman Empire — Random
Conditions
- Monarch Murad III is active
Description
Murad III had his brothers and nephews strangeled on his succession. This ensured that there would be no rival claimants to his throne.Actions
A. Kill them!
- Stability +2
Ottoman Empire — Random
Conditions
- Monarch Mehmed III is active
Description
Mehmed III had his nineteen brothers (and more nephews) strangeled on his succession. He also had six of his father's pregnant concubines sewn into sacks and drowned in the Bosporus. This ensured that there would be no rival claimants to his throne. He was the last Sultan to practice the fratricide.Actions
A. Kill them!
- Stability +2