Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Denmark owns Gotland
- Event 291021 - Sweden claims Gotland and Norway for Sweden has already occurred
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1459)
unless prevented by
Action A of 259008 - The invasion of Gotland for Pomerania
Description
Despite having the opputunity to conquer Gotland from the rogue pirat Erik of Pommeerania and thereby securing Gotland for Sweden we allowed Gotland to fall into Danish hands again. There will go many years before we can assert our claim again and the Swedish nobles are not pleased.Actions
A. Lets forget about Gotland for now
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 36 months
- Gotland will no longer be considered a national province
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Own Österbotten
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Muscovy owns Karelia
- Russia owns Karelia
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1605)
Description
Since the 13th century the Karelians have lived in the tension between the East and the West, between Eastern Orthodoxy and Western Catholicism. During this century, the Swedish crown established Korsholm as the administrative centre of Österbotten and Swedish became the main culture of the region. During the early 15th century large parts of the inland Österbotten were colonized by Finnish settlers who arrived from Karelia due to the religious persecution by the Russians and the Orthodox church.Actions
A. Accept the Karelians
- Culture in Österbotten changes to ugric
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 90 days of June 28, 1448
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1459)
Description
When Erik retreated to Gotland and began pirating on merchants in the Baltic Sea he lost support from Denmark. An opportunity to seize the claim on Gotland for the Swedish nobles presented itself at the death of Christopher of Bavaria in 1448, without a direct heir, Charles VIII was elected king of Sweden on June 20 and on June 28 he was hailed as the new monarch at the Stone of Mora, not far from Uppsala. Charles now claimed Norway and Gotland as Swedish crown lands. His election as king of Sweden resulted in an effort to reestablish the Kalmar Union, this time under Swedish initiative, and in 1449 he was also elected king of Norway. The Danish had in September 1448 elected Christian I as their new monarch. Soon, in 1450, Charles was forced to cede Norway to Christian. From 1451, Sweden and Denmark were in state of war against each other which would last for three years.Actions
A. Gotland belongs to Sweden
- Gotland will be considered a national province
- -100 relations with Denmark
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
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None of the following must occur:
- Sweden is a vassal of Denmark
- Denmark and Sweden are allied
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1449
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1459)
Description
In 1449 the Swedish forces in Gotland aided Erik in the war against the Danes. While Erik was successful in defending the island, he realised that there was no way he could win the war. Therefore he agreed to leave Gotland to the Danes for safe passage to Pomerania.Actions
A. Accept Danish sovereignty of Gotland
- Stability +1
- Gotland will no longer be considered a national province
B. Claim Gotland and declare war on Denmark
- Start a war with Denmark
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
- Country is controlled by AI
- Event 291021 - Sweden claims Gotland and Norway for Sweden has already occurred
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None of the following must occur:
- Own Gotland
- Pomerania owns Gotland
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1449
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1459)
unless prevented by
Action A of 291023 - The invasion of Gotland is launched for Sweden
Description
In 1449 the Swedish forces tried to invade Gotland.Actions
A. Launch the invasion of Gotland
- Stability -1
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Event 291023 - The invasion of Gotland is launched for Sweden will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Country is not at war
- Country is controlled by AI
- Event 291021 - Sweden claims Gotland and Norway for Sweden has already occurred
- Pomerania owns Gotland
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1449
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1459)
unless prevented by
Action A of 291022 - The invasion of Gotland is launched for Sweden
Description
In 1449 the Swedish forces tried to invade Gotland.Actions
A. Launch the invasion of Gotland
- Stability -1
- Lose 5000 troops in a random province
- Event 259008 - The invasion of Gotland for Pomerania is triggered immediately
- Event 291022 - The invasion of Gotland is launched for Sweden will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Denmark exists
- Event 159000 - Rise of Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) for Denmark has already occurred
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1471
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1497)
unless prevented by
Action B of 159000 - Rise of Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) for Denmark
Description
In 1471 the Swedish regent Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) had been gathering support for Swedish independence of the Kalmer Union. His forces actually had control over a large portion of Sweden. The Danish monarch Christian I of course wasn't happy about this and his fleet set sail for Stockholm to reclaim Sweden. There it met with the mobilized armies of his allies among the swedish nobility. However Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) massed an army combining both Swedish nobles, the commoners from Dalarna and the burghers of Stockholm, and met him in battle at Brunkeberg outside the city walls. Here King Christian lost the battle and he was forced to leave swedish ground. Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) would remain ruler of sweden for several years.Actions
A. Great!
- Break vassalization with Denmark
- -100 relations with Denmark
- Centralization +1
- Svealand revolts
- Svealand revolts
- Svealand revolts
- Event 159001 - The Battle at Brunkeberg for Denmark is triggered immediately
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Own Svealand
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1477
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1477)
Description
Uppsala University was founded in 1477 and was the first university in Scandinavia. The initiative in this matter came from the Primate of the Catholic Church of Sweden, Archbishop Jakob Ulvsson of Uppsala. After the Pope's approval the new University was established. It was small, having at most 50 students and a handful of professors. Uppsala University fell into decay in the first decade of the 16th century due to the political unrest of the period.Actions
A. Establish it
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
- -50
B. We cannot afford it
- -10 victory points
- Event 291017 - Restoring privileges of the Uppsala University for Sweden will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Denmark exists
- Event 291001 - Sten Stures demands accepted for Sweden has already occurred
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 291002 - The coronation of King Hans for Sweden has already occurred
- Event 291003 - The coronation of King Hans for Sweden has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Event 159017 - Sweden is stalling for Denmark has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Sweden is a vassal of Denmark
-
The following must not occur:
- Denmark is a vassal of Sweden
Will happen within 1440 days of May 2, 1482
Checked again every 1440 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 9, 1501)
unless prevented by
Action C of 159010 - Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) refuses to crown Hans for Denmark
Action B of 291002 - The coronation of King Hans for Sweden
Action A of 291003 - The coronation of King Hans for Sweden
Description
When the Danish King Hans tried to make claims on the Swedish crown Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) went to the Swedish nobles to get their support against Hans. Because of Christian I acceptance of an independent Sweden the nobles narrowly accepted Sten Stures proposal of rejecting Hanses demand.Actions
A. Great!
- Stability +3
- -200 relations with Denmark
- -25 relations with Brandenburg
- Aristocracy +1
- +100
- +2000 infantry in a random province
- +2000 infantry in a random province
- +2000 cavalry in a random province
- Event 159017 - Sweden is stalling for Denmark will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Denmark exists
- Event 159002 - The coronation of King Hans for Denmark has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Sweden is a vassal of Denmark
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 291003 - The coronation of King Hans for Sweden has already occurred
Will happen within 570 days of May 2, 1482
Checked again every 570 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 9, 1501)
unless prevented by
Action A of 159003 - Hans claims Sweden for Denmark
Description
In may 1482 Hans the son of Christian I and Dorothea of Brandenburg were crowned King of Denmark. According to an old agreement he was to rule both Denmark, Norway and Sweden.Actions
A. Stall the coronation of Hans
- Stability -2
- -50 relations with Denmark
- -10 relations with Brandenburg
- Monarch Hans will never rule
- Monarch Kristian II will never rule
B. We will honor the agreement
- Stability +1
- Innovativeness -1
- -3 base tax value in Bergslagen
- +200 relations with Denmark
- Event 159009 - Sweden crowns Hans as their King for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 291004 - Swedish nobles support Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) for Sweden will never fire
- Event 159017 - Sweden is stalling for Denmark will never fire
C. Never! Sweden shall remain independent
- Stability -7
- -100 relations with Denmark
- -25 relations with Brandenburg
- Aristocracy -1
- Centralization +1
- Serfdom -1
- Småland revolts
- Västergötland revolts
- Svealand revolts
- Event 159010 - Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) refuses to crown Hans for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 159017 - Sweden is stalling for Denmark will never fire
- Monarch Hans will never rule
- Monarch Kristian II will never rule
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Denmark exists
- Event 159002 - The coronation of King Hans for Denmark has already occurred
- Sweden is a vassal of Denmark
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 291002 - The coronation of King Hans for Sweden has already occurred
Will happen within 570 days of May 2, 1482
Checked again every 570 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after August 9, 1501)
unless prevented by
Action A of 159003 - Hans claims Sweden for Denmark
Description
In may 1482 Hans the son of Christian I and Dorothea of Brandenburg were crowned King of Denmark. According to an old agreement he was to rule both Denmark, Norway and Sweden.Actions
A. We will honor the agreement
- Stability +1
- Innovativeness -1
- -3 base tax value in Bergslagen
- +200 relations with Denmark
- Event 159009 - Sweden crowns Hans as their King for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 291004 - Swedish nobles support Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) for Sweden will never fire
B. Never! Sweden shall be independent
- Stability -7
- Break vassalization with Denmark
- -200 relations with Denmark
- -25 relations with Brandenburg
- Aristocracy -1
- Centralization +1
- Serfdom -1
- Småland revolts
- Västergötland revolts
- Svealand revolts
- Event 159010 - Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) refuses to crown Hans for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Monarch Hans will never rule
- Monarch Kristian II will never rule
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Denmark exists
- Sweden is a vassal of Denmark
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1499
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1504)
Description
Following Sweden's victory over Russia in 1497, the scheming Union King Hans realized he had to curb the power of the Swedish marshal Sten Sture den äldre (the elder). Defeating the Swedes at Rotebro he marched into Stockholm and was crowned King of Sweden, but only after granting amnesty to Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) and the rebels. This event was called the 'Kalmar Recess'. In 1500, following King Hans's crushing defeat by the peasant rebels in the Ditmarsk, Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) and the Swedish nobles rejected the Kalmar Racess, claiming Hans had not been honoring the agreement. This was to mark the beginning of the end for the Union of Kalmar.Actions
A. Reject the Kalmar Recess
- -100 relations with Denmark
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Denmark for 120 months
- Centralization +1
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- Stability -4
B. Honor the Agreement
- +200
- +100 relations with Denmark
- Stability +3
- Serfdom +1
- Aristocracy +1
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Sweden is a vassal of Denmark
- Monarch Hans is active
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 159019 - The defeat at Ditmarsken for Denmark has already occurred
- Event 159020 - The defeat at Ditmarsken for Denmark has already occurred
- Event 159021 - The gift to Frederik for Denmark has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of August 10, 1501
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after July 20, 1504)
unless prevented by
Action B of 159018 - Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) submits to Hans for Denmark
Action A of 159004 - Swedish nobles demand greater independence for Denmark
Description
In 1501 the Danish army suffered a massive defeat at the hands of a peasant army in Ditmarsken. This gave the Swedish nobles renewed hope of a independent Sweden. Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) siezed the moment and gathered the nobles to rally them against King Hans. The nobles agreed that time had, come for a independent Sweden and wrote a letter of independence to King Hans. Following that they seiged the castle at Stockholm where the Danish Queen Christine currently resided. Christine kept the Swedish army at bay with a 1000 men for about seven month before she was forced to surrender.Actions
A. Sweden shall be independent
- Break vassalization with Denmark
- Monarch Sten Sture den äldre becomes active
- -200 relations with Denmark
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy +1
- +3 base tax value in Bergslagen
- Event 159022 - Sweden declares itself independent for Denmark is triggered immediately
B. Remain loyal to Hans
- Stability +1
- Innovativeness -1
- Global revolt risk +1 for 120 months
- Svealand revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Event 291009 - Denmark withdraws for Sweden has already occurred
- Denmark and Sweden are at war
Will happen within 10 days of August 10, 1501
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1513)
unless prevented by
Action B, D of 291009 - Denmark withdraws for Sweden
Description
Despite of the fact that Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) held Queen Christine of Denmark captured the Danish King desided to wage war against Sweden. Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) was now left with a difficult choice. Either he could execute Christine to show his power, or he could simply let her remain confined. Executing Christine would surely gather support in Sweden, and cause unrest in Denmark, but it would also damage foreign relations.Actions
A. Execute Christine
- Stability +1
- -25 relations with Denmark
- Event 159026 - War has come for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 159027 - Christine is rescued for Denmark will never fire
B. Leave Christine in prison
- +25 relations with Denmark
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1517
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1518)
Description
Gustav Trolle was the Archbishop of Sweden and a clearly pro-union politician. He was one of the richer men in Sweden and his castle (Stäket) was situated strategically between Stockholm and Bergslagen, and could thus in the event of war be used to prevent reinforcements from arriving that way. In addition to this the struggle between Sten Sture den yngre (the younger) and Trolle was a matter of land and riches, in 1517 the swedish Riksdag therefore decided to remove the bishop from his position and raze his castle, even though this was something that only the Pope was allowed to do. Trolle's removal was the reason cited for the Bloodbath of Stockholm.Actions
A. Remove Trolle and raze his castle
- +50
- +1 base tax value in Svealand
- Fortress level in Svealand -1
- Centralization +1
- Stability -1
- -100 relations with Papal States
- -150 relations with Denmark
- Break vassalization with Denmark
- Event 159028 - Trial of Trolle for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 159029 - Trolle supports the Danish army for Denmark will never fire
B. Let Trolle remain archbishop
- Stability +2
- Centralization -1
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Denmark exists
- Event 159031 - The Stockholmian Massacre for Denmark has already occurred
Will happen within 1094 days of January 2, 1521
Checked again every 1094 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1525)
unless prevented by
Action C of 159031 - The Stockholmian Massacre for Denmark
Description
The crown councils of Norway, Sweden and Denmark met in 1397 in the city of Kalmar and decided to unite the three Scandinavian nations under a single monarch. This 'Union of Kalmar', at the time the largest state in Europe, was troubled from the start by its loose organization and unbalancing Danish domination. Constant strife in the late 1470's between Sweden and Denmark led to the final dissolution of the Union in 1523, when the national council of Sweden chose the freedom fighter Gustav Eriksson Vasa as King Gustav I (1523-1560), long after Regent Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) of Sweden had defeated the Danes at the battle of the Brunkeberg in 1471.Actions
A. Freedom!
- Break vassalization with Denmark
- -100 relations with Denmark
- Aristocracy -1
- Stability -2
- Event 3289 - The End of the Kalmar Union for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 3846 - The End of the Kalmar Union for Norway is triggered immediately
B. Stay in the Union
- Global revolt risk +4 for 36 months
- Aristocracy +2
- +200 relations with Denmark
- Event 159036 - Sweden remains in the Kalmar Union for Denmark is triggered immediately
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Own Arkhangelsk
- Control Arkhangelsk
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- Arkhangelsk has religion protestant
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- Arkhangelsk has religion catholic
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is reformed
- Arkhangelsk has religion reformed
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is reformed
- Innovativeness is at 8 or higher
-
All of the following must occur:
- Event 291045 - Swedish Rule in Olonets for Sweden has already occurred
Will happen within 18500 days of June 7, 1523
Checked again every 18500 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1634)
Description
Before it was colonized by Russia in the 16th century, the Arkhangelsk region was mainly populated by the Nenets people, Nenets meaning ''man''. We now have fully incorporated the province into our administrative system.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Arkhangelsk changes to ugric
- +50 population in Arkhangelsk
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Own Olonets
- Control Olonets
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- Olonets has religion protestant
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- Olonets has religion catholic
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is reformed
- Olonets has religion reformed
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is reformed
- Innovativeness is at 8 or higher
-
All of the following must occur:
- Event 291044 - Swedish Rule in Karelia for Sweden has already occurred
Will happen within 18000 days of June 7, 1523
Checked again every 18000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after May 28, 1753)
Description
The Karelians were Finnic-speaking people closely related to the Finns. Most Karelians lived in Russia and were Orthodox Christian, but a significant minority residing in Finland was Western by culture and by religion. We now consider people in the province Olonets as accepted subjects of our empire.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Olonets changes to ugric
- +200 population in Olonets
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Own Karelia
- Control Karelia
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- Karelia has religion protestant
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- Karelia has religion catholic
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is reformed
- Karelia has religion reformed
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is reformed
- Innovativeness is at 8 or higher
-
All of the following must occur:
- Event 291042 - Swedish Rule in Kexholm for Sweden has already occurred
Will happen within 16000 days of June 7, 1523
Checked again every 16000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
The Karelians were Finnic-speaking people closely related to the Finns. Most Karelians lived in Russia and were Orthodox Christian, but a significant minority residing in Finland was Western by culture and by religion. We now consider people in the province Karelia as accepted subjects of our empire.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Karelia changes to ugric
- +100 population in Karelia
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Own Kexholm
- Control Kexholm
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- Kexholm has religion protestant
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- Kexholm has religion catholic
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is reformed
- Kexholm has religion reformed
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is reformed
- Innovativeness is at 8 or higher
-
All of the following must occur:
Will happen within 13000 days of June 7, 1523
Checked again every 13000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
The Karelians were Finnic-speaking people closely related to the Finns. Most Karelians lived in Russia and were Orthodox Christian, but a significant minority residing in Finland was Western by culture and by religion. We now consider people in the province Kexholm as accepted subjects of our empire.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Kexholm changes to ugric
- +300 population in Kexholm
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Own Kola
- Control Kola
-
At least one of the following must occur:
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- Kola has religion protestant
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is catholic
- Kola has religion catholic
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is reformed
- Kola has religion reformed
-
All of the following must occur:
- State religion is reformed
- Innovativeness is at 8 or higher
-
All of the following must occur:
Will happen within 10000 days of June 7, 1523
Checked again every 10000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
Before the 19th century, the Kola peninsula was sparsely populated. The Sami people made up most of the permanent population. We now have fully incorporated the province into our administative system and established profitable trading relations with the Sami.Actions
A. Great!
- Culture in Kola changes to ugric
- +50 population in Kola
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- State religion is catholic
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1530
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1533)
Description
During the Swedish liberation war, the Crown had accrued enormous debts to the Hanseatic League and Gustav Vasa needed money quickly in order to placate the powerful merchants. At the Parliament of Västerås in the summer of 1527 he took the first step towards Protestantism when the church was obliged to 'lend' the state money in the form of silver chalices, bells and other valuable objects. Over the coming three decades, Sweden gradually slipped into the evangelic faith despite several uprisings.Actions
A. Convert to Protestantism
- Change religion to protestant
- +250
- Stability -2
- Break royal marriage with Poland
- -100 relations with Poland
- Break royal marriage with Austria
- -100 relations with Austria
- Break royal marriage with Spain
- -100 relations with Spain
- Break royal marriage with Portugal
- -100 relations with Portugal
- Break royal marriage with Papal States
- -100 relations with Papal States
- Global revolt risk +3 for 120 months
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
B. Remain true to Catholicism
- Stability +3
- +100 relations with Papal States
- +100 relations with Spain
- +100 relations with Austria
- +100 relations with Portugal
- +100 relations with Poland
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 3600 days of January 2, 1535
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1545)
Description
Upon his ascension to the Swedish throne, Gustav Vasa was faced with a seemingly endless list of discouraging tasks. The country was in massive debt to the Hansa (which threatened to side with Denmark in its attempts to restore the Union), the nobles were untrustworthy, and the army and navy were in shambles. Worst of all, however, was the unbalanced distribution of land. The crown lands were too small to provide the vital taxes needed to support the state. The King proved up to the challenge, and with unpopular reductions and obsessive micromanagement he got the country back on its feet. In his early reign, Gustav also sought to gain the Skåne counties and Gotland from Denmark with the help of the Hansa. He didn't succeed, but the claim had been staked...Actions
A. Hansa-friendly Reforms
- Gotland will be considered a national province
- Infrastructure tech investment: +1500
- Mercantilism -2
- Centralization +2
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- +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
- Land tech investment: +2000
- Naval tech investment: +2000
- Gain Refinery in Västergötland
- Skåne will be considered a national province
B. Hansa-hostile Reforms
- Jämtland will be considered a national province
- Trade tech investment: +1500
- Mercantilism +2
- Centralization +2
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- +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
- Land tech investment: +2000
- Naval tech investment: +2000
- Gain Refinery in Västergötland
- Skåne will be considered a national province
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1542
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1542)
Description
Nils Dacke was a well-off farmer from Småland who got so fed up with the centralism, high taxes and confiscation of church property that he led the old border county in open revolt. Thousands of peasants with improvised weaponry marched across the border into Östergötland. Initially the peasants were successful, but when the King brought in German mercenaries their fortunes quickly reversed. In the forests of Småland, Nils Dacke is still regarded as a hero of the common folk.Actions
A. Crush the rebellion
- Småland revolts
- Småland revolts
- A random province revolts
- Stability -1
- Global revolt risk +4 for 24 months
B. Negotiate with Dacke
- Centralization -1
- -2 base tax value in Småland
Sweden — Not random
Will happen on September 29, 1568
Description
Gustav Vasa had four sons - Erik, John, Magnus and Charles. Erik was the oldest and succeeded his father on the throne as Erik XIV (although he was actually only the eighth King of that name) in 1560. He was an able King who reformed the army and pursued an aggressive foreign policy, securing the northern part of Estonia for Sweden in 1561. However, his relation to his brother John, the Duke of Finland, plummeted when the latter married a Polish princess against the King's will. John and his wife were sentenced to death (but later pardoned) and imprisoned until the paranoid King Erik suffered a period of insanity and stabbed one of his advisors to death in 1567. Fleeing into the countryside, the King was found wandering a few days later and eventually recovered. However his brothers (except Magnus, who went insane in 1562) conspired against him and managed to depose him in 1568. Erik died in prison in 1577 - probably murdered at the order of King John.Actions
A. Dethrone Erik
- +150 relations with Poland
- Gain a royal marriage with Poland
- Centralization -1
- Aristocracy -1
- Quality -1
- Stability +2
B. Have John Executed
- Monarch Johan III will never rule
- Monarch Erik XV becomes active
- -150 relations with Poland
- Centralization +2
- Aristocracy +1
- Quality +1
- Stability -1
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Event 291016 - Uppsala University for Sweden has already occurred
- Own Svealand
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At least one of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- State religion is reformed
Will happen within 360 days of March 16, 1595
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 16, 1599)
unless prevented by
Action B of 291016 - Uppsala University for Sweden
Description
At the end of the 16th century the Protestant clergy had gained a firm hold over religious teaching and a decision was made at a meeting in Uppsala in 1593 to restore the privileges of the University. The new charter was signed on 15 March 1595. During the reign of Gustav II Adolf Sweden became a bureaucratic state, so the Kingdom needed competent government officials. The King provided benefits to the University, both economically and administratively. Professors from other countries were summoned and the number of students increased.Actions
A. Confirm privileges
- Infrastructure tech investment: +400
- -50
- +500 population in Svealand
B. No way
- Infrastructure tech investment: -50
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- Sweden is a vassal of Poland
Will happen on September 16, 1598
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
John III had a son named Sigismund who was crowned King of Poland-Lithuania in 1587. Although his father was a Lutheran (albeit one who sought reconciliation with the Pope), he was raised a catholic by his mother and was tutored by Jesuits. When John died in 1592, Sigismund also inherited the Swedish crown, creating for a few years the most powerful political entity in Europe. However, Sigismund's Catholicism alienated him from many important Swedish nobles who could not stomach the thought of seeing their country revert to papism. Sigismund's uncle Charles rose up in rebellion as soon as the King had left for Poland after his coronation in 1594. Sigismund returned with an army but was defeated at Stångebro in 1598, which effectively ended the brief union. For decades to come, the Polish Kings would regard Charles and his successors as usurpers - a claim that would spark several bloody wars between the nations.Actions
A. God is with Duke Charles
- Monarch Sigismund Vasa will never rule
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy -1
- Serfdom -1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- +300
- Stability +2
- Event 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden will never fire
B. Sigismund is the rightful King
- Monarch Kristina will never rule
- Monarch Karl X Gustav will never rule
- Monarch Karl XI will never rule
- Monarch Karl XII will never rule
- Monarch Ulrika Eleonora will never rule
- Monarch Johan IV ° becomes active
- Monarch Johan V Kasimir ° becomes active
- Monarch Johan VI Wilhelm ° becomes active
- Monarch Karl IX Filip ° becomes active
- Leader Karl will never be active
- Leader Karl X Gustav will never be active
- Leader Karl XI will never be active
- Leader Karl XII will never be active
- Event 3230 - Emperor Charles Philip of Russia for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3236 - Oxenstierna's Regency for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3237 - The Quarter Reduction of Charles X for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3238 - The Quarter Reduction of Christina for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3239 - Queen Christina-The Catholic Maiden for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3240 - De La Gardie's Regency for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3245 - The Oriental Diplomacy for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3246 - Arvid Horn and the Age of Freedom for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3248 - Pietism and the Conventicle Edict for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3254 - Swedish Parliament of 1738 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3754 - The Threat to Protestantism in Germany for Sweden will never fire
- +250 relations with Poland
- Gain a royal marriage with Poland
- Gain an alliance with Poland
- Gain Poland as vassals
- Change religion to catholic
- Stability -3
- Event 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Sweden is a vassal of Poland
Will happen on September 16, 1598
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
John III had a son named Sigismund who was crowned King of Poland-Lithuania in 1587. Although his father was a Lutheran (albeit one who sought reconciliation with the Pope), he was raised a catholic by his mother and was tutored by Jesuits. When John died in 1592, Sigismund also inherited the Swedish crown, creating for a few years the most powerful political entity in Europe. However, Sigismund's Catholicism alienated him from many important Swedish nobles who could not stomach the thought of seeing their country revert to papism. Sigismund's uncle Charles rose up in rebellion as soon as the King had left for Poland after his coronation in 1594. Sigismund returned with an army but was defeated at Stångebro in 1598, which effectively ended the brief union. For decades to come, the Polish Kings would regard Charles and his successors as usurpers - a claim that would spark several bloody wars between the nations.Actions
A. God is with Duke Charles
- Break vassalization with Poland
- Monarch Sigismund Vasa will never rule
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy -1
- Serfdom -1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- +300
- Stability +2
- Event 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden will never fire
B. Sigismund is the rightful King
- Monarch Kristina will never rule
- Monarch Karl X Gustav will never rule
- Monarch Karl XI will never rule
- Monarch Karl XII will never rule
- Monarch Ulrika Eleonora will never rule
- Monarch Johan IV ° becomes active
- Monarch Johan V Kasimir ° becomes active
- Monarch Johan VI Wilhelm ° becomes active
- Monarch Karl IX Filip ° becomes active
- Leader Karl will never be active
- Leader Karl X Gustav will never be active
- Leader Karl XI will never be active
- Leader Karl XII will never be active
- Event 3230 - Emperor Charles Philip of Russia for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3236 - Oxenstierna's Regency for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3237 - The Quarter Reduction of Charles X for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3238 - The Quarter Reduction of Christina for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3239 - Queen Christina-The Catholic Maiden for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3240 - De La Gardie's Regency for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3245 - The Oriental Diplomacy for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3246 - Arvid Horn and the Age of Freedom for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3248 - Pietism and the Conventicle Edict for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3254 - Swedish Parliament of 1738 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3754 - The Threat to Protestantism in Germany for Sweden will never fire
- +250 relations with Poland
- Gain a royal marriage with Poland
- Gain an alliance with Poland
- Change religion to catholic
- Stability -3
- Event 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
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All of the following must occur:
- Own Bergslagen
- Control Bergslagen
- Have controlled Bergslagen for 5 years
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All of the following must occur:
- Own Lappland
- Control Lappland
- Have controlled Lappland for 5 years
- Stability is at 0 or higher
- Innovativeness is at 3 or higher
Will happen within 3649 days of January 2, 1600
Checked again every 3649 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1617)
Description
In 1614, the Walloon entrepreneur Louis de Geer set up shop in Sweden and undertook the development of the iron ore mining and foundries in northern Sweden. For some time already, Walloon craftsmen from the Hainaut, Brabant and Luxemburg regions had been fleeing unemployment and immigrated to Sweden. The influx of master metal workers and ore refiners vitalized the industry and led to a massive improvement in steel quality - a major advantage in weapons manufacture. In a few decades, Sweden became a major exporter of steel and cannon as well as copper and iron.Actions
A. Encourage Walloon immigration
- +9 base tax value in Bergslagen
- +4 base tax value in Lappland
- +2000 population in Bergslagen
- +400 population in Lappland
- Gain Weapons Manufactory in Bergslagen
- Infrastructure tech investment: +1000
- Global revolt risk +3 for 48 months
- Stability -1
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Russia exists
- Poland exists
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The following must not occur:
- Lithuania exists
- Event 40104 - Russian pretender for Poland has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Event 40107 - Russian pretender receives cautious support for Sweden has already occurred
Will happen within 50 days of January 2, 1604
Checked again every 50 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1605)
unless prevented by
Action A, C of 40104 - Russian pretender for Poland
Description
Grigori Otrepiev, claiming to be Dmitry, the son of Ivan IV, has found a royal welcome at the Polish Court. Poland looks to invade Russia and strengthen her position at the expense of Russia, which seems to be slowly drifting into turmoil. Should we support the Russians, or stay neutral in the conflict?Actions
A. Support Russia
- +200 relations with Russia
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 72 months
B. Stay neutral
- +50 relations with Russia
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Russia exists
- Poland exists
- Event 40104 - Russian pretender for Poland has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Lithuania exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Event 40105 - Russian pretender finds support at Polish Court for Sweden has already occurred
Will happen within 50 days of January 2, 1604
Checked again every 50 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1605)
unless prevented by
Action C of 40104 - Russian pretender for Poland
Description
Grigori Otrepiev, claiming to be Dmitry, the son of Ivan IV, has found a royal welcome at the Polish Court. Poland looks to be cautious in her dealing with the matter by not showing open support to his claim. However, should the pretender invade Russia, he might gain a considerable local support, as Russia seems to be slowly drifting into turmoil. Should we support the Russians, or stay neutral in the conflict?Actions
A. Stay neutral
- +30 relations with Russia
B. Support Russia
- +100 relations with Russia
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 72 months
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Österbotten
- Control Österbotten
Will happen within 90 days of January 1, 1606
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after April 1, 1819)
Description
Korsholm has a history that can be dated back to 1348. Thanks to the sea connections with Stockholm, ship building and trade became the main export, Österbotten flourished and attracted Swedish migration. On October 2, 1606 during the reign of Charles IX of Sweden the town was grated city status and renamed to Vaasa, the new capital of the area was near the old harbour and trade point close to the Korsholm church. In 1611 the city was chartered and renamed after the Royal House of Vasa. The municipality since the Karelian migration was bilingual, with a majority from 17th century, being Swedish and a minority being Finnish speakers. Religiously by 1606, both Swedes and Finns in Österbotten had the same religion.Actions
A. Colonize and arm
- Culture in Österbotten changes to scandinavian
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Russia exists
- Poland exists
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The following must not occur:
- Lithuania exists
- Event 3414 - Pretender for Russia has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Event 40114 - Dmitry retakes the throne for Russia has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of February 3, 1609
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after June 2, 1610)
Description
Sweden was looking to get into the conflict between Russia and Poland from 1607, mainly because King Sigismund of Poland was an arch-enemy of King Karl IX of Sweden. Vasily Shuisky was very reluctant to invite the Swedes, yet he was in a very precarious position. Poland didn't follow the articles of 1608 treaty, and pretender was still getting regular reinforcements from Poland. Finally, tsar Vasily gave in, and in 1609 Skopin-Shuisky signed an agreement with Sweden. Sweden was to send 2,000 cavalry and 3,000 infantry mercenary force, for which the Russians were to pay. In addition, the King promised non-specified number of troops as a token of his friendship. In return, Russia was to recede its claim on Livonia, cede Korela to Sweden, and enter into alliance with Sweden against Poland. The treaty provided Russian government with some quality troops, but forced Poland into a full-scale war against it.Actions
A. Propose the treaty
- -30 relations with Poland
- Event 40119 - Treaty of Vyborg for Russia is triggered immediately
B. Stay away from the conflict
- +30 relations with Poland
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Russia exists
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1611
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1614)
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
During the Russian Time of Troubles, Sweden intervened in favor of the elected Czar Vasily Shuisky. Poland also intervened and managed to place their candidate Vladislav Vasa on the throne for a short while, ousting Vasily Shuisky. When the Poles were eventually driven off, the Russians agreed to elect the Swedish prince Karl Filip, brother to Gustavus Vasa, but the young prince was reluctant to go, and certain political factions desired territorial concessions from the Russians instead. In 1613 the Russians got tired of waiting and united under Michael Romanov instead.Actions
A. The Prince deserves better
- Kexholm will be considered a national province
- Ingermanland will be considered a national province
- Livland will be considered a national province
- Estland will be considered a national province
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 6 months
- -150 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Poland
B. He will make an excellent Czar!
- Stability +1
- +50 relations with Russia
- +50 relations with Poland
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1612
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1612)
Description
Born in 1583, Axel Oxenstierna started his civil career for the Swedish State in 1602, and became Chancellor between 1612 and 1654. He proved to be the most able administrator Sweden has ever had. Like Charles IX, Oxenstierna was impressed by Calvinism, and harbored notions of adopting at least elements of that faith. As Gustavus Adolphus's right hand man, he fought against the King's plans to intervene in the Thirty Years War. However, after the death of the King at Lützen in 1632, he assumed the leadership of the Protestant cause and managed to convince the French to actively participate in the conflict. He always followed domestic policies closely, but lost most of his influence following the abdication of Queen Christina, which he opposed. He died in 1654, shortly after the coronation of King Charles X Gustavus.Actions
A. Appoint him Chancellor
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +4 for 240 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +4 for 240 months
- Monarch's military skill +4 for 240 months
- Stability +3
B. Allow him free reign
- Aristocracy +2
- Serfdom +1
- Change religion to reformed
- Religion in Småland changes to reformed
- Religion in Svealand changes to reformed
- Religion in Bergslagen changes to reformed
- Religion in Västerbotten changes to reformed
- Religion in Gästrikland changes to reformed
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +5 for 36 months
- +100 relations with England
- +100 relations with Netherlands
- -100 relations with Denmark
- -100 relations with Spain
- -100 relations with Papal States
- -100 relations with Poland
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +4 for 240 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +4 for 240 months
- Monarch's military skill +4 for 240 months
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1614
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1614)
Description
Gustavus Adolphus founded the first Swedish court of appeals, 'Svea Hovrätt', in 1614 as a higher instance than the old local courts, or 'tingsrätt'. Today there are six such courts in Sweden.Actions
A. OK
- Stability +1
- Centralization +1
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1615
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1615)
Description
In the early 17th century, Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus undertook a set of measures to reform the Swedish military system. Sweden would develop a professional army around the conscription of soldiers on the basis of same geographical origin (cities, hamlets, villages) that would bring team spirit and cohesion to units that did not exist in most mercenary armies of the time. The tactical innovations included shallower and broader formations to maximize firepower, cross training between the army branches, and light, highly mobile field artillery. The new Swedish tactical doctrine was based on firepower and mobility, eschewing heavy artillery and slow-moving tercios.Actions
A. Regional Conscription
- Quality +2
- Offensive Doctrine +1
- Land tech investment: +2000
- +2 base manpower in the capital province
- +1 base manpower in a random province
- +1 base manpower in a random province
- +1 base manpower in a random province
- +1 base manpower in a random province
- +1 base manpower 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
- -1 base tax value in a random province
B. Mercenary Core
- +5 national manpower
- Quality +1
- Offensive Doctrine +1
- Land tech investment: +2000
C. Naval Expansion
- Naval tech investment: +4000
- Gain shipyard in Svealand
- Gain Naval Equipment Manufactory in Småland
- Land -2
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Own Kexholm
- Kexholm has religion orthodox
Will happen within 19000 days of February 28, 1617
Checked again every 19000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after September 11, 1721)
Description
Sweden received the county of Kexholm through the treaty of Stolbovo in 1617. Most of the population in Kexholm was Orthodox Karelian alongside an Ortodox Russian minority. Under the terms of the treaty people were free to practice their religion, but under the first governor of the new province, Jacob de la Gardie, Orthodox monks and boyars were ordered to leave and religious repression began. This caused a massive exodus of Karelians and Russians from the province over the decades despite an official ban on relocation. At the same time Swedish and especially Finnish immigrants were invited to settle and occupy the province permanently.Actions
A. Repress Orthodox Christianity
- Culture in Kexholm changes to ugric
- -3000 population in Kexholm
- -1 base tax value in Kexholm
- Event 271057 - Karelian Exodus From Kexholm for Russia is triggered immediately
B. Let people practice their religion freely
- -500 population in Kexholm
- +10 victory points
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Own Skåne
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1620
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1670)
Description
During the first half of the 17th century, the newly risen great power of Sweden sought ways of reforming her trade as effectively as she had the army. Foreign entrepreneurs (mostly from the Low Countries, like Louis de Geer) started up flourishing businesses and provided excellent role models for Swedish merchants. The Swedes were even persuaded by certain Dutchmen to embark on lucrative colonial ventures, but the attempts were half-hearted as Sweden chose instead to pursue an aggressive continental policy. Swedish trade never really took off either, due to the constant mercantilist interference of a money starved government.Actions
A. Mercantilist Policy
- Mercantilism +2
- Center of trade in Mecklenburg closes
- Center of trade in Sjælland closes
- Svealand becomes a center of trade
- +3 base tax value in the capital 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
- Trade tech investment: +1000
B. Free Trade Policy
- +5 merchants
- Center of trade in Mecklenburg closes
- Center of trade in Sjælland closes
- Svealand becomes a center of trade
- Mercantilism -3
- Trade tech investment: +1000
C. Align with Dutch colonialism
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- +5 merchants
- +6 colonists
- Center of trade in Mecklenburg closes
- Center of trade in Sjælland closes
- Svealand becomes a center of trade
- Mercantilism -4
- Land -2
- Naval tech investment: +2000
- +150 relations with Netherlands
- -150 relations with England
- -150 relations with Spain
- -150 relations with Portugal
- Trade tech investment: +1000
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- State religion is protestant
- State religion is reformed
- Event 3196 - The Edict of Restitution for Austria has already occurred
Will happen within 25 days of January 2, 1629
Checked again every 25 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1635)
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3196 - The Edict of Restitution for Austria
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
The victories of the Catholic League led by Maximilian of Bavaria against the German Protestant princes and the King of Denmark, who unsuccessfully supported the Lutheran rulers, persuaded Emperor Ferdinand II to issue the Edict of Restitution with the intention to take back the Lutheran holdings that were, according to the Peace of Augsburg, rightfully the possession of the Catholic Church. So this brief document purported to do no more than enforce the terms of the Peace of Augsburg. However, the interpretation put on that document was that which had been urged by partisans of Catholicism. Thus it became the source of outrage for King Gustav II Adolphus of Sweden (the Lion of the North) who, like Christian IV before him, came to aid the German Lutherans to forestall Catholic aggression against their homeland and to obtain economic influence in the German states around the Baltic Sea which were being threatened by the growing influence of the imperial authority.Actions
A. Make it our cause
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Austria for 60 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Bavaria for 36 months
- Bremen will be considered a national province
- Vorpommern will be considered a national province
- +150 relations with Netherlands
- +50 relations with Denmark
- +100 relations with France
- +150 relations with Brandenburg
- +150 relations with Hanover
- +150 relations with Hesse
- +150 relations with Palatinate
- +150 relations with Saxony
- +150 relations with Holstein
- -100 relations with Cleves
- -150 relations with Cologne
- -150 relations with Bavaria
- -150 relations with Papal States
- -150 relations with Spain
- -150 relations with Austria
- Stability -1
B. Don't mess around in Germany
- -50 relations with Netherlands
- -50 relations with Denmark
- -50 relations with France
- -50 relations with Brandenburg
- -50 relations with Hanover
- -50 relations with Hesse
- -50 relations with Palatinate
- -50 relations with Saxony
- -50 relations with Holstein
- +100 relations with Cleves
- +100 relations with Cologne
- +100 relations with Bavaria
- +100 relations with Papal States
- +100 relations with Spain
- +100 relations with Austria
- Stability +1
- Event 12062 - French Encirclement by the Habsburgs for France will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Kristina is active
Will happen on November 8, 1632
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
Upon Gustavus Adolphus not entirely unexpected but greatly feared demise at Lützen on November 6, 1632 Axel Oxenstierna had to shoulder the full burden of governing the realm as head regent for Gustavus's six year old daughter Christina. The brilliant administrator kept the nation running smoothly, but the aristocratic tendencies that had been kept in check by the late King were unleashed in full by the high lords of the regency to the great detriment of the lower classes and the Crown. One of the other five regents was Karl Karlsson Gyllenhielm, bastard brother to Gustavus and high admiral of the realm. Of the lot, he was the least concerned with personal wealth and privileges.Actions
A. Regency under Oxenstierna
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +4 for 264 months
- Monarch's administrative skill +4 for 264 months
- Monarch's military skill +4 for 264 months
- Aristocracy +2
- Serfdom +1
- -2 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
B. Regency under Gyllenhielm
- Stability -3
- Naval tech investment: +1000
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- Event 291031 - The Hannibal controversy for Sweden will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Denmark owns Jämtland
- Denmark owns Gotland
- Denmark owns Skåne
- Norway owns Jämtland
- Norway owns Gotland
- Norway owns Skåne
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None of the following must occur:
- Sweden is a vassal of Denmark
- Sweden is a vassal of Norway
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1642
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1643)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3236 - Oxenstierna's Regency for Sweden
Description
Sweden had been highly successful in the Thirty Years' War, having defeated Danish armies in Germany and seen substantial victories under Gustavus Adolphus and, after this death, under the leadership of Count Axel Oxenstierna, Lord High Chancellor of Sweden. At the same time, Sweden was continually threatened by Denmark-Norway, which almost completely encircled Sweden from the south (Blekinge, Skåne, and Halland), the west (Bohuslän) and the northwest (Jämtland). The Danish Sound Dues were also a continuing source of irritation and a contributing factor to the war.In the spring of 1643 the Swedish Privy Council determined that their military strength made territorial gains at the expense of Denmark likely. The Count drew up the plan for war and directed a surprise multiple-front attack on Denmark in May.
Actions
A. Draw up a plan
- Jämtland will be considered a national province
- Gotland will be considered a national province
- Skåne will be considered a national province
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Denmark for 36 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Norway for 36 months
- Event 291032 - The claim to Jämtland, Gotland and Skäne for Sweden will never fire
B. Sweden is not threatened
- +30 relations with Denmark
- +30 relations with Norway
- -50 victory points
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
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None of the following must occur:
- Jämtland is a national (core) province
- Gotland is a national (core) province
- Skåne is a national (core) province
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At least one of the following must occur:
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All of the following must occur:
- Own Småland
- Own Bergslagen
- Own Västergötland
- Own Gästrikland
- Control Småland
- Control Västergötland
- Control Bergslagen
- Control Gästrikland
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All of the following must occur:
- Own Jämtland
- Own Gotland
- Own Skåne
- Control Jämtland
- Control Gotland
- Control Skåne
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All of the following must occur:
Will happen within 90 days of January 3, 1644
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
unless prevented by
Action A of 291031 - The Hannibal controversy for Sweden
Description
Sweden is powerful enough to claim these territories...Actions
A. Those are Swedish lands
- Jämtland will be considered a national province
- Gotland will be considered a national province
- Skåne will be considered a national province
B. Don't press our claims
- Stability +1
- -5 victory points
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Kristina is active
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1650
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1652)
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
Queen Christina's reign was troubled by her struggle with the high lords of the Council, particularly the chancellor, Axel Oxenstierna. In spite of his opposition, she was a prime mover in concluding the Peace of Westphalia (1648) and ending the Thirty Years War. An assiduous politician, Christina was able to keep the bitter class rivalries that broke out after the war from lapsing into civil war but was unable to solve the desperate financial problems caused by the long years of fighting. In the end, she had to recall Oxenstierna and accept the failure of her reform program.Actions
A. Align with the Lords
- Stability +1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 12 months
- Aristocracy +1
- +3000 infantry in the capital province
- +3000 cavalry in the capital province
- +10 artillery in the capital province
B. Increased Contributions
- Stability -1
- +300
- +1 base tax value in a random province
C. More land to the Crown
- Stability -2
- Aristocracy -1
- +2 base tax value in the capital province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Kristina is active
Will happen on June 7, 1654
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
At the parliament of 1650 Christina had set her mind on making her cousin Charles Gustavus heir to the throne and she also did. But what if..? Her intention to abdicate had reached the ears of Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie and the men around him. The High Nobility of Sweden defied this and managed to break any burgher-peasant coalition Christina manages to create. In a nightly discussion De la Gardie promised the Queen that she might herself chose the religion of her conscience if she stayed as Queen and ruled together with the cream of the Nobility. However, should she decide not to then De la Gardie and his friend would see to it that Charles Gustavus never became heir. Thus, Christina surrendered and chose stay on the throne in 1654.Actions
A. Abdicate
- Monarch Kristina will never rule
- Centralization +2
- Aristocracy -1
- Serfdom -1
- Land tech investment: +250
- Stability +1
B. Stay and personally convert to Catholicism
- Global revolt risk +5 for 60 months
- Centralization -1
- Aristocracy +2
- Serfdom +1
- Gain Fine Arts Academy in a random province
- +100 relations with Poland
- +150 relations with France
- +150 relations with Spain
- +150 relations with Austria
- +150 relations with Papal States
- +150 relations with Bavaria
- +150 relations with Colombia
- +150 relations with Savoy
- +150 relations with Portugal
- Stability -1
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Karl X Gustav is active
- Russia and Poland are at war
- Poland owns Danzig
- Russia controls Belarus
- Russia controls Smolensk
- Russia controls Mozyr
Will happen within 72 days of January 2, 1655
Checked again every 72 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after February 14, 1660)
Description
The Russians invaded and crushed the Polish army, easily retaking Smolensk, and maybe advance further toward our Baltic possessions. Should we react and conquer royal Prussia before Russia grabs it?Actions
A. Let's take care of our bitter rival once and for all!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 12 months
- -200 relations with Poland
- Danzig will be considered a national province
B. No more wars
- +100 relations with Poland
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Karl X Gustav is active
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1656
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1661)
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
Charles Gustavus selection as crown prince came about only with promises of change for the peasants and burghers at the Riksdag of 1650. Thus, when he succeeded Christina to the throne in 1654 he felt an obligation to lighten their burden as well as strengthen the state finances. As always, there were only two real ways of accomplishing this - reduction or increased contributions from the aristocracy. With great reluctance the nobles agreed to a limited reduction. After all, increased contributions were almost the same thing as paying taxes, something nobles simply didn't do.Actions
A. More land to the Crown!
- Stability -2
- Global revolt risk +3 for 6 months
- Aristocracy -1
- Centralization +1
- +2 base tax value in the capital 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
B. Force the nobles to contribute more
- Stability -1
- +500
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
C. Align with the Lords
- Stability +1
- Global revolt risk +4 for 24 months
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
- +5000 infantry in the capital province
- +5000 cavalry in the capital province
- +20 artillery in the capital province
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Karl X Gustav is active
- Sweden and Poland are at war
- Poland controls Masovia
- Brandenburg exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Brandenburg and Sweden are at war
Will happen within 10 days of June 2, 1656
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1656)
Description
The Poles, in a shocking return of their King, managed to hold/retake their capital, forcing Swedish troops to go back. Military help of the Elector Friedrich-Wilhelm was needed.Actions
A. Ask for Brandenburgian help
- Event 132029 - Treaty of Marienburg for Brandenburg is triggered immediately
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Karl X Gustav is active
- Poland and Sweden are at war
- Brandenburg exists
-
The following must not occur:
- Brandenburg and Sweden are at war
Will happen within 10 days of September 2, 1656
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after November 30, 1656)
unless prevented by
Action B of 132029 - Treaty of Marienburg for Brandenburg
Description
Friedrich-Wilhelm seems to get closer to the Poles. We must try to make concessions in order to keep him allied with us.Actions
A. Make concessions to Brandenburg for further help
- Danzig will no longer be considered a national province
- Kurland will be considered a national province
- Memel will be considered a national province
- Prussia will be considered a national province
- Event 132030 - Treaty of Labiau for Brandenburg is triggered immediately
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Karl X Gustav is active
Will happen within 30 days of February 15, 1660
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after April 15, 1660)
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
On his deathbed, Charles X appointed the regents for his son Charles in a way that would limit the power of the high aristocracy to avoid a situation similar to Axel Oxenstierna's regency. Soon after he was dead however, the Council and the House of Lords managed to replace two of his closest supporters, Prince Adolf Johan and Herman Fleming, with the more pliable Lars Kagg and Gustav Bonde. The result was a return to the government statutes of 1634, with policies closely aligned with the interests of the landed nobles.Actions
A. Replace the King's Men
- Aristocracy +3
- Serfdom +1
- Quality -2
- -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
- +100 relations with France
B. Comply with the King's Will
- Stability -3
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1679
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1679)
Description
In 1679 veteran campaigner and military engineer Erik Dahlberg was appointed head of the Swedish Bureau of Fortifications. At the time Sweden was at the zenith of its power and the offensive policy of the previous decades had left the country with longer borders than ever. Erik Dahlberg and his team designed several forbidding fortresses and had them constructed at key points around the Empire masterfully using the terrain to the greatest possible effect. The great forts Lejonet and Kronan in Gothenburg the fortress of Varberg and the fortress of Dalarö are all testaments to his genius. Unfortunately the strained budget did not allow for the eastern provinces which would prove disastrous in the years to come...Actions
A. OK
- Fortress level in the capital province +1
- Fortress level in Västergötland +1
- Fortress level in Skåne +1
- Fortress level in a random province +1
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1679
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1679)
Description
After the disastrous war of 1674-79, which Sweden was more or less forced into by France, Charles XI and broad layers of the Swedish administration realized that something had to change. The King, in two surprisingly painless parliament sessions 1680 and 1682, assumed sole control of the country with no obligation to heed either parliament or royal council. Thus began the period of Caroline absolutism in Sweden, with the King called 'the Graycoat' for his humility and simple habits, answerable only to God.Actions
A. The King shall rule supreme
- Stability -2
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +2
B. The King must heed the Council
- Stability +3
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Sweden and Russia are at war
Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1680
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1730)
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
The Great Northern War required powerful allies - something Sweden had rarely been blessed with before. Charles XII thought he had found such allies in the Ottoman Empire and the Ukrainian Cossacks under Mazepa, but his hopes were eventually most cruelly dashed. Mazepa proved much less resourceful than expected and the Turks were notoriously unreliable. However, the only alternative allies were the great nations of Western Europe, and they were in no real position to strike against Russia.Actions
A. Align with the Oriental Powers
- +200 relations with Ottoman Empire
- +200 relations with Ukraine
- +100 relations with Safavid Empire
B. Align with France
- +200 relations with France
- -200 relations with England
- -200 relations with Netherlands
C. Align with England and Holland
- +200 relations with England
- +200 relations with Netherlands
- -200 relations with France
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1681
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1681)
Description
The Swedish Kings of the 16th and 17th centuries alternated between acceptance and dislike of the nobility. In Gustav Vasa's time there was little difference between a rich farmer and a nobleman, but the situation changed towards the end of his life. Erik XIV kept the nobles on a short leash whereas his brother John wanted to expand their privileges. The third brother, who was to become Charles IX, hated the nobility with an almost revolutionary fervor and surrounded himself with men of the lower classes, toying with ideas that were unheard of in his time. Under Gustavus Adolphus and Axel Oxenstierna the pendulum swung the other way and the nobles gained both land and power. This tendency took an abrupt end with Charles XI, who after the humiliating defeat of Sweden in 1679 commenced a policy of wide scale reductions of the lands and powers of the nobility and abolished the special privileges of the Baltic lords.Actions
A. Time of reckoning for the lords
- Stability -3
- A random province revolts
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +1
- +3 base tax value in the capital 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
- Serfdom -1
- baltic will become an accepted culture
B. Bargain with the lords
- Stability +3
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- +1000
- +5000 infantry in the capital province
- +10000 cavalry in the capital province
- +30 artillery in the capital province
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 1600 days of January 2, 1683
Checked again every 1600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1688)
Description
Charles XI was not a great warrior King like his father and his son, but he was a great reorganizer and consolidator. Apart from his centralization efforts and huge reduction of aristocratic land holdings he also remodelled the army. Most importantly, he devised the genial 'indelningsverk', or military-tenure system. The system was a military organisation where the soldiers were given a croft to live in and cultivate (made possible by the reduction), where the harvest served as their wages. Thus the country could maintain a large army in both times of peace and of war. If a peasant assumed the responsibility of maintaining an enlisted rider, his horse and equipment, he was exempted from conscription and freed from paying taxes. The peasants could cooperate in groups of 2-5 farms and maintain a soldier or a sailor. The soldiers were organized into companies of 150 men, and every county should field a regiment of 1200 men. The new system also made no distinction between officers of noble birth and commoners.Actions
A. Reform the army
- Gain barrack in the capital province
- +2 base manpower in a random province
- +2 base manpower in a random province
- +2 base manpower in a random province
- +2 base manpower in a random province
- +2 base manpower 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
B. Use the old system
- -1 victory points
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Russia exists
- Poland exists
- Denmark exists
Will happen within 10 days of June 16, 1697
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after April 2, 1700)
Description
In 1697, the 15 years old Charles XII ascended the Swedish throne. Seeing the opportunity, the Russian Czar Peter I allied with Denmark and Poland-Saxony in 1699. However, with British and Dutch naval assistance, Charles XII landed on Zealand and promptly defeated the Danes, then moved to Estland where his badly outnumbered Swedes (1 to 5) won a crushing victory over the Russians. Instead of finishing the Russians, Charles moved against August II of Poland-Saxony and drove him out of Poland in 1704 (having the pro-Swedish Stanislas Leszinski elected King), then subjugating Saxony in 1706. While the Russians started the construction of St-Petersburg (1703) and rebuilt their armies, they also took parts of Estland (1704-1706). Charles then decided to march to Moscow via the Ukraine where the Cossacks under Mazeppa had again risen in revolt (1708). The harsh winter and Russian raids decimated his army and he was finally beaten at the battle of Poltava in 1709. The wounded King escaped to the Ottomans. The Russians were encircled by the Ottomans on the Prut River, but Peter succeeded through bribery to obtain a safe conduct in exchange for Azov. While Charles was still exiled in Turkey, Russian, Danish, Hanoverian and even Prussian troops captured most of the Swedish territory around the Baltic. Having emerged from Turkish internment, Charles got killed in 1718 in front of the Norwegian fortress of Frederickshald. The peace treaties that followed Sweden lost most of her Baltic empire.Actions
A. Denmark First-Strategy
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Denmark for 36 months
- -100 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Poland
- -200 relations with Denmark
- -100 relations with Saxony
- +200 relations with Holstein
- +100 relations with England
- +100 relations with Netherlands
- +50 relations with France
- Gain a royal marriage with Holstein
- Gain an alliance with Holstein
- Stability +1
B. Poland First-Strategy
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 36 months
- -100 relations with Russia
- -200 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Denmark
- -200 relations with Saxony
- -50 relations with Holstein
- +50 relations with England
- +50 relations with Netherlands
- +150 relations with France
- Gain a royal marriage with Holstein
- Gain an alliance with Holstein
- Stability -1
C. Russia First-Strategy
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 36 months
- -200 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Denmark
- -100 relations with Saxony
- -50 relations with Holstein
- +100 relations with England
- +50 relations with Netherlands
- -50 relations with France
- Gain a royal marriage with Holstein
- Gain an alliance with Holstein
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Poland is a vassal of Sweden
-
All of the following must occur:
- Saxony is a vassal of Sweden
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 3486 - The Polish Succession of 1697 for Poland has already occurred
- Event 258084 - The Polish Succession of 1697 for Poland has already occurred
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1700
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1720)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 258083 - The Polish Succession of 1697 for Poland
Action A of 258085 - The Polish Succession of 1697 for Poland
Action B of 258084 - The Polish Succession of 1697 for Poland
Action B, C of 3486 - The Polish Succession of 1697 for Poland
Description
Charles XII spent six years (1701-1706) campaigning in Poland trying to force the Polish nobles to depose Augustus of Saxony and accept a peace settlement. In 1704 the Polish nobleman Stanislaw Leszczynski was installed on the throne, but Augustus still had many supporters. In 1706 Charles XII invaded Saxony and forced August to abdicate, but Charles's defeat at Poltava in 1709 saw Augustus back on the throne and Stanislaw in exile in Alsace. Poland has been vassalized, should we install Stanislaw Leszczynski as King?Actions
A. Yes, dethrone the Saxon pig
- Event 3492 - The Dethronement of August the Strong for Poland is triggered immediately
- +150 relations with Poland
- -150 relations with Saxony
- -150 relations with Russia
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Saxony for 60 months
- Stability +1
B. No, that could unite the Szlachta against us
- Stability +1
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1702
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1702)
Description
Botanist architect historian astronomer musician. Olof Rudbeck was an academic jack-of-all-trades but above all he was a romantic and a patriot. His life's work was the 'Atlantica' - a massive history in which he claimed that Sweden was in fact the mythical Atlantis. Due to Rudbeck's outstanding reputation and the learned nature of his discourse the grandiose work was surprisingly well received. All cultures the professor claimed originated in Sweden.Actions
A. OK
- Stability +1
- +30 relations with England
- +30 relations with France
- +30 relations with a random country
- +30 relations with a random country
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Event 3243 - The Great Reduction for Sweden has already occurred
-
None of the following must occur:
- Control Estland
- Control Livland
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1717
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
Our claim on the Baltics is in question since we no longer control the provinces of Estonia and Livonia. The nobelmen and burghers of the bigger cities are refusing to cooperate with our officials and are negociating with neighboring kings, asking for their protection.Actions
A. Yes, We will focus our attention elsewhere
- baltic will no longer be an accepted culture
- Stability +1
- Estland will no longer be considered a national province
- Livland will no longer be considered a national province
- Kurland will no longer be considered a national province
- Polotsk will no longer be considered a national province
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1720
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1720)
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
The death of the childless Charles XII left his younger sister Ulrika Eleonora in charge as Queen. The staunch parliamentarian, Chancellor Arvid Horn, immediately seized this opportunity to bring down the absolutism and strengthen the powers of Parliament. While his democratic leanings were in a way commendable, his actions were to completely destabilize Sweden and make her a puppet of foreign interests for the next 50 years. This so called Age of Freedom also saw the aristocracy regain some of their lost ground. However, the young Queen saw no clear alternative that would not upset her war weary people too much.Actions
A. Abandon absolutism
- Stability +3
- Serfdom -1
- Innovativeness +2
- Aristocracy +2
- Quality -3
- Centralization -2
- +150 relations with Russia
- Lose barrack in a random province
- -2 base manpower in a random province
- -2 base manpower in a random province
- -2 base manpower in a random province
- -2 base manpower in a random province
- -2 base manpower in a random province
B. Hold on to the reins
- Stability -6
- Global revolt risk +6 for 60 months
- -150 relations with Russia
- Innovativeness -1
- Event 3253 - The Mercantile Reforms of the Hats for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3254 - Swedish Parliament of 1738 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3255 - Swedish Parliament of 1746 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3256 - The Coup of 1756 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3257 - Swedish Parliament of 1760 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3258 - Swedish Parliament of 1765 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3262 - The Coup d'Etat and the Enlightened Despot for Sweden will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Bremen is a national (core) province
- Country is not at war
- Event 3241 - The Great Northern Conflict for Sweden has already occurred
-
The following must not occur:
- Own Bremen
Will happen within 350 days of January 2, 1720
Checked again every 350 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
Sweden's military campaign conducted against an Anti-Swedish coalition, originally formed by Russia, Denmark, Saxony and Poland (and successively enlarged with Hanover and Prussia) in the so-called Great Northern Conflict, saw most of her possessions around the estuaries of Elbe and Weser Rivers, severely threatened by invasions of enemy armies. The possession of these territories enabled the owner to gain control over the most important trade routes of the Holy Roman Empire, claimed by Sweden in the stipulation of the treaty of Wesphalia, which ended the Thirty Years War. Signing the treaty of Stockholm in 1720 Sweden renounced her Northern German possessions in the bishoprics of Bremen and Verden.Actions
A. We cannot ensure steady control over imperial trade
- Stability +1
- Bremen will no longer be considered a national province
- +100 relations with Russia
- +100 relations with Denmark
- +100 relations with Poland
- +100 relations with Hanover
- Trade tech investment: -150
B. We will never give up our foothold in Germany
- Stability -2
- -150 relations with Russia
- -150 relations with Denmark
- -150 relations with Poland
- -150 relations with Hanover
- Infrastructure tech investment: -150
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Russia controls Estland
- Russia controls Kurland
- Denmark exists
Will happen within 200 days of January 2, 1721
Checked again every 200 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1721)
Description
The death of King Karl XII of Sweden marked the end of the last great inter-Scandinavian conflicts. During this period the two countries agreed to put centuries of hostilities behind themselves and instead focus on containing Europe's new superpower, the expansionistic Russia of Tzar Peter the Great.Actions
A. Pro-Denmark
- +100 relations with Denmark
B. Take no definite stance
- -25 relations with Denmark
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Ingermanland is a national (core) province
- Russia owns Ingermanland
- Country is not at war
Will happen within 350 days of January 2, 1721
Checked again every 350 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
In 1705, the Russians had succeeded in taking Narva, and the foundations for St. Petersburg were being laid. In the Peace of Nystadt in 1721 Sweden ceded Livonia, Estonia, Ingria and Eastern Karelia to Russia.Actions
A. We cannot resist
- Kexholm will no longer be considered a national province
- Ingermanland will no longer be considered a national province
- Estland will no longer be considered a national province
- Livland will no longer be considered a national province
- Polotsk will no longer be considered a national province
- +50 relations with Russia
- +25 relations with Poland
B. We will never give up
- Stability -2
- -200 relations with Russia
- -50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Denmark
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1723
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1725)
Description
In 1724, following the disastrous conclusion to the Great Northern War, the Swedish Riksdag decided to implement a policy similar to the English Act of Navigation of 1651. Success was very limited. Although the ship building industry was stimulated as a positive side-effect, the increase in trade revenues was slight. In the end, the act mainly succeeded in garnering the hostility of the English and Dutch merchants who were the obvious targets.Actions
A. Pass the Act
- Mercantilism +2
- -50 relations with Netherlands
- -50 relations with England
- -50 relations with Denmark
B. Maintain the present policy
- Stability +1
C. Ease up on the present policy
- Mercantilism -1
- -100
- Stability -1
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1725
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1727)
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Description
Pietism was a religious movement that started in Germany during the latter part of the 17th century. Traditionally, the Pietist movement has been viewed as a backlash against intellectualism prevalent in and among the Protestant ranks, especially in the Lutheran Church during that period. The poor Swedish soldiers, who spent long years as prisoners in Tobolsk following the battle of Poltava, had to hold their own Lutheran mass thus learning to appreciate pietism. It was with their return that the movement really took off in Sweden. However, the Swedish Lutheran Church disapproved most strongly of unauthorized preaching, which led to the Conventicle Edict of 1726, forbidding any religious gatherings outside the framework of the Church.Actions
A. Sign the Conventicle Edict
- Innovativeness -1
- Stability +2
- Global revolt risk +1 for 240 months
B. Allow Pietism
- Innovativeness +1
- Stability -2
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Courland exists
Will happen on January 14, 1726
Description
The death of the last Duke of Kurland, Frederick William, in 1711, left no heirs to the Duchy except the weak and ill Ferdinand, and a lot of contenders in Russia and Poland. In 1726, the Polish Sejm managed to impose Maurice of Saxony, the bastard son of the current Polish King, as Duke, but only to change her mind and ask his withdrawal. At the same time, Russia was pushing for her own candidate, the Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, son-in-law of the Czarina Catherine I. After much bribing, negotiation and behind the scene diplomacy, Maurice was summoned to either leave or suffer war. It started in 1727, with Russia firmly committed and sending 8,000 troops to conquer the Duchy within 8 days. The war did not last long enough to embrace all of Europe and Maurice fled to France where he then had a brilliant military career.Actions
A. We will defend our claims
- Kurland will be considered a national province
- -150 relations with Russia
- +150 relations with Courland
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 3 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 3 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Prussia for 3 months
- Stability -2
B. Leave this death-trap alone
- Stability +1
- +100 relations with Russia
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1738
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1738)
unless prevented by
Action B of 291037 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3229 - King Sigismund and Duke Charles for Sweden
Action B of 3246 - Arvid Horn and the Age of Freedom for Sweden
Description
Swedish politics from 1721 to 1772 was dominated completely by the paralyzing bickering between the so called Hat and Cap parties. The Caps, initially led by Arvid Horn, were backed by Russia and England, whereas the Hats were supported by France. The foreign meddling increased steadily, and when Gustavus III seized power in 1772 the most powerful political figure in Sweden was the Russian ambassador. At the Riksdag of 1738 the Hats managed to outmaneuver the peaceful Arvid Horn and seize power. Horn had made the mistake of renewing the defensive alliance of 1724 with Russia and at the same time trying to negotiate a subsidy treaty with France, which was still officially supporting Stanislas Leszinski against the Russians in Poland.Actions
A. Let the Hats win
- -100 relations with Russia
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 60 months
- -50 relations with England
- +100 relations with France
- +100
- Mercantilism +1
- Land tech investment: +500
B. Let the Caps win
- +100 relations with Russia
- +50 relations with England
- -100 relations with France
- Mercantilism -1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- Event 3253 - The Mercantile Reforms of the Hats for Sweden will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1739
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1739)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3254 - Swedish Parliament of 1738 for Sweden
Action B of 3246 - Arvid Horn and the Age of Freedom for Sweden
Description
The Swedish Hat party, impressed by the large manufactories in the Netherlands and England, decided to speed up the industrialization in Sweden by founding a number of state controlled ventures in cooperation with the potato farmer and industrial magnate Jonas Ahlströmer. Success was limited, but some of the manufactories proved able to turn out a handsome profit... eventually.Actions
A. Time to Experiment
- -100
- Gain Goods Manufactory in a random province
- Mercantilism +1
B. Mercantilism is Dead
- Mercantilism -1
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Austria exists
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 3527 - The Effects of the Pragmatic Sanction for Prussia has already occurred
- Event 3616 - The Effects of the Pragmatic Sanction for Bavaria has already occurred
Will happen within 10 days of January 3, 1740
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1741)
Description
The Pragmatic Sanction, solemnly rendered by Emperor Charles VI on 19th April 1713, established the indivisibility of the Habsburg patrimony, and ruled the order of succession by order of first born child, even to a woman. This made Maria-Theresa, born in 1717, the heir of the Empire. The Pragmatic Sanction was recognized by Spain in 1725 (confirmed in 1731), Russia in 1726, Prussia in 1728, the United Provinces in 1731, Hanover in 1732, the Heiliges Reich (except Bavaria) in 1732 and France in 1738 only. Bavarian refusal would lead to the War of the Austrian Succession.Actions
A. Neutral
- +50 relations with Bavaria
- +50 relations with Saxony
- +50 relations with Prussia
- +50 relations with France
- -50 relations with England
- -100 relations with Russia
- +50 relations with Hesse
- -50 relations with Hanover
- -50 relations with Austria
- +50 relations with Denmark
- Stability +1
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 12 months
B. Anti-Habsburg
- +150 relations with Bavaria
- +150 relations with Saxony
- +150 relations with Prussia
- +150 relations with France
- -150 relations with England
- -150 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Hesse
- -150 relations with Hanover
- -150 relations with Austria
- -50 relations with Denmark
- Stability -1
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 12 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Austria for 12 months
C. Pro-Habsburg
- -150 relations with Bavaria
- -150 relations with Saxony
- -150 relations with Prussia
- -150 relations with France
- +150 relations with England
- +150 relations with Russia
- +100 relations with Hesse
- +150 relations with Hanover
- +150 relations with Austria
- +100 relations with Denmark
- Stability +2
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Prussia for 12 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against France for 12 months
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1743
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1743)
Description
King Fredrik had several children by his mistress Hedvig Taube, but his marriage with Ulrika was cursed with childlessness. Naturally, the two opposing parties of the Riksdag were embroiled in a bitter fight over the choice of a crown prince. The Caps argued for the Danish prince Frederik, but the Hats had found another candidate in Adolf Frederik of Holstein-Gottorp. In 1743 Adolf Frederik was elected heir to the throne of Sweden by the Hats, who favored a foreign policy that would regain Swedish hegemony in the Baltic. The Hats hoped by their choice to obtain better conditions of peace from the Russian empress Elizabeth, who was favorable to the house of Gottorp.Actions
A. Adolf Frederik of Holstein-Gottorp
- Event 3303 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 3433 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Russia is triggered immediately
- +100 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Denmark
- Centralization -2
- Aristocracy +1
- Quality -2
- Bergslagen revolts
- Stability -1
B. Frederik of Denmark
- Gain a royal marriage with Sweden
- Event 3304 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 3792 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Russia is triggered immediately
- Monarch Frederik V ° becomes active
- Monarch Christian VII ° becomes active
- Monarch Frederik VI ° becomes active
- Leader Karl XIV Johan will never be active
- Event 3255 - Swedish Parliament of 1746 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3256 - The Coup of 1756 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3257 - Swedish Parliament of 1760 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3258 - Swedish Parliament of 1765 for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3260 - The Dethronement of Gustav IV Adolf for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3261 - The Reforms of Gustav IV Adolf for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3262 - The Coup d'Etat and the Enlightened Despot for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3263 - The Act of Union and Security for Sweden will never fire
- Centralization +2
- Aristocracy -1
- Quality +2
- -100 relations with Russia
- +100 relations with Denmark
- Stability +1
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1746
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1746)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3252 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Sweden
Action B of 3246 - Arvid Horn and the Age of Freedom for Sweden
Description
Swedish politics from 1721 to 1772 was dominated completely by the paralyzing bickering between the so called Hat and Cap parties. The Caps, initially led by Arvid Horn, were backed by Russia and England, whereas the Hats were supported by France. The foreign meddling increased steadily, and when Gustavus III seized power in 1772 the most powerful political figure in Sweden was the Russian ambassador. At the Riksdag of 1746 the Hats once again got the upper hand, despite their recent disastrous war against Russia. Sweden entered a defensive pact with Prussia and began reforming the army and navy with French subsidies.Actions
A. Let the Hats win
- -50 relations with Russia
- -20 relations with England
- +50 relations with France
- +100 relations with Prussia
- +100
- Mercantilism +1
- Land tech investment: +500
- Naval tech investment: +500
- Fortress level in Nyland +2
B. Let the Caps win
- +50 relations with Russia
- +20 relations with England
- -50 relations with France
- -100 relations with Prussia
- Mercantilism -1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- Trade tech investment: +500
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Event 170118 - The true sphericity of the Earth for France has already occurred
- Event 170119 - The true sphericity of the Earth for France has already occurred
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1750
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 2, 1751)
unless prevented by
Action B of 170118 - The true sphericity of the Earth for France
Action B of 170119 - The true sphericity of the Earth for France
Description
In the 1730s the french physicist Pierre de Maupertuis proposed the organization of two scientific expeditions in order to test whether the Earth was flattened at the poles (as predicted by Newton) or flattened at the equator (as predicted by Descartes). One expedition, with Maupertuis and Clairaut, travelled to Laponia and the other, with La Condamine and Antonio de Ulloa, to the vice-royalty of Peru, near Quito. Both expeditions measured a certain fraction of degree of the Earth's sphere and compared the longitudes obtained. The results showed the correctness of Newton's hypothesis. These two expedition were one of the first true international scientific enterprises, involving, among others, french, swedish, spanish and ecuadorian scientists.Actions
A. An interesting expedition
- Infrastructure tech investment: +25
- Naval tech investment: +25
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Innovativeness is at 2 or higher
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1753
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 2, 1755)
Description
Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus is the father of modern taxonomy. The publication of his 'Species Plantarum' in 1753 marked the beginning of an age of classification and discovery. Linnaeus himself was mostly active in Sweden eagerly cataloguing the flora of northern Europe but his students were dispatched all over the world. Daniel Solander even accompanied Captain James Cook on his famous first journey around the globe.Actions
A. OK
- Infrastructure tech investment: +50
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Event 179053 - The Reversion of all alliances for Austria has already occurred
Will happen within 20 days of January 2, 1753
Checked again every 20 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1772)
unless prevented by
Action C of 179053 - The Reversion of all alliances for Austria
Description
In 1740s the problem of Maria Theresia's succession to the Austrian throne and to the Habsburg inheritance caused a big instability in the European balance of powers which led to the War of Austrian succession. The peace that followed the conflict, provoked by the foreign opposition to the Pragmatic Sanction stated by the former Emperor Charles VI and ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748, resulted in a well defined rivalry between major European powers forming essentially two main political formations: the alliance of the socalled 'Bourbon family pact' (France, Spain, Naples and the latest Parma, all with members of the same House of Bourbons) with Prussia and the alliance between Austria, Russia and England. Disappointed by England's interested approaches to the emerging power of Prussia wich led to the Convention of Westminster, a treaty with which both countries would avoid any foreign military presence or access in the German territories, Austria strengthened her political ties with Saxony, Russia and Sweden and started new diplomatic handlings with France, traditionally an arch-enemy of the Habsburgs since the old dispute over the Burgundian inheritance but for sure the most powerful antagonist to the rising British colonial empire. And an alliance with France would also mean the support of Spain and the Bourbon Italian monarchies. That diplomatic move would lead to a huge world conflict fought in the years between 1756 and 1763: the socalled 'Seven Years War'.Actions
A. Side with the Habsburgs
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Prussia for 36 months
- +150 relations with France
- +150 relations with Austria
- +150 relations with Russia
- +150 relations with Saxony
- -150 relations with Prussia
B. Don't take sides
- Stability -1
- +25 relations with France
- -25 relations with Austria
- -25 relations with Russia
- +25 relations with Saxony
- +25 relations with Prussia
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 350 days of January 2, 1756
Checked again every 350 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1756)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3252 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Sweden
Action B of 3246 - Arvid Horn and the Age of Freedom for Sweden
Description
The Swedish King Adolf Frederick had been reduced to a puppet that had to sign whatever document the National Council put on his desk. Nevertheless, the King and his Queen, Lovisa Ulrika, tried to sabotage the council sessions and enforce their will whenever they got the chance. In 1756, the Council informed the King that they were going to start using a royal seal on documents he refused to sign. Furious at this blatant insult, the Queen began planning a Coup d'Etat in June, but her co-conspirators were exposed and executed. As a result, royal power was reduced yet another notch.Actions
A. Confirm the Current Constitution
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
B. Increase the Royal influence
- Aristocracy -2
- Centralization +2
- Stability -3
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1758
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1758)
Description
Emanuel Swedenborg was one of Sweden's first natural scientists whose early works included the brilliant 'Principles of Natural Things' in which he reached by inductive argument several conclusions that greatly resemble the theories of modern scientists. Swedenborg's life changed dramatically during one of his travels. He had strange dreams and visions that caused him forsake natural science and turn to mysticism. In 1758 he published his most influential work - 'On Heaven and Its Wonders and on Hell'.Actions
A. OK
- Innovativeness +1
- Global revolt risk +1 for 12 months
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1760
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1760)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3252 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Sweden
Action B of 3246 - Arvid Horn and the Age of Freedom for Sweden
Description
Swedish politics from 1721 to 1772 was dominated completely by the paralyzing bickering between the so called Hat and Cap parties. The Caps, initially led by Arvid Horn, were backed by Russia and England, whereas the Hats were supported by France. The foreign meddling increased steadily, and when Gustavus III seized power in 1772 the most powerful political figure in Sweden was the Russian ambassador. The situation at the Riksdag of 1760 was a Hat party that was losing its French support due to its ineffectual policies and a revitalized Cap party propagating for freedom of press and free trade. Nevertheless the Hats won yet again, perhaps due to the ongoing war with Prussia.Actions
A. Let the Hats win
- -30 relations with Russia
- -20 relations with England
- +50 relations with France
- -50 relations with Prussia
- +50
- Mercantilism +1
- Land tech investment: +200
- Naval tech investment: +200
- Fortress level in Nyland +1
B. Let the Caps win
- +30 relations with Russia
- +20 relations with England
- -50 relations with France
- +50 relations with Prussia
- Mercantilism -1
- Centralization +1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +200
- Trade tech investment: +200
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1765
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1765)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3252 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Sweden
Action B of 3246 - Arvid Horn and the Age of Freedom for Sweden
Description
Swedish politics from 1721 to 1772 was dominated completely by the paralyzing bickering between the so called Hat and Cap parties. The Caps, initially led by Arvid Horn, were backed by Russia and England, whereas the Hats were supported by France. The foreign meddling increased steadily, and when Gustavus III seized power in 1772 the most powerful political figure in Sweden was the Russian ambassador. In 1765 the Caps finally managed to regain power in the Riksdag after almost 30 years of more or less disastrous Hat rule. The Caps only ruled for three years, and despite but managed to institute freedom of press and initiate limited free trade reforms.Actions
A. Let the Caps win
- +30 relations with Russia
- +20 relations with England
- -50 relations with France
- +50 relations with Prussia
- Mercantilism -1
- Centralization +1
- Infrastructure tech investment: +100
- Trade tech investment: +100
B. Let the Hats win
- -30 relations with Russia
- -20 relations with England
- +50 relations with France
- -50 relations with Prussia
- +50
- Mercantilism +1
- Land tech investment: +100
- Naval tech investment: +100
- Fortress level in Nyland +1
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1772
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1772)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3252 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Sweden
Action B of 3246 - Arvid Horn and the Age of Freedom for Sweden
Description
Gustav III, upon succeeding to the Swedish throne, beheld a nation being sucked down into a maelstrom of chaos by the paralyzing bickering of the Hat and Cap parties. Something had to be done, and soon, or Sweden might share the same fate as poor, unfortunate Poland. So, rather than standing back and watching his nation being torn asunder by Scylla and Carybdis, the King took matters in his own hands and seized power through a bloodless Coup d'Etat. Thus began the Gustavian period of Swedish history.Actions
A. The King shall rule!
- Innovativeness -1
- Centralization +1
- Aristocracy -1
- Mercantilism -2
- Quality +2
- Stability -3
B. No more tyrants!
- Stability +3
- Event 3261 - The Reforms of Gustav IV Adolf for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3263 - The Act of Union and Security for Sweden will never fire
- Event 3264 - The Great Agricultural Reform for Sweden will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of January 2, 1788
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1790)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3252 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Sweden
Action B of 3262 - The Coup d'Etat and the Enlightened Despot for Sweden
Description
In response to the rising clamor for more power to the aristocracy, Gustav III appealed to the three lower estates (clergy, burghers, and peasants) of the Riksdag and in 1789 established a new constitution that augmented the royal authority. This Act of Union and Security was in effect almost a return to the days of absolutism under Charles XI and XII. It proved too much for the aristocracy however, and the King was murdered while attending the Stockholm opera house on March 16, 1792Actions
A. Pass the Act
- Event 3439 - The Anjala League for Russia is triggered immediately
- Aristocracy -2
- Quality +2
- Centralization +2
- Stability -3
B. Refuse the Act
- Aristocracy +2
- Quality -2
- Centralization -2
- Stability +3
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1796
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1796)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3252 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Sweden
Action B of 3262 - The Coup d'Etat and the Enlightened Despot for Sweden
Description
Gustav IV Adolf was in many ways the complete opposite of his father. Upon assuming the throne, he immediately put an end to the glamorous but costly balls, state dinners and parties that Gustav III had so dearly loved. Indeed, despite his other failures, Gustav IV Adolf had a keen sense of economy and the state finances improved significantly under his administration.Actions
A. Reform the economy
- Stability -1
- Mercantilism -1
- Centralization +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
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
B. Carry on as before
- Stability +2
Sweden — Not random
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1798
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1798)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3262 - The Coup d'Etat and the Enlightened Despot for Sweden
Description
Gustav IV Adolf has always been blamed for the loss of Finland, and been accused of being a weak and insanely stubborn monarch. Time has forgotten the many important reforms he put in motion - not the least of which was the great agricultural reform supervised by Rutger MacLean. MacLean was a harsh man, who didn't hesitate to burn down the houses of peasants who refused to move to their assigned lots. But in the end the farmers thanked him, as the new methods and larger fields resulted in more bountiful harvests than ever before.Actions
A. Initiate the Reform
- Centralization +1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 48 months
- +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
- +1 base tax value in a random province
B. Carry on as before
- Stability +2
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
-
None of the following must occur:
- Control Österbotten
- Control Tavastland
- Control Nyland
- Control Savolaks
- Control Finland
- Event 170126 - Napoléon's ambitions for France has already occurred
Will happen within 10 days of May 2, 1809
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1809)
unless prevented by
Action B of 3252 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for Sweden
Description
The devastating loss of Finland in 1809 was widely blamed on King Gustav IV Adolf, and on March 13, 1809 he was deposed in a coup d'Etat by certain liberal officials and officers in Sweden's western army. Gustav and his heirs were deprived of their royal titles and encouraged to leave the country. The deposed King eventually settled in Switzerland under the name of Colonel Gustafsson. While the search went on for a new crown prince Sweden was ruled by Gustav III's aged and childless uncle Charles (XIII). The Danish prince Christian August was elected as adopted son and successor, but died suddenly in 1810. The Swedish Parliament frantically cast about for a replacement and finally decided on the French marshal Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte.Actions
A. Install Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte
- Event 3341 - Bernadotte inherit the Swedish Throne for France is triggered immediately
- Monarch Karl XIII becomes active
- Monarch Karl XIV Johan becomes active
- Leader Karl XIV Johan becomes active
- +150 relations with Russia
- Stability +1
B. Gustav is our rightful King
- Monarch's administrative skill -3 for 120 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +4 for 120 months
- +50 relations with Russia
- +50 relations with England
- Stability -2
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 159030 - Battle of Åsunden for DenmarkDescription
At the Battle of Åsunden's Ice Christian II defeated the Swedish army under Sten Sture den yngre (the younger)'s command. Sture was fatally wounded during the battle and died soon afterwards. Within a few months most of Sweden was in the hands of King Christian II. He arranged to have himself crowned King of Sweden in exchange for returning the conquered territories to their rightful noble owners.Actions
A. Accept Christian II offer
- -50 relations with Denmark
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 159036 - Sweden remains in the Kalmar Union for DenmarkDescription
When Gustav Vasa tried to claim the throne of Sweden and withdraw the country from the Kalmar Union, he faced a massive unexpected resistance from the Swedish nobles. The end result was that Sweden proclaimed their everlasting support of the Kalmar Union. This gave King Christian an opputunity to proclaim a united union and integrate Sweden which he seized. This left Sweden with the choice of either joining Denmark or accepting Gustav Vasa as their King and rebel against Christian II.Actions
A. Accept the Danish proposal (End Game)
- Event 159037 - Centralization of the Kalmar Union for Denmark is triggered immediately
B. Decline the Danish proposal and proclaim Gustav Vasa King of Sweden
- Break vassalization with Denmark
- -100 relations with Denmark
- Aristocracy -1
- Stability -2
- Event 3289 - The End of the Kalmar Union for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 3846 - The End of the Kalmar Union for Norway is triggered immediately
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 159022 - Sweden declares itself independent for DenmarkDescription
Three days after Christine surrendered King Hans arrived with the Danish fleet, but since the Dannebrog (the Danish flag) no longer swayed above the castle of Stockholm and Christine was held prisoner, he chose but to withdraw and negotiate for Christine's release.Actions
A. Keep Christine for now, but release her in the future
- +25 relations with Denmark
- Event 159024 - Christine is not going to be released for Denmark will never fire
B. Release Christine now
- Stability -1
- +75 relations with Denmark
- Event 159023 - Christine is released for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 291010 - War has come for Sweden will never fire
- Event 159027 - Christine is rescued for Denmark will never fire
- Event 159024 - Christine is not going to be released for Denmark will never fire
C. Christine shall never be free
- Stability +1
- -25 relations with Denmark
- Event 159023 - Christine is released for Denmark will never fire
D. Execute her
- Stability +2
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 60 months
- -75 relations with Denmark
- Event 159025 - Christine is not going to be released for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 291010 - War has come for Sweden will never fire
- Event 159027 - Christine is rescued for Denmark will never fire
- Event 159023 - Christine is released for Denmark will never fire
- Event 159024 - Christine is not going to be released for Denmark will never fire
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 159043 - Erik issues war taxes in Sweden for DenmarkDescription
During his wars King Erik needed money for troops badly. Therefore he issues a series of war taxes in Sweden.Actions
A. We must pay our leige
- Stability -1
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 180 months
- -80
- Global revolt risk +3 for 360 months
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
-
At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Olonets
- Own Vologda
- Own Arkhangelsk
- Own Vladimir
- Own Novgorod
- Own Pskov
- Own Tver
- Own Tula
- Own Welikia
- Own Karelia
- Own Kola
- Own Ingermanland
- Own Kexholm
Triggered by
Action A of 40078 - Peace of Stolbovo for RussiaDescription
In 1617, following a messy Russian Time of Troubles, and Polish-Swedish intervention, peace between Russia and Sweden was finally reached in the Treaty of Stolbovo, with English mediation. In it, Sweden renounced all claims to the Russian throne and Novgorod, gave back three towns for 20,000 rubles, and held Gdov until new boundaries were delimited. Russia gave up Ivangorod, Jama, Kopor'e, Nöteborg, abandoned claims on Livonia, ceded Kexholm to Sweden, and agreed not to aid Poles against Sweden.Actions
A. Sign it
- Cede Kola to Russia
- Cede Olonets to Russia
- Cede Vologda to Russia
- Cede Arkhangelsk to Russia
- Cede Vladimir to Russia
- Cede Novgorod to Russia
- Cede Pskov to Russia
- Cede Tver to Russia
- Cede Tula to Russia
- Cede Welikia to Russia
- Cede Karelia to Russia
- +150 relations with Russia
- +200
B. Refuse to sign it
- -150 relations with Russia
- Event 40075 - Sweden refuses to sign the Treaty of Stolbovo for Russia is triggered immediately
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 159045 - Rebellion in Sweden for DenmarkDescription
The Swedes were not happy with the Danes' frequent wars on Schleswig, Holstein, Mecklenburg, and Pomerania, which were a disturbance to Swedish iron exports to the European continent. Furthermore, the centralization of government in Denmark raised suspicions. The Swedish Privy Council wanted to retain a fair degree of self-government. The unity of the union eroded in the 1430s, even to the point of armed rebellion, leading to the expulsion of Danish forces from Sweden.Actions
A. Sweden will be independent
- Stability +3
- Break vassalization with Denmark
- Start a war with Denmark
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
- Global revolt risk -3 for 120 months
- Monarch Erik av Pommern will never rule
- Monarch Swedish Privy Council * becomes active
B. Lets fight the rebellion instead
- Stability -3
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- A random province revolts
- Aristocracy -1
- Centralization +1
- Global revolt risk +3 for 120 months
- Revolt risk value in Svealand -2
- Revolt risk value in Bergslagen -1
- Revolt risk value in Gästrikland -1
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 40119 - Treaty of Vyborg for RussiaDescription
Sweden was looking to get into the conflict between Russia and Poland from 1607, mainly because King Sigismund of Poland was an arch-enemy of King Karl IX of Sweden. Vasily Shuisky was very reluctant to invite the Swedes, yet he was in a very precarious position. Poland didn't follow the articles of 1608 treaty, and pretender was still getting regular reinforcements from Poland. Finally, tsar Vasily gave in, and in 1609 Skopin-Shuisky signed an agreement with Sweden. Sweden was to send 2,000 cavalry and 3,000 infantry mercenary force, for which the Russians were to pay. In addition, the King promised non-specified number of troops as a token of his friendship. In return, Russia was to recede its claim on Livonia, cede Korela to Sweden, and enter into alliance with Sweden against Poland. The treaty provided Russian government with some quality troops, but forced Poland into a full-scale war against it.Actions
A. Great!
- -100 relations with Poland
- +100
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 40125 - Russia agrees to crown Vladislav for PolandDescription
Russia has agreed to crown Polish prince Vladislav as their tsar, making them a de-facto Polish vassal and ally. Russia, thus violated the Vyborg treaty they signed with us, should we punish them?Actions
A. Punish them
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 36 months
- -100 relations with Russia
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 159018 - Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) submits to Hans for DenmarkDescription
Following his victory in Stockholm Hans were crowned King of Sweden. He then put Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) on trial for high treason, and had him executed. This desision led to much unrest since Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) had enjoyed a vast popularity among the Swedish commoners. To make matters even worse Hans returned to Denmark with his army, so the Swedish nobles were left on their own to fight the growing rebellions.Actions
A. Sten Sture will be avenged
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +1 for 120 months
- -100 relations with Denmark
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Denmark for 120 months
- Serfdom -1
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
B. Accept Hans's desision
- Stability -6
- Global revolt risk +3 for 120 months
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 159018 - Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) submits to Hans for DenmarkDescription
In november 1497 Hans was crowned King of Sweden, and he returned to denmark with his army. Sten Stures peasant army had been defeated in two great battles, and he had no other option than to capitulate to Hans. Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) still had great support among the Swedish commoners though, and Hans desided to let him live.Actions
A. Long live King Hans!
- Stability +1
- +100 relations with Denmark
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
- Lose 2500 troops in a random province
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 159000 - Rise of Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) for DenmarkDescription
In 1471 the Swedish regent Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) had been gathering support for Swedish independence of the Kalmer Union. His forces actually had control over a large portion of Sweden. The Danish monarch Christian I reluctantly accepted an independent Sweden.Actions
A. Great!
- Break vassalization with Denmark
- +200 relations with Denmark
- Centralization +2
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 259011 - The Pomeranian Inheritance for PomeraniaAction C of 259010 - The Pomeranian Inheritance for Pomerania
Action C of 259013 - The Pomeranian Inheritance for Pomerania
Action B of 259012 - The Pomeranian Inheritance for Pomerania
Description
With our constant diplomatic pressure on the Pomeranian rulers we managed to obtain economic influence upon the German territories around the Baltic Sea and to set gain control over one the most important trade routes of the Holy Roman Empire.Actions
A. Great!
- Inherit the realms of Pomerania
- Hinterpommern will be considered a national province
- Vorpommern will be considered a national province
- Trade tech investment: +250
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 259010 - The Pomeranian Inheritance for PomeraniaAction B of 259013 - The Pomeranian Inheritance for Pomerania
Action A of 3895 - The Pomeranian Inheritance for Pomerania
Description
With our constant diplomatic pressure on the Pomeranian rulers we managed to obtain economic influence upon the German territories around the Baltic Sea and to set gain control over one the most important trade routes of the Holy Roman Empire.Actions
A. Great!
- Trade tech investment: +150
- Vorpommern will be considered a national province
Sweden — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 3439 - The Anjala League for RussiaDescription
Gustavus III, the 'theatre King', declared war on Russia in the summer of 1788. His main goals were to reclaim the honor of the Swedish military, retake some land that had been lost to Russia in previous wars and perhaps most importantly - put a stop to the incessant Russian meddling in Swedish politics. At the time, Sweden had a magnificent fleet and a rather effective army, but most of the officers could be described as politicians rather than soldiers. The Swedish army began marching on St. Petersburg and won some minor battles despite the compact resistance from the officers. On August 12 a group of 112 Finnish noble officers formed the 'Anjala League' and opened up negotiations with the Russians, declaring the war to be illegal and probing for the possibility of an independent Finnish state. This event effectively ended all hopes of a Swedish victory since the King was in a poor position to execute the traitors and have them replaced.Actions
A. Negotiate with the Traitors
- Finland revolts
- Tavastland revolts
- Nyland revolts
- Aristocracy +1
- Stability +1
B. Execute the Traitors
- Aristocracy -1
- Centralization +1
- Global revolt risk +5 for 60 months
- Stability -2
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
- Country is controlled by human
Triggered by
Action A of 3304 - The Election of a Swedish Crown prince for DenmarkDescription
King Frederick of Sweden had several children by his mistress Hedvig Taube, but his marriage with Ulrika was cursed with childlessness. Naturally, the two opposing parties of the Riksdag were embroiled in a bitter fight over the choice of a crown prince. The Caps argued for the Danish prince Frederick, but the Hats had found another candidate in Adolf Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp. The Swedes have chosen the Danish prince!Actions
A. ACTIONNAME3660A
- -50 victory points
Sweden — Not random
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Action A of 3283 - The Engelbrekt Rebellion for DenmarkDescription
Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson is a legendary and enigmatic figure in Swedish medieval history. In 1434 the peasants of Dalarna (The Dales) in Sweden had had enough of union King Erik's crushing taxes and brutal sheriffs. Led by Engelbrekt, the peasants and miners, supported by certain factions within the church and gentry, rose up in open rebellion. They captured castle after castle and soon controlled the greater part of Sweden. Meanwhile, Erik Puke had joined Engelbrekt in revolt in Finland. For two years, Engelbrekt was the de-facto ruler of Sweden, but intrigue among the noblemen and infighting between Engelbrekt, Erik Puke and Karl Knutsson finally resulted in Engelbrekts murder at the hands of Måns Bengtsson Natt och Dag.Actions
A. Have Engelbrekt murdered
- Bergslagen revolts
- Bergslagen revolts
- Västergötland revolts
- Västergötland revolts
- Nyland revolts
- Nyland revolts
- Finland revolts
- Leader Engelbrekt will never be active
- Stability +2
B. Direct the rebellion towards Denmark proper
- Event 3756 - The Rebellion Spreads for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Bergslagen revolts
- Bergslagen revolts
- Global revolt risk +4 for 12 months
- Leader Engelbrekt will never be active
C. Pick of the torch of freedom!
- Break vassalization with Denmark
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Denmark for 240 months
- -200 relations with Denmark
- Centralization +1
- Stability -3
Sweden — Not random
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Action A of 3620 - The Fate of the Livonian Order for Livonian OrderDescription
Following Russian attacks in the 1550's, and out of the collapse of the Livonian Order, Master Gotthard Ketteler salvaged Kurland from the Order's territory as a secular duchy under Polish sovereignty. This vassalage brought Poland into conflict with Russia, allied with Denmark and started the 1563-1570 War of the Three Crowns against Sweden. At the 1582 armistice of Jan Zapolski, Russia was beaten, gave up Livland and Polotsk and Sweden won the Baltic province of Estland while Livland and Kurland remained under Polish control. At this time the Grandmaster has accepted to sign an Agreement with Poland and Sweden.Actions
A. Accept Agreement
- Estland will be considered a national province
- Ingermanland will be considered a national province
- +150 relations with Courland
- +100 relations with Poland
- Stability +1
B. Only accept our part of the Agreement
- Livland will be considered a national province
- Polotsk will be considered a national province
- Estland will be considered a national province
- Ingermanland will be considered a national province
- +100 relations with Courland
- -100 relations with Poland
- Stability -2
Sweden — Not random
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Action B of 3620 - The Fate of the Livonian Order for Livonian OrderDescription
Following Russian attacks in the 1550's, and out of the collapse of the Livonian Order, Master Gotthard Ketteler salvaged Kurland from the Order's territory as a secular duchy under Polish sovereignty. This vassalage brought Poland into conflict with Russia, allied with Denmark and started the 1563-1570 War of the Three Crowns against Sweden. At the 1582 armistice of Jan Zapolski, Russia was beaten, gave up Livland and Polotsk and Sweden won the Baltic province of Estland while Livland and Kurland remained under Polish control. At this time the Grandmaster has accepted to sign an Agreement with Denmark and Russia.Actions
A. Defy the Agreement
- Livland will be considered a national province
- Polotsk will be considered a national province
- Estland will be considered a national province
- Ingermanland will be considered a national province
- -50 relations with Courland
- +150 relations with Poland
- -150 relations with Russia
- -150 relations with Denmark
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Denmark for 60 months
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 60 months
- Stability -2
B. Accept the Agreement
- +150 relations with Courland
- -50 relations with Poland
- +100 relations with Russia
- +100 relations with Denmark
- Stability +1
- +200
Sweden — Not random
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Action C of 3620 - The Fate of the Livonian Order for Livonian OrderDescription
Following Russian attacks in the 1550's, and out of collapse of the Livonian Order, Master Gotthard Ketteler salvaged Kurland from the Order's territory as a secular duchy under Polish sovereignty. This vassalage brought Poland into conflict with Russia, allied with Denmark and started the 1563-1570 War of the Three Crowns against Sweden. At the 1582 armistice of Jan Zapolski, Russia was beaten, gave up Livland and Polotsk and Sweden won the Baltic province of Estland while Livland and Kurland remained under Polish control. At this time the Grandmaster has decided to revert to Catholicism and defy all claims on its territories.Actions
A. Defy the Knights
- Livland will be considered a national province
- Polotsk will be considered a national province
- Estland will be considered a national province
- Ingermanland will be considered a national province
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Livonian Order for 60 months
- Stability -2
- -150 relations with Livonian Order
- +50 relations with Poland
- +50 relations with Russia
- +50 relations with Denmark
B. Accept this Government
- Stability +1
- +200
- +150 relations with Livonian Order
- -50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Russia
- -50 relations with Denmark
Sweden — Not random
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Action A of 12114 - The French Revolutionary Wars for FranceDescription
With the creation of a Legislative Assembly to limit the monarchic power, several reasons pushed France towards war in 1792. Internally, the republican party of the Girondins were calling for a war to rid Europe of monarchy and despotism but also to rid France of any internal reactions. Externally, the nobility, the socalled emigrés, fleeing to Austria and Prussia requested that those powers intervene to restore the French monarchy. Louis XVI, King of the French, saw in a war failure the possibility to restore absolutism. But the dissolution of the Ancien Régime in France alarmed all the European royal courts fearing that the French Jacobinism would have spread in the whole continent and provoked deep destabilization inside their own absolutist government systems.Actions
A. Rattle Our Sabres
- Gain a temporary casus belli against France for 80 months
- +150 relations with England
- +150 relations with Savoy
- +150 relations with Austria
- +150 relations with Spain
- +150 relations with Prussia
- +150 relations with Russia
B. Temporize
- Stability -1
Sweden — Not random
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Action B of 3136 - The Polish Succession of 1733 for FranceDescription
In 1733, the death of August II prompted a new election for the Polish monarch. Due to the permanent practice of Liberum Veto and the ensuing constant bribery, the Polish Sejm was unable to agree between the French Candidate, Stanislaw Leszczynski and his opponent, August III of Saxony, supported by Austria and Russia. The Sejm finally agreed on Stanislas, but this was rejected by Austria and Russia starting the war of Polish Succession. The war ended with August III on the Polish throne.Actions
A. Fight for Old Stanislaw
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Russia for 12 months
- Stability -1
- +100 relations with France
- +100 relations with Prussia
- +100 relations with Poland
- -100 relations with Austria
- -150 relations with Russia
- -100 relations with Saxony
B. Be Neutral under the Mists of Warcry
- Stability +1
- +50 relations with France
- +50 relations with Prussia
- +50 relations with Poland
- -50 relations with Austria
- -100 relations with Russia
- -50 relations with Saxony
Sweden — Not random
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Action A of 159031 - The Stockholmian Massacre for DenmarkDescription
The fourth of November 1520 King Christian II was crowned as King of Sweden having promised amnesty for any and all that opposed him, and he had invitited a large part of the Sture-party to his coronation. Suddenly, the 7th of November, King Christian summoned the nobles to the Great Hall, where he proceeded to accuse them of heresy and conspiracy against the True Church. The reason cited for this was the removal of Trolle, and Trolle himself demanded, that he be repaid for the destruction of his castle and his removal. Sten Sture's widow, Kristian Gyllenstierna, however, made the fatal mistake of showing King Christian the list of the names of the people who had signed the document of Trolles removal. Christian took the opportunity, and declared all the involved (except Hans Brask, the Bishop of Skara) to be heretics and enemies of the Church, a few days later the executions began, it is estimated that between 60 and 90 noblemen were executed, and many more burghers and regular Stockholmers.Actions
A. This is an outrage! Lets drive the Danes away!
- Stability +1
- -200 relations with Denmark
- +5000 infantry in Bergslagen
- +1000 cavalry in Bergslagen
- Break vassalization with Denmark
- Aristocracy -2
Sweden — Not random
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Action A of 159017 - Sweden is stalling for DenmarkDescription
By 1497 it was painfully clear that Swedens regent Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) had been stalling the coronation of King Hans. Hans mobilised an army which headed for Stäket north of Stockholm. Stäket were under siege by Sten Sture den äldre (the elder), but with the arrival of King Hans's army Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) was forced to retreat to Stockholm. Here he waited for a pleasant army to arrive and assist him. The Swedish nobles had to deside if they should support Hans or Sten Sture den äldre (the elder).Actions
A. Accept Hans as our King
- Stability -1
- +4000 infantry in Gästrikland
- +4000 infantry in Gästrikland
- +4000 cavalry in Gästrikland
- The capital province revolts
- Bergslagen revolts
- +100 relations with Denmark
- -3 base tax value in Bergslagen
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
- Monarch Hans becomes active
B. Support Sten Sture
- Stability -7
- -100 relations with Denmark
- Aristocracy -1
- Centralization +1
- Serfdom -1
- Gästrikland revolts
- Gästrikland revolts
- Gästrikland revolts
- Småland revolts
- Västergötland revolts
- Svealand revolts
- Event 159010 - Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) refuses to crown Hans for Denmark is triggered immediately
- Event 159018 - Sten Sture den äldre (the elder) submits to Hans for Denmark will never fire
Sweden — Not random
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Action A of 159045 - Rebellion in Sweden for DenmarkDescription
Following the wars against the counts of Holstein the unrest in Sweden was very high due to the war taxes imposed by Erik. In 1434 this resulted in major rebellion in northern and central Sweden. Erik had no choice but to sign a treaty that severely reduced his power in Sweden or face a full-scale Swedish war. He ended up signing the treaty and was now obliged to heed the advice of the Swedish State Council as well as only allow Swedish nobles to govern Swedish provinces. Erik was furious and left for his castle in Gotland leaving the administration of Denmark in the hands of the Danish State Council.Actions
A. Great!
- Stability +3
- Monarch's administrative skill +3 for 120 months
- Monarch's military skill +2 for 120 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 120 months
- Aristocracy +1
- Centralization -1
- Global revolt risk -3 for 120 months
Sweden — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- Sweden and Poland are at war
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Action A of 40121 - Polish reaction to the treaty of Vyborg for PolandDescription
Poland has attacked our new ally Russia. According to the treaty we have just signed with them, we must declare the war on Poland. Should we support Russia as we promised, or leave them?Actions
A. War!
- Start a war with Poland
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Poland for 60 months
B. Peace!
- -50 relations with Russia
- +50 relations with Poland
- Stability -2
- Event 40123 - Punish the traitors for Russia is triggered immediately