Zanzibar — Not random

Conditions

• Zanzibar is a vassal of Oman

Will happen within 10 days of January 2, 1652
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)

Description

Zanzibar's new overlords decided to change its flag.

Actions

A. Let's flood those bastards!

• Flag graphics extension set to "Sultanate"

Zanzibar — Not random

Conditions

• Event 248003 - Swahilis seek aid for Oman has already occurred
• Oman owns Mombasa
• Oman controls Mombasa
• None of the following must occur:
  • Country has at least 2 non-colonial provinces
  • Oman and Zanzibar are at war

Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1690
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1720)

Description

By taking Mombasa in 1698 from Portugal after a three-year siege Oman became the dominant power along the Swahili Coast. They now controlled Zanzibar's access to markets in Arabia, Persia and India. In recognition of this the rulers of Zanzibar submitted to the Sultans of Oman.

Actions

A. Submit to Oman

• Event 248011 - The submission of Zanzibar for Oman is triggered immediately
• Trade tech investment: +500
• +1 merchants

B. Adhere to Portugal

• +200 relations with Portugal
• Stability -1
• Trade tech investment: -250

Zanzibar — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 260108 - Attack on Zanzibar for Portugal

Description

Despite its ill-treatment at the hands of Ravasco, Zanzibar recognized Portugal's naval dominance and remained friendly with the Portuguese until Portugal could no longer protect it.

Actions

A. Prudence dictates that we swallow our pride

• +100 relations with Portugal
• -25

B. We must defend ourselves

• Break vassalization with Portugal
• -25
• Stability -1
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Portugal for 12 months
• -100 relations with Portugal

Zanzibar — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 260107 - The Island of Zanzibar for Portugal

Description

On the way back to Portugal, da Gama made a stop at Zanzibar, whose ruler sent fresh food to them along with professions of friendship

Actions

A. We make another friend

• +100 relations with Portugal
• -10

Zanzibar — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 248015 - Raid on Zanzibar for Oman

Description

An Omani fleet sacked Zanzibar in 1652. Queen Mwana Mwema pledged submission to the Sultan of Oman in the face of overwhelming power.

Actions

A. Submit to Oman

• Break vassalization with Portugal
• -25
• -100 relations with Portugal
• -1 merchants
• Trade tech investment: -250
• Event 248028 - Submission of Zanzibar for Oman is triggered immediately

B. Remain faithful to Portugal

• -50
• -2 merchants
• Trade tech investment: -500
• +100 relations with Portugal
• -100 relations with Oman
• Event 248016 - Zanzibar refuses to submit for Oman is triggered immediately
• Event 260122 - Reassert Portuguese authority over Zanzibar for Portugal will never fire

C. A pox on both their houses

• Break vassalization with Portugal
• -50
• -2 merchants
• Trade tech investment: -500
• -100 relations with Portugal
• -100 relations with Oman
• Event 248016 - Zanzibar refuses to submit for Oman is triggered immediately
• Event 260123 - Faithless Zanzibar for Portugal is triggered immediately
• Event 260122 - Reassert Portuguese authority over Zanzibar for Portugal will never fire