Patrimonialism
Government Reform

Patrimonialism

patrimonialism

The government is run directly by the ruler as an extension of their household. Armies, bureaucrats, and subjects swear loyalty directly to the sitting ruler, and not to the state.

Can't be changed while
Capital
At least one of
  • num_pop_type:nobles
    • Value: population
    • Divide: 100
    • Multiply: 1
  • num_pop_type:clergy
    • Value: population
    • Divide: 100
    • Multiply: 2
  • num_pop_type:burghers
    • Value: population
    • Divide: 100
    • Multiply: 5
Exact conditions

Belongs to 1

Grants 1

Required by 2

Scripting 4

allow = {
country_rank_level <= 2
}

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