Dynastic Elective Succession
Heir Selection

Dynastic Elective Succession

dynastic_elective_succession

It is a type of Succession Law of a Monarchy, in which the new ruler is elected by the Nobility. Only members of the ruling dynasty are eligible to be elected.

This Succession Law might have unintended repercussions for any of our current or future unions.

Can't be changed while
Estate Satisfaction (Nobility) < 0.8
Exact conditions

Succession

Candidates

  • Elected from up to 5 candidates
  • Rules for life
  • Considers every member of the ruler's dynasty
  • Men only
  • Adults only
  • Only from Nobility

Candidate score

How the game scores each candidate: the lines that apply add up.

  • Candidate gets random score (from 0.00 up to +200.00)+ random 0 to 199
  • Score per Administrative Ability+ RootAdministrative Ability
  • Score per Diplomatic Ability+ RootDiplomatic Ability
  • Score per Military Ability+ RootMilitary Ability
  • Is unsuited to Rule−1,000

  • If
    Root exists
    • +• Candidate gets random score (from 0.00 up to +200.00)
      • =random_integer
      • mod200
    • +• Score per Administrative Ability
      • =root.adm
    • +• Score per Diplomatic Ability
      • =root.dip
    • +• Score per Military Ability
      • =root.mil
    • If
      • +• Is unsuited to Rule
        • =-1,000
  • If
    Root does not exist
    • +• Candidate gets random score (from 0.00 up to +200.00)
      • +• Score per Administrative Ability
        • =1
      • +• Score per Diplomatic Ability
        • =1
      • +• Score per Military Ability
        • =1

    Lose 10 Legitimacy
    Exact script

    Requires 1

    References 1

    Mentions 2

    Estates
    Government Types

    Required by 3

    Unlocked by 3

    Events
    Policies

    Granted by 2

    Referenced by 1

    Scripting 3

    Uses 1

    References 1

    Mentions 1

    use_election = yes
    all_in_country = no
    all_in_dynasty = yes
    ignore_ruler = yes
    allow_female = no
    max_possible_candidates = 5
    term_duration = 0
    show_candidates = no
    allowed_estates = { nobles_estate }
    heir_is_allowed = {
    }
    locked = {
    estate_satisfaction:nobles_estate < 0.8
    }

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