SituationAcross the pillars
Battle for the Strait
The narrow waters between Iberia and Africa form one of the most strategic chokepoints in the world. The Castile looks south to secure Iberia under Christian banners. The Morocco looks north to defend Al-'Andalus and to keep the crossings of the faithful open. The Granada, pressed on every side, fights to remain master of its own shore. Whoever prevails will hold the keys to two seas.
The Battle for the Strait is a Situation in which Castile and Morocco fight for the narrow waters between Iberia and the Maghreb, while Granada struggles to survive between them. Two trackers measure the contest. Influence over Granada swings between the two great powers and slowly drifts back toward the center, while Granadan Sovereignty shows how freely Granada governs itself. If no one has prevailed by the Discovery, the struggle ends in a stalemate.
How Each Power Wins:
Castile must drive Morocco out of Iberia and hold the area of Granada directly or through Subjects. It must then make Granada its Vassal with influence fully on its side, or conquer it entirely. Holding it as a Tributary is not enough.
Morocco must hold the areas of Granada, Andalusia, and Murcia directly or through Subjects. It must then bind Granada as its Vassal or Ṭā'ifa with influence fully on its side, or conquer it entirely.
Granada must stay free of any overlord and hold the same three areas. It must also keep influence within 50 of the center and its Granadan Sovereignty above 50.
Should Castile or Morocco fall, the struggle ends at once and the power holding these lands claims victory.
Recommended Actions as Castile:
Instruct our Cabinet to Pressure the Andalusi Court, which pulls influence toward us every month.
Once influence leans 25 our way, Demand Parias can bind a weakened Granada to us. At 100, Vassalize Granada completes the work.
Reduce Granadan Sovereignty and Dismantle Fortifications keep a subject Granada from ever standing on its own again.
Recommended Actions as Morocco:
Instruct our Cabinet to Cultivate Andalusi Influence, and keep a strong Navy in the strait. Fleets in its waters pull influence toward their owner.
Claim the Andalusi Inheritance gives us a Casus Belli against a country in Iberia, our road to the three areas we need.
Once influence leans 25 our way, Force Tribute can bind a weakened Granada to us, but only a Vassal or Ṭā'ifa counts toward victory.
Recommended Actions as Granada:
Use Reduce Castilian Influence and Reduce Moroccan Influence to keep influence near the center, and instruct our Cabinet to Promote Our Sovereignty.
Our Granadan Sovereignty grows while we stay independent and at peace, and our Prestige and Crown Power lift it further. Enforcement of Sovereignty and each expansion of the Al-Ḥamrā' add to it as well.
Every year spent as a Subject costs us more Granadan Sovereignty than the last, and war drains it too. The higher it climbs above 50, the faster it slips back, so it must be tended.
A Disaster in Castile or Morocco raises our Granadan Sovereignty while it lasts.
How Each Power Wins:
Castile must drive Morocco out of Iberia and hold the area of Granada directly or through Subjects. It must then make Granada its Vassal with influence fully on its side, or conquer it entirely. Holding it as a Tributary is not enough.
Morocco must hold the areas of Granada, Andalusia, and Murcia directly or through Subjects. It must then bind Granada as its Vassal or Ṭā'ifa with influence fully on its side, or conquer it entirely.
Granada must stay free of any overlord and hold the same three areas. It must also keep influence within 50 of the center and its Granadan Sovereignty above 50.
Should Castile or Morocco fall, the struggle ends at once and the power holding these lands claims victory.
Recommended Actions as Castile:
Instruct our Cabinet to Pressure the Andalusi Court, which pulls influence toward us every month.
Once influence leans 25 our way, Demand Parias can bind a weakened Granada to us. At 100, Vassalize Granada completes the work.
Reduce Granadan Sovereignty and Dismantle Fortifications keep a subject Granada from ever standing on its own again.
Recommended Actions as Morocco:
Instruct our Cabinet to Cultivate Andalusi Influence, and keep a strong Navy in the strait. Fleets in its waters pull influence toward their owner.
Claim the Andalusi Inheritance gives us a Casus Belli against a country in Iberia, our road to the three areas we need.
Once influence leans 25 our way, Force Tribute can bind a weakened Granada to us, but only a Vassal or Ṭā'ifa counts toward victory.
Recommended Actions as Granada:
Use Reduce Castilian Influence and Reduce Moroccan Influence to keep influence near the center, and instruct our Cabinet to Promote Our Sovereignty.
Our Granadan Sovereignty grows while we stay independent and at peace, and our Prestige and Crown Power lift it further. Enforcement of Sovereignty and each expansion of the Al-Ḥamrā' add to it as well.
Every year spent as a Subject costs us more Granadan Sovereignty than the last, and war drains it too. The higher it climbs above 50, the faster it slips back, so it must be tended.
A Disaster in Castile or Morocco raises our Granadan Sovereignty while it lasts.
- 100%
- Has DLC:
Across the Pillars - None of
- ↗Current Age is at least Discovery or later↗It is NOT the
Traditionsor
Renaissance
Granada Exists
Castile Exists
Morocco Exists
Exact conditions
- Set variable
- Name: GRA_years_subject_under_CAS_variable
- Value: 15
- IberiaEvery present countrywhereDoes NOT have Variable: bfts_event_cd_variable
- Set variable
- Name: bfts_event_cd_variable
- Months: 1
- The Event '
The Battle for the Strait' happens
- Set variable
- MaghrebEvery present countrywhereDoes NOT have Variable: bfts_event_cd_variableThe Event 'The Battle for the Strait' happens
- GranadaEvery owned locationGains Contested in the Battle for the Strait for 50 years
War Score Efficiency−500%
- MoroccoIfIs aiThenNot shown in the game's tooltipGains Contesting the Strait
Aggressiveness+40%AI only
Carefulness−25%AI only
Win War Chance Threshold−7.5%AI only
Expected Warscore Modifier+0.25AI only
Subjugation Preference+0.15AI only
Months Between Wars−18AI only
- CastileAdds
castile_conquer_maghrebas an AI area preference
Exact script
- Has DLC:
- This is the Castile
- This is the Morocco
- This is the Granada
- Battle for the StraitNo restriction
- Granada Exists
- Owner: Granada
- This is a Subject of Castile
- This is a Subject of Morocco
- This is a Subject of Granada
Situation Outcomes 4
Castilian Supremacy•The 100-year Crown of the Reconquista Modifier
•An additional modifier on the Crown of Castile Government Reform
•Access to the gc decision Decision, which begins the Golden Century Situation
Requirements
Granadan Sovereignty Preserved•The 100-year Consolidated Governance Modifier
•The Reconquest of Iberia to reclaim Iberia at reduced cost
•Full Core Integration of every Location held in Granada, Andalusia, and Murcia
•25% Annexation progress toward every Ṭā'ifa under annexation
•Easier formation of Al-'Andalus
•Access to the gc decision Decision, which begins the Golden Century Situation
Requirements
Moroccan Supremacy•The 100-year Protector of al-'Andalus Modifier
•Promotion to Empire, if not there already
•Full Core Integration of every Location held in Granada, Andalusia, and Murcia
•25% Annexation progress toward every Ṭā'ifa under annexation
•Easier formation of Al-'Andalus
•Access to the gc decision Decision, which begins the Golden Century Situation
Requirements
Neutral OutcomeRequirements
Variables 2
Granadan Sovereignty
A measure of how freely Granada governs itself during the Battle for the Strait, pressed between Castile and Morocco.
Influence over Granada
The pull of the Granada court between Castile and Morocco. The axis ranges from -100 (deep Castilian alignment) to +100 (deep Moroccan alignment), and shifts each month under the weight of war, marriage, parias, religion, and court patronage.
Influence over Granada
- > -50
- > 0
- > 25
- ≥ 75
- ≥ 100Unlocks
- < 25
- < 0
- ≤ 0
- < -25Unlocks
- ≤ -25Unlocks
- ≤ -50
- ≤ -100
Actions 19
All of them require
Potential
Has DLC: Across the Pillars
Across the Pillars
- ThenIf
- Current Month is = 6
- Has Variable: GRA_years_subject_under_CAS_variable
Else ifHas Variable: GRA_years_subject_under_CAS_variableThenRemove variable: GRA_years_subject_under_CAS_variable - ThenIf
- Current Month is = 6
- Has Variable: GRA_years_subject_under_MOR_variable
Else ifHas Variable: GRA_years_subject_under_MOR_variableThenRemove variable: GRA_years_subject_under_MOR_variable - ThenIfDoes NOT have Variable: GRA_years_as_subject_variableElse ifCurrent Month is = 6Else ifHas Variable: GRA_years_as_subject_variableThenRemove variable: GRA_years_as_subject_variable
- Granada
- If
- Has Variable: forced_gold_trade_variable
- Is NOT a Subject (or below) of Castileor
Spain
- One of these, at random
- 93.3%Nothing happens
- 6.7%One of these, at random
- 16.7%The Event 'Imposed Shackles' happens
- 16.7%The Event 'The Ambitions of Target Character' happens
- 16.7%The Event 'Mercantile Traffic' happens
- 16.7%The Event 'Religious Curiosities' happens
- 16.7%The Event 'Scientific Endeavors' happens
- 16.7%The Event 'The Influence of Target Character' happens
- 16.7%The Event '
- Castile
- If
- Has Variable: cas_adelantado_mayor_character
- At least one of
- Battle for the Strait › Influence over Granada > -25
- var:cas_adelantado_mayor_characterAt least one of
- Is Dead
- Owner: NotPrevious
Then- cas_repeal_adelantado_mayor_effect
- Remove variable: cas_adelantado_mayor_character
- ThenLoses the effect of Crown Member as the Adelantado Mayor
- ThenLoses the effect of Nobility Member as the Adelantado Mayor
- AndalusiaEvery province in areaLose the effect of Guarded by the Adelantado Mayor
Max Control+10%
Fort Defense+10%
- GranadaEvery province in areaLose the effect of Guarded by the Adelantado Mayor
- Max Control+10%
- Fort Defense+10%
- MurciaEvery province in areaLose the effect of Guarded by the Adelantado Mayor
- Max Control+10%
- Fort Defense+10%
- One of these, at random
- 93.3%Nothing happens
- 6.7%One of these, at random
- 50%The Event 'Our Influence Over Target Gra Country' happens
- 50%The Event 'Emergence of a Polymath' happens
- 50%The Event '
- IfThenGains a
Demand the Submission of Granada Casus Belli on Granada for 15 years
- Morocco
- One of these, at random
- 93.3%Nothing happens
- 6.7%One of these, at random
- 50%The Event 'Our Influence Over Target Gra Country' happens
- 50%The Event 'Emergence of a Polymath' happens
- 50%The Event '
- IfThe same conditions as aboveThenGains aDemand the Submission of Granada Casus Belli on Granada for 15 years
Exact script
- GranadaLoses the effect of Contested Strait
- MoroccoLoses the effect of Contested Strait
- CastileLoses the effect of Contested Strait
- MoroccoLoses the effect of Contesting the Strait
- Aggressiveness+40%AI only
- Carefulness−25%AI only
- Win War Chance Threshold−7.5%AI only
- Expected Warscore Modifier+0.25AI only
- Subjugation Preference+0.15AI only
- Months Between Wars−18AI only
- CastileRemoves
castile_conquer_maghrebas an AI area preference - IfThenCastile
- The Event 'The Reconquista is Won' happens
- Trigger event non silently: Id:
The Capitulations of GranadaMonths46
- Trigger event non silently: Id: The Frontier Is GoneMonths
710
Else ifElse if- Influence over Granada > -50
- Granadan Sovereignty > 50
Else ifThenCastile- The Event 'The Reconquista is Won' happens
- Trigger event non silently: Id: The Capitulations of GranadaMonths
46
- Trigger event non silently: Id: The Frontier Is GoneMonths
710
Else ifElse ifOtherwise - The Event '
- IfGranada ExistsThenGranada
- Loses the effect of Patronage of the Shadhili Order
- Loses the effect of Enforcing Sovereignty
- Loses the effect of Dismantled Council
- Loses the effect of Expanded Vizier Influence
Exact script
Requires 7
Ages
DiscoveryCan start
Casus Belli
- Demand the Submission of GranadaEach month
Countries
Formable Countries
- SpainEach month
DLCs
- Across the PillarsCan start
Triggers 15
Events
- The Battle for the StraitWhen it starts
- The Reconquista is WonAs it ends
- Al-'Andalus Returns to the FaithfulAs it ends
- The Throne of Granada EnduresAs it ends
- Imposed ShacklesEach month
- The Ambitions of Target CharacterEach month
- Mercantile TrafficEach month
- Our Influence Over Target Gra CountryEach month
- Emergence of a PolymathEach month
- Religious CuriositiesEach month
Grants 3
Casus Belli
- Demand the Submission of GranadaEach month
Static Modifiers
- Contested in the Battle for the StraitWhen it starts
- Contesting the StraitWhen it starts
Removes 7
Static Modifiers
- Contested StraitAs it ends
- Dismantled CouncilAs it ends
- Enforcing SovereigntyAs it ends
- Expanded Vizier InfluenceAs it ends
- Guarded by the Adelantado MayorEach month
- Contesting the StraitAs it ends
- Patronage of the Shadhili OrderAs it ends
References 3
Mentions 19
Cabinet Actions
Religion Groups
ChristianityDesc
Ages
- DiscoveryGuide
Buildings
Al-Ḥamrā'Guide
Actions
Required by 45
Events
- Imposed ShacklesAs soon as it happens, Trigger
- The Cautionary Tale of Abu Abdallah ibn al-Hakim al-RundiTrigger
- An Embassy to CairoTrigger
- The Sword and the CrossTrigger
- The Brothers Who Did Not Come BackTrigger
- The Three CommunitiesOption 1, Option 2
The Preaching of Fernando MartínezOption 1, Option 2
Castile Claims our LandsOption- Target Ally Calls for HelpOption 1, Option 2
The Throne of Portugal SecuredOption 1
Members 19
Actions
Invite MudéjarSelect trigger 1
Demand Muslim ConvertsSelect trigger 1
Dismantle FortificationsSelect trigger 1
Demand PariasSelect trigger
Reduce Granadan SovereigntySelect trigger
Claim the Andalusi InheritanceSelect trigger 1
Commence Expansion of the Al-Ḥamrā'Select trigger
Enforcement of SovereigntySelect trigger
Patronization of the Shadhili OrderSelect trigger
Reduce Castilian InfluenceSelect trigger
Referenced by 2
Policies
Adelantamiento SystemCountry modifier 2
Auto Modifiers
- Granadan SovereigntyScales with
Mentioned in 8
Events
Actions
Scripting 85
Requires 8
Variables
- bfts_event_cd_variableWhen it starts
- cas_adelantado_mayor_characterEach month
- forced_gold_trade_variableEach month
- GRA_years_as_subject_variableEach month
- GRA_years_subject_under_CAS_variableEach month
- GRA_years_subject_under_MOR_variableEach month
- Influence over GranadaEach month
Defines
- NMapColors|DEFAULT_COLORMap color
Grants 4
Variables
- bfts_event_cd_variableWhen it starts
- GRA_years_as_subject_variableEach month
- GRA_years_subject_under_CAS_variableEach month, When it starts
- GRA_years_subject_under_MOR_variableEach month
Removes 3
- GRA_years_as_subject_variableEach month
- GRA_years_subject_under_CAS_variableEach month
- GRA_years_subject_under_MOR_variableEach month
Uses 10
Scripted Effects
- cancel_bfts_gold_tradeEach month
- cas_repeal_adelantado_mayor_effectEach month
Scripted Triggers
- battle_for_the_strait_castile_holds_the_straitAs it ends
- battle_for_the_strait_castile_requirements_metAs it ends
- battle_for_the_strait_contender_eliminatedAs it ends
- battle_for_the_strait_granada_holds_the_straitAs it ends
- battle_for_the_strait_granada_requirements_metAs it ends
- battle_for_the_strait_morocco_holds_the_straitAs it ends
- battle_for_the_strait_morocco_requirements_metAs it ends
- current_age_or_laterage = age_3_discoveryCan start
References 1
- monthly_spawn_chance_uniqueMonthly spawn chance
Mentions 9
Game Concepts
CabinetGuide
Casus BelliGuide
Crown PowerGuide
DisasterGuide
Granadan SovereigntyGuide
NavyGuide
PrestigeGuide
SituationGuide
SubjectGuide
Required by 4
Scripted Effects
Scripted Triggers
- has_ascendancy_over_granadaTrigger if
Variables
- Influence over GranadaMonthly change
Referenced by 10
Scripted Effects
- add_influence_over_granada_towards_trendCustom description
- bfts_seed_subject_year_count_effectIf
- change_granadan_sovereignty_effectCustom description
- change_influence_over_granada_effectCustom description
- reset_influence_over_granada_effectCustom description
- subtract_influence_over_granada_trendCustom description
Scripted Triggers
- can_demand_andalusi_submissionIs situation active
- has_ascendancy_over_granadaTrigger else
Variables
- Granadan SovereigntyMonthly change
- Influence over GranadaMonthly change
Mentioned in 27
Variables
Game Concepts
Message Types
- OTHER_PERFORMS_cas_demand_muslim_converts_ACTIONDesc
- OTHER_PERFORMS_cas_dismantle_fortifications_ACTIONDesc
- OTHER_PERFORMS_cas_force_tribute_ACTIONDesc
- OTHER_PERFORMS_cas_reduce_granadan_sovereignty_ACTIONDesc
- OTHER_PERFORMS_gra_enforce_sovereignty_ACTIONDesc
- OTHER_PERFORMS_hire_granadan_jinetes_ACTIONDesc
- OTHER_PERFORMS_mor_force_tribute_ACTIONDesc
- OTHER_PERFORMS_mor_invite_granadan_advisor_ACTIONDesc
Weighed by the AI in 9
Events
- Defying CastileOption 1, Option 2
Cabinet Actions
Pressure the Andalusi CourtAi will do
Promote Our SovereigntyAi will do
Cultivate Andalusi InfluenceAi will do
Actions
- Reduce Granadan SovereigntyAi will do
- Enforcement of SovereigntyAi will do
- Patronization of the Shadhili OrderAi will do
- Reduce Castilian InfluenceAi will do
Reduce Moroccan InfluenceAi will do
hint_tag = hint_battle_for_the_strait
outcome = {
name = "battle_for_the_strait_castilian_supremacy"
desc = "battle_for_the_strait_castilian_supremacy_desc"
}
outcome = {
name = "battle_for_the_strait_moroccan_supremacy"
desc = "battle_for_the_strait_moroccan_supremacy_desc"
}