SituationAcross the pillars
Golden Century
The Battle for the Strait is settled, and from it a single Colossus has risen, mightier than any rival left standing. The century now opening will be defined by the reach of that power, over the courts and battlefields of Europe and over the trade and colonies of the wider world.
Such supremacy is never suffered gladly. The taller the Colossus grows, the greater the fear it stirs, until the frightened and the ambitious make common cause in a Grand Alliance sworn to contain it. Whether this golden century closes on a universal monarchy or on the Colossus brought low will turn on how far that dominance can be pressed before the balance of the age gives way.
The Golden Century is a Situation that follows the Battle for the Strait, granting its victor a century of dominance over Europe and the New World. That victor becomes the Colossus of the age, while rivals and neighbors watch its rise with growing unease.
How the Age Is Won:
Two trackers measure the reach of the Colossus. European Dominance rises through victory in continental wars and dynastic and religious primacy at home, while Colonial Dominance rises through colonization, treasure fleets, and conversion overseas. Both climb in discrete strides, and each threshold from 25 to 100 grants the Colossus a lasting reward.
Dominance breeds danger. A Flashpoint meter rises with the burden of debt and inflation, fed further by overreaching authority and the envy that great standing draws. When it fills, a make-or-break event strikes the Colossus for good or ill, and a The Grand Alliance gathers to bring it low. Defeat in war can strip 25 from either tracker, and should the Colossus lose a quarter of the realm it began with, its golden century ends before its time.
How the Age Is Won:
Two trackers measure the reach of the Colossus. European Dominance rises through victory in continental wars and dynastic and religious primacy at home, while Colonial Dominance rises through colonization, treasure fleets, and conversion overseas. Both climb in discrete strides, and each threshold from 25 to 100 grants the Colossus a lasting reward.
Dominance breeds danger. A Flashpoint meter rises with the burden of debt and inflation, fed further by overreaching authority and the envy that great standing draws. When it fills, a make-or-break event strikes the Colossus for good or ill, and a The Grand Alliance gathers to bring it low. Defeat in war can strip 25 from either tracker, and should the Colossus lose a quarter of the realm it began with, its golden century ends before its time.
- Started by100%
- Has DLC:
Across the Pillars - Can only be started via the Usher in the Golden Century DecisionNever (always = no)
Exact conditions
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryThe Event 'The Golden Century of Country' happens
- Set variable
- Set variable
- Name: golden_century_min_locations
- Value
- Add: global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country.num_locations › Num locations
- Multiply: 0.75
- Ceiling: yes
Exact script
- Has DLC:
- The Colossus
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country exists
- OwnerAt least one of
- This: global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is a Subject of global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is Alliance with global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country↗Has mutual scripted relation
- Type: Alliance
- Target: global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- The The Grand Alliance
The Grand Alliance exists- OwnerIs a member of The Grand Alliance
International Organizations 1
Situation Outcomes 3
The Colossus FallsWith the Colossus itself gone, no triumph or penalty passes to anyone: the age simply loses the power that defined it.
Requirements
The Colossus DiminishedThe Colossus survives, but takes a severe blow to its Stability for having been cut down to size.
Requirements
The Colossus EnduresThe Colossus keeps its century. It takes Triumphant in Europe and Triumphant Overseas, each scaled to how far its reach actually extended. Where that reach went wholly unopposed, it is crowned Hegemon of Europe or Hegemon of the New World.
Requirements
Variables 3
Colonial Dominance
How far our reach extends across the New World, growing month by month through our colonies, treasure fleets, naval traditions, and the faith we carry overseas. It measures how golden our century becomes beyond the ocean, and each threshold we cross grants a lasting reward. Once either this or our European Dominance first reaches 25, the The Grand Alliance forms against us.
European Dominance
How heavily our dominion weighs upon Europe, growing month by month through the extent of our realm, its stability, and army traditions, as well as our legitimacy and grip on our home region. It measures our prominence at home, and each threshold we cross grants a lasting reward. Once either this or our Colonial Dominance first reaches 25, the The Grand Alliance forms against us.
Flashpoint Progress
The pressures building beneath our golden century, fed by the strength of authority and our standing abroad as much as by the burden of debt and the debasement of our coin. When these factors reach their height, a Flashpoint follows — a make-or-break moment that may either exalt our realm or convulse it.
European Dominance
- ≥ 25
- ≥ 50
- ≥ 75
- ≥ 100
- < 25
Colonial Dominance
- ≥ 25
- ≥ 50
- ≥ 75
- ≥ 100
Flashpoint Progress
- ≥ 100Brings
- Idle LancesEvent
- Revolt of the EstatesEvent
- Clash Between the Old & NewEvent
- Concentration of PowerEvent
- A Golden Century of the ArtsEvent
- Target Character Enters Our ServiceEvent
- A Reckoning of the RealmEvent
- The Fairs OverflowEvent
- A New Art of WarEvent
- A Beacon of LearningEvent
- The Reckoning of DebtsEvent
Disease in the HeartlandEvent- The Frontier RisesEvent
- Dearth and RiotEvent
Actions 16
- At least one of
- All of
- Has Global Variable: battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Trigger if
- Limitglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country Exists
- At least one of
- This: global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is a Subject (or below) of global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is a Rival of global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is an War Enemy of global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is a neighbor of global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country or only a single sea zone away
- Has presence in: IberiaorMaghreborFrance
- Is a member of The Grand Alliance
- Top overlordIs a member of The Grand Alliance
Exact conditions
- If
- Does NOT have Variable: gc_winner_country
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country exists
- gc_mirror_dominance_to_country↗Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Set variable
- Name: European Dominance
- Value: Golden Century › European Dominance
- Set variable
- Name: Colonial Dominance
- Value: Golden Century › Colonial Dominance
- Set variable
- If
- The Grand Alliance does not exist
- Does NOT have Variable: gc_grand_alliance_formed_recently
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country exists
- At least one of
- European Dominance ≥ 25
- Colonial Dominance ≥ 25
Then- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryOrdered country in diplomatic range (up to 1, highest
great_power_scorefirst)where- This: NotPrevious
- Is NOT a Rebel Movement state
- Is NOT a Subject of another Country
- None of
- Is Alliance with global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country↗Has mutual scripted relation
- Type: Alliance
- Target: global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is NOT in a Union with global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- At least one of
- Is a Rival of global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is an War Enemy of global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- This opinion of prev < 0
Create international organization:The Grand Alliance · Target: global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryHidden effect- Previous joins
- Set leader country: Previous
- RootSet variable
- Name: gc_grand_alliance_formed_recently
- Days: 7,300
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Every rivalThe Event 'The Shadow of GC Hegemon' happens
- Every enemyThe Event 'The Shadow of GC Hegemon' happens
- Every related country
- Type: alliance
- The Event 'The Ascendancy of GC Hegemon' happens
- Every subject or belowThe Event 'The Ascendancy of GC Hegemon' happens
- Every neighbor countrywhereThe Event 'A New Power Rises' happens
- Every rival
- IfFlashpoint Progress ≥ 100Then
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryOne of these, at random
- 7.1%The Event 'Revolt of the Estates' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'Clash Between the Old & New' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'Concentration of Power' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'A Golden Century of the Arts' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'Target Character Enters Our Service' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'A Reckoning of the Realm' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'The Fairs Overflow' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'A New Art of War' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'A Beacon of Learning' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'The Reckoning of Debts' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'Disease in the Heartland' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'The Frontier Rises' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'Dearth and Riot' happens
- 7.1%The Event 'Idle Lances' happens
- Set variable
- Name: Flashpoint Progress
- Value: 0
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- IfEuropean Dominance ≥ 100Then
- IfHas fired unique event: NotDominance in Europe
- Ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is or was
Spainor
Castile - Does NOT have Universal Monarchy
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Universal Monarchy · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replaceElse ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country- Is or was
Andalusiaor
Morocco - Does NOT have Renewed Faith
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Renewed Faith · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replace - Is or was
Else ifEuropean Dominance ≥ 75Then- IfHas fired unique event: NotAscendancy in Europe
- Ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is or was SpainorCastile
- Does NOT have Expanded Cabinet Jurisdiction
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Expanded Cabinet Jurisdiction · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replaceElse ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country- Is or was AndalusiaorMorocco
- Does NOT have Sword of the West
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Sword of the West · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replace - Is or was
Else ifEuropean Dominance ≥ 50Then- IfHas fired unique event: NotInfluence in Europe
- Ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is or was SpainorCastile
- Does NOT have European Aspirations
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: European Aspirations · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replaceElse ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country- Is or was AndalusiaorMorocco
- Does NOT have Holy Struggle
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Holy Struggle · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replace - Is or was
Else ifEuropean Dominance ≥ 25Then- IfHas fired unique event: NotPresence in Europe
- If
- Has fired unique event: NotThe Orders in the Golden Century
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is or was SpainorCastile
- Any religious order in countryOrder type:
Iberian Military Order
- Is or was
- Ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is or was SpainorCastile
- Does NOT have Rising Iberian Power
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Rising Iberian Power · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replaceElse ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country- Is or was AndalusiaorMorocco
- Does NOT have Restoration of al-'Andalus
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Restoration of al-'Andalus · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replace - Is or was
- IfColonial Dominance ≥ 100Then
- IfHas fired unique event: NotDominance Beyond the Horizon
- Ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is or was SpainorCastile
- Does NOT have Colonial Dominance
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Colonial Dominance · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replaceElse ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country- Is or was AndalusiaorMorocco
- Does NOT have Mastery of the Sudan
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Mastery of the Sudan · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replace - Is or was
Else ifColonial Dominance ≥ 75Then- IfHas fired unique event: NotAscendancy Beyond the Horizon
- Ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is or was SpainorCastile
- Does NOT have Elevated Cultural Identity
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Elevated Cultural Identity · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replaceElse ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country- Is or was AndalusiaorMorocco
- Does NOT have Da'wa Colonial Administration
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Da'wa Colonial Administration · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replace - Is or was
Else ifColonial Dominance ≥ 50Then- IfHas fired unique event: NotInfluence Beyond the Horizon
- If
- Has fired unique event: NotThe Orders Overseas
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is or was SpainorCastile
- Any religious order in countryOrder type: Iberian Military Order
- Is or was
- Ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is or was SpainorCastile
- Does NOT have Migratory Waves
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Migratory Waves · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replaceElse ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country- Is or was AndalusiaorMorocco
- Does NOT have The Golden Road
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: The Golden Road · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replace
Trade Income+10%
Trade Capacity+10%
- Is or was
Else ifColonial Dominance ≥ 25Then- IfHas fired unique event: NotPresence Beyond the Horizon
- Ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Is or was SpainorCastile
- Does NOT have Market Dominance
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Market Dominance · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replaceElse ifglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country- Is or was AndalusiaorMorocco
- Does NOT have Wealth of the Sahel
Thenglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAdd country modifier: Modifier: Wealth of the Sahel · Years: -1 · Desc: as long as the Golden Century Situation remains active · Mode: replace - Is or was
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- IfGolden Century › European Dominance < 100Then
- Loses the effect of Universal Monarchy
- Loses the effect of Renewed Faith
- IfGolden Century › European Dominance < 75Then
- Loses the effect of Expanded Cabinet Jurisdiction
- Loses the effect of Sword of the West
- IfGolden Century › European Dominance < 50Then
- Loses the effect of European Aspirations
- Loses the effect of Holy Struggle
- IfGolden Century › European Dominance < 25Then
- Loses the effect of Rising Iberian Power
- Loses the effect of Restoration of al-'Andalus
- IfGolden Century › Colonial Dominance < 100Then
- Loses the effect of Colonial Dominance
- Loses the effect of Mastery of the Sudan
- IfGolden Century › Colonial Dominance < 75Then
- Loses the effect of Elevated Cultural Identity
- Loses the effect of Da'wa Colonial Administration
- IfGolden Century › Colonial Dominance < 50Then
- Loses the effect of Migratory Waves
- Loses the effect of The Golden Road
- Trade Income+10%
- Trade Capacity+10%
- IfGolden Century › Colonial Dominance < 25Then
- Loses the effect of Market Dominance
- Loses the effect of Wealth of the Sahel
Exact script
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
- Loses the effect of Market Dominance
- Loses the effect of Wealth of the Sahel
- Loses the effect of Migratory Waves
- Loses the effect of The Golden Road
- Trade Income+10%
- Trade Capacity+10%
- Loses the effect of Da'wa Colonial Administration
- Loses the effect of Elevated Cultural Identity
- Loses the effect of Colonial Dominance
- Loses the effect of Mastery of the Sudan
- Loses the effect of Rising Iberian Power
- Loses the effect of Restoration of al-'Andalus
- Loses the effect of European Aspirations
- Loses the effect of Holy Struggle
- Loses the effect of Expanded Cabinet Jurisdiction
- Loses the effect of Sword of the West
- Loses the effect of Universal Monarchy
- Loses the effect of Renewed Faith
- Set variable
- Name: gc_final_european_dominance
- Value: Golden Century › European Dominance
- Years: 101
- Set variable
- Name: gc_final_colonial_dominance
- Value: Golden Century › Colonial Dominance
- Years: 101
- IfThe Grand Alliance existsThen
- Every countrywhereIs a member ofThe Grand AllianceSet variable
- Name: was_gc_coalition_member
- Years: 1
- The Grand Alliance › Leader countrySet variable
- Name: was_gc_coalition_leader
- Years: 1
- Every countrywhere
- IfSituation had been active for ≥ 100 YearsThen
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryThe Event 'A Century of Gold' happens
- Every countrywhere
- Is aware of the Golden Century Situation
- This: Notglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
The Event 'The Colossus Endures' happens - Is aware of the
Otherwise- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryThe Event 'The Century Undone' happens
- Every countrywhere
- Is aware of the Golden Century Situation
- This: Notglobal_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
The Event 'The Colossus Broken' happens - Is aware of the
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
Exact script
- global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country
Requires 23
Religious Order Types
- Iberian Military OrderEach month
International Organizations
- The Grand AllianceMap color, As it ends…
DLCs
- Across the PillarsCan start
Static Modifiers
- Da'wa Colonial AdministrationEach month
- Elevated Cultural IdentityEach month
- European AspirationsEach month
Triggers 32
Events
- The Golden Century of CountryWhen it starts
- The Shadow of GC HegemonEach month
- The Ascendancy of GC HegemonEach month
- A New Power RisesEach month
- The Orders in the Golden CenturyEach month
- Idle LancesEach month
- The Orders OverseasEach month
- Dominance in EuropeEach month
- Presence in EuropeEach month
- Presence Beyond the HorizonEach month
Grants 17
International Organizations
- The Grand AllianceEach month
Static Modifiers
- Da'wa Colonial AdministrationEach month
- Elevated Cultural IdentityEach month
- European AspirationsEach month
- Expanded Cabinet JurisdictionEach month
- Colonial DominanceEach month
- The Golden RoadEach month
- Holy StruggleEach month
- Market DominanceEach month
- Mastery of the SudanEach month
Removes 16
Static Modifiers
- Da'wa Colonial AdministrationAs it ends, Each month
- Elevated Cultural IdentityAs it ends, Each month
- European AspirationsAs it ends, Each month
- Expanded Cabinet JurisdictionAs it ends, Each month
- Colonial DominanceAs it ends, Each month
- The Golden RoadAs it ends, Each month
- Holy StruggleAs it ends, Each month
- Market DominanceAs it ends, Each month
- Mastery of the SudanAs it ends, Each month
- Migratory WavesAs it ends, Each month
References 1
- The Grand AllianceAs it ends
Required by 49
Events
The Three CommunitiesOption 1, Option 2- The Capitulations of GranadaOption 1, Option 2
The Final Question: Expulsion or Assimilation?Option 1, Option 2- The Megorashim ArriveOption 1
ColumbusOption 1- The Conquest of TenōchtitlanOption
- The Conquest of QusquOption
- The Founding of Mexico CityOption 1
- A New Capital of PeruOption 1
The Silver Deposits in the AndesOption 1
Members 16
Actions
Construct a Qāḍī OfficeSelect trigger 1
Charter a Saharan Trade HouseSelect trigger 1
Dispatch a Gold CaravanSelect trigger 1
Integrate Colonial CharterSelect trigger 1
Muster the ḠuzātSelect trigger
Proclaim a FatwāSelect trigger
Proclaim The Crown of al-'AndalusSelect trigger
Invoke the Umayyad LegacySelect trigger 1
Plan Partition CampaignSelect trigger 1
Demand Tribute FleetsSelect trigger 1
Granted by 1
Referenced by 4
Events
- The Colossus BrokenOption 1, Option 2
- The Colossus EnduresOption 1, Option 2
Government Reforms
The Crown of al-'AndalusCountry modifier 1
International Organizations
- The Grand AllianceFor members 1, For members 2…
Mentioned in 6
Events
Situation Outcomes
Modifier Types
Scripting 54
Requires 8
Variables
- battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryLegend key 1, Map color…
- Colonial DominanceEach month
- European DominanceEach month
- Flashpoint ProgressEach month
- gc_grand_alliance_formed_recentlyEach month
- gc_winner_countryEach month
Defines
- NMapColors|DEFAULT_COLORMap color
- NMapColors|INTERNATIONAL_ORGANIZATION_LEADER_COLORLegend key 2, Map color
Grants 8
Variables
- gc_final_colonial_dominanceAs it ends
- gc_final_european_dominanceAs it ends
- Flashpoint ProgressEach month
- gc_grand_alliance_formed_recentlyEach month
- gc_winner_countryEach month, When it starts
- golden_century_min_locationsWhen it starts
- was_gc_coalition_leaderAs it ends
- was_gc_coalition_memberAs it ends
Uses 2
Scripted Effects
- gc_mirror_dominance_to_countryEach month
Scripted Triggers
- is_allied_withtarget = global_var:battle_for_the_strait_winner_country (+1)Map color, Each month
References 4
Script Values
- monthly_spawn_chance_uniqueMonthly spawn chance
Variables
- battle_for_the_strait_winner_countryAs it ends, Each month…
- Colonial DominanceAs it ends
- European DominanceAs it ends
Mentions 4
Game Concepts
FlashpointGuide- Colonial DominanceGuide
- European DominanceGuide
SituationGuide
Referenced by 5
Scripted Effects
- gc_change_colonial_dominanceCustom description
- gc_change_european_dominanceCustom description
- gc_mirror_dominance_to_countryIf
Variables
- Colonial DominanceMonthly change
- European DominanceMonthly change
Mentioned in 21
Game Concepts
- FlashpointDesc
- Colonial DominanceDesc
- European DominanceDesc
Message Types
- OTHER_PERFORMS_plan_partition_campaign_ACTIONDesc
- PERFORM_adu_build_qadi_office_ACTIONDesc
- PERFORM_adu_charter_saharan_trade_house_ACTIONDesc
- PERFORM_adu_dispatch_gold_caravan_ACTIONDesc
- PERFORM_adu_integrate_natives_ACTIONDesc
- PERFORM_adu_muster_the_ghuzat_ACTIONDesc
- PERFORM_adu_proclaim_a_fatwa_ACTIONDesc
Weighed by the AI in 2
Actions
Call the Alliance to WarAi will do
International Organizations
- The Grand AllianceAi desire to join
hint_tag = hint_golden_century
outcome = {
name = "golden_century_colossus_endures"
desc = "golden_century_colossus_endures_desc"
trigger = {
years_since_situation_start >= 100
}
}