Rise of the Turks
Situation

Rise of the Turks

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Driven by a potent combination of ambition, martial skill, and strategic vision, many Turkish Beyliks carved their own paths through the fragmented realms of Anatolia. Their nomadic origins merged with the sophistication of settled societies, creating a formidable blend of military might and administrative acumen.

As the regional principalities lay divided and vulnerable, the most formidable among them seized the opportunity to unite their ranks under a single banner. Charismatic leaders such as Ottoman, the founder of Ottomans, ignited flames of inspiration that would burn brightly for centuries to come.

With every victory, these Beyliks gather momentum, transforming themselves into a force to be reckoned with. The conquest of vital towns and cities across the region all heralded their inexorable rise.

This Situation marks the rise of the Strongest Beylik, destined to forge one of history's greatest empires. Through unique Events and Actions, we must secure dominance over the other Beyliks, cross the Marmara Sea, and claim the riches of Constantinople. Eternal glory awaits!

Recommended Actions:
Our time of ascension has arrived. By wielding powerful Actions like Press Claims and benefiting from Events that hasten Integration, our rise will be written among the ages.
If we hold 120 Locations and secure a foothold in the Balkans, we may extend the Press Claims Action to that Region as well.

Content trigger
Exact conditions

  1. 100%
    Date: 1337.4.1–1350
    Exact conditions

Situation Outcomes 4

Anatolia Remains Fragmented

Any surviving beylik that still holds the Legacy of Osman loses it, along with the Government Power that came with it.

Requirements
A Beylik Rises Ascendant

The dominant beylik unlocks the government reforms of an Ottoman-style state and the Eyalet Division policy.

Requirements
The Beyliks Are Extinguished

Any surviving beylik that still holds the Legacy of Osman loses it, along with the Government Power that came with it.

Requirements
The Age of the Beyliks Closes

Any surviving beylik that still holds the Legacy of Osman loses it, along with the Government Power that came with it.

Requirements

Actions 8

Create Uç Bey
Price

Cooldown 5 years

Requirements
What it does
Inspect Fortifications

Cooldown 3 years

Requirements
What it does
Invade Neighbor Beylik
Price

Cooldown 2 years

Requirements
What it does
Invite Turkic Migration
Price
  • 2Ducatsscaled by economic base

Cooldown 2 years

Requirements
What it does
Offer Diplomatic Protection
Price

Cooldown 1 year

Requirements
What it does
Press Claims
Price
  • 2Ducatsscaled by economic base

Cooldown 2 years

Requirements
What it does
Raise a Bey Fortress
Price

Cooldown 1 year

Requirements
What it does
Seek Relations with Byzantium

Cooldown 5 years

Requirements
What it does

  1. Exact script
  2. Exact script

Requires 7

Government Reforms
Buildings
Countries
Static Modifiers

Triggers 11

Grants 1

References 1

Mentions 2

Cultures
Actions

Required by 22

Members 50

Referenced by 5

Events
Disasters

Mentioned in 3

Disasters
Scripting 36

Requires 7

Grants 6

Removes 3

Uses 1

References 4

Script Values

Mentions 6

Game Concepts

Required by 3

Referenced by 3

Weighed by the AI in 3

Events
Diplomatic Relations
Actions

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