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Situation · All Under Heaven

The Dynastic Cycle

The Dynastic Cycle is a situation in Crusader Kings III (All Under Heaven) with 6 phases: Stability, Expansion, Advancement, Conquest, Tension and Division. It starts in Tension. Tension takes over at 4,000 points; the biggest single push is "Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst" (4,000), 1 times alone. Advancement takes over at 2,000 points; the biggest single push is "Son of Heaven completes a Compel Religious Uniformity Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst" (50), 40 times alone. Expansion takes over at 2,000 points; the biggest single push is "Son of Heaven wins a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst" (50), 40 times alone. Patch 1.20.1.2, from game/common/situation/situations/tgp_dynastic_cycle.txt.

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The fastest push into each phase

  • Tension (4000 points)Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst: 4,000 — 1×
  • Advancement (5000 points)Claim Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst: 5,000 — 1×
  • Expansion (5000 points)Claim Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst: 5,000 — 1×
  • Division (2000 points)Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst: 2,000 — 1×

The Dynastic Cycle depicts the socio-political status of the Great Empire of China, which flows through Dynastic Cycle Eras of stability, instability, and chaos. Key to the Dynastic Cycle is the Mandate of Heaven, a form of Legitimacy held by the Emperor. If it is ever lost, the Great Empire of China will shatter - until it is again united by someone worthy to be the Son of Heaven.

Phases

Stability

Phase · can turn into 3 phases

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  • Era Type Stable
  • Hide In Phases List
Effects on each group of participants (1)

Government

Son of Heaven

  • On Dynastic Cycle Era start Son of Heaven chooses between Advancement and Expansion

Expansion

Phase · can turn into 1 phase

In this Era the Empire is focusing on growing stronger through looking outward: pacifying frontiers, expanding its reach through military force, Tributaries, and the Silk Road. China enters this Era from either Unstable Era if enough Catalysts trigger. Therefore, to reform China to this Era from the Advancement Era, it must first enter the Tension Era.

  • Era Type Stable
  • On Dynastic Cycle Era start Son of Heaven chooses between Advancement and Expansion
  • Protectorate Administration Unlocked
  • Son of Heaven may use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
Effects on each group of participants (2)

Government

Son of Heaven

  • Son of Heaven may use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Conquered Duchies and Kingdoms grant Son of Heaven more Legitimacy
  • Son of Heaven Court Position Salaries: +20%
  • Son of Heaven may appoint low Merit Councillors and Court Positions without progressing towards Tension
  • Protectorate Administration Unlocked
  • The Capital Examination Activity can be hosted with the Military Strategists Activity Type
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Pro-China Movement

  • +50% bonus to Positive Character Interaction and Schemes targeting or used by Son of Heaven. Negative interactions and schemes receive a -50% disadvantage
  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Conquered Duchies and Kingdoms grant Son of Heaven more Legitimacy
  • Son of Heaven's Legitimacy Expectations are raised by 1 after 50 and 100 years after the Stable Era started
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Expansion Movement

  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Conquered Duchies and Kingdoms grant Son of Heaven more Legitimacy
  • Son of Heaven's Legitimacy Expectations are raised by 1 after 50 and 100 years after the Stable Era started
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Advancement Movement

  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Conquered Duchies and Kingdoms grant Son of Heaven more Legitimacy
  • Son of Heaven's Legitimacy Expectations are raised by 1 after 50 and 100 years after the Stable Era started
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Conservative Movement

  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Conquered Duchies and Kingdoms grant Son of Heaven more Legitimacy
  • Son of Heaven's Legitimacy Expectations are raised by 1 after 50 and 100 years after the Stable Era started
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Unaligned

  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Other Rulers

  • No effects

Advancement

Phase · can turn into 1 phase

In this Era the Empire is focusing on improving itself by looking inward: through Innovations, cultural excellence, prosperity of the people, and good Meritorious Confucian governance. China enters this Era from either Unstable Era if enough Catalysts trigger. Therefore, to reform China to this Era from the Expansion Era, it must first enter the Tension Era.

  • Era Type Stable
  • On Dynastic Cycle Era start Son of Heaven chooses between Advancement and Expansion
  • Metropolitan Administration Unlocked
Effects on each group of participants (2)

Government

Son of Heaven

  • Son of Heaven's Legitimacy Expectations are raised by 1 after 50 and 100 years after the Stable Era started
  • Son of Heaven is unable to declare offensive Wars, except Chinese Consolidation War Casus Belli and …China's Grand Campaign Great Project
  • Son of Heaven and Minister of Works Can construct Buildings and Holdings in Tributaries (only if not a Tributary yourself)
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task progress: +10
  • Metropolitan Administration Unlocked
  • The Capital Examination Activity can be hosted with the Efficient Governance Activity Type
  • Reduced Great Projects Construction Time: -50%

Pro-China Movement

  • +50% bonus to Positive Character Interaction and Schemes targeting or used by Son of Heaven. Negative interactions and schemes receive a -50% disadvantage
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task progress: +10

Expansion Movement

  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task progress: +10

Advancement Movement

  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task progress: +10
  • Gain Merit when using the Send Treasury Interaction

Conservative Movement

  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task progress: +10

Other Rulers

  • No effects

Conquest

Phase · can turn into 3 phases

An Era of consolidation after a foreign power has conquered China. In order to enter this Era, the Hegemony of China has to fall into the hands of a Ruler that does not have a Celestial Government or a Culture Heritage that is not Chinese.

  • Era Type Unstable
  • Son of Heaven may use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
Effects on each group of participants (2)

Government

Son of Heaven

  • Son of Heaven may use the Promote Cultural Governors Decision to favor Governors of own Culture
  • Son of Heaven may use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Military Governors can use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Conquered Duchies and Kingdoms grant Son of Heaven more Legitimacy
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Pro-China Movement

  • +50% bonus to Positive Character Interaction and Schemes targeting or used by Son of Heaven. Negative interactions and schemes receive a -50% disadvantage
  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Military Governors can use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Conquered Duchies and Kingdoms grant Son of Heaven more Legitimacy
  • Son of Heaven may use the Promote Cultural Governors Decision to favor Governors of own Culture
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Expansion Movement

  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Military Governors can use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Conquered Duchies and Kingdoms grant Son of Heaven more Legitimacy
  • Son of Heaven may use the Promote Cultural Governors Decision to favor Governors of own Culture
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Advancement Movement

  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Military Governors can use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Conquered Duchies and Kingdoms grant Son of Heaven more Legitimacy
  • Son of Heaven may use the Promote Cultural Governors Decision to favor Governors of own Culture
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Conservative Movement

  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Military Governors can use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Conquered Duchies and Kingdoms grant Son of Heaven more Legitimacy
  • Son of Heaven may use the Promote Cultural Governors Decision to favor Governors of own Culture
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Unaligned

  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Other Rulers

  • No effects

Tension

Starting phase · can turn into 3 phases

This is an Era of unrest, but also of opportunity. While corruption, popular unrest, and invasions are a threat, wise rule can reform China. If Division is avoided, it is possible for China to reach either the Advancement or Expansion Era. China enters this Era from either Stable Era if enough Catalysts trigger.

  • Era Type Unstable
Effects on each group of participants (2)

Government

Son of Heaven

  • Populist Factions and Peasant Factions are more likely to be created and have more members
  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Non-Governor Vassals are more likely to declare internal Wars
  • Son of Heaven is unable to declare offensive Wars, except Chinese Consolidation War Casus Belli and …China's Grand Campaign Great Project
  • Governor Efficiency is reduced by 5% for each of Son of Heaven's Legitimacy Level below level 5
  • Non-De Jure Vassals and Tributaries are more likely to declare or demand independence
  • Reduced Vassal penalties for declaring or demanding independence
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Pro-China Movement

  • +50% bonus to Positive Character Interaction and Schemes targeting or used by Son of Heaven. Negative interactions and schemes receive a -50% disadvantage
  • Populist Factions and Peasant Factions are more likely to be created and have more members
  • Military Governors can use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Non-Governor Vassals are more likely to declare internal Wars
  • Governor Efficiency is reduced by 5% for each of Son of Heaven's Legitimacy Level below level 5
  • Non-De Jure Vassals and Tributaries are more likely to declare or demand independence
  • Reduced Vassal penalties for declaring or demanding independence
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Expansion Movement

  • Populist Factions and Peasant Factions are more likely to be created and have more members
  • Military Governors can use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Non-Governor Vassals are more likely to declare internal Wars
  • Governor Efficiency is reduced by 5% for each of Son of Heaven's Legitimacy Level below level 5
  • Non-De Jure Vassals and Tributaries are more likely to declare or demand independence
  • Reduced Vassal penalties for declaring or demanding independence
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Advancement Movement

  • Populist Factions and Peasant Factions are more likely to be created and have more members
  • Military Governors can use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Non-Governor Vassals are more likely to declare internal Wars
  • Governor Efficiency is reduced by 5% for each of Son of Heaven's Legitimacy Level below level 5
  • Non-De Jure Vassals and Tributaries are more likely to declare or demand independence
  • Reduced Vassal penalties for declaring or demanding independence
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Conservative Movement

  • Populist Factions and Peasant Factions are more likely to be created and have more members
  • Military Governors can use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • Non-Governor Vassals are more likely to declare internal Wars
  • Governor Efficiency is reduced by 5% for each of Son of Heaven's Legitimacy Level below level 5
  • Non-De Jure Vassals and Tributaries are more likely to declare or demand independence
  • Reduced Vassal penalties for declaring or demanding independence
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Unaligned

  • Populist Factions and Peasant Factions are more likely to be created and have more members
  • Military Governors can use Seize Hegemonic County and Seize Hegemonic Duchy Casus Bellis
  • Non-Governor Vassals may openly declare Wars against other Vassals
  • … Integrate Title Councillor Task is disabled

Other Rulers

  • Unlocks Seize the Mandate of Heaven Casus Belli against Son of Heaven

Division

Phase · can turn into 2 phases

An Era of warlords, where only a strong Ruler can unite China. This Era begins either if: • In either Unstable Era, enough Catalysts trigger • The current Son of Heaven loses the Mandate of Heaven When this Era starts • The Hegemony of China Title is destroyed and the former Son of Heaven is Deposed • Empire and Kingdom Tier Titles in the De Jure hierarchy are also destroyed, if their Holders have Power lower than 350 and 100 respectively • Independent Rulers will swear fealty or pay tribute to their Elders or Movement Leaders • Every independent Ruler will join the Other Rulers Participant Group • Every other Participant Group will be disbanded

  • Era Type Chaotic
Effects on each group of participants (1)

Government

Son of Heaven

  • Dissolved

Pro-China Movement

  • Dissolved

Expansion Movement

  • Dissolved

Advancement Movement

  • Dissolved

Conservative Movement

  • Dissolved

Unaligned

  • Dissolved

Other Rulers

Their counties:

  • Increased Legitimacy from completing Great Projects: +100%
  • Legitimacy increases when appointing Characters with 4th rank Merit Rank as:     • Governors     • Ministers     • Court Positions
  • Unlocks the Claim the Mandate of Heaven Decision

What changes the phase

One block per phase it can turn into; open one to see every catalyst that counts, from each phase it can come from.

Into Expansionfrom 4 phases · biggest push: Son of Heaven wins a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst (50)

Stability→Expansion

Takes over at 1 points from 0 catalysts.

Conquest→Expansion

Takes over at 2000 points from 16 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Son of Heaven wins a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst”, is worth 50 — 40 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Son of Heaven wins a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040not found in the files
The Great Wall Construction Situation Catalyst5040Script: great_wall; Script: great_wall_extend_to_liaodong and 1 more
Won War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender
Son of Heaven completes a Military Operation Exercise Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Script: minister_project_train_troops
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
Expansion Movement is the Favored Movement3558Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2580Decision: Consult Heaven
Yearly Legitimacy Above Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Pro-China Movement is the Favored Movement20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Imperial Censor gives a Hook to Son of Heaven10200Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Imperial Censor gains a Hook-10—Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Great Project Contribution-10—Script: construct_great_barracks; Script: grand_canals and 12 more
Advancement Movement is the Favored Movement-15—Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-35—not found in the files
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-75—Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
A New House Inherits Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-100—Automatic: on_title_gain

Tension→Expansion

Takes over at 2000 points from 17 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Son of Heaven wins a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst”, is worth 50 — 40 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Son of Heaven wins a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040not found in the files
The Great Wall Construction Situation Catalyst5040Script: great_wall; Script: great_wall_extend_to_liaodong and 1 more
Won War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender
Son of Heaven completes a Military Operation Exercise Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Script: minister_project_train_troops
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
Expansion Movement is the Favored Movement3558Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2580Decision: Consult Heaven
Expansion Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power2580Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Yearly Legitimacy Above Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Pro-China Movement is the Favored Movement20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Imperial Censor gives a Hook to Son of Heaven10200Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Great Project Contribution10200Script: construct_great_barracks; Script: grand_canals and 12 more
Imperial Censor gains a Hook-10—Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Advancement Movement is the Favored Movement-15—Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-35—not found in the files
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-75—Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
A New House Inherits Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-100—Automatic: on_title_gain

Division→Expansion

Takes over at 5000 points from 1 catalyst. The biggest single push, “Claim Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst”, is worth 5,000 — 1 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Claim Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5,0001Decision: Claim the Mandate of Heaven; War: Seize the Mandate of Heaven and 6 more
Into Advancementfrom 4 phases · biggest push: Son of Heaven completes a Compel Religious Uniformity Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst (50)

Stability→Advancement

Takes over at 1 points from 0 catalysts.

Conquest→Advancement

Takes over at 2000 points from 18 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Son of Heaven completes a Compel Religious Uniformity Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst”, is worth 50 — 40 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Son of Heaven completes a Compel Religious Uniformity Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Script: minister_compel_religious_uniformity
Son of Heaven completes a Conduct Census Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Script: minister_project_conduct_census
Son of Heaven completes a Assimilate Area Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Script: minister_project_culture
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
Advancement Movement is the Favored Movement3558Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2580Decision: Consult Heaven
Yearly Legitimacy Above Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Pro-China Movement is the Favored Movement20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Push for Advancement15134Event: The Way Forward
Imperial Censor gives a Hook to Son of Heaven10200Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Minister Expose Examination Cheater10200Event: Cheating Examinations Revealed
Grand Secretariat's Autonomy Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5400not found in the files
Imperial Censor gains a Hook-10—Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Great Project Contribution-10—Script: construct_great_barracks; Script: grand_canals and 12 more
Expansion Movement is the Favored Movement-15—Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-35—not found in the files
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-75—Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
A New House Inherits Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-100—Automatic: on_title_gain

Tension→Advancement

Takes over at 2000 points from 18 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Son of Heaven completes a Compel Religious Uniformity Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst”, is worth 50 — 40 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Son of Heaven completes a Compel Religious Uniformity Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Script: minister_compel_religious_uniformity
Son of Heaven completes a Conduct Census Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Script: minister_project_conduct_census
Son of Heaven completes a Assimilate Area Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Script: minister_project_culture
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
Advancement Movement is the Favored Movement3558Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2580Decision: Consult Heaven
Advancement Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power2580Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Yearly Legitimacy Above Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Pro-China Movement is the Favored Movement20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Push for Advancement15134Event: The Way Forward
Imperial Censor gives a Hook to Son of Heaven10200Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Minister Expose Examination Cheater10200Event: Cheating Examinations Revealed
Imperial Censor gains a Hook-10—Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Great Project Contribution-10—Script: construct_great_barracks; Script: grand_canals and 12 more
Expansion Movement is the Favored Movement-15—Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-35—not found in the files
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-75—Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
A New House Inherits Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-100—Automatic: on_title_gain

Division→Advancement

Takes over at 5000 points from 1 catalyst. The biggest single push, “Claim Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst”, is worth 5,000 — 1 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Claim Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5,0001Decision: Claim the Mandate of Heaven; War: Seize the Mandate of Heaven and 6 more
Into Tensionfrom 3 phases · biggest push: Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst (4000)

Stability→Tension

Takes over at 1 points from 0 catalysts.

Expansion→Tension

Takes over at 4000 points from 65 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst”, is worth 4,000 — 1 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst4,0001Automatic: on_title_destroyed; Script: mandate_legitimacy
Yearly Mandate of Heaven at 0 Dynastic Cycle Catalyst4,0001Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Son of Heaven holds far too few De Jure Titles Dynastic Cycle Catalyst4,0001Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
A New House Inherits Dynastic Cycle Catalyst4,0001Automatic: on_title_gain
Lost Capital Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10040Automatic: on_war_won_attacker
Son of Heaven's Murder Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10040Automatic: on_death
Yearly Son of Heaven has too few De Jure Titles Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10040Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Lost War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst7554Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender
Mongol Empire is Formed5080Event: ep3_roman_restoration.0520; Event: mongol_invasion.0001
Yearly ongoing Apocalyptic Plague5080not found in the files
Civil War Outbreak Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080Automatic: on_war_started
Lost Defensive Territorial War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080War: Rebellion; Event: faction_demand.1001 and 1 more
Yearly Ongoing Natural Disaster Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080Decision: Consult Heaven
Imperial Treasury Lost Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080Automatic: on_raid_action_completion; Automatic: on_siege_looting
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
Conservative Movement is the Favored Movement35115Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Yearly Ongoing Major Plague35115not found in the files
Yearly ongoing defensive War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst35115Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
The Imperial Treasury is bankrupt35115Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Pro-China Movement is the Favored Movement35115Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
The Great Khan Invades25160War: Greatest of Khans' Onslaught
Son of Heaven fails a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst25160not found in the files
Advancement Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power25160Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Conservative Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power25160Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Governor involved in foreign incursion25160not found in the files
Advancement Movement is the Favored Movement20200Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Yearly Legitimacy Below Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20 to 30, depending on: stability phase start date at least 50 years ago (below_legitimacy_catalyst_over_time_value)20–30134–200Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Yearly Under Men-at-Arms Limit Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20200Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Yearly Outdated Men-at-Arms Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20200not found in the files
Yearly Few Tributaries Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20200not found in the files
Yearly Long No Examinations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20200Decision: Make Movement Petition; Event: Movement's Petition: … and 4 more
Funds Withdrawn from Treasury Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15267not found in the files
Incursion by the Great Khan15267War: Greatest of Khans' Onslaught
Governor Embezzlement Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15267not found in the files
Governor Raided Estate Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15267not found in the files
Son of Heaven Influenced Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15267Decision: Make Movement Petition; Event: Movement's Petition: … and 3 more
Imperial House Murder Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15267Automatic: on_death
Tyrannical Purge15267Interaction: Extinguish Noble Family; Event: Root, Stem, and Branch
Imperial Censor gains a Hook10400Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Mercenary Hired Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10400Interaction: Hire as Mercenaries
Minister of Justice Unjustly Imprison Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10400Interaction: Imprison
Minister of Justice pardoned a known Criminal10400Event: Find Secrets — Known Criminal
Grand Secretariat's Autonomy Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5800not found in the files
Governor Challenged Status Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5800not found in the files
Governor Slander Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5800not found in the files
Great Project Contribution5800Script: construct_great_barracks; Script: grand_canals and 12 more
Great Project Contribution5800Script: construct_great_barracks; Script: grand_canals and 12 more
Minister of Justice pardoned dangerous Criminal5800Interaction: Ask for Pardon; Interaction: Grant Pardon and 1 more
Great Project Contribution-5—Script: construct_great_barracks; Script: grand_canals and 12 more
Imperial Censor Blackmailed a Governor-5—Interaction: Blackmail
Minister Expose Examination Cheater-5—Event: Cheating Examinations Revealed
Pro-China Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power-5—Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Minister or Son of Heaven cleared Treasury Debt-10—Interaction: Debt Relief; Interaction: Request Treasury Funds
Imperial Censor gives a Hook to Son of Heaven-10—Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Great Project Contribution-10—Script: construct_great_barracks; Script: grand_canals and 12 more
Yearly Legitimacy Above Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-10—Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Minister of Justice exposed a Governor-10—Interaction: Expose a Secret
Son of Heaven completes a Military Operation Exercise Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-15—Script: minister_project_train_troops
Expansion Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power-15—Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more

5 smaller catalysts not shown.

Advancement→Tension

Takes over at 4000 points from 66 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst”, is worth 4,000 — 1 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst4,0001Automatic: on_title_destroyed; Script: mandate_legitimacy
Yearly Mandate of Heaven at 0 Dynastic Cycle Catalyst4,0001Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Son of Heaven holds far too few De Jure Titles Dynastic Cycle Catalyst4,0001Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
A New House Inherits Dynastic Cycle Catalyst4,0001Automatic: on_title_gain
Son of Heaven's Murder Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10040Automatic: on_death
Yearly Son of Heaven has too few De Jure Titles Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10040Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Lost War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst7554Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender
Mongol Empire is Formed5080Event: ep3_roman_restoration.0520; Event: mongol_invasion.0001
Yearly ongoing Apocalyptic Plague5080not found in the files
Civil War Outbreak Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080Automatic: on_war_started
Lost Capital Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080Automatic: on_war_won_attacker
Yearly Ongoing Natural Disaster Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Imperial Treasury Lost Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080Automatic: on_raid_action_completion; Automatic: on_siege_looting
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5080Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
Expansion Movement is the Favored Movement35115Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Yearly Ongoing Major Plague35115not found in the files
Yearly ongoing defensive War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst35115Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
The Imperial Treasury is bankrupt35115Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
The Great Khan Invades25160War: Greatest of Khans' Onslaught
Son of Heaven fails a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst25160not found in the files
Lost Defensive Territorial War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst25160War: Rebellion; Event: faction_demand.1001 and 1 more
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst25160Decision: Consult Heaven
Imperial House Murder Dynastic Cycle Catalyst25160Automatic: on_death
Governor involved in foreign incursion25160not found in the files
Yearly Legitimacy Below Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20 to 30, depending on: stability phase start date at least 50 years ago (below_legitimacy_catalyst_over_time_value)20–30134–200Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Yearly Long No Examinations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20200Decision: Make Movement Petition; Event: Movement's Petition: … and 4 more
Yearly Short No Examinations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20200Decision: Make Movement Petition; Event: Movement's Petition: … and 4 more
Funds Withdrawn from Treasury Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15267not found in the files
Incursion by the Great Khan15267War: Greatest of Khans' Onslaught
Governor Embezzlement Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15267not found in the files
Governor Raided Estate Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15267not found in the files
Son of Heaven Influenced Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15267Decision: Make Movement Petition; Event: Movement's Petition: … and 3 more
Tyrannical Purge15267Interaction: Extinguish Noble Family; Event: Root, Stem, and Branch
Imperial Censor gains a Hook10400Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Low Merit Rank Minister Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10400Interaction: Ask for Council Position; Automatic: on_title_gain
Low Merit Rank Governor Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10400Interaction: Grant Appointment; Automatic: on_title_gain
Minister of Justice Unjustly Imprison Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10400Interaction: Imprison
Minister of Justice pardoned a known Criminal10400Event: Find Secrets — Known Criminal
Minister Abused Privilege of Office10400Interaction: Influence Career
Conservative Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power10400Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Expansion Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power10400Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Pro-China Movement is the Favored Movement10400Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Conservative Movement is the Favored Movement5800Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Grand Secretariat's Autonomy Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5800not found in the files
Governor Challenged Status Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5800not found in the files
Governor Slander Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5800not found in the files
Great Project Contribution5800Script: construct_great_barracks; Script: grand_canals and 12 more
Yearly Above Men-at-Arms Limit Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5800Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Minister of Justice pardoned dangerous Criminal5800Interaction: Ask for Pardon; Interaction: Grant Pardon and 1 more
Great Project Contribution-5—Script: construct_great_barracks; Script: grand_canals and 12 more
Imperial Censor Blackmailed a Governor-5—Interaction: Blackmail
Minister Expose Examination Cheater-5—Event: Cheating Examinations Revealed
Pro-China Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power-5—Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Minister or Son of Heaven cleared Treasury Debt-10—Interaction: Debt Relief; Interaction: Request Treasury Funds
Imperial Censor gives a Hook to Son of Heaven-10—Event: Find Secrets — Hook Opportunity
Son of Heaven wins a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-10—not found in the files
Yearly Legitimacy Above Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-10—Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Minister of Justice exposed a Governor-10—Interaction: Expose a Secret
Son of Heaven completes a Compel Religious Uniformity Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-15—Script: minister_compel_religious_uniformity
Son of Heaven completes a Conduct Census Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-15—Script: minister_project_conduct_census

6 smaller catalysts not shown.

Into Divisionfrom 2 phases · biggest push: Son of Heaven holds far too few De Jure Titles Dynastic Cycle Catalyst (4000)

Conquest→Division

Takes over at 2000 points from 39 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Son of Heaven holds far too few De Jure Titles Dynastic Cycle Catalyst”, is worth 4,000 — 1 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Son of Heaven holds far too few De Jure Titles Dynastic Cycle Catalyst4,0001Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2,0001Automatic: on_title_destroyed; Script: mandate_legitimacy
Yearly Mandate of Heaven at 0 Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2,0001Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Son of Heaven's Murder Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10020Automatic: on_death
Yearly Son of Heaven has too few De Jure Titles Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10020Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Lost War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst7527Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender
Mongol Empire is Formed5040Event: ep3_roman_restoration.0520; Event: mongol_invasion.0001
Son of Heaven fails a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040not found in the files
Yearly ongoing Apocalyptic Plague5040not found in the files
Civil War Outbreak Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Automatic: on_war_started
Lost Capital Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Automatic: on_war_won_attacker
Yearly Ongoing Natural Disaster Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
Yearly Ongoing Major Plague3558not found in the files
Yearly ongoing defensive War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst3558Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
The Great Khan Invades2580War: Greatest of Khans' Onslaught
Lost Defensive Territorial War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2580War: Rebellion; Event: faction_demand.1001 and 1 more
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2580Decision: Consult Heaven
Governor involved in foreign incursion2580not found in the files
Yearly Legitimacy Below Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Yearly Under Men-at-Arms Limit Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Incursion by the Great Khan15134War: Greatest of Khans' Onslaught
Mercenary Hired Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15134Interaction: Hire as Mercenaries
Yearly Few Tributaries Dynastic Cycle Catalyst15134not found in the files
Conservative Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power15134Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Tyrannical Purge15134Interaction: Extinguish Noble Family; Event: Root, Stem, and Branch
Minister of Justice Unjustly Imprison Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10200Interaction: Imprison
Minister of Justice pardoned a known Criminal10200Event: Find Secrets — Known Criminal
Minister Abused Privilege of Office10200Interaction: Influence Career
Minister of Justice pardoned dangerous Criminal5400Interaction: Ask for Pardon; Interaction: Grant Pardon and 1 more
Imperial Censor Blackmailed a Governor-5—Interaction: Blackmail
Pro-China Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power-5—Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Minister or Son of Heaven cleared Treasury Debt-10—Interaction: Debt Relief; Interaction: Request Treasury Funds
Yearly Legitimacy Above Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-10—Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Minister of Justice exposed a Governor-10—Interaction: Expose a Secret
Pro-China Movement is the Favored Movement-15—not found in the files
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-35—Decision: Consult Heaven
Recovered from Natural Disaster-50—not found in the files
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-75—Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle

Tension→Division

Takes over at 2000 points from 39 catalysts. The biggest single push, “Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst”, is worth 2,000 — 1 times alone.

What happensPointsTimes aloneFired by
Lost Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2,0001Automatic: on_title_destroyed; Script: mandate_legitimacy
Yearly Mandate of Heaven at 0 Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2,0001Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Son of Heaven holds far too few De Jure Titles Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2,0001Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Son of Heaven's Murder Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10020Automatic: on_death
Yearly Son of Heaven has too few De Jure Titles Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10020Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Lost War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst7527Automatic: on_war_won_attacker; Automatic: on_war_won_defender
Mongol Empire is Formed5040Event: ep3_roman_restoration.0520; Event: mongol_invasion.0001
Son of Heaven fails a …China's Grand Campaign Great Project Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040not found in the files
Yearly ongoing Apocalyptic Plague5040not found in the files
Civil War Outbreak Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Automatic: on_war_started
Yearly Ongoing Natural Disaster Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Imperial Treasury Lost Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Automatic: on_raid_action_completion; Automatic: on_siege_looting
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst5040Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle
Yearly Ongoing Major Plague3558not found in the files
Yearly ongoing defensive War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst3558Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
The Great Khan Invades2580War: Greatest of Khans' Onslaught
Lost Defensive Territorial War Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2580War: Rebellion; Event: faction_demand.1001 and 1 more
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst2580Decision: Consult Heaven
Governor involved in foreign incursion2580not found in the files
Yearly Legitimacy Below Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
The Imperial Treasury is bankrupt20100Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Incursion by the Great Khan15134War: Greatest of Khans' Onslaught
Conservative Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power15134Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Tyrannical Purge15134Interaction: Extinguish Noble Family; Event: Root, Stem, and Branch
Low Merit Rank Minister Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10200Interaction: Ask for Council Position; Automatic: on_title_gain
Low Merit Rank Governor Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10200Interaction: Grant Appointment; Automatic: on_title_gain
Minister of Justice Unjustly Imprison Dynastic Cycle Catalyst10200Interaction: Imprison
Minister of Justice pardoned a known Criminal10200Event: Find Secrets — Known Criminal
Minister Abused Privilege of Office10200Interaction: Influence Career
Minister of Justice pardoned dangerous Criminal5400Interaction: Ask for Pardon; Interaction: Grant Pardon and 1 more
Imperial Censor Blackmailed a Governor-5—Interaction: Blackmail
Pro-China Movement gained significant amount of Movement Power-5—Decision: Favor a Movement; Activity: Debate and 1 more
Minister or Son of Heaven cleared Treasury Debt-10—Interaction: Debt Relief; Interaction: Request Treasury Funds
Yearly Legitimacy Above Expectations Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-10—Automatic: dynastic_cycle_yearly_pulse
Minister of Justice exposed a Governor-10—Interaction: Expose a Secret
Pro-China Movement is the Favored Movement-15—not found in the files
House Head consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-35—Decision: Consult Heaven
Recovered from Natural Disaster-50—not found in the files
Movement consulted Heaven Dynastic Cycle Catalyst-75—Decision: Shape the Dynastic Cycle

Decisions in its window

Who takes part

Son of Heaven · Pro-China Movement · Advancement Movement · Expansion Movement · Conservative Movement · Unaligned · Other Rulers

Source: game/common/situation/situations/tgp_dynastic_cycle.txt (key dynastic_cycle), common/situation/catalysts, common/script_values and every trigger_situation_catalyst in common/ and events/, Crusader Kings III 1.20.1.2.

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