Merchant Republic Goverment Mechanics

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Hello everyone, here is the my idea for Goverment mechanic for Venice. I'll try to write all Renaissance Republics, and PLC because of Sejm.

Idea:

Signoria (Council)

1. Doge

2. Minor Consiglio

3. Quarantina

Administrative Units and Effects:

1. Doge: Each Doge reduces core creation cost by 4% during their reign.

2. Minor Consiglio: Each Minor Consiglio increases tax efficiency by 4.5% during their term.

3. Quarantina: Each Quarantina reduces national unrest by 3% during their term.

How the System Works:

- Each Doge reigns for a certain period (5 years), during which the player is prompted to choose one administrative unit.

- The chosen administrative unit gains its designated effect, which persists for the duration of 5 years.

- When a new Doge is elected, the player is again given the opportunity to choose an administrative unit, and the cycle continues in this manner.

Edited March 2, 2024 by IKayzerI

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For Florence Republic Governance Units and Effects

1. Signoria (Council)

   Effect: Reduces Core Creation Cost.

   Explanation: Signoria, the highest executive body of Florence, reduces core creation cost by 4.5% during its term, facilitating territorial expansion.

2. Gonfaloniere

   Effect: Increases Stability.

   Explanation: Gonfaloniere, the head of Signoria, symbolizes leadership. The annual Gonfaloniere election enhances stability by strengthening by 7%.

3. Assemblea della Città

   Effect: Enhances Tax Efficiency.

   Explanation: The city assembly, composed of representatives from merchant families, convenes to make significant decisions. Each city assembly term increases tax efficiency by 3%, boosting state revenues and promoting economic growth.

4. Chiesa

   Effect: Improves Diplomatic Relations.

   Explanation: The church wields political and religious power in Florence. Each church term increases diplomatic relations by 5%, fostering stronger ties with other states and opportunities for alliances or trade relationships.

How the Governance Units System Works:

- Each year, a Gonfaloniere election is held, marking the beginning of a Signoria term.

- During each Signoria term, the player is prompted to choose a governance unit.

- The chosen unit gains its designated effect until the next Signoria term.

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- Most Serene Republic of Genoa:

    - Doge (Duke): During each term (2 years), economic growth volume increases by 3.5%.

    - Compagna (Company): During each term, sea force limit increases by 10%.

    - Abbondanza (Abundance): During each term, tax revenue increases by 4%.

- Most Serene Republic of Lucca:

    - Consiglio Maggiore (Grand Council): During each Consiglio Maggiore's term (10 years), stability increases by 3% for each year.

    - Consiglio dei Dodici (Council of Twelve): During each Consiglio dei Dodici's term, national unrest decreases by 2.5%

    - Consiglio dei Sessanta (Council of Sixty): During each Consiglio dei Sessanta's term, tax modifier increases by 5%.

- Republic of Ragusa:

    - Rettore (Rector): During each Rettore's term (1 year), diplomatic power increases by 3%.

    - Maggior Consiglio (Major Council): During each Maggior Consiglio's term, stability increases by 4%.

    - Minor Consiglio (Minor Council): During each Minor Consiglio's term, corruption rate decreases by 10%.