Commands

What is a Command?

A command is a one time use effect. It does what it specifies, but not over time unlike Modifiers.

Commands are very useful in doing political actions in the focus tree and in events and have a large amount of different effects.

Commands are used in:

• National focuses - In the "completion_effect" of the focus commands can be added, with a one time effect.
• Events - In the "options" of events commands are specified, in the same way as "completion_effect" works in the National Focus trees.
• Decisions - In 1.5 Cornflakes (When released)

Diplomatic and Political Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
add_relation_modifier	Adds a static modifier between current scope and target	add_relation_modifier = { target = GER modifier = ROM_military_modernization }	1.4
remove_relation_modifier	Removes a static modifier between current scope and target	remove_relation_modifier = ROM_military_modernization	1.4
add_political_power	Adds political power to a country. If negative, removes political power.	add_political_power = 50	1.0
add_opinion_modifier	Adds an opinion modifier to a country	add_opinion_modifier = { target = ENG modifier = tizard_refused }	1.0
remove_opinion_modifier	Removes an opinion modifer from a country	remove_opinion_modifier = { target = ENG modifier = tizard_refused }	1.0
set_political_party	Sets the properties of a political party	set_political_party = { ideology = democratic popularity = 0.5 }	1.0
set_politics	Changes the politics of a country	set_politics = { ruling_party = fascism elections_allowed = no }	1.0
set_political_power	Sets political power to a certain value	set_political_power = 100	1.0
create_faction	Creates a faction with a specified name	create_faction = "french_entente_alliance"	1.0
annex_country	Annexes a specified country	annex_country = { target = EST }	1.0
dismantle_faction	Dismantles the faction led by the current country	dismantle_faction = yes	1.0
add_to_faction	Adds a country to a faction	add_to_faction = ITA	1.0
remove_from_faction	Removes a country from a faction	remove_from_faction = ITA	1.0
give_guarantee	Guarantees specified country	give_guarantee = POL	1.0
give_military_access	Specified country gives military access (bugged tooltip)	give_military_access = GER	1.0
declare_war_on	Declares war on a specified country	declare_war_on = { target = POL type = annex_everything }	1.0
add_national_unity	Adds national unity	add_national_unity = 0.02	1.0
add_scaled_political_power	Adds political power scaled by the difference between ICs of receiver and another country	Needs to be tested	1.0
hold_election	Holds elections	hold_election = TAG	1.0
add_popularity	Adds popularity to an ideology	add_popularity = { ideology = fascism popularity = 0.1 }	1.0
start_civil_war	Starts a civil war with the given ideology	start_civil_war = { ideology = fascism size = 0.5 }	1.0
create_wargoal	Creates a wargoal	create_wargoal = { type = annex_everything target = EST }	1.0
set_national_unity	Sets the national unity of a country	set_national_unity = 0.80	1.0
add_threat	Adds country threat (Only useful for the AI, dont use unless you know what you are doing)	add_threat = 2	1.0
add_named_threat	Adds country threat (^Same)	add_named_threat = { threat = 2 name = germany.4.t }	1.0
set_rule	Sets a rule to a country	set_rule = { can_create_factions = yes }	1.0
diplomatic_relation	Set up diplomatic relations between two countries	diplomatic_relation = { country = SOV relation = non_aggression_pact }	1.0
create_import	Creates trade between countries	create_import = { resource = steel amount = 20 exporter = SWE }	1.0
set_major	Makes a country a major	set_major = yes	1.0
set_party_name	Changes a party name of a country	set_party_name = { ideology = democratic long_name = USA_republican_party name = USA_republican_party }	1.0
reverse_add_opinion_modifier	Add opinion modifiers to target	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = BUL modifier = GER_treaty_of_craiova_other }	1.0
add_to_war	Adds country to a war	add_to_war = { targeted_alliance = CHI enemy = JAP }	1.0
change_tag_from	Changes player to other country	change_tag_from = GER	1.0
white_peace	Creates a white peace between countries	white_peace = ETH	1.0

Puppet and Autonomy Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
add_autonomy_ratio	Adds autonomy (with custom name)	add_autonomy_ratio = { value = 0.1 localization = LOC_STRING_HERE }	1.3
set_autonomy	Sets the autonomy level of a target	set_autonomy = { target = RAJ autonomy_state = autonomy_free }	1.3
release	Releases a specified country from your country	release = CRO	1.0
puppet	Puppets the specified country	puppet = LIB	1.0
release_puppet	Releases a specified country	release_puppet = LIB	1.0
end_puppet	Ends puppetry over the specified country. Use this if you want to release a already existing puppet.	end_puppet = CRO	1.0

Leader Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
create_country_leader	Creates a country leader (head of state)	create_country_leader = { name = "Peter II" desc = "POLITICS_PETER_II_DESC" picture = "Portrait_Yugoslavia_Peter_II.dds" expire = "1965.1.1" ideology = despotism traits = { } }	1.0
set_country_leader_ideology	Changes the ideology of the current country leader	Needs to be tested	1.0
add_country_leader_trait	Add a trait to the current country leader	add_country_leader_trait = warmonger	1.0
remove_country_leader_trait	Removes a trait from the current country leader	remove_country_leader_trait = stout_defender	1.0
create_navy_leader	Creates a naval leader for a country	create_navy_leader = { name = "Boaty McBoatface" gfx = "GFX_BoatfacesFace" traits = { } skill = 3 }	1.0
create_field_marshal	Creates a field marshal	create_field_marshal = { name = "Dude McCoolDude" picture = "GFX_CoolDudesFace.dds" traits = { } skill = 3 }	1.0
create_corps_commander	Creates a corps commander	create_corps_commander = { name = "Dude McCoolDude" picture = "GFX_CoolDudesFace.dds" traits = { } skill = 3 }	1.0
remove_unit_leader_trait	Removes a trait from a unit leader	Needs to be tested	1.0
add_unit_leader_trait	Add a trait to a unit leader	Needs to be tested	1.0
keep_unit_leaders	Flags unit leaders to be kept during a civil war.	keep_unit_leaders = { UNIT_LEADER_ID }	1.0
remove_unit_leader	Removes a unit leader	remove_unit_leader = leader_id	1.0
retire_country_leader	Removes a country leader and replaces him with another candidate from the same party	retire_country_leader = yes	1.0
kill_country_leader	Removes a country leader completely	kill_country_leader = yes	1.0

Army Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
add_manpower	Adds manpower to a state or country	add_manpower = 8000	1.0
create_unit	Creates a new unit	create_unit = { division = name = "COOL_NAME" division_template = "COOL_TEMPLATE" starting_experience_factor = 1.0 }	1.3
division_template	Adds a division template to a country	division_template = { name = "Cool Name" regiments = { infantry = { x = 0 y = 0 } infantry = { x = 1 y = 0 } } }	1.0
load_oob	Loads an OOB file	load_oob = SOV_reinforcements	1.0
army_experience	Adds army experience	army_experience = 10	1.0
navy_experience	Adds navy experience	navy_experience = 10	1.0
air_experience	Adds air experience	air_experience = 10	1.0

Equipment Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
create_equipment_variant	Creates a new equipment variant	create_equipment_variant = { name = "Montecuccoli Class" type = light_cruiser_1 upgrades = { ship_reliability_upgrade = 3 ship_engine_upgrade = 3 ship_gun_upgrade = 3 ship_anti_air_upgrade = 3 }}	1.0
add_equipment_production	Add equipment production	add_equipment_production = { equipment = { type = light_cruiser_1 creator = "ITA" version_name = "Montecuccoli Class" } requested_factories = 1 progress = 0.95 amount = 1 }	1.0
add_ace	Adds an air ace	add_ace = { name = "Amelia" surname = "Earhart" callsign = "Revenant" type = fighter_genius is_female = yes }	1.0
add_equipment_to_stockpile	Adds equipment to stockpile of the country in question	add_equipment_to_stockpile = { type = convoy_1 amount = 50 producer = <TAG> }	1.0
send_equipment	Sends equipment to a country	send_equipment = { target = FIN type = infantry_equipment amount = 500 }	1.0
set_equipment_fraction	Gives a fraction of your equipment to another country	set_equipment_fraction = 0.35	1.0
create_production_license	Creates production license	create_production_license = { target = HUN cost_factor = 1.0 equipment = { type = light_tank_equipment_2 version = 0 }	1.4
transfer_ship	Transfer of the ship to another country	ENG = { transfer_ship = { prefer_name = "HMS Achilles" type = light_cruiser target = NZL }	1.4

National Focus Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
unlock_national_focus	Unlocks a national focus for a country	unlock_national_focus = focus_id	1.0
complete_national_focus	Completes a national focus	complete_national_focus = focus_id	1.0

Ideas Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
add_ideas	Adds idea(s) to a country	add_ideas = ENG_king_edward	1.0
add_timed_idea	Adds a time limited idea to a country	add_timed_idea = { idea = idea_id days = 50 }	1.0
swap_ideas	Swaps two ideas, showing the difference	swap_ideas = { remove_idea = REM_IDEA_ID add_idea = ADD_IDEA_ID }	1.3
remove_ideas	Removes idea(s) from a country	remove_ideas = ENG_king_edward	1.0
remove_ideas_with_trait	Removes ideas with specific traits	remove_ideas_with_trait = motorized_equipment_manufacturer	1.0

Event Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
country_event	Fires an event	country_event = { days = 1 id = finland.1 }	1.0
state_event	Fires a state event	state_event = stateevent.1	1.0
news_event	Triggers a news event	news_event = news_event.251	1.0
save_event_target_as	Save an event target as something	save_event_target_as = war_target	1.0
save_global_event_target_as	Save a global event target as something	save_global_event_target_as = war_target	1.0
clear_global_event_target	Removes a global event target	clear_global_event_target = war_target	1.0
clear_global_event_targets	Removes all global event targets	clear_global_event_targets = war_target	1.0

Flag Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
set_state_flag	Sets a state flag	353 = { set_state_flag = test_flag }	1.0
clr_state_flag	Removes a state flag	353 = { clr_state_flag = test_flag }	1.0
set_country_flag	Sets a country flag	set_country_flag = anschluss OR set_country_flag = { flag = GER_drunk_scientists days = 120 value = 1 }	1.0
modify_country_flag	Modifies a variable flag	modify_country_flag = { flag = GER_drunk_scientists value = 1 }	1.3
clr_country_flag	Removes a country flag	clr_country_flag = anschluss	1.0
set_global_flag	Sets a global flag	set_global_flag = spanish_civil_war	1.0
clr_global_flag	Removes a global flag	clr_global_flag = spanish_civil_war	1.0

State and Province Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
set_state_name	Changes the name of a state	32 = { set_state_name = "Funland" }	1.3
reset_state_name	Resets state name to original	32 = { reset_state_name = yes }	1.3
set_province_name	Changes the name of a province	set_province_name = { id = 325 name = "Funville" }	1.3
reset_province_name	Resets province name to original	reset_province_name = 325	1.3
add_state_core	Adds cores on a specified state	add_state_core = 345	1.0
remove_state_core	Removes cores from a state	remove_state_core = 345	1.0
set_capital	Moves capital to specified state	set_capital = 345	1.0
add_state_claim	Add claims on a state	add_state_claim = 363	1.0
remove_state_claim	Removes claims on a state	remove_state_claim = 363	1.0
set_state_owner	Sets the owner of a state	USA = { set_state_owner = 353 }	1.0
set_state_controller	Sets the controller of a state	USA = { set_state_controller = 353 }	1.0
transfer_state	Sets the owner and controller of a state	USA = { transfer_state = 353 }	1.0
add_claim_by	Add state claim by a country	any_owned_state = { add_claim_by = SOV }	1.0
remove_claim_by	Removes state claim from a country	any_owned_state = { remove_claim_by = SOV }	1.0
add_core_of	Adds cores of a country to a state	any_owned_state = { add_core_of = SOV }	1.0
remove_core_of	Removes cores of a country from a state	any_owned_state = { remove_core_of = SOV }	1.0
set_demilitarized_zone	Sets a state as a demilitarized zone	any_owned_state = { set_demilitarized_zone = yes }	1.0
set_border_war	Starts a border war (Do not use unless you know exactly how, works bad. Check China in vanilla.)	605 = { set_border_war = yes }	1.0
set_province_controller	Set controller of a province	TAG = { set_province_controller = province_id }	1.0
goto_province	Goes to specified province	goto_province = 11302	1.0
goto_state	Goes to specified state	goto_state = 150	1.0
add_extra_state_shared_building_slots	Add extra building slots to a state	random_owned_state = { add_extra_state_shared_building_slots = 2 }	1.0

Buildings and Industrial Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
set_building_level	Sets specific level of a building construction for amount of levels in specified state or province	69 = { set_building_level = { type = bunker level = 3 province = { all_provinces = yes limit_to_border = yes level < 3 } }	1.4
damage_building	Damages a building in state	damage_building = { type = industrial_complex damage = 0.6 }	1.3
remove_building	Removes a specified building from a specified state or province	219 = { remove_building = { type = arms_factory level = 5 } }	1.0
add_building_construction	Starts a building construction within a state or a province	18 = { add_building_construction = { type = bunker province = 5291 level = 2 instant_build = yes } }	1.0
add_resource	Adds resource production to a state	add_resource = { type = oil amount = 8 state = 662 }	1.0

Research Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
add_research_slot	Adds set number of research slots	add_research_slot = 2	1.0
set_research_slots	Sets the number of research slots	set_research_slots = 4	1.0
add_tech_bonus	Adds a limited tech bonus	add_tech_bonus = { bonus = 0.5 uses = 2 category = radar_tech }	1.0
add_to_tech_sharing_group	Adds a country to a tech sharing group	add_to_tech_sharing_group = tizard_mission	1.3
remove_from_tech_sharing_group	Removes a country from a tech sharing group	remove_from_tech_sharing_group = tizard_mission	1.3
set_technology	Set technology level of a country	set_technology = { suicide_craft = 1 }	1.0

Miscellaneous Commands

Effect	Description	Example	Game Version
set_cosmetic_tag	Sets a cosmetic TAG for a country	set_cosmetic_tag = SAF_SOV_communism	1.3
drop_cosmetic_tag	Removes a cosmetic TAG for a country	drop_cosmetic_tag = yes	1.3
random	Random effect with a probability	random = { 50 = { add_political_power = 50 } }	1.0
random_list	Chooses an effect randomly from a list based on their probabilities	random_list = { 70 = { add_political_power = 200 } 30 = { add_political_power = -100 } }	1.0
sound_effect	Plays a sound effect	sound_effect = sound_effect_name	1.0
randomize_weather	Randomizes weather	Needs to be tested	1.0
break	Break execution of effects	Needs to be tested	1.0
tdebug	Adds additional information to tooltips for states and provinces, such as the state ID and province ID.	tdebug	1.0

Additional Commands

Additional commands that can be used with events and national focuses

Command	Description	Example
limit	Defines the limits of a scope	any_neighbor_country = { limit = { has_war = yes } }
hidden_trigger	Any triggers inside will not be shown as a tooltip	hidden_trigger = { ... }
custom_trigger_tooltip	Works as a trigger with a custom tooltip	custom_trigger_tooltip = { tooltip = my_tooltip ...LIST OF TRIGGERS... }
custom_effect_tooltip	Shows a custom tooltip	custom_effect_tooltip = nationalists_chosen
hidden_effect	Effects not shown in the tooltip	hidden_effect = { USA = { country_event = USA.10 } }
if	Effects that happen only if conditions defined by limit are met	if = { limit = { tag = GER } }
effect_tooltip	Shows just the tooltip of the effects	effect_tooltip = { ... }
show_ideas_tooltip	Show what an idea does	show_ideas_tooltip = idea_id

Diplomatic Relations

Many of these commands have additional options that may not be so obvious. An example is the diplomatic_relations command.

diplomatic_relation = { country = SOV relation = guarantee active = no }

This command, for example, cancels an existing guarantee. It works similarly for most (all?) diplomatic relations defined in the game.

Modding

Graphical

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