Byzantium – Aegean Events
This mod came about from a discussion of what cores Byzantium should start the game with, namely that by the rules of the game Byzantium should have a core on most of the Greek Islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas, but the concern was overwhelming them with prestige loss for unclaimed cores. This mod splits the difference, only allowing the cores to be awarded after the "Recover Greece" mission is fulfilled.
In addition to awarding cores, Byzantium also has a few options for how to reclaim the islands. They can just avail of the accompanying Reconquest CB, or they can bargain with the usual holders of the islands to surrender them peacefully, or threaten in order to get them for free. Or you can conduct a condensed version of supporting rebels, at the risk of the islandholder declaring war on you in retribution. And if you’re Catholic, say from completing the Union Revolt Disaster in my associated Council of Florence Mod, you have even more options!
Coding issue which may affect gameplay: If you’re trying to provoke a revolt, some of the islands don’t actually spawn Byzantine Separatists. This still will get you the island if their owner doesn’t respond in time, but unlike the other islands the rebel stack won’t disband for some reason, so be ready to put down the revolt. If anyone knows why this isn’t working properly let me know.
Let me know what you think of this mod. A reasonable balance shift for Byzantium? Too strong? Too many options? Are the historical details I added accurate and plausible? Is it fun at all? Hope you like it!
Required DLC:
These DLC should be installed in order to use this item.
Europa Universalis IV: Purple Phoenix
