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Athens Faction

General Skills

Generals and admirals are used to command armies and fleets in battle. Their command rating influences the effectiveness with which their army or fleet fights. Generals can be assigned useful skills and household members or objects as they gain experience in battle and increase in rank. They can also be assigned Cursus Honorum offices to convey additional bonuses.

General Background Skills
No.	Skill	Name	Level	Unlocked at Rank	Effects
1		(general_background_non_roman_public_joy) Joy "Crisis? What crisis?"	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% city centre building construction costs (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +2 public order (local province)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% city centre building construction costs (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +4 public order (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% city centre building construction costs (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +6 public order (local province)
2		(general_background_non_roman_personal_authority) Authority This man's long-accumulated prestige enables him to influence those around him.[FEM]This woman's long-accumulated prestige enables her to influence those around her.	Level 1	Rank 0	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 authority (this_general) +5% morale for the commander's unit (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 authority (this_general) +10% morale for the commander's unit (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 authority (this_general) +15% morale for the commander's unit (this_general)
3		(general_background_non_roman_public_justice) Justice If you have nothing to hide then you have nothing to fear.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general)
4		(general_background_non_roman_personal_courage) Courage This person has the morals of a true warrior.	Level 1	Rank 0	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 zeal (this_general) +1 public order (local province)
			Level 2	Rank 3	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 zeal (this_general) +2 public order (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 5	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general) +3 public order (local province)
5		(general_background_non_roman_public_luck) Luck Good fortune has a way of marking some men.	Level 1	Rank 0	+5% chance of evading enemy agents (this_general) +5% chance of anticipating an enemy ambush (army only) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+10% chance of evading enemy agents (this_general) +10% chance of anticipating an enemy ambush (army only) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+15% chance of evading enemy agents (this_general) +15% chance of anticipating an enemy ambush (army only) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
6		(general_background_non_roman_personal_dignity) Dignity Reputation and influence are entirely worthy in this person's case.	Level 1	Rank 0	+1 authority (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+2 authority (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+3 authority (this_general)
7		(general_background_non_roman_public_mirth) Mirth "I like a titter. But there are limits..."	Level 1	Rank 0	+5% wealth from culture (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 public order (local province)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+10% wealth from culture (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 public order (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+15% wealth from culture (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 public order (local province)
8		(general_background_non_roman_personal_dutifulness) Constancy This person respects the natural order of things, and knows their place precisely.	Level 1	Rank 0	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 zeal (this_general) +10% morale for the commander's unit (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 zeal (this_general) +20% morale for the commander's unit (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general) +30% morale for the commander's unit (this_general)
9		(general_background_non_roman_public_modesty) Modesty Modesty is a becoming trait in beautiful women, and those in high office.	Level 1	Rank 0	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 cunning (this_general) -2% construction costs (local province)
			Level 2	Rank 3	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 cunning (this_general) -4% construction costs (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 5	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 cunning (this_general) -6% construction costs (local province)
10		(general_background_non_roman_personal_fortitude) Fortitude Bravery on the battlefield is worthy.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% military building construction costs (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% military building construction costs (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% military building construction costs (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general)
11		(general_background_non_roman_public_nobility) Nobility Blood will out.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% provincial capital main building construction costs (local province) +3% tax rate (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% provincial capital main building construction costs (local province) +6% tax rate (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% provincial capital main building construction costs (local province) +9% tax rate (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
12		(general_background_non_roman_personal_frugality) Frugality This person is properly frugal in all things, but never mean.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% upkeep for all land units (this_general_force) -10% upkeep for all ships (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% upkeep for all land units (this_general_force) -20% upkeep for all ships (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% upkeep for all land units (this_general_force) -30% upkeep for all ships (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
13		(general_background_non_roman_public_peace) Peace Peace with honour honours all.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) -20% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) -40% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) -60% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
14		(general_background_non_roman_personal_gravity) Austerity When this person speaks others listen. Carefully.	Level 1	Rank 0	+1 gravitas per turn (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 authority (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+2 gravitas per turn (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 authority (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+3 gravitas per turn (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 authority (this_general)
15		(general_background_non_roman_public_plenty) Plenty "Look, we make the pie bigger, then everyone can have some… No. It's not a real pie."	Level 1	Rank 0	1 food (local province) +1 growth per turn (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	2 food (local province) +2 growth per turn (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	3 food (local province) +3 growth per turn (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
16		(general_background_non_roman_personal_humanity) Civility This person persuades by example, not words.	Level 1	Rank 0	+1 growth per turn (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 public order (local province)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+2 growth per turn (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 public order (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+3 growth per turn (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 public order (local province)
17		(general_background_non_roman_public_prosperity) Prosperity "I do only what any good man would."	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% city centre building construction costs (local province) +5% wealth from all commerce (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% city centre building construction costs (local province) +10% wealth from all commerce (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% city centre building construction costs (local province) +15% wealth from all commerce (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
18		(general_background_non_roman_personal_humour) Humour An open, friendly manner puts all who deal with this person at ease.	Level 1	Rank 0	+5% morale for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 public order (local province)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+10% morale for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 public order (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+15% morale for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 public order (local province)
19		(general_background_non_roman_public_spirit) Excellence This person is the embodiment of all that is good and true in men.	Level 1	Rank 0	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 authority (this_general) +1 cunning (this_general) +1 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 authority (this_general) +2 cunning (this_general) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 authority (this_general) +3 cunning (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general)
20		(general_background_non_roman_personal_industriousness) Diligence This person works hard every hour the gods send.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% industry building construction costs (local province) +5% wealth from industry (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% industry building construction costs (local province) +10% wealth from industry (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% industry building construction costs (local province) +15% wealth from industry (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
21		(general_background_non_roman_public_wealth) Wealth There is absolutely nothing wrong with money when it serves the common good.	Level 1	Rank 0	+5% wealth from all sources (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+10% wealth from all sources (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+15% wealth from all sources (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
22		(general_background_non_roman_personal_mercy) Compassion This man's humanity and forbearance are considered by all to be great virtues.	Level 1	Rank 0	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +10% morale for the commander's unit (this_general) +10% to number of battle captives (this_general_force)
			Level 2	Rank 3	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +20% morale for the commander's unit (this_general) +20% to number of battle captives (this_general_force)
			Level 3	Rank 5	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +30% morale for the commander's unit (this_general) +30% to number of battle captives (this_general_force)
23		(general_background_non_roman_personal_prudence) Prudence Experience tempers this man's actions.	Level 1	Rank 0	-5% chance of success for hostile actions (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 cunning (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-10% chance of success for hostile actions (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 cunning (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-15% chance of success for hostile actions (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 cunning (this_general)
24		(general_background_non_roman_personal_respectability) Decency This person's upstanding decency banishes any hint of corruption.	Level 1	Rank 0	-1% corruption (this_faction) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 authority (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-2% corruption (this_faction) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 authority (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-3% corruption (this_faction) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 authority (this_general)
25		(general_background_non_roman_personal_sternness) Temperance Self-control grants control of many things.	Level 1	Rank 0	-5% morale for all enemy units (this_general_enemy_force_regionwide) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-10% morale for all enemy units (this_general_enemy_force_regionwide) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-15% morale for all enemy units (this_general_enemy_force_regionwide) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general)
26		(general_background_non_roman_personal_tenacity) Tenacity If you cut him with a knife, he'll come back with a spear. He'll keep coming until one of you is dust.	Level 1	Rank 0	+10% chance of wounding enemy agents in self-defence (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+20% chance of wounding enemy agents in self-defence (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+30% chance of wounding enemy agents in self-defence (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general)
27		(general_background_non_roman_personal_truthfulness) Candour Honesty is this man's watchword.[FEM]Honesty is this woman's watchword.	Level 1	Rank 0	+2 cultural influence (this_general) -1% corruption (this_faction) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+4 cultural influence (this_general) -2% corruption (this_faction) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+6 cultural influence (this_general) -3% corruption (this_faction) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
28		(general_background_non_roman_personal_wholesomeness) Honour This man's body is a temple, inside and out.	Level 1	Rank 0	+10% morale for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+20% morale for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+30% morale for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
29		(general_background_non_roman_public_agriculture) Agriculture The plough is mightier than the sword.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% agriculture building construction costs (local province) +5% wealth from agriculture (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% agriculture building construction costs (local province) +10% wealth from agriculture (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% agriculture building construction costs (local province) +15% wealth from agriculture (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
30		(general_background_non_roman_public_clemency) Mercy Mercy in a conqueror is always strength.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +10% to number of battle captives (this_general_force)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +20% to number of battle captives (this_general_force)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +30% to number of battle captives (this_general_force)
31		(general_background_non_roman_public_confidence) Confidence I will have my way, in this life or the next.	Level 1	Rank 0	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 authority (this_general) +1 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 authority (this_general) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 authority (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general)
32		(general_background_non_roman_public_dutifulness) Devotion This reverent man is seen to obey the gods in all things.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% religious building construction costs (local province) +5% wealth from culture (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% religious building construction costs (local province) +10% wealth from culture (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% religious building construction costs (local province) +15% wealth from culture (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
33		(general_background_non_roman_public_endurance) Wilfulness A firm hand on the tiller of the ship of state.	Level 1	Rank 0	+2 cultural conversion (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 siege hold-out time (double for city-ports) (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+4 cultural conversion (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 siege hold-out time (double for city-ports) (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+6 cultural conversion (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 siege hold-out time (double for city-ports) (this_general)
34		(general_background_non_roman_public_fair) Impartiality "A fair shake all round, that's what I say. Unusual, isn't it?"	Level 1	Rank 0	-1% corruption (this_faction) -20% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-2% corruption (this_faction) -40% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-3% corruption (this_faction) -60% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
35		(general_background_non_roman_public_faith) Faith My word is my bond. Backed by my sword.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% religious building construction costs (local province) +5% morale for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% religious building construction costs (local province) +10% morale for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% religious building construction costs (local province) +15% morale for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
36		(general_background_non_roman_public_forethought) Judgment Fate has fired many arrows at this man, and he had dodged them all.	Level 1	Rank 0	+10% chance of evading enemy agents (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +1 cunning (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+20% chance of evading enemy agents (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +2 cunning (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+30% chance of evading enemy agents (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +3 cunning (this_general)
37		(general_background_non_roman_public_fortune) Fortune Luck is not enough. You must use luck when it comes.	Level 1	Rank 0	+10% chance of wounding enemy agents in self-defence (this_general) +5% chance of successfully launching an ambush (army only) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+20% chance of wounding enemy agents in self-defence (this_general) +10% chance of successfully launching an ambush (army only) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+30% chance of wounding enemy agents in self-defence (this_general) +15% chance of successfully launching an ambush (army only) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
38		(general_background_non_roman_public_freedom) Freedom "You are free to do as you please. And I am free to stop you."	Level 1	Rank 0	-20% slave unrest (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-40% slave unrest (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-60% slave unrest (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
39		(general_background_non_roman_public_giving) Philanthropy Generosity adds to a man's popularity.	Level 1	Rank 0	+1 growth per turn (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) -2% construction costs (local province)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+2 growth per turn (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) -4% construction costs (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+3 growth per turn (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) -6% construction costs (local province)
40		(general_background_non_roman_public_harmony) Harmony Unity among the people pleases the gods.	Level 1	Rank 0	+2 cultural conversion (local province) -20% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+4 cultural conversion (local province) -40% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+6 cultural conversion (local province) -60% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
41		(general_background_non_roman_public_health) Welfare "I am told that even the poor find shit offensive, don't you know…"	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% sanitation building construction costs (local province) +3% replenishment rate for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% sanitation building construction costs (local province) +6% replenishment rate for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% sanitation building construction costs (local province) +9% replenishment rate for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general)
42		(general_background_non_roman_public_hope) Hope The gods will look after the people. They always do.	Level 1	Rank 0	-10% religious building construction costs (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) +2 public order (local province)
			Level 2	Rank 3	-20% religious building construction costs (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +4 public order (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 5	-30% religious building construction costs (local province) Enables ability: "Inspire" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally" (this_general) +6 public order (local province)
General Skills
No.	Skill	Name	Level	Unlocked at Rank	Effects
43		(general_commander_1) Commander "He who is brave is free."	Level 1	Rank 1	+1 gravitas per turn (this_agent) +1 authority (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+2 gravitas per turn (this_agent) +2% morale for all units (this_general_force) +2 authority (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+3 gravitas per turn (this_agent) +4% morale for all units (this_general_force) +3 authority (this_general)
44		(general_philosopher_1) Philosopher "The hen… or the egg?"	Level 1	Rank 1	+2% research rate (factionwide) +1 cultural conversion (local region) +1 gravitas per turn (this_agent) +1 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+4% research rate (factionwide) +2 cultural conversion (local region) +2 gravitas per turn (this_agent) +2 public order per turn (local province) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+6% research rate (factionwide) +3 cultural conversion (local region) +3 gravitas per turn (this_agent) +4 public order per turn (local province) Enables ability: "War Cry" (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general)
45		(general_strategist_1) Strategist "It is more advantageous to overcome the enemy by cunning... than by force."	Level 1	Rank 1	+1 gravitas per turn (this_agent) +1 cunning (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 3	+2 gravitas per turn (this_agent) +2% melee defence skill for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Brace" (this_general) +2 cunning (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 5	+3 gravitas per turn (this_agent) +4% melee defence skill for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Push" (this_general) +3 cunning (this_general)
46		(general_strategist_2_navigator) Navigator A carefully planned route saves lives.	Level 1	Rank 2	+8% campaign map movement range (when admiral) +2 cunning (when admiral)
			Level 2	Rank 4	+16% campaign map movement range (when admiral) +4% melee defence skill for all units (fleet only) +3 cunning (when admiral)
			Level 3	Rank 6	+24% campaign map movement range (when admiral) +8% melee defence skill for all units (fleet only) +4 cunning (when admiral)
47		(general_commander_2_general) General "My mother bore me a general, not a warrior."	Level 1	Rank 2	-4% unit recruitment cost (army only) +2 authority (when general)
			Level 2	Rank 4	-8% unit recruitment cost (army only) +4% morale for all units (army only) +3 authority (when general)
			Level 3	Rank 6	-12% unit recruitment cost (army only) +8% morale for all units (army only) +4 authority (when general)
48		(general_commander_2_admiral) Admiral "Those who command the sea command everything."	Level 1	Rank 2	-4% unit recruitment cost (fleet only) +2 authority (when admiral)
			Level 2	Rank 4	-8% unit recruitment cost (fleet only) +4% morale for all units (fleet only) +3 authority (when admiral)
			Level 3	Rank 6	-12% unit recruitment cost (fleet only) +8% morale for all units (fleet only) +4 authority (when admiral)
49		(general_gre_warmonger_4_virtue) Virtue A virtuous person can be relied upon to do their duty.	Level 1	Rank 2	+1 zeal (this_general) +2 public order (local province)
			Level 2	Rank 4	-20% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) +2 zeal (this_general) +6% morale for all units (this_general_force) +4 public order (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 6	-40% resistance to foreign occupation (this_general) Enables ability: "Presence" (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general) +12% morale for all units (this_general_force) +6 public order (local province)
50		(general_inspirational_2) Inspirational "It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light."	Level 1	Rank 2	+2% charge bonus for all Hellenic infantry units (this_force) +1 zeal (this_general) +5% morale for the commander's unit (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 4	+4% charge bonus for all Hellenic cavalry units (this_force) +4% charge bonus for all Hellenic infantry units (this_force) +2 zeal (this_general) +10% morale for the commander's unit (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 6	+6% charge bonus for all Hellenic cavalry units (this_force) +6% charge bonus for all Hellenic infantry units (this_force) +3 zeal (this_general) +15% morale for the commander's unit (this_general)
51		(general_strategist_2_tactician) Tactician "Pay proper attention, and the nature of the ground is a fundamental factor in victory."	Level 1	Rank 2	+8% campaign map movement range (when general) +2 cunning (when general)
			Level 2	Rank 4	+16% campaign map movement range (when general) +4% melee defence skill for all units (army only) +3 cunning (when general)
			Level 3	Rank 6	+24% campaign map movement range (when general) +8% melee defence skill for all units (army only) Enables ability: "Second Wind" (this_general) +4 cunning (when general)
52		(general_strategist_3_administration) Administration Knowing where the gold is at all times is vital.	Level 1	Rank 3	+1 cunning (this_general) -4% upkeep costs for non-mercenary units (this_general_force)
			Level 2	Rank 5	-5% non-mercenary unit recruitment cost (this_general_force) +2 cunning (this_general) -8% upkeep costs for non-mercenary units (this_general_force) -4% construction costs (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 7	-10% non-mercenary unit recruitment cost (this_general_force) +3 cunning (this_general) -12% upkeep costs for non-mercenary units (this_general_force) -6% construction costs (local province)
53		(general_strategist_3_covert_action) Covert Action Some times it is perfectly acceptable to attack from behind.	Level 1	Rank 3	+1 cunning (this_general) Enables night battles on land and at sea (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+10% chance of successfully launching an ambush (army only) +10% chance of anticipating an enemy ambush (army only) +2 cunning (this_general) Enables night battles on land and at sea (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+20% chance of successfully launching an ambush (army only) +20% chance of anticipating an enemy ambush (army only) +3 cunning (this_general) Enables night battles on land and at sea (this_general)
54		(general_commander_3_cavalry) Cavalry Command "The horse is the strength of the army."	Level 1	Rank 3	+2 experience rank(s) for cavalry recruits (this_general) +1 authority (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+12% charge bonus for all cavalry units (this_general_force) +6% shots per minute rate for all cavalry units (this_general_force) +3 experience rank(s) for cavalry recruits (this_general) +2 authority (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	Enables ability: "Fast Charge" (this_general) +24% charge bonus for all cavalry units (this_general_force) +12% shots per minute rate for all cavalry units (this_general_force) +4 experience rank(s) for cavalry recruits (this_general) +3 authority (this_general)
55		(general_commander_3_naval_assault) Naval Assault "Knowledge of naval matters is an art as much as any other."	Level 1	Rank 3	+2 experience rank(s) for assault ship recruits (this_general) +1 authority (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+6% melee attack skill for all assault ships (this_general_force) +6% melee defence skill for all assault ships (this_general_force) +3 experience rank(s) for assault ship recruits (this_general) +2 authority (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+12% melee attack skill for all assault ships (this_general_force) +12% melee defence skill for all assault ships (this_general_force) +4 experience rank(s) for assault ship recruits (this_general) +3 authority (this_general)
56		(general_warmonger_3_offense) Offense "Don't just stand there! Attack!"	Level 1	Rank 3	+1 zeal (this_general) +10% morale for all units during offensive battles (army only)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+2 zeal (this_general) +6% melee attack skill for all units (this_general_force) +6% shots per minute for all units (this_general_force) +20% morale for all units during offensive battles (army only) Enables ability: "Into The Breach" (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+3 zeal (this_general) +12% melee attack skill for all units (this_general_force) +12% shots per minute for all units (this_general_force) +30% morale for all units during offensive battles (army only) Enables ability: "Into The Breach" (this_general)
57		(general_warmonger_3_defence) Defence The general is the principal sentinel of his army. He should always be careful of its preservation and see that it is never exposed to misfortune.[FEM]The general is the principal sentinel of her army. She should always be careful of its preservation and see that it is never exposed to misfortune.	Level 1	Rank 3	+1 zeal (this_general) +10% morale for all units during defensive battles (this_general_force)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+2 zeal (this_general) +6% melee defence skill for all units (this_general_force) +3% attack range for all missile infantry and cavalry units (this_general_force) +20% morale for all units during defensive battles (this_general_force)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+3 zeal (this_general) +12% melee defence skill for all units (this_general_force) +6% attack range for all missile infantry and cavalry units (this_general_force) +30% morale for all units during defensive battles (this_general_force)
58		(general_strategist_3_logistics) Logistics Proper planning and preparation prevents a poor performance.	Level 1	Rank 3	+4% replenishment rate for all units (this_general_force) +1 cunning (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+8% replenishment rate for all units (this_general_force) +10% ammunition for all units (this_general_force) +8% armour for all units (this_general_force) +2 cunning (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+12% replenishment rate for all units (this_general_force) +25% ammunition for all units (this_general_force) +16% armour for all units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Battle Rhythm" (this_general) +3 cunning (this_general)
59		(general_strategist_3_siegecraft) Siegecraft They shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with their axes they shall break down their towers.	Level 1	Rank 3	+1 cunning (this_general) -1 enemy siege hold-out time (double for city-ports) (this_general) +1 siege hold-out time (double for city-ports) (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+2 cunning (this_general) -6% attritional losses when besieging (this_general) -2 enemy siege hold-out time (double for city-ports) (this_general) -6% attritional losses when under siege (this_general) +2 siege hold-out time (double for city-ports) (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+3 cunning (this_general) -12% attritional losses when besieging (this_general) -3 enemy siege hold-out time (double for city-ports) (this_general) -12% attritional losses when under siege (this_general) +3 siege hold-out time (double for city-ports) (this_general)
60		(general_commander_3_infantry) Infantry Command "Learn to obey before you learn to command."	Level 1	Rank 3	+2 experience rank(s) for infantry recruits (this_general) +1 authority (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+3 experience rank(s) for infantry recruits (this_general) +6% melee attack skill for all infantry units (this_general_force) +3% missile attack range for all infantry units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Raise Banner" (this_general) +2 authority (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+4 experience rank(s) for infantry recruits (this_general) +12% melee attack skill for all infantry units (this_general_force) +6% missile attack range for all infantry units (this_general_force) Enables ability: "Raise Banner" (this_general) Enables ability: "Rally & Inspire" (this_general) +3 authority (this_general)
61		(general_commander_3_naval_support) Naval Support "It is always well to moor your ship with two anchors."	Level 1	Rank 3	+2 experience rank(s) for support ship recruits (this_general) +1 authority (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+3 experience rank(s) for support ship recruits (this_general) +3% missile attack range for all support ships (this_general_force) +6% shots per minute for all support ships (this_general_force) +2 authority (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+4 experience rank(s) for support ship recruits (this_general) +6% missile attack range for all support ships (this_general_force) +12% shots per minute for all support ships (this_general_force) +3 authority (this_general)
62		(general_religious_3) Religious "Whatever comes from the gods, it's impossible for a man to turn back."	Level 1	Rank 3	-5% religious building construction costs (local province) +3 to morale bonus while defending settlement (units_in_this_characters_force) +1 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	-10% religious building construction costs (local province) +5 to morale bonus while defending settlement (this_army) +3 cultural conversion (local region) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	Enables ability: "Pride" (this_general) -20% religious building construction costs (local province) +8 to morale bonus while defending settlement (this_army) +6 cultural conversion (local region) +3 zeal (this_general)
63		(general_scientific_3) Scientific "Everything in excess is opposed to nature."	Level 1	Rank 3	+2% tax rate (local province) +2% shots per minute for all siege weapons (this_force) +1 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+10% civil research rate (factionwide) +4% tax rate (local province) +4% shots per minute for all siege weapons (this_force) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+20% civil research rate (factionwide) +6% tax rate (local province) +6% shots per minute for all siege weapons (this_force) +3 zeal (this_general)
64		(general_architect_3) Architect "Let no one ignorant of geometry enter here!"	Level 1	Rank 3	+1 cunning (this_general) -5% construction costs (local province) +3% wealth from subsistence (all regions)
			Level 2	Rank 5	Enables ability: "Taunt" (this_general) +2 cunning (this_general) -20% building conversion costs (local province) -10% construction costs (local province) +6% wealth from subsistence (all regions)
			Level 3	Rank 7	Enables ability: "Taunt" (this_general) Enables ability: "Taunt (Group)" (this_general) +3 cunning (this_general) -30% building conversion costs (local province) -15% construction costs (local province) +9% wealth from subsistence (all regions)
65		(general_commander_3_artillery) Artillery Command "At my signal, fire everything. Even your bed-slave!"	Level 1	Rank 3	+2 experience rank(s) for siege weapon recruits (this_general) +2 experience rank(s) for heavy weapon ship recruits (this_general) +1 authority (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+6% shots per minute for all siege weapons (this_general_force) +6% shots per minute for all heavy weapon ships (this_general_force) +3 experience rank(s) for siege weapon recruits (this_general) +3 experience rank(s) for heavy weapon ship recruits (this_general) +2 authority (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+12% shots per minute for all siege weapons (this_general_force) +12% shots per minute for all heavy weapon ships (this_general_force) +4 experience rank(s) for siege weapon recruits (this_general) +4 experience rank(s) for heavy weapon ship recruits (this_general) +3 authority (this_general)
66		(general_persuasive_3) Persuasive "It's a terrible thing to speak well and yet still be wrong."	Level 1	Rank 3	+5% protection from hostile agent actions (this_force_general) +1 zeal (this_general) -5% building conversion costs (local province)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+10% protection from hostile agent actions (this_force_general) +10% campaign map movement range (this_force) Enables ability: "Fear" (this_general) +2 zeal (this_general) -10% building conversion costs (local province)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+15% protection from hostile agent actions (this_force_general) +20% campaign map movement range (this_force) Enables ability: "Fear" (this_general) Enables ability: "Intimidate" (this_general) +3 zeal (this_general) -15% building conversion costs (local province)
67		(general_tutor_3) Tutor "One thing I know is that I know nothing."	Level 1	Rank 3	+1 experience rank(s) for all recruits (this_force_general) +5% experience gain rate for all units (this_force_general) +1 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 5	+25% wealth from learning (culture) (local province) +2 experience rank(s) for all recruits (this_force_general) +10% experience gain rate for all units (this_force_general) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 7	+50% wealth from learning (culture) (local province) +3 experience rank(s) for all recruits (this_force_general) +15% experience gain rate for all units (this_force_general) +3 zeal (this_general)
68		(general_valorous_4) Valorous "Courage leads to heaven; fear leads to death."	Level 1	Rank 4	+5% unit morale upon recruitment (local province) +5% morale for all units during offensive battles (this_force) Enables ability: "Second Wind (Group)" (this_general) +2 cunning (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 6	Enables ability: "Unity" (this_general) +10% unit morale upon recruitment (local province) +10% morale for all units during offensive battles (this_force) Enables ability: "Second Wind (Group)" (this_general) +3 cunning (this_general) -20% upkeep costs for mercenary units (this_general_force)
			Level 3	Rank 8	Enables ability: "Unity" (this_general) +15% unit morale upon recruitment (local province) +15% morale for all units during offensive battles (this_force) Enables ability: "Second Wind (Group)" (this_general) Enables ability: "Stand & Fight" (this_general) +4 cunning (this_general) -30% upkeep costs for mercenary units (this_general_force)
69		(general_paragon_4) Paragon "...for illustrious men have the whole earth for their tomb."	Level 1	Rank 4	3 food (local province) +1 gravitas per turn (this_general) Enables ability: "Inspire (Group)" (this_general) +2 authority (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 6	Enables ability: "Force Concentration" (this_general) 6 food (local province) +2 gravitas per turn (this_general) +1 influence per turn for your political party (this_faction) Enables ability: "Inspire (Group)" (this_general) +3 authority (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 8	Enables ability: "Force Concentration" (this_general) Enables ability: "Loyalty" (this_general) 9 food (local province) +3 gravitas per turn (this_general) +2 influence per turn for your political party (this_faction) Enables ability: "Inspire (Group)" (this_general) +4 authority (this_general)
70		(general_diplomat_4) Diplomat "Look and see which way the wind blows before you commit yourself."	Level 1	Rank 4	+3 to diplomacy with all factions (factionwide) -5% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) +2 zeal (this_general)
			Level 2	Rank 6	+6 to diplomacy with all factions (factionwide) +4 loyalty for all political parties. (factionwide) -10% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) +3 zeal (this_general)
			Level 3	Rank 8	Enables ability: "Fighting Spirit" (this_general) +9 to diplomacy with all factions (factionwide) +8 loyalty for all political parties. (factionwide) -15% public order penalties due to local presence of foreign cultures (local province) +4 zeal (this_general)

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