Hungary's Pu On Austria: Strategies And Challenges

In the grand strategy game Europa Universalis IV, players can attempt to get a personal union (PU) over Hungary as Austria. While this used to occur automatically, recent updates have made it more challenging. One way to achieve this is through the mission tree, which may require purchasing a DLC. Additionally, there is a 25% chance that Hungary will voluntarily enter a PU with Austria if Ladislaus Postumus becomes king. If this doesn't occur, players can use the Restoration of Union casus belli to force a PU through war. This can be obtained through an event or one of Austria's early missions. It's also possible to get a PU by having the same ruler for both countries or by allying with and protecting Hungary from its enemies, such as Poland and the Ottomans.

Hungary can get a PU event on Austria if Ladislaus dies early

In the grand strategy game Europa Universalis IV by Paradox Development Studio, Hungary can get a Personal Union (PU) event on Austria if Ladislaus dies early. Here is a detailed explanation of how this can happen:

In the game's historical context, Ladislaus Postumus was the heir to the Austrian and Hungarian thrones. If Ladislaus dies early in the game, before he is able to secure his claim, it can trigger a series of events that can lead to a PU between Hungary and Austria.

When Ladislaus dies, there is a power struggle to fill the vacant throne. The Hungarian nobility has the option to elect Mátyás Hunyadi, the son of the great Voivode János Hunyadi, as their new king. This choice breaks the Habsburg line of succession and favours a Hungarian ruler, which can lead to a PU between Hungary and Austria.

The game mechanics surrounding this event are as follows:

• The event "The Death of Ladislaus Postumus" is triggered when Ladislaus dies while he is still the heir or ruler of Hungary.
• Hungary has a 75% chance of choosing Mátyás as their new heir or ruler, which grants Austria the "Restoration of Union" Casus Belli on Hungary for 120 months.
• If Hungary chooses this option and has a personal union over Croatia, they will inherit Croatia and form a personal union with Austria, triggering the "Union with Hungary" event.
• Alternatively, Hungary has a 25% chance of choosing to maintain their good relationship with the Habsburgs, selecting the "A German King would be best!" option. This option favours continuing the historical friendship between Austria and Hungary and results in a new Austrian ruler and a personal union between the two nations.

It is important to note that these events and probabilities can be influenced by various factors, such as the presence of certain DLCs, player actions, and random chance. Additionally, there are other ways for Austria to achieve a PU over Hungary, such as through missions or royal marriages.

Hungary may choose to elect Matthias Hunyadi as king, giving Austria a Casus Belli

In the grand strategy game Europa Universalis IV, Hungary may choose to elect Matthias Hunyadi as king. This is an option in the game's Diet of $YEAR$ event, which can be triggered if Hungary has no heir or if its heir is at least 15 years old. If Hungary does not have an heir, it must not have previously chosen the 'János Hunyadi shall be our new King' option in the same event.

If Hungary elects Matthias as king, its current ruler dies, and Hungary gains a new heir called 'Matthias Hunyadi', or 'Mátyás Hunyadi' in Hungarian. Matthias is skilled in administration, diplomacy, and military matters, and has the 'Just' personality. The historical friendship between Austria and Hungary ends, and Austria gains a 'Restoration of Union' casus belli on Hungary, valid for 120 months.

The AI has a 75% chance of choosing this option, instead of 'A German King would be best!'. If Hungary has a personal union over Croatia, it inherits it, and forms a personal union with Hungary.

Matthias Hunyadi, or Matthias Corvinus, was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1458 to 1490, as Matthias I. He was the son of John Hunyadi, Regent of Hungary, and was elected king in 1458, at the age of 14. He waged wars against Czech mercenaries in Upper Hungary and against Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor, who claimed Hungary for himself. In 1469, Matthias was elected King of Bohemia, and in 1487, he adopted the title Duke of Austria. He established one of the earliest professional standing armies in medieval Europe, the Black Army of Hungary, and promoted the careers of talented individuals, regardless of their social status. He was an enthusiastic supporter of Renaissance humanism, and his royal library, the Bibliotheca Corviniana, was one of the largest collections of books in Europe.

If Austria's starting ruler dies early, and Ladislaus is still alive, Hungary will get a PU event on Austria

If you're playing as Austria in Europa Universalis IV and want to get a free personal union (PU) over Hungary, there are a few things you can do to increase your chances. Firstly, avoid allying or royal marrying Hungary at the start of the game. Instead, wait for the Hungarian event chain involving Ladislaus Postumus to play out in the 1450s. There's a chance that Hungary will choose to become your junior partner peacefully, or if Ladislaus dies early, you may get the PU.

If neither of these things happen, don't worry. As Austria, you have a few other options for getting that precious PU. One way is through the mission tree. Completing certain missions can give you a "Restoration of Union" casus belli against Hungary, allowing you to force the PU through war. Just be aware that declaring war will incur a hefty aggressive expansion penalty.

Another way to get the PU is to get lucky and have your starting ruler die early while Ladislaus Postumus is still alive and hasn't been kicked out of Budapest. This will trigger the "Archduke of Austria, King of Hungary" event, and you'll automatically get the PU with Hungary since the same person now rules both countries.

So, if you're patient and a little bit lucky, getting that Hungary PU as Austria is definitely achievable!

Austria can get a Casus Belli on Hungary through its mission tree

Yes, Austria can get a Casus Belli on Hungary through its mission tree.

Austria's mission tree is focused on uniting the Habsburg lands and the Holy Roman Empire. One of the missions, "Protect the Balkans", grants Austria a Restoration of Union Casus Belli on Hungary for 25 years if the following conditions are met:

• Austria and its non-tributary subjects' total development is no less than Hungary's.
• If Hungary exists and can enter a personal union with Austria.
• Austria and its non-tributary subjects own at least 11 provinces in the following areas: Slovakia, Transdanubia, and Alföld.

Completing this mission also grants Austria permanent claims on the Slovakia, Transdanubia, and Alföld areas.

Additionally, the "Dealing with Austria" mission in the Hungarian mission tree grants Hungary a Restoration of Union Casus Belli on Austria for 300 months if the following conditions are met:

• Hungary is not a subject nation.
• Austria exists and is an independent Christian monarchy.
• All of the following conditions are met:
• No more than 13 provinces are owned by Austria and its non-tributary subjects.
• Austria is not the Holy Roman Emperor.
• Hungary has an army equal to or larger than Austria.

Completing this mission also grants Hungary permanent claims on several areas.

Hungary may choose to enter a PU with Austria

Hungary may choose to enter a Personal Union (PU) with Austria, but this is not guaranteed and depends on a number of factors. Firstly, there is a 25% chance that Hungary will peacefully accept a PU with Austria if Ladislaus Postumus, the heir to the Austrian throne, is still alive. If Ladislaus dies early, there is also a 25% chance that Hungary will allow Austria to enforce a PU. If Hungary instead chooses to elect Mátyás Hunyadi as their king, Austria will receive an event that gives them a Restoration of Union Casus Belli against Hungary for 10 years, allowing them to force a PU through war. Additionally, if the Austrian ruler dies while Ladislaus is still alive and has not been removed from the Hungarian throne, Austria will automatically gain a PU over Hungary through the "Archduke of Austria, King of Hungary" event. Finally, one of Austria's early missions grants them a Restoration of Union Casus Belli against Hungary for 25 years, provided that the combined development of Austria and its subjects is equal to or greater than that of Hungary and is at least 200. This mission does not require a DLC to access.

To increase the chances of Hungary accepting a PU, it is recommended to avoid allying or royal marrying them at the start of the game and instead wait for the above event chains to play out. Breaking the alliance and calling in allies during the war can also help enforce the PU. However, this will incur a significant aggressive expansion penalty and should be carefully considered.

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