Every way to put Corrupt on a character. 15 options grant it to your own court outright, and 11 more can roll it up. See Corrupt for what it does, how to remove it, all traits.
Who can get it
If the character fails any of these, the option that would grant it does not appear.
- the character must be at least 7
Born with it
- Min age 7
- On the childhood adjective roll
Children can also inherit it, as described on Trait Inheritance.
Pick this option 16
Choosing the option gives the character the trait.
- "Keep his skills on the court."the option does: Remembered: Kept me on as court merchant (+20 opinion for 20 turns)Gain trait: Corrupt+40 Discontent (city)Remembered: Kept relative as court merchant (+20 opinion for 20 turns)
- "Punish [character] for disrupting the court."the option does: Gain trait: CorruptArchetype becomes SchemerRemembered: Punished family member (-20 opinion for 20 turns)Remembered: Punished family rival (+40 opinion for 20 turns)
- "Allow [character] to steer [character] education."the option does: Loses trait: Tactics StudentArchetype becomes SchemerGain trait: Corrupt
- "Skills like these will serve you well."the option does: +1 CharismaGain trait: Corrupt
- "I have received the [family] message. Release [character]."the option does: Gain trait: Corrupt+240 Money (+60/city)
- "I shall bind [character] to me and spend it like I stole it."the option does: Gain trait: CorruptLeader relationship: Owes Favor To
- "I will make an appeal to [character]."the option does: Loses trait: Slighted-160 Money (-40/city)Gain trait: Corrupt
- "Not to worry, [character]. I can offer ample opportunities to settle the score."the option does: Gain trait: CorruptLeader relationship: Blackmailed By+160 Money (+40/city)
- "Do what you can for your fellow initiate."the option does: Gain trait: Corrupt
- "Stay silent in the face of such lies."the option does: Gain trait: Corrupt+8 Orders
- "Accept bribes from [city] officials to stop him."the option does: +400 Money (+100/city)Gain trait: Corrupt
- "Gain personal wealth at the expense of our subjects."the option does: Gain trait: CorruptProgress ambition: Coin Debasement
- "A lack of enforcement has benefits."the option does: Gain trait: Corrupt+160 Money (+40/city)
- "I have no problems with [character] exerting his influence."the option does: Leader relationship: Endeared ToGain trait: Corrupt
- this branch: Gain trait: IntelligentGain trait: CorruptThe target is now known as Gendered Text Nickname The Viper
- "By all means! Guards, see to the heir's desire."the option does: Gain trait: CorruptLeader relationship: Endeared ToGain trait: CunningThe character is killedLeader relationship: Assassinated BySteam achievement (if the target is an heir): Assassinated HeirSteam achievement (if the target leads a rival nation): Assassinated Another LeaderRemembered: Assassination exposed (-80 opinion for 40 turns)
Pick this option, then roll for it 2
The roll happens on a later turn, not when you click.
- "Inform [character] of what you know, and of his obligations."the option does: 25% chance next turn: becomes CorruptLeader relationship: Blackmailed By
- "Pay to put his suspicions to rest."the option does: Your leader: no longer Suspicious of the target25% chance next turn: becomes Corrupt-120 Money (-30/city)
Pick this option, draw from a pool 7
The option draws one trait from a pool. Only traits the character can still take are in the draw, so your odds are one in the number still valid, and they improve as the character collects the rest of the pool.
- "Allow the meetings to continue."pool: Wanton, Corrupt, Debauchedthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "He could use some political connections."pool: Cunning, Corruptthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "You are powerful and therefore above petty politics."pool: Ruthless, Corruptthe option does: Gain a random traitLeader relationship: Conspiring With
- "Success is often the result of intelligence and determination."pool: Intelligent, Cunning, Corruptthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Once present, corruption is almost impossible to root out."pool: Corrupt, Greedy, Prosperousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Every deal is a rope. Be careful who you're tied to."pool: Cunning, Witty, Corruptthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Money is the solution to every problem, except the big ones."pool: Greedy, Corrupt, Prosperousthe option does: Gain a random trait
The event does it to you 1
The event grants it whichever option you pick.
From an occurrence 1
A map event rolls for it.