Legitimacy
Legitimacy is a system of titles earned by leaders through their actions. Earning renown increases a leader's legitimacy.
Known cognomen
Below is a table that lists all the cognomen that can be acquired, as well as how much legitimacy it provides to the ruler (and their heirs). A new cognomen can only be gained if that title provides more legitimacy than the previous title.
| Title | Legitimacy (legacy) | Required Renown | Renown Acquired Through | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New | 0 (0) | 0 | Starting cognomen | |
| The Warrior | 10 (5) | 100 | Unit Killed (20), Unit Lost (-10) | |
| The Brave | 20 (10) | 200 | Unit Killed (20), Unit Lost (-10) | |
| The Valiant | 30 (15) | 300 | Unit Killed (20), Unit Lost (-10) | |
| The Mighty | 40 (20) | 400 | Unit Killed (20), Unit Lost (-10) | |
| The Victorious | 50 (25) | 500 | Unit Killed (20), Unit Lost (-10) | |
| The Lion | 60 (30) | 600 | Unit Killed (20), Unit Lost (-10) | |
| The Invincible | 70 (35) | 700 | Unit Killed (20), Unit Lost (-10) | |
| The Capable | 20 (10) | 200 | Unit Trained (10), Unit Promoted (10) | |
| The Ready | 30 (15) | 300 | Unit Trained (10), Unit Promoted (10) | |
| The Destroyer | 20 (10) | 200 | Barbarian Cleared (50) | |
| The Avenger | 40 (20) | 400 | Barbarian Cleared (50) | |
| The White Death | 60 (30) | 600 | Barbarian Cleared (50) | |
| The Intercessor | 30 (15) | 300 | Barbarian Peace (150), Barbarian Alliance (200), Barbarian Conversion (100) | |
| The Peacemaker | 50 (25) | 500 | Barbarian Peace (150), Barbarian Alliance (200), Barbarian Conversion (100) | |
| The Conqueror | 40 (20) | 400 | City Captured (200) | |
| The Subjugator | 60 (30) | 600 | City Captured (200) | |
| The Restorer | 30 (15) | 300 | City Recaptured (150) | |
| The Liberator | 50 (25) | 500 | City Recaptured (150) | |
| The Settler | 20 (10) | 200 | City Founded (100) | |
| The Pioneer | 40 (20) | 400 | City Founded (100) | |
| The Ambitious | 20 (10) | 400 | Courtier Added (100), Specialist Trained (10) | Gamefile says "400 required" - shouldn't this be 200? |
| The Brilliant | 40 (20) | 400 | Courtier Added (100), Specialist Trained (10) | |
| The Beloved | 60 (30) | 600 | Courtier Added (100), Specialist Trained (10) |
Gaining Legitimacy
Legitimacy can be gained through various ways, though not all may be used for certain titles.
| Method | Renown | Used For Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Barbarian Clear | 20 | The Good, The Strong, The Warrior |
| Cities Founded | 100 | The Good, The Strong |
| Courtier Added | 100 | The Good, The Strong |
| Improvements Finished | 10 | The Good, The Strong |
| Improvements Repaired | 20 | The Good, The Strong |
| Nation Founded | 200 | The Good, The Strong |
| Ruins Explored | 100 | The Good, The Strong, The Explorer, The Intrepid |
| Specialists Trained | 10 | The Good, The Strong |
| Techs Discovered | 50 | The Good, The Strong |
| Units Trained | 10 | The Good, The Strong |
| Units Promoted | 10 | The Good, The Strong |
| Units Killed | 20 | The Good, The Strong |
| Units Lost | -10 | The Good, The Strong |
| Years Reigned | 10 | The Good, The Strong |