Quote Originally Posted by Ciaran
Yes, it´s hardcoded (and better known around here as the Marius Reforms, in case you´re searching for info on it) and it can occur only once. What version do you try to mod, by the way? In 1.2, Marius Reforms don´t occur before 220 BC, after that it appears after the first Imperial Palace is built in a province with the "Italy" hidden resource (in descr_regions). From 1.3 on the first building of an Imperial Palace triggers it, no matter what´s the year.
Thanks for the quick reply but my question is not about the Marius reform. I am referring to the event where a captain is available for adoption after a battle the so called "man of the hour event".