Quote Originally Posted by FactionHeir
The AI can get Man of the Hour (even in RTW, but still in M2TW) without fighting battles.
I noticed this when I assassinated one of his family members in the middle of nowhere and there weren't any rebel or other stacks around. Next turn the stack is led by a new family member again, aged 20-21.
Adoption...

The AI plays it's turn after you, so it will be able to respond at once.