If this is savegame compatible, it should work to do this, doesn't it:
1. delete puppet ruler part in the script
2. play
3. insert puppet ruler part in the script
4. build type iv gov, end turn, get puppet ruler
5. delete puppet ruler part in the script
6. play
So if you don't use them much you still could have puppet rulers without losing the time benefits in most of the turns. Do i assume right?
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