Subjects (puppets, dominions, colonies) normally cannot lead factions. But once you use create_faction on them, they can. For the ultimate puppet master game, switch tag to a puppet, create a faction, switch back to the overlord, and add_to_faction the overlord.
). Instead, you must use a combination of commands to either bypass the game's diplomatic restrictions or execute a script effect directly. 1. The Indirect Method: Bypassing Diplomatic Limits hoi4 create faction command
You want to diplomatically annex the world via the "Form Faction" diplomatic pressure mechanic (available with the Together for Victory or Man the Guns DLCs). Solution: Use create_faction early, then use add_to_faction on neutral nations. Once they are in your faction, you can lower opinion, increase harmony, and eventually annex them through the "Integrate Faction Member" mechanic. This is a bloodless conquest. The Indirect Method: Bypassing Diplomatic Limits You want