Government transition question

[mykonos]

I just had a question about how government transitions work.

I understand that nations start with their historic governments in the starting year that you choose.

If, however, you start before a particular government emerges [fascist Italy, Germany, Japan, or Spain, or Communist China / Russia], will you be given the option to transition to those governments during the historical change-of-government?

Or are you restricted to starting with that particular government during one of the selectible starting years in order to start as that government?

[wlbjork]

There is no guaranteed change of government during a play through.

It takes a revolution, which is normally dependent on Unrest level, and you may be approached by the revolutionaries for assistance.

[13th Fleet]

As the player as those countries you'll often get events where you get approached by people planning a take-over and can choose to support them, stay neutral, or oppose them with your choice influencing (but not deciding) the outcome. In my current German playthrough I had it happen twice in the twenties/thirties. And Japan and Italy went Fascist and Russia Communist on their own.

[mykonos]

Thanks. So it seems as I may have to influence events if I wish for a change of outcome.