diff --git a/common/subject_types/00_subject_types.txt b/common/subject_types/00_subject_types.txt
index b179248fd..00921485e 100644
--- a/common/subject_types/00_subject_types.txt
+++ b/common/subject_types/00_subject_types.txt
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ subject_type_tributary = {
 	overlord_must_be_same_country_type = no
 	use_for_release_country = yes
 	gives_prestige_to_overlord = yes
-	subservient_to_overlord = no
+	subservient_to_overlord = yes
 	convoy_contribution = 0.5
 	
 	diplomatic_action = tributary