Instead of the dull work-orders and trade bans, a system that causes nobles to "campaign" for specific things they value.

Basically, a message will appear saying something like "Baron Urist Uristson publicly declares military power is the most important thing for this fortress."
This causes a number of dwarves to acquire the need: "Martial Prowess" or "Get in a fight."



If feel this simple addition would make late-game fortresses a lot more interesting, as it could effectively simulate political movements within your population.