THE ROMAN EMPIRE
National Background
Imperator Constantine XIX struggled through most of his reign to preserve his rule, even doing his best to temporarily align himself with reformists which led to the outbreak of a civil war in the early parts of the nineteenth century. The resulting victory in the civil war led to a path of recovery for the once ailing Roman Empire, as Constantinople's authority was restored and reclaimed. A victory in a war against the old Turkish enemy further cemented this position among nations, followed with a period of economic growth. In 1862, the final steps would be taken to restore Roman power, as the Roman Empire joined in the Spanish offensives against the Mamluke Caliphate. The invasion of Cyprus proved successful and other Roman soldiers helped in Spanish battles from Jerusalem to Baghdad. This victory ultimately led to restored faith in the Roman Empire, as they recovered from decades of decline. Throughout the remainder of Constantine XIX's reign until his death in 1866, he proved a able leader, retaining good relationships throughout the Mediterranean Sea. The new Imperator John XII proved less administratively capable, and the 1870s and 1880s saw Rome incapable of keeping up with the innovation of Western Europe. Ultimately they were forced to find new economic ties in Scandinavia and Russia, which have further expanded their capabilities and influence. In 1900, the Roman Empire is closely tied to both of those other empires, relying heavily upon their commerce and trade to prop up their fragile economy.
The early years of the 1900s did not prove very fruitful for the Roman Empire. While they were a rising power in Eastern Europe, by 1920 the Empire was just a shadow of its former self. The first few years of the 1900s looked to be going in Rome's way, as they were gaining influence in their former territories and aiding allies, until 1903 when an explosion, now known as the Constantinople Event, leveled the Empire's ancient capital city, effectively destroying the government in the process. General Panagiotis stepped up to lead the nation, even when other Roman Legion generals decided to carve out their own countries from the remains of the Empire. Bulgaria was the first to break away, followed by rebellions in the eastern provinces, which gave birth to the Pontic Republic. However, with the recent reconstruction of Constantinople and the rebuilding of the Opsikion territory, some believe the Empire has finally put behind itself the tragedies of that fateful day in 1903 and can rise once again.
Flavor Information
Formal Name of your Nation: Roman Empire.
Formal Name for the Army: Roman Imperial Legions.
Formal Name for the Navy: Roman Imperial Navy.
Status of the Air Force: Currently Non-existent
Status of Labor Unions: Illegal
Monarchy Information
Monarch's Title: Imperator of the Roman Empire
Name of Current Monarch: Imperator Panagiotis
Monarchy's Dynasty Name: Panagiotis
Extent of Monarch's Power: Absolute Monarch
National Background
Imperator Constantine XIX struggled through most of his reign to preserve his rule, even doing his best to temporarily align himself with reformists which led to the outbreak of a civil war in the early parts of the nineteenth century. The resulting victory in the civil war led to a path of recovery for the once ailing Roman Empire, as Constantinople's authority was restored and reclaimed. A victory in a war against the old Turkish enemy further cemented this position among nations, followed with a period of economic growth. In 1862, the final steps would be taken to restore Roman power, as the Roman Empire joined in the Spanish offensives against the Mamluke Caliphate. The invasion of Cyprus proved successful and other Roman soldiers helped in Spanish battles from Jerusalem to Baghdad. This victory ultimately led to restored faith in the Roman Empire, as they recovered from decades of decline. Throughout the remainder of Constantine XIX's reign until his death in 1866, he proved a able leader, retaining good relationships throughout the Mediterranean Sea. The new Imperator John XII proved less administratively capable, and the 1870s and 1880s saw Rome incapable of keeping up with the innovation of Western Europe. Ultimately they were forced to find new economic ties in Scandinavia and Russia, which have further expanded their capabilities and influence. In 1900, the Roman Empire is closely tied to both of those other empires, relying heavily upon their commerce and trade to prop up their fragile economy.
The early years of the 1900s did not prove very fruitful for the Roman Empire. While they were a rising power in Eastern Europe, by 1920 the Empire was just a shadow of its former self. The first few years of the 1900s looked to be going in Rome's way, as they were gaining influence in their former territories and aiding allies, until 1903 when an explosion, now known as the Constantinople Event, leveled the Empire's ancient capital city, effectively destroying the government in the process. General Panagiotis stepped up to lead the nation, even when other Roman Legion generals decided to carve out their own countries from the remains of the Empire. Bulgaria was the first to break away, followed by rebellions in the eastern provinces, which gave birth to the Pontic Republic. However, with the recent reconstruction of Constantinople and the rebuilding of the Opsikion territory, some believe the Empire has finally put behind itself the tragedies of that fateful day in 1903 and can rise once again.
Flavor Information
Formal Name of your Nation: Roman Empire.
Formal Name for the Army: Roman Imperial Legions.
Formal Name for the Navy: Roman Imperial Navy.
Status of the Air Force: Currently Non-existent
Status of Labor Unions: Illegal
Monarchy Information
Monarch's Title: Imperator of the Roman Empire
Name of Current Monarch: Imperator Panagiotis
Monarchy's Dynasty Name: Panagiotis
Extent of Monarch's Power: Absolute Monarch
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