IsrNES4: Novus Ordo Seclorum is in the preview and reservations stage. This is a semi-continuation of IsrNES2: Cities of Glory, but the world has changed dramatically. The starting date is 450 BCE. There are many nations, both powerful and potentially very fun, nations are available. Here is a non-exhaustive list (though it is close):
First Tier Powers (In their region):
1.) Tamnese Empire- East Asian super trader and naval power with great political might.
2.) Mutalan Empire- Mesoamerican military and cultural power that is stong now but has even more potential.
Secon Tier Powers (In their region):
1.) Kingdom of Han- Legalist China, not much for trade and not the greatest militarily, but they have a near perfect balance in power.
2.) Kingdom of Qi- Chinese. Small but mighty. Incredible economic power but little military power.
3.) Kingdom of Joseon- A traditional power that has fallen on bad luck, they are still contenders and can easily rise again.
4.) Mamlaka of Arabia- Commercial power in the Persian Gulf, they are already rich but will grow only richer if Mesopotamia is united as one trade partner.
5.) Latin Union- Rome, but drastically different. The rising antithesis to the Lombards, they have great potential even if they are hemmed in.
6.) Lombard League- A traditional power that has lost much of that power. They are still strong and a dominating player.
7.) Muskogean Confederation- Very important religious and cultural center as well as a minor economic player.
8.) Karankawamul- A strong commercial power, they are restricted by Kaan, but it has potential.
9.) Zapotec Empire- A strong military power and a secondary commercial power in control of important territory.
Other Nations That I Would Find Fun:
1.) Gaul- Weak now, great potential and would be especially fun for the nation-builder type player.
2.) Chola- On the edge of civilization, they have many avenues of expansion with little interference but still challenges. Again, fun for nation-builders.
3.) Sinhala- See Chola.
4.) Any of the Japanese Nations- The politics of the region are very interesting and there is great potential power if the Nipponese Empire is united.