Imperium

The Imperium, also known as the Empire, is a nation located in Europe. For most of the story Imperium can be seen as the antagonist.

Geography
Core Imperial territory is what nowadays makes up Germany, Austria, Northern and Central Italy, Western Poland and Prussia. Bohemia, Batavia, Westreich and Caledonian Reich are also part of the Empire, though with autonomy.

Background
Imperium has a long and prideful history of dominant European power. However, it wasn't until 1700s when the Franziska der Große began the conquests which would see the fall of Rome, annexation of Batavia and Bohemia, and extreme centralization.

The Great War started in 1914, as Imperium under Olivia II attempted to conquer the Francia, who was joined by Caledonia in the war. Not long after, the Aurora Empire backstabbed Imperium and attempted to quickly end the war, but their armies were defeated in the Battle of Allenstein.

The Great War ended in 1918 with the fall of Edinburgh, but soon after, the Imperial forces suffered a defeat in Zalewska War.

Interwar period saw the growth of tensions, both internal and external. The death of Empress Wilhelmina I in 1935 was the last straw in the fragmentation. While in the capital a regency council met to decide the heir, the rebels in Batavia and Bohemia made their move and quickly took over the control of majority of areas.

Imperium also suffered greatly from the Aestian Pat Embargo.

In the end of 1935, Aestia attempted to overthrow the Suomi government and establish the puppet ruler. Imperium did not stand idle, and joined the war in Suomi side. The Imperial forces clashed with their Aestian opponents, but in the end, the Peace of Valga was signed, ending the war in de facto Aestian favor.

Military
Imperial military is, obviously, the largest in the world. Empire's large military budget and hyge sums pumped into research have given Imperium the ability to field a well-trained and well-motivated large army, equipped with the latest technologies.

Perhaps the most influential effect on the military is that of Panja Salkri's. Considered by many as the greatest strategist of the era, she has been a fierce supporter of the doctrine of well-planned, well-supported offensive.