The Twin Kingdoms of Austria-Hungary

Also referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the glory days of the Empire are long behind her. At one point, the Empire was the strongest power in Europe, as the conniving Habsburgs extended their influence and power through diplomacy and court intrigue. At their height, they controlled the Spanish Empire (which included most of the New World), The Netherlands, Southern Italy, and the Holy Roman Empire, which resulted in them being the first nation to be named the "empire on which the sun never sets."

As time has gone on, this empire has slowly collapsed on itself. Habsburg inbreeding has resulted in many rulers being incapable of ruling. At the same time, nationalism has taken deep root within the Empire. Serbs, Croats, Hungarians, Albanians, and many others all vying for the same goals: autonomy, and ultimately, independence.

Now, The Empire seeks to reassert control over the Balkans, crush the idea of "national identity", and beat back Ottoman advances. If these objectives are met, then the Habsburgs may be able to secure their position and reclaim their place in the sun.