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Austro-Hungarian Empire (E1860 Factbook/Diplomacy)

Canadstein
06-09-2007, 00:00
Austro-Hungarian Empire

Civil Ensign of the Empire (http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/images/a/ah-ware1.gif)

Motto: "Land der Berge, Land am Strome (Land of Mountains, Land on the River)"

Official Title: Austro-Hungarian Empire

Common Title: Dual Monarchy

Capital: Vienna and Budapest

Government: The Austro-Hungarian Empire is an absolute monarchy. However the Emperor does have a group of five advisers, called the 'Gruppe von Fünf', that help him make decisions. They help him make decisions in law making, military and economic matters, and foreign relations. But they can only try to sway the Emperor into making their decisions. Though the Emperor still holds all the power and does not have to listen to 'Gruppe von Fünf'.

Ruler: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Issue:
Rudolf, Archduke (Heir)
Gisela, Archduchess
Marie Valerie, Archduchess

Slavery: Abolished Through the Present- in 1478 the Serf Emancipation Act was put into place. All Serfs were freed and the act of Serfdom was banned throughout the Empire. There was minor insurrections, but Serfdom was finally abolished in the Dual Monarchy. In recent years, with oversea colonies, this Act has also been rewritten to include theses territories also.

Religion: The official religion of the Empire is Roman Catholic. Emperor Franz Joseph I is a Roman Catholic therefore his subjects are Roman Catholic. But there is still freedom of religion, but most of the populace are Roman Catholic. Within Mainland Europe and Malta there is a small percent of Protestants. While within the colonies they are allow to still practice their native religions.

Demographics:

Austria-Hungary (European Homeland)
--- Pop: 15,607,000
28% Austrian
23% Hungarian
15% Croats
14% German
9% Slovak
6% Czech
4% Slovene
3% Swiss

Malta
--- Pop: 141,000
75% Maltese
25% Former Austro-Hungarian Colonists

Colonies:

Austro-Hungarian Egypt
--- Pop: 2,601,000
70% Egyptian
30% Austro-Hungarian Colonists

Austro-Hungarian Arabia
--- Pop: 1,434,000
80% Arab
20% Austro-Hungarian Colonists

Austro-Hungarian America
--- Pop: 210,000
90% Dominican
10% Austro-Hungarian Colonists

Total Population: 17,652,100


Military:
Commander in Chief: Emperor Franz Joseph I
Commander of the Army: Field Marshal Albrecht Friedrich Rudolf
Commander of the Navy: Admiral Wilhelm Freiherr von Tegetthoff

Army:529,363 (3% of Total Population)
423,490 Riflemen (breech loaded rifles)
101,873 Cavalry (armed with revolvers)
500 Cannons (manned by 3,000 troops, six per cannon)

44% Stationed in Mainland Europe
2% Stationed in Malta
30% Stationed in Austro-Hungarian Egypt
20% Stationed in Austro-Hungarian Arabia
4% Stationed in Austro-Hungarian America

Military Reserves: 794,345 (4.5% of the Total Population)
643,898 Riflemen (breech loaded rifles)
147,447 Cavalry (armed with revolvers)
500 Cannons (manned by 3,000 troops, six per cannon)

The Austro-Hungarian Military Staff and the Emperor have reviewed military planning of their nation and have looked upon other countries to make it better. They have come to the conclusion that the best way to take care of Military Reserves is the French Method. Military Reserves are only called to duty during times of invasion or "dire" war conditions. Also, all non-European colonies within the empire have militias in them made up of European colonists. They are given brief training and armed with whatever gun surpluses the military has. If the army doesn't have extra rifles to give out, the militias are forced to supply their own weapons. Colonists are only allowed into the militia after being deemed "trustworthy" by the provincial government. All militia troops are given tax breaks for their loyal service to the crown.

Navy:

Mediterranean Sea Fleet Rotates between Dubrovnik, Valetta, and Alexandria; Primarily in Dubrovnik
4 Ironclads
4 Steam Battleships
5 Steam Frigates
10 Gunboats

Red Sea Fleet Stationed at Sharm el-Sheikh
2 Ironclads
1 Steam Battleships
2 Steam Frigates
4 Gunboats

Arabian Sea Fleet Stationed at Muscat
1 Ironclad
3 Steam Frigates
5 Gunboats

Caribbean Sea Fleet Stationed at Santo Domingo
1 Steam Frigate
8 Gunboats

Industrial Potential: 207

Austria-Hungary (Mainland Europe)- 62
Malta- 8
Austro-Hungarian Egypt- 69
Austro-Hungarian Arabia- 49
Austro-Hungarian America - 29
Antigonal
06-09-2007, 02:25
Austria-Hungary: 62
Malta: 8
Eygpt: 69
Oman & Yemen: 49
Dominican Rep.: 29

Total: 207

(I think you're going to need some more colonies to raise that IP, how bout some of Mexico or West Africa?)
Antigonal
06-09-2007, 02:38
After today I won't be updating the map until Saturday so if you want those other colonies (you can maybe have one or two more) and your free railroad (see rules), do it soon.