NationStates Jolt Archive

From the warm, blue Reddica Sea to the rolling hills of Achaea, to the mountains of northern Aspathia, to the fertile plains of Macia, the Achaean Empire has perservered and held its power over the continent of Tetrania for in excess of 4,000 years independently, and has been joined with the Ottonian Empire on the second major continent on Gaterranea, creating a power the planet has never dared to dream(or nightmare) of. Despite the occasional shattering of peace by a minor rebellion, national feeling and unity remains high, even as sectional differences persist, especially against common enemies.

Timeline (Note: The year system is based around a central incident, in which a series of strange celestial occurances first led many to believe the end of the world was at hand, that now serves as the Demarcation). For a reference point for Earth, it would be roughly around 1750 AD. The terms for this timeline are BCT (Before the Current Time) and CT (Current Time).

Timeline up to 355 CT
3,000 BCT: Quintus Marius is born in the city of Imperia, in the region of Achaea.

2,982 BCT: Quintus Marius leads Imperian revolt against the city of Erritrica, beginning Imperian (Achaean) sovereignty.

2,973 BCT: Region of Achaea is brought under Imperian control, and the Kingdom of Achaea is formed, with Quintus Marius as king.

2,969 BCT: Kingdom of Estria in Aspathia, allied to Achaea, is joined to Achaea when King Triarius of Estria dies, leaving the Kingdom to King Quintus. Aspathia is quickly taken over by Achaea, and the Achaean Empire begins its rule over foreign lands.

2,952 BCT: Remean Empire surrenders and is occupied by Achaean forces.

2,937 BCT: Tiberia is occupied by Achaean forces.

2,924-2,912 BCT: War with Ponericum. War ends with an armistice favoring Achaea.

2,902-2,891 BCT: 2nd War with Ponericum. Ponericum is forced to surrender to Achaea, and former Poenic Empire is incorporated into the Achaean Empire.

2,879-2,841 BCT: Wars with the Gyzantine Confederation. Ends with regions of Thessia, Macia, Octaea, and Granicum being added to the Empire.

2,838 BCT: First contact between Achaea and Tallus, two nations which would become strong rivals/enemies.

2,831 BCT: Agipto and Corrocco are annexed by Achaea.

2,809 BCT: First war between Achaea and Tallus. Ceasefire ends war.

1,800 BCT: Pax Achaeana begins, lasts for the next 700 years.

1,100 BCT: Gaterranea plunges into Dark Era.

945 BCT: Otto Dredicberger, later to be known as Otto the Conqueror or Otto the Invincible is born in Dredicburg, later to be renamed Ottonia in his honor.

920 BCT: Otto Dredicberger comes to the throne of Dredicburg and leads Dredic army against enemies in Thallica, quickly taking over the Kingdom of Thallica and and the Kingdom Dredicburg, joined to create the Ottonian Empire.

891 BCT: Ottonian Empire reaches its largest size under Otto the Conqueror, who then wins his most famous battle at Cordenburg, where he is outnumbered 4 to 1 (240,000 to 60,000).

882 BCT: Otto the Conqueror dies undefeated in battle, earning him the sobriquet “the Invincible” or “the Unconquerable.” His son withdraws from the Rosisic territories and Aglic territories to consolidate other borders. Unfortunately, Otto’s great grandson is not of the same mold, and the empire fragments into smaller kingdoms in 808 BCT.

808 BCT: Lord Valenorix of Tregin revolts against Emperor Otto the Harsh, breaking Umberia away from the Ottonian Empire.

804 BCT: Lord Claymore of Ulm revolts against Emperor Marks the Fearful, creating a kingdom to the east of Davarica known as Etphallia, and beginning what is known as the Claymid dynasty of Etphallia.

801 BCT: Prince Milus of Wilemvia flees Davarica from his by-now-insane father, seeking safety in Etphallia.

772 BCT: Lord Tyler of Grasdenville revolts, removing Thallica from the Empire, bringing the Empire into non-existance. Emperor Marks, deep in debt and depression, commits suicide, ending the Dredicberger dynasty of Davarica.

771 BCT: Lord Claymore dies, leaving the throne of Etphallia to Aemilio Tyranus, a mercenary of Gyzantine ancestry (Gyzantine settlements existed in Ottonia for millenia before).

755 BCT: Aglic attacks along the northern Etphallian border spark a war between the two kingdoms.

753 BCT: Battle of Resanlitz, which degenerates into a bloody stalemate between Etphallian and Aglic forces, where over 3,000 die on either side.

750 BCT: Middle Ages begin for Gaterranea.

748 BCT: Treaty of Edz ends the Tevlen War between Etphallia and Aglaland.

737 BCT: King Tyranus dies, leaving the throne to a young knight in his court named Theodorus Hansburg, and beginning the reign of the Etphallian Hansburgs.

729 BCT: In a race for ceremonial power, King Theodorus of Etphallia, King Svenson of Umberia, and King Redemus of Cirembia (an Aglic kingdom) fight the Ottonian War, over the crown of Davarica and the right to be called "Emperor of Ottonia."

722 BCT: The Ottonian War ends with the Treaty of Tetunion, wherin the rules for the declaration of an Ottonian emperor are listed.

718 BCT: King Theodorus dies, and is succeeded by his son Heinrich of Edz.

700 BCT: King Heinrich I of Etphallia dies, and is succeeded by Otto of Westfall.

662 BCT: Heinrich II of Cordenburg becomes King of Etphallia.

660 BCT: Heinrich II of Cordenburg is assasinated. Charles of Ulm becomes King.

658 BCT: Twins Albrecht and George are born to King Charles.

609 BCT: Albrecht and George become kings on the death of Charles. However, a lack of a clear power-sharing or land sharing plan causes a falling out between the two brothers, and each forms his own kingdom in the former territory of Etphallia, with the western half being ruled by Albrecht, and being called Westphallia, and the eastern half being ruled by George, who names his dominion Osterphallia.

609-581 BCT: A series of land wars between the two rival kingdoms worsens relations permanently, and by the time the twin kings die, Albrecht in October and George in December of 581, reconcilliation is all but a dead idea. Albrecht's son Hubert becomes king of Westphallia, while George dies childless, leaving his kingdom to his eldest nephew, Roland.

Time line for this section in the works.

32 BCT: Beginning of Nationalist Age

Demarcation: 0 CT.

122 CT: King Heinrich I of Westphallia is crowned Ottonian Emperor. War is declared on Westphallia, it’s dominions, and allies Davarica and Umberia, by the kingdoms of New Etphallia, the Duchy of Stavka, the Kingdom of Thallica and by their allies Aglaland and Rosisio, beginning Ottonian Wars of Unification.

125 CT: Battle of Thedenburg between Imperialist General Fedor Hocher (Westphallia) and Sectionalist General Edmund Weltimes.

130 CT: The War of Ottonian Unification ends with the successful unification of Ottonia under Davaric-Westphallian leadership.

NOTE: The timeline is an ongoing project.
Maps:

None at the moment.

Location:
Occupies large portion of continent of Tetrania (a map will soon be available) and the northwestern edge of the continent of Quatricium, on the Earth-like planet of Gaterranea (though it is the size of Mars, so slightly smaller than Earth).

Area:
Undetermined at the present time.

Neighboring Nations:
Neighboring Eastern/Ottonian/Quatricium Half: Aglic Empire(Aglaland), Rossic Empire (Rossio), Doricium, Qinnai, Felidaria, Wallectania
Neighboring Western/Achaean/Tetranian Half: Tallan Empire (Tallus), Mastalinia, Lanasia, Tyria, Novec, Vorland, Corrocco, Agyiptos

Provinces:

Achaean Regions

Achaea - Province contains Achae-Ottonian western capital of Imperia. Bordered by mountains, with moderately fertile river valleys in within the province. While open-minded and tolerant, the people here are proud traditionalists and individualistic as well. Provincial Capital: Imperia

Savonica - Province immedietly north of Achaea. Fertile plains, with some hilly region, but more or less level. Mountains in the south, along the provincial border with Achaea, Tiberia and Aspathia. People have long nursed nationalist sentiment, causing multiple revolts against the Empire. Provincial Capital: Reme

Aspathia - Province immedietly to the west of Achaea. North is covered by mountains and forests, as is the eastern border. Coastline on east, west, north and south, with land bridge connecting to Achaea. South contains hilly areas and plains. The people are fiecely patriotic, free-spirited, conservative, and slightly distrustful though friendly, of outsiders. Provincial Capital: Iviedio

Tiberia - Mountains form a spine down the peninsula, as well as mountains to the north. Hilly regions occur on either side of the mountains. People are foward thinking by nature, and have created many technological innovations though these traits also create conflict with the Imperial government. Provincial Capital: Trebica

Octaea - Mountainous and forbidding, the people here are also extremely conservative and traditional, and with hard-earned loyalty that, once given, is binding to the point of death. Being on the border with Tallus, the Empire's rival, has created a history of invasion in the region. Provincial Capital: Hadrium

Thessia - A region of numerous islands, inlets and bays, the people here are natural seafarers, with lots of hills and plains rolling throughout the region. The people here have always displayed a unique joy for life. Provincial Capital: Farlassus

Macia - The region neighboring Octaea and Thessia, occupying a narrow land bridge, with the historically rich and strategically important port of Gyzantium. The people here are tough, self-reliant, and individualistic, as well as extremely religious. Provincial Capital: Gyzantium

Granicum – Immediately to the east of Macia, occupying a large landmass connected to both Agipto and Macia (resembles Anatolian Peninsula on Earth. People are less religious than those in other areas, as well as generally more tolerant and/or less suspicious of outsiders than those in other regions. Provincial Capital: Resus

Agipto – Spans a land bridge connecting Granicum to the southern half of the continent (also occupies eastern half of the southern end of the continent). Has a large river running through it. Provincial Capital: Rheucaptoria

Ottonian Regions:

Etphallia: So diverse it actually has three subregions. Provincial Capital: Oslaburg

Westphallia: One of the subregions of Etphallia, and the furthest to the west, as the name suggests. People are generally industrious, extremely patriotic, and fair, though sometimes a bit stubborn and overly loyal. A land of rivers, hills and forests, and fair climate, the people have a long history of beating back invaders, and for that matter, pursuing their attackers back into their own territory. The province/region/nation’s traditional western border is the Westfall river, and the capital city is also called Westfall, built on the river in a place where it splits off from the main river. Not much can be said about the people’s originality either. Provincial Capital: Westfall

Nurphallia: The northernmost region of Etphallia. Always have been distrustful of their neighbors to the west, and have always had the belief that they are superior to their western and southern neighbors, as well as being by character generally more aggressive and intolerant, though tougher and less suspicious of most other outsiders. Provincial Capital: Tolma

Saphallia: the southernmost region of Etphallia. More forward thinking than either of their Etphallian neighbors, liberal, and as such are regarded with hostility by the people of Nurphallia and Westphallia. Provincial Capital: Perdinburg

Umberphallia: northernmost region in Ottonia. Resembles Denmark in terrain and climate. A powerful naval power, up until it joined the Empire. People are known for their honesty, toughness, and their skills in seafaring. Provincial Capital: Jotlund

Thallica: The place where Ottonian civilization began. People are typical of mountainous regions, traditional, conservative, and very welcoming to visitors. The people are also extremely resentful of changes being forced on them, but open to changes when they agree to them and the changes come from inside. Provincial Captial: Thallica

Kallevia: A place more or less similar to Westphallia and Nurphallia, but the people are more like those in Westphallia than their neighbors. A good seafaring people, who are cautious and smart about commercial ventures and are generally cooperative with those who have earned their respect. Provincial Capital: Cordenburg

Davarica: The central province of Ottonia, boasting the nation’s namesake city. The city is named for the legendary emperor Ottonius Invictus (Otto the Unconquerable, or Otto the Invincible), who created the concept of the Ottonian Empire. The people are moderate in most of their views, cooperative with one another, open-minded, but enjoy their way of life and are slightly suspicious of those who would have them change that way of life. Provincial Capital: Ottonia

Climate:
Temperate, with climate not unlike Europe west of Poland and south of Scandanavia. Southern end of Tetrania is much like North Africa.

Economy:
Products/Major Industries: The Achae-Ottonian Empire is famous for its iron, steel, other metals, mining, and arms manufacturing industries.
The economy has recently taken a severe downturn, and it is just now recovering (Developing).

Culture:
The two principle halves of the Empire have considerably different heritages in culture, though all are similar to European cultures on Earth.

Achaea: Imagine what the Roman Empire would have been like had its values and civilization had survived into the modern era. Quite conservative, but tolerant of those having different religions, cultures, or views, so long as they do not try to force those foreign beliefs on them.

Ottonia: A culture, including strong national feeling, not unlike Imperial Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm. Extremely strong nationalism, strong allegiance to king as well, and is recently unified, after wars against more or less common enemies. Similar values to Achaea, however, due to long contact between the two.

Politics:
The Achae-Ottonian Empire is a monarchy, ruled over by the Emperor, currently Emperor Heinrich Theodoric Hansburg II. Traditionally, the emperor of both nations have been from long lines of royalty, with few or no dynastic changes, the families being the Marius family of Achaea and the Hansburgs of Ottonia/Westphallia.

The Executive Branch (on the National Level) consists of the Emperor (obviously), The Consuls (one for the Senate, one for the Nobles’ Council), and (indirectly) the Advisory Board/The Imperial Cabinet. On the Provincial level, the Governor is the head of the Executive branch. On the local level, the Mayor/Tribune is the head of the Executive branch.

In the Legislative Branch consists of two houses of the government, though both function more as advisory bodies rather than actual legislative bodies. The first house is the Senate, made up of elected politicians, and holds less influence than the other house. The other house is the Nobles’ Council and this is the older of the two, and with more influence than the Senate, though the current Emperor is looking at reforming this imbalance of power between the two bodies. On the Provincial level, the Legislative branch is the Provincial Council, and at the Local level, the City Council.

Judicial power is more or less separated from the rest of the government, and to be a lawyer requires at least 12 years of education beyond high school, and a doctorate in law is required to be a judge. The justices on the Supreme Court are nominated by the Senate and Nobles’ Council, and approved by the Emperor.

Military Service:
All citizens between the ages of 16 and 56 are a part of the National Reserve system, where they are trained in basic weapons use and discipline, then returned to civilian life, and called up in states of emergency or need to supplement the standing military.

Army: The Achae-Ottonian Army System is organized along lines of where recruits come from, and so, where they are deployed for duty (for standing forces only). Recruits generally serve in their home region, so as to promote trust between citizens and the soldiers. The Achae-Ottonian Army has several army groups, the major ones, having a normal strength of 250,000 men, being (listed with commanding officers):
Achaean Armies:
The Army of Aspathia, Marshal Marcus Theodosius Regulus (The 7th Army)
The Army of Macia, Field Marshal Honorius Cassius Varus (The 5th Army)
The Army of Savonica, Field Marshal Baden Jacus Khamar (The 4th Army)
The Army of Agipto, Field Marshal Zeno Isaeus Corrodon (The 8th Army)
The Army of Tiberia, Marshal Marcus Theodosius Regulus (The 2nd Army)
Ottonian Armies:
The Army of Umberphallia, Field Marshal Frederick Hallestatd (The 6th Army)
The Army of the Westfall, Marshal Wilhelm von Dredicburg (The 3rd Army)
The Army of Kallevia, Field Marshal Franz Paulus (The 1st Army)
The Army of Thallica, Field Marshal Louis de Raumesse (The 9th Army)
The Army of Davarica, Marshal Wilhelm von Dredicburg (The 10th Army)

Navy: The Achae-Ottonian Navy is a moderately powerful force, and manpower is kept up the same way as the Army: All national reservists are given basic training in seafaring, with more specific training when called upon. The warship types used in the Imperial Navy are:
Imperator-Class Dreadnaught (effectively copies of the Third Reich’s Bismark)
Bloodhound-Class Battlecruiser/Heavy Destroyer
Seeker-Class Destroyer
Jotland-Class Aircraft Carrier
A Fleet consists of:
2 aircraft carriers, 6 dreadnaughts, 15 battle cruisers/heavy destroyers, 30 destroyers, other support as needed.
Fleets (with Commanding Officers):
The High Seas Fleet, Admiral Hubert Von Grissem
The Reddican Sea Fleet, Admiral Gaius Erisius Aurelian
The Trierim Sea Fleet, Admiral Matthias Reynolds

Air Force: Entry in Progress

OOC NOTE: This is all as of December 2007
Also please note: Achae-Ottonia's history has been reset, so I can rejoing II with a clean slate.

About the Rulers:

Emperor Heinrich Theodoric Hansburg II (24):

The first Emperor to rule a unified Achae-Ottonian Empire, and the descendent of the founders of both empires, and the product of a marriage between prince Johannus Hansburg III of Oslaburg, and princess Claudia Marius of Tersse. His grandfather on his mother's side was Emperor Trajanicus Marius XVI, who preceeded him on the Achaean throne. Johannus III ruled Ottonia for about a year, but died of disease, and, with Claudia paralyzed by disease that would claim her life later, Heinrich ascended to the throne of both nations following Trajanicus' death at the age of 81. The boy was only 18 at the time.

Heinrich follows his predecessors' conservative outlook, though he is a good deal more progressive than some previous rulers, and is gaining a reputation amongst his advisors and friends as brave, dutiful, warm-hearted, but headstrong, impatient, and wants to see the best in people, to the point where it is a fault. He has the tendency to rule with his heart rather than his mind, which has led him to make humanitarian, but otherwise unwise, decisions.

He maintains an independent streak from court life, one that developed when he was in school (unlike many other monarchs, Heinrich was educated in public school), and that leads him to pursue pastimes that are just arriving in the country from other nations, and to be more annoyed that thankful when people remind him to keep looking for a wife, or bring the subject up, for that matter.

He played American football on his high school team, and is extremely fond of the outdoors. He enjoys camping, target shooting, archery, bicycling, hiking, swimming, and sailing. He is solidly built, 5'11", has short, light brown hair, has dark brown eyes, and is, in short, the very image of the handsome Westphallian or Achaean. He has been bothered many times about marriage, but he has not shown any interest in any particular women with the exception of Empress Anastasia of Neo-Ixania. He was given a private schooling in things government related, and was even, at the Field Marshal's insistence, tutored by Field Marshal Marcus Theodosius Regulus, arguably one of the world's greatest tacticians and strategians, in the arts of war.

His surviving family consists of his adopted sister Theria, his nephew Cornelius, niece Ayea, cousin Publius Cyrus Marius and his wife Hannah Marius, and their son Romulus, cousins Aethius Flavius, Julius Cassius Marius, Marie de Esla, Wilhelm Hansburg, and Saria Flavius.

The Royal Family:

Immediate Family:

Johannus Hansburg III (46 at time of death): The Emperor's deceased father. He was the son of Wilhelm Hansburg IV, and in turn became Ottonian Emperor. He married princess Claudia Marius of Tersse at the age of 23, and their marriage produced two children: Tiberius (deceased) and Heinrich, with a third adopted child, Theria.

Claudia Marius Hansburg (44 at time of death): The Emperor's deceased mother. She was the daughter of Emperor Trajanicus Marius of Achaea. She married prince Johannus Hansburg of Ulm at the age of 20, and their marriage produced two children: Tiberius (deceased) and Heinrich, with a third adopted child, Theria.

Tiberius Stephen Hansburg (22 at time of death): The Emperor’s unfortunately deceased brother. He died when Heinrich was 12 in a hunting accident. He is survived by his two children, who live with their uncle.

Theria (15): Theria is the Emperor's adopted sister, adopted by Johannus and Claudia when Theria was 3. She is a skilled musician, and loves going to school, and maintains a typical sibling relationship with her brother. She resembles Heinrich if he were a girl, essentially.

Cornelius (17): Cornelius Granicus Hansburg is the son of the Emperor's unfortunately deceased brother, Tiberius. Cornelius is every bit his father reborn, though, impetuous, mischievous, but kind at heart. His uncle always tries to make time to play with him and the other children in the family.

Ayea (14): Ayea Octavia Hansburg is the daughter of the Emperor's unfortunately deceased brother, Tiberius. Ayea is her brother's opposite, quiet, reserved, shy, but absolutely brilliant. She can read books in three foreign languages. At the age of eight.

Extended Family:
Publius Cyrus Marius (31): The Emperor's cousin, Publius is seven years Heinrich's senior, is next in line to the throne, and is easily one of the Emperor's best friends, almost like the brother Heinrich had to grow up without (Tiberius was 22, while Heinrich was 12 when Tiberius was killed in a hunting accident). Publius, unlike Heinrich, is married and has a son.

Hannah Marius (30): Publius’ wife. She is foreign born, but fell in love with Publius Cyrus in college. They have one son. (More details will be added if she happens to become more important).

Romulus Domitianus Marius (7): The young son of Publius Cyrus Marius and Hannah Marius.

Aethius Flavius (22): The Emperor’s cousin. He is very close to the Emperor, with a similar temperament and interests. He is studying at the Imperial Air Force Academy in Hadrium.

Julius Cassius Marius (23): Another cousin of the Emperor. Graduated from the Naval Academy at Cordenburg with a degree in engineering, (19th in his class) and is currently serving on the battleship Triarius Regulus.

Saria Flavius (24): Another cousin of the Emperor’s, and the sister of Aethius Flavius. She is pursuing a career in medicine, as she cannot stand not being able to help others. She is currently studying medecine in Edz.

Marie de Esla (22): One of the Emperor’s few cousins on his father’s side, she is the archetypal Ottonian beauty, but, like her cousin, puts little thought to the issue of marriage or courtship, instead displaying a temperment similar to Heinrich: civil-minded, enjoys helping people. She has recently been named co-ruler of the Empire by Heinrich, to help alleviate some of the stress of ruling such a vast domain. Strong-willed, intelligent, and determined, and borders on tomboy-ish. A bit tempermental, and stubborn at times.

She has brown-blond hair that goes to her chin, deep brown eyes, a healthy build, and strong-willed, though kind for the most part. Shapely, attractive, and has a somewhat sarcastic sense of humor. Likes writing, to an extent, and enjoys swimming. A lot. She also shares her cousin's optimistic outlook: like Heinrich, she tries to look for the best in people.

Wilhelm Hansburg (18): One of the two close cousins the Emperor has on his father’s side, he is studious and a bit of a bookworm. He shares Heinrich’s love of the sport of American football, playing with him often, and, because they attended the same high school, they played on the same team. They are quite close, and Wilhelm is, despite the appearance he has of a burly, muscular young man, is quite kind and hates fighting, preferring to help people instead and be a friend to everyone.

Non-Royal Leaders:

Marshal Marcus Theodosius Regulus (45) – Marshal Regulus is one of many leaders from the reign of Trajanicus Marius, a reign where civil insurrections were widespread. It was during this time period that several current generals from Achaea rose to prominence, putting down riots and strikes with little violence, and routing the forces of an usurper. Regulus himself is absolutely brilliant, generally considered the most skilled Achaean general to date. He was born in the province of Aspathia, and speaks two languages: Aspathian (similar to Spanish) and Achaean. He enlisted at the age of 18 in the Army of Aspathia (which he would later command) and fought in numerous battles, being wounded twice, and being promoted through the ranks to Lt. Commander and taking command of Legio XXII Imperica after Commander Tyro Mercarus was shot during a riot where the legion was called in as riot control. He commanded the legion in battle against Vesperso Zindercius, a man attempting to take the throne from Trajanicus. Following his spectacular performance at Sorendicum, he was given command of the Army of Aspathia, and proceeded to rout the userper’s army three times before, with the help of rising stars Honorius Varus and Baden Khamar, they hemmed in the rebel army and forced it to surrender. Following his leadership in the civil war that followed the ascension of Heinrich Hansburg II to the throne, he was promoted to Marshal and given overall command of all Achaean armies.

Marshal Wilhelm von Dredicburg (61) – Marshal Von Dredicburg is another leader from a previous regime. He served Kaiser Johannus Hansburg III (Heinrich’s father), and rose to prominence when the Ottonian Empire found itself under attack by the neighboring powers of Rossio and Aglaland. He was born in his family’s ancestral home of Ottonia (in the distant past, known as Dredicburg) and attended the military academy at the age of 18, graduating at 22, and joining the Ottonian Army as a First Lieutenant. He rose through the ranks, and was a Captain on the eve of the invasion. When the invasion occurred, his company was left defending a town situated near a strategic mountain pass, and they held out for 4 weeks against superior Rossic forces. He was eventually ordered to withdraw, and his unit participated in numerous battles, which eventually caused severe casualties to the Ottonian defensive army group, which routed. However, Von Dredicburg managed to rally the shattered remains of the army and organized a defense along the Westfall River against the advancing Aglic and Rossic armies. They inflicted nearly 50% losses on the enemy armies, and Von Dredicburg was given formal command of the newly christened Army of the Westfall a week later. He pursued the fleeing enemy, inflicting severe and decisive defeats on them. During the civil war that accompanied Heinrich’s ascension to the throne, he hemmed in and annihilated the army created by the rebelling nobles. Following the civil war, he was promoted to Marshal and was given overall command of all Ottonian armies.

Grand Admiral Hubert von Grissem (72) – Grand Admiral Von Grissem is one of the old guard, and has been in the Ottonian Imperial Navy fleet since the days of Heinrich's paternal grandfather and namesake, Kaiser Heinrich the Stubborn. He first commanded the gunboat Cordenburg, then rose to command the dreadnaught Davarica. He rose through the ranks during a naval war with the Aglic Empire, becoming a Three-Star Admiral and had risen to command the High Seas Fleet at the end of the conflict. With the death of Grand Admiral Edmund Dreyfous, Von Grissem was promoted to the rank of Grand Admiral and was given overall command of the Ottonian Imperial Navy. His command was expanded following the unification of the two empires to include the Achaean fleets as well.

Consul of the Commons Oppius Sulla (56) – Description in progress.

Consul of the Nobles Iserus Cerro (69) – Description in progress.

Aide-to-the-Emperor Octavianus Aelius (31) – Description in progress.

Foreign Minister Aethius Runstidus (55) - Description in progress.

Major Historical Figures:
OOC NOTE: For the simple reason that listing every Ottonian of consequence would take a lot more time than I'm willing to take, and no one would read it anyway, I will stick to the most consequential or referenced generals and statesmen for now. It is also noted what their rank/position/king or not/ was.

Ancient Period:

Emperor Otto von Dredicburg the Unconquerable (Emperor Otto the Invincible of Ottonia) (945BCT-882 BCT) - Otto the Invincible is generally recognized as the single greatest general in the entire history of Gaterranea, having fought over 40 major battles over a 32-year period of conquest without having been defeated in any of them. His conquests formed the Ottonian Empire, and it was under his rule that the empire reached its greatest size (before the unification of Achaea and Ottonia) and is generally credited with laying the foundation for the future Ottonian state. Otto also is noted for carrying his monotheistic, tolerant, religion to the edges of the then-known world, and he also founded many cities. All the later royal families of the Ottonian kingdoms are in some way connected to his dynasty.

King Horacio Augustus Claymore of Ulm (King Augustus I of Etphallia) (836 BCT-771 BCT) -

King Aemilio Tyranus Claymore (King Tyranus I of Etphallia) (795 BCT-737 BCT) -

King Theodorus Claymore Hansburg (King Theodorus I of Etphallia) (761 BCT-718 BCT) -

King Albrecht Theodorus Hansburg (King Albrecht I of Westphallia) (658 BCT-581BCT) -

King George Leopold Hansburg (King George I of Osterphallia) (658 BCT-581 BCT) -

King Hubert Otto Hansburg (King Hubert I of Westphallia)

King Hubert Markus Hansburg (King Hubert II of Westphallia)

King Theodorus Aemilio Claymore Hansburg (King Theodorus I of Westphallia)

Social Structure/Hierarchy

The current "social ladder" in the two societies is at this stage somewhat fluid and informal(de facto), as the official class system was officially abolished under the reign of King Isaac III (Westphallian) in Ottonia, and by Emperor Honorius XII in Achaea. The social "ladder" is slightly different in the two regions, so they are listed seperately, with explanation for the traditional classes where the meaning or origin is not obvious. Historical Notables of all levels are noted, and modern notables of all those under royalty are noted. Below nobility, individuals are listed rather than families. (Naming Conventions are as follows: Royal and Greater Noble Families generally have "House of" attached to the beginning of their names. Lesser Noble family names generally have the -id, or -an suffixes when the family is being referred to, thus "Tyranus" becomes "Tyranid.")

Ottonian:

Imperial Royalty - Any royal line that can claim Imperial lineage. Examples: House of Dredicburger (Von Dredicburg), House of Hansburg, House of Milus

Royalty - Examples: House of Claymore, House of Druse, House of Hansburg

Greater Nobles - Dukes, Counts, and Earls. Generally recognized as "old money" families. Examples: House of Schmidl, House of Struuchen (Von Struuchen), Davale, House of Adenbourg (Von Adenburg), House of Eslaburg (De Esla), House of Raumesse

New Money - Wealthy businessmen, CEO's, bankers, etc and families. "new money." Examples: Meyer, Tolden, Drakke, Yiles

Lesser Nobles - This class has its foundations in the conquests of Otto the Invincible. Wherever veterans were settled in large numbers (usually entire battallion-size units in an area), the former commanding officers were given this status, as the effective leaders of these communities. In time, they created the lower end of the "noble" class, and included most knights, merchants, governors, mayors, barrons, lesser magnates, and local officials. Examples - Tyranids, Romanids, Vraenids, Kronans, Weltimids, Claymids

Middle-Class - Examples: Fedor Hocher, Brett Doppler, Michael Grimm

Working-Class - Examples: Richard Mills, Davin Grissomm, Ules Mainhardt

Homeless - Examples: No notable examples at this point.