Kingdom of Great Albion
The Kingdom of Great Albion, founded in 1707 through the Act of Union between the Kingdom of Albion and the Kingdom of Caledonia, stands as the most powerful and influential nation in the world. Known for its Cavalier Army and Royal Navy, Albion is a symbol of progress and development, boasting advanced infrastructure, wealth, and a thriving merchant class. This strength is bolstered by its close ties with the Grand Maritime Union (GMU), a shadowy corporate conglomerate that ensures the empire’s financial dominance through trade alliances and ruthless practices. While the Albion and its southern counterpart, the Southern Empire, remain politically independent, the GMU’s influence ties their economic interests together, creating a web of intrigue and control.
The Grand Maritime Union wields significant power over the Kingdom of Albion's trade networks, often working in the shadows to eliminate threats to their interests. Assassination, blackmail, bribery, and sabotage are just a few of the tools in their arsenal, making the GMU an indispensable yet dangerous ally. This corporate oversight prioritizes profit above all, often to the detriment of the common people and even the monarchy itself. The Kingdom of Albion's reliance on the GMU creates a delicate balance of power, where royal decrees must align with the company’s goals, and dissenters—whether rival factions or internal critics—are swiftly silenced. Despite this, the union with the GMU has enriched the Kingdom of Albion, allowing it to expand its influence across the seas.
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