In its formation, Yale was able to focus on providing education to the booming new Griffonian Empire. Since then, its institutions have taken over the duchy and established a ruling council of their own - the "Yale Rectorate".
But the limits of the rule of the universities are being approached. The Empire is crumbling, and only the allegiance to the Emperor and the perceived competence of the government is keeping the growing, impoverished lower class in check. If the Rectorate wants to stay in power and continue its scientific vision, should the empire disintegrate, it will have to win the hearts of the people, otherwise who knows what the future may hold for this land of universities.
Lore[]
The Duchy of Yaledom[]
Since the foundation of the Empire, Yaledom has always been able to focus on education. ~ Artist SilFoe
The Duchy of Yaledom was vassalized under the rule of Grover I in the 8th Century ALB. Safe in the heartlands of the Empire, the Dukes maintained close contact with the Emperor. Under these circumstances, Yale was able to provide higher education to the Empire's growing nobility. Yale University itself was founded in the ducal seat in 765 ALB, and it was not long before the other cities of the duchy followed with their own institutions.
With time, they grew in prestige and wealth, and students from all over the continent came to learn. With time, however, the local nobility grew ever poorer. Griffonia was changing, and the Industrial Revolution had begun. While factories sprang up and manufactories spurred on in the cities, the nobles continued to rely upon their comparatively undeveloped lands to provide for them, and Yale was losing its place to other cities within the duchy which had taken a greater initiative to industrialize.
It was in 878 ALB that the ducal rulers finally sold their title and rule to the University of Yale itself to save themselves from poverty. Grover III, who was attempting to unify the realm, likely wouldn't have taken kindly to such a large shift in politics, especially one so close to Griffenheim. So as to not provoke action from the Empire, it was decided that the title would be kept alive, if in name only, by the first Rector and father of modern Yale, Borean Wiedergreiff.
Rectors and Revolutionaries[]
Borean Wiedergreiff was a young and charismatic Polymath. As first Rector, he implemented many reforms making Yale what it has become. Among his earlier actions was to move the capital of the duchy from Yale to the industrial heart of Greenback. He lived by Rationalist philosophy, and ultimately believed ignorance and malice would lead to war and the subsequent loss of knowledge.
It is generally agreed upon that Wiedergreiff was a true visionary, a genius. Many of his creations would prove to be far ahead of their time. Among other things, he laid out the plans for what he regarded as his magnum opus- "The Great Archives", a towering repository of the world's knowledge, for the benefit of all. He believed it would stand as a beacon against ignorance, to achieve peace through the pursuit of science. So revolutionary was this idea, so far ahead of its own time it was, however, that he was never able to even begin. His plans now lie in archives and private collections around the realm, waiting for the day the Griffons will have advanced enough to be able to put them to use.
The arts and sciences flourished under Wiedergreiff. ~ Artist pzkratzer
100 years after Wiedergreiff had come to power, the Republican Revolution swept through the Heartlands.The universities themselves were uncertain of whether to pledge their support to the Empire or the revolutionaries during this time. With the different specializations and beliefs of each university, while many students gave their lives for the Republican cause, just as many found themselves by the young Emperor's side. In this period, the majority of the remaining nobility fled, leaving the universities open to finally finish the move away from the rule of the aristocracy and formalize their power, in the form of the Yale Rectorate. With the transfer of power complete, they set themselves upon the goal of more autonomy from the Empire. As the revolution progressed, it became clear that the Emperor's forces would ultimately win. It was only then, near to the end of the conflict, that the Rectors decided to give him their support. Luckily, their lack of decisiveness ultimately left the lands of Yale largely untouched by the war.
Not all is well though. Yale's industry has lagged behind academia for a while, due to a lack of dedicated R&D investments made by its companies. Most of the education budget has gone to universities, leaving public schools chronically underfunded. The north and Yale remain underdeveloped, with most of the Rectorate's infrastructure efforts going towards southern trade routes along the rivers near Greenback. And still, there is relentless agitation from citizens who are unhappy being dictated to by "out of touch intellectuals". In spite of this, Yale is economically mostly healthy and has a well-functioning government, but one could still say it lacks a soul.
Collegiate Endeavors[]
The Klaumar Military Academy[]
Yale is famed for its prestigious educational institutions, but among the lesser known are the military academies of Klaumar and Löwburg.
Propaganda depicting the partnership between the Griffonian and Changeling militaries. ~ Artist RichMay
Klaumar's staff were given special permission to study the Empire's first armored division, and received much insight into the effectiveness of such a unit and how it works. Klaumar had also sent several attaches to work with advanced Changeling tanks. These experiences taught them the importance of rapidly moving combat formations. Though there are several schools within the academy, it is dominated by the School of Experimental Warfare, though the senior School of Artillery and Engineering still holds sway. They are currently using their observations to develop the strange and new theory of mechanized tactics, armored formations and combined arms warfare.
The Academy of Löwburg[]
Löwburg is nearly the opposite to Klaumar. The academy specializes in infantry-heavy warfare and the use of meticulously crafted battleplans and fortifications to achieve victory. Based around the Griffenheim School of Thought, it has large traditional roots, supported further by the Old Guard, who hold the majority of the Löwburg council. The council, made up of the eight most senior and experienced faculty, develop strategies for dealing with almost any scenario imaginable. The academy has also been designing the Gerhard Line, a fortification which has been theorized to be nearly impenetrable if implemented fully. Löwburg has been known to produce very disciplined officers. A significant number of students are impressionable and young, and many are even below the age of enlistment. A large portion of the academies' attendants are also aligned with the "Red Guard", students who believe in leftist ideals, that more must be done by everyone. Though they hold little power, some say they are seeking to gain influence over the academy's curriculum.
Yale University[]
Yale University itself is the oldest and most prestigious university in the country, but much like the city in which it resides, the institute has been overshadowed by modernity. It was never developed as well as Greenback, and has been superseded as the capital of the realm, though the current head of the rectors, Magnificus Mikusian, is also rector of Yale, and has been the youngest to hold such a position. It has produced many bright minds, including Borean Wiedergreiff himself. Its libraries are unparalleled, though, and it holds a strong tradition of academic excellence. There are many facilities available for its students to use for their own purposes. Yale's academics specialize in Science and Philosophy, but in recent years, some feel that the curriculum is outdated, out of touch with reality and the common griffon, or even contradictory or stagnant. Regardless, Yale continues onwards with its grand scientific vision.
Greenback, Greengate, and Middenheim[]
The Universities of Greenback, Greengate, and Middenheim are known as Yale's central universities, and each has its own specialties. Greenback is an academy of medicine. Its curriculum sees support from a nearby hospital, where many griffons train and put their education to practice. The academy seeks to advance medicine, to enhance the body, to perform miracles. Greengate, meanwhile, has favored griffons seeking to improve society in other ways for many years.
Engineers work tirelessly to improve upon new and existing designs with every hour.
Though founded by alchemists experimenting with transmutation, it has since been known for its programs in engineering. With close proximity to Yale's center of industry, students here innovate designs in machinery to revolutionize life, to build a better tomorrow. These programs come at a cost, however, something which griffons at the Middenheim School of Economics study closely. Economists here develop theories in capitalist economic policy for the betterment of the realm. Though each institution cover different areas of study, they share the philosophy of using science to serve and improve society.
Bruma and Gamia[]
The Universities of Bruma and Gamia lie in the West. Bruma's faculty believe in the strength of tradition, and specialize in the Social Sciences. They teach to preserve societal values, that one must go forth into the streets to learn and bring change. They reject harmony and socialism as nothing but Equestrian attempts to export their way of life. Bruma advocates a future guided by the past, by the heartland griffon culture. Such a return to religion would restore the social bonds between the griffons and their rulers.
The centuries-old facilities of the universities stand as testament to the power of tradition. ~ Artist robysaurus
Gamia however, has a differing outlook. Its biological studies are second to none, perhaps because researchers here believe in the pure, unhindered acquisition of knowledge. Already, they push the boundaries of ethics, to put aside morality in the name of progress. Still, they yearn to stretch the line further, to even eliminate it, to achieve their full potential, and soar to new heights. Neither is quite satisfied with the more liberal aspects of society, and have close ties with the local Prelate of Arcturius. Each also receives additional funding from nearby Romau, seat of the Archonate of Eyr, and hold strong ties to the clergy.
Cyrusval[]
Cyrusval, in the Southeasternmost corner of Yale, also teaches Social Sciences, but has taken it in a different direction. Students learn about the struggles caused by the system of Capitalist oppression, and work to spread awareness. They support the establishment of a classless utopia, to bring radical change to the land. Cyrusval's ideals are the most fundamentally different from the rest of the universities. Griffons here believe it is the bonds between authority and the proletariat which causes suffering, and the region sees the lowest enlistment rate in all of Yale.
The Future of the Rectorate[]
As the Griffonian Empire declined over recent years, friction has emerged in the Yale Rectorate. Yale lacks a strong national identity and societal divides are deepening. With the Emperor sicklier than ever, the common griffons are looking for new answers and more and more of them seek to reinvent Yale in one way or another. The technocratic government, led by the universities has not managed to speak to the imagination of its citizenry, which is leading more and more griffons to search for other answers. Something has to take the place the Empire held in the identity of the Yalish, and the Rectorate might have to reinvent itself if it wants to continue like this. Although Rector Mikusian himself believes science should be used to aid the government in helping griffons of society, he may soon be forced to compromise with more radical factions, as revolutionary and reactionary universities try to mobilise the discontent in Yalish society for their own purposes. Will the light of Yale shine bright in the darkness, or will it be snuffed out like so many places of learning before it?
Gameplay and Strategy[]
Starting Situation[]
Yale's Military is comprised entirely of its Army. There is no air force or navy to speak of, but the academies have yielded generals with some fairly desirable starting traits. There are 35k griffons deployed in seven divisions of varying experience, with 6k in reserve. Of these seven, three are cadet divisions, generally only useful for covering ground and little else, three more are standard infantry divisions which can serve as a decent backbone for the military, and the last is made up of Yale's finest, seasoned knights.
Generally, they begin with fewer numbers than most of their neighbors within the Empire
The Lands of Yale remain relatively underdeveloped, and the two most valuable provinces at the start lie in the South, with more population, infrastructure, and factories. The resources extracted will be more than enough for early game production of basic matériel. Poverty and other factors slow Yale's research and construction speeds greatly, but there is high potential, should the situation improve. Griffonpower also suffers, but will be dealt with in time.
Threats and Opportunities[]
Griffonian Empire - Yale sits directly within the Heartlands of the Empire, and it should be of no surprise that its politics will revolve around their overlords. Should Yale find itself in opposition to Griffenheim, the fight will likely be tough- the Imperial forces are more numerous and make use of new tank and air technology Yale has yet to procure. They also have twice as many factories, in addition to their greater population base. Most of Yale's paths will result in a war with the Empire, and if Yale does not initiate, the Empire typically will. To secure the Imperial Estates though, would be a major boon and unlock many more opportunities, though its controller will also become a target for others factions...- The other vassals of the Empire, especially those neighboring Yale, Greifenmarschen, the Barony of Angriver, the Katerin Principality, and the Free City of Romau, will have the opportunity for a variety of interactions, depending on what focuses they select. These may range from mutually beneficial agreements and alliances to outright war, though war will typically take some time. Although Yale isn't the strongest of the vassals, it can hold its ground relatively well.
- Aquileia - By the time Aquileia begins marching on the Empire, they will likely have re-integrated the surrounding territories. If the Empire is still divided, it will be a very tough fight, especially if they have allied with the Republic or Skyfall. The lands of Yale itself may border Aquileia when the invasion comes.
- House Avian to the Southwest begins very weak, but should they attempt to reunite the Duchy of Verenia with the other houses, they won't be as insignificant. This will take quite some time though, and any competent player should have no trouble dealing with them if they must, united or not. War should not be expected.
Gameplay Mechanics[]
The Research Focus Program[]
Upon completion of The Research Focus Program in Yale's focus tree, Yale unlocks a set of decisions giving bonuses on, primarily, military-related technologies. There is no cost to choosing any. Only one can be taken at a time, giving a 1x 20% research bonus for the chosen technology, and locking and hiding all decisions associated with the program. After a period of 200 days, the decisions are unlocked once more. Each decision can be repeated, and taken as many times as desired.
Foreign Politics and Alliances[]
The Black International[]
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Revolutionary Support[]
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Wiedergreiff's Dream[]
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National Focus[]
Yale has a massive focus tree that can be divided into five individual trees: an Industrial tree, an Army tree, a Naval tree, an Air tree, and a political tree. At the start, the political tree and the naval trees are locked, while the other trees are unlocked; the political tree is unlocked after Grover V's death and a regent is chosen, while the naval tree is unlocked if Yale owns a coastal province.
Industrial Tree[]
This tree, beginning with the focus Subsidise Industry, focuses on improving the industry, literacy, and research capacity of Yale. The tree can be split into two branches:
- The left-most branch (starting with the exclusive focuses Revitalise Yale and Invest in the Capital) grants the player factories, infrastructure, and an increase in resources (specifically steel, tungsten, and aluminium).
- The right-most branch (opening with the focus Modernise the Curriculum) boosts Yale's literacy and societal development, alongside decreasing Yale's poverty. Of note are the final two focuses on this branch (Expand Yale University and The Research Focus Programme); the former grants an additional resarch slot, while the latter gives a boost to research speed and unlocks decisions allowing the player to gain specific research bonuses (see above).
Army Tree[]
Yale's army tree, starting with the focus Establish the Yale Defense Council, provides a variety of research bonueses into research of weapons and land doctrines. The tree can be split into two main branches (each of which also has two sub-branches), and a smaller branch in the centre:
- Klaumar Academy - This branch focuses on the Mobile Warfare (represented by the School of Experimental Warfare sub-branch) and Superior Firepower (represented by the Schoool of Artillery and Engineering sub-branch) doctrines. Both exclusive sub-branches provide research bonuses in their respective areas (the Mobile Warfare branch, for example, offers research bonuses for Armor). There is also a third sub-branch (The Grifftruck), available no matter which other sub-branch was taken, which offers research bonuses for tanks and motorized.
- Löwburg Academy - This branch focuses on the Grand Battleplan (represented by the The Old Guard sub-branch) and Mass Assult (represented by the The Red Guard sub-branch) doctrines. The sub-branches are exclusive, but the Mass Assult sub-branch can only be gone down if the player has already aligned Yale with the Communists in Cyrusval (see below). The Grand Battleplan sub-branch focuses on increasing Yale's defensive capabilities, while the Mass Assult sub-branch increases Yale's recruitable population. There is also a third sub-branch (The Löwburg Battalions) which offer general buffs to division and infantry equipment.
- The Cadet Charter - This third, smaller branch focuses on areas untouched by the other branches, such as race-specific tech and support equipment, proving research bonuses to both.
There is also a final focus (Yale Chiefs of Staff), available when the player has completed any of the doctrine sub-branches, which provides bonuses based on which university Yale has aligned itself with.
| Tree Bonus | School of Experimental Warfare | School of Artillery and Engineering | The Old Guard | The Red Guard |
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 Rush Time (d)
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364 | 364 | 364 | 364 |
 Complete Time (d)
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560 | 560 | 560 | 560 |
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+10.00% | |||
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+5.00% | |||
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 Attack (All) / (Core) / (Inf)
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0% / 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% / 5.0% | 5.0% / 5.0% / 0% | 5.0% / 5.0% / 0% |
 Defence (All) / (Core) / (Inf)
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0% / 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% / 5.0% | 5.0% / 10.0% / 0% | 5.0% / 5.0% / 0% |
 Speed
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+10.00% Armor Speed | +5.00% Division Speed | +5.00% Division Speed | +5.00% Division Speed |
 Organization
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+10.0% | +15.0% | +15.0% | +10.0% |
 Max Entrenchment
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+4.0 | |||
 Max Planning
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+20.00% | |||
 Supply Consumption
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-10.0% | |||
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Calculations INCLUDE Klaumar Academy and Löwburg Academy focuses respectively. The Cadet Charter subtree is NOT included.
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The Naval tree (opening with the focus Establish the Yale Coastal Defence Force) can only be started when Yale owns a coastal province. The set of exclusive focuses at the start of the tree offer the player research bonuses in one of the three naval doctrines. The rest of the tree mostly gives reserarch bonuses for naval technology, with two focuses granting naval dockyards in random owned coastal states.
Air Tree[]
The airforce tree (beginning with the focus GreenBack Air) grants the player research bonuses for air technology, air bases, and paratroopers, alongside certain focuses giving air experience to the player.
Political Tree[]
Until Grover V dies and a regent is chosen, Yale's political trees will be locked. When a regent has been chosen (be it Eros or Gabriella), the first focus Gather the Council will become available. After 14 days, an event will fire, giving the player a choice over which universities will guide Yale into this uncertain future.
Bruma and Gamia[]
The western universities of Bruma and Gamia may be chosen to advise the Rectorate in the coming years. The tree is split into two seperate sections, each focusing on one of the two universities.
Bruma's branch aligns heavily with the university's goal of creating a strong, holy society. This section (starting with the focuses The Archons' Patronage and Bruma's Social Sciences) grants a variety of different buffs, ranging from increasing political power gain to granting an additional civilian factory.
Gamia, on the other hand, focus much more on biological science, and as such their tree grants additional research speed, research buffs, and an additional research slot.
While, to begin with, the universities can work seperately and rule together, a choice must be made on which path to take Yale. Is the future a holy one, dominated by the social scientists of Bruma, or is it a scientific one, pushed forth by the biologists of Gamia?
Bruma - An Arcturian Regency[]
Should Bruma be chosen (by taking the focus A New Council Member), with the Schwert und Schild in power and Prelate Michael leading, Yale with have two further choices immediately ahead of them. First, the player must choose whether to silence opposition to Bruma's rule (resulting in a decrease in opposition popularity, but also a decrease in stability) or to simply comprimise, flatter and bribe their way to popularity (resulting in an increase in both party popularity and stability).
The next choice will be a decion about Yale's relation to the Empire. If Archon Eros was chosen as regent, Yale has the option of further integrating into the Empire, while keeping some autonomy, through the focus Yale's New Position[1] (a choice which the Empire can ultimately refuse) or simply being annexed outright through the focus Into the Fold, ending the game. Otherwise, Yale will only have the option to declare war on the Empire, gaining a wargoal through the focus Challenge Griffenheim.
Should Yale subsequently take Griffenheim, and take the decision to form Herzland, Yale shall change to the Herzland National Republic, and the rest of the political focus tree opens up. The tree can be split into two sections: The first focusing on the unification of the Herzlands (under the new regent Archon Proteus III) and the implementation of strong, religious values into society (granting general military, research and construction buffs), while the second section focuses on unifying Griffonia in a similar vein to the 
Griffonian Empire (granting resources, factories, divisions and the ability to core certain compliant states).
Of note is the final focus, Crown the Knight-Emperor, which will crown Grover VI in Griffonstone, who, having been trained by the Prelates and Archons in the ways of Arcturius, will lead the Empire into a Holy future that truly honours the Gods.
God bless Emperor Grover!
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  Archon Proteus III
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Supremacy
Schwert und Schild |
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  Emperor Grover VI
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Supremacy
Schwert und Schild |
Gamia - Delve Deeper - Project Auferstehung[]
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  Grover II
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Supremacy
Kaiserpartei (Griffonische Kaiserpartei) |
Grover II was the second ruler of the Griffonian Empire, ascending the throne in 785 ALB. By the time of his ascension Grover II was already an accomplished general and he commanded many of his father's forces when he unified the griffon states. The start of his reign was characterised by an Aquileian insurrection, which the Emperor's armies crushed before rebellion could spread throughout the empire. It is said that in his anger, Grover II killed the Discret King of Aquileia himself and ordered Aquila burned. To keep the Discrets from seeking revenge, he married Giselda Discret. The Emperor decided to entrust the Idol of Boreas, the Empire's most sacred relic, to his Brother Guto, who he made King of Griffonstone, starting a period of early stability. In 799 the Emperor started his conquest south, adding Sicameon and Asterion to the Empire. Grover II was still not content with his domain, fearing his eastern frontier with the ponies of the Riverlands. Therefore he sanctioned the Knights of Hellquill to crusade against them. Internal squabbles and economic woes would delay any large scale efforts to attack the riverponies for 40 years. It is widely believed that Grover III and Giselda were the ones constantly fixing the bad domestic policies of their father and husband. |
Resurrected Autocrat
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Emperor Grover VI
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Supremacy
Kaiserpartei (Griffonische Kaiserpartei) |
Gamia - Delve Deeper - Project Weihe[]
Project Weihe, if selected, will be completed early, in 58 days if events are processed in the same hour they appear.
Upon completion of the final event, there will be a new expansion to Yale's focus tree. This path details the arrival of a griffon who appears to be the divine agent of Boreas and their journey to cleanse the Empire's lands, beginning from taking rulership in Yale. Wargoals and cores are eventually provided for all of the Empire's starting vassals, with the exception of Sunstriker's Clan.
Focus tree of the Herald of Boreas
After the herald takes power with Convince the Council, the next set of focuses are intended to prepare Yale for offensive action. Several powerful benefits are provided, and it is best to time these to precede the Empire's inevitable declaration of war on Yale, for the Empire will be the first target, and must be defeated to progress further. The unstated effects of the focus Send the Disciples are that it will give Griffonstone, Romau, and the Empire a national spirit causing a minor -15% debuff to stability and war support.
The Kingdom of Boreas and the full extent of its cores and conquests via focus.
Once the Empire itself is conquered or divided among its other former vassals, those vassals will be the next target of the Herald's ambitions. Finally, after they have been dealt with, all of the conquered land will be cored, and although there are no further focuses unlocked, the newly-established Kingdom of Boreas will find itself in a very strong spot to fight against any invaders or manually-justified conquests.
The Central Universities []
Cyrusval University[]
Technology[]
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National Spirits[]
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For a long time Yale has been divided between those who live in the marble halls of the universities and those who live without. |
Leaders[]
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  Rector Magnificus Mikusian
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Non-Aligned
Der Rat (Der Akademischer Rat) |
Born: 21st of October, 964 in Yale Function: Rector Magnificus of Yale University and Praeses of the Academic Council |
Unfeathered Empiricist
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  Prelate Michael
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Supremacy
Schwert und Schild |
Born: 15th of June, 961 in Crona Province Function: Prelate of Yale and Member of the Academic Council |
Passionate Prelate
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  Erich Mühschnabel |
Communist
Die Vorhut der Studenten |
Born: 27th of November, 976 in Cyrusval Title: That won't be necessary, comrade. Biography: Erich Mühschnabel never had to conquer his bread. As the second son of a wealthy industrialist, Erich could have spent the rest of his life in luxury. His childhood was spent in bliss, as Erich received the best tutors money could buy. He turned out to be bright and inquisitive, and would have been a worthy successor to the family business, were it not for his older sister. Irene Mühschnabel was just a tad bit more cunning than her brother, always managing to garner her parents' favour over Erich. When the time came, Irene enrolled in Middenheim University, while Erich went to his own Cyrusval. The difference could not be much greater. Middenheim's grand halls taught classical economics and statecraft in a tranquil environment, a walled garden away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Cyrusval was a rowdy place of loud students, of debating clubs and radical teachers. The home of Professor Willie Scherler, an inspiring socialist who would later lead the fight for a better world in the woods of Angriver. So, as Irene studies the intricacies of profit maximalisation, Erich was taught the inherent contradictions of the capitalist mode of production. Both siblings graduated cum laude, with Irene being allowed a prominent position in the family business, while Erich was cast out of the family as a failure. Instead of business, Erich would get a teaching position in social science, where he contributed to the ever-radicalising faculty. A sense of urgency and an air of change filled the red halls of Cyrusval as the Empire faltered and to everygriffon's surprise, the students and teachers elected Mühschnabel, the most radical candidate, as rector in the 1007 elections. When the crisis in Griffenheim escalated, Erich managed to convince national government that he would be able to mend the rifts in Yalish society. Instead, he would use the new power to prepare for a revolution. The Mühschnabel estate was one of the first buildings to be set aflame in the ensuing violence. Portrait By: anyazen |
Father Complex
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  Count Ignatius Bronzetail |
Non-Aligned
Kasierpartei |
Born: 14th December 965, Sandstone House, Bronzehill Biography: Count Ignatius has ruled Bronzehill since the death of his father Count Georgie in 997. When he was five years old, he travelled to the Imperial City to see Grover V’s coronation and was enamoured by the splendour. He returned to the city many times and studied there at Emperor’s College, gaining a degree in politics. He became a close friend of the Emperor, who attended his wedding to Izzy Bones-Iron, daughter of the Lord Gems. With her he has had two children, Barnaby and Margaret. During his rule he has been a competent administrator and a beloved defender of Bronzehill and the Emperor, however his policies on supporting Griffon industry over Bronzehill’s own has led to the formation of several communist organisations in Bronzehill. And while he has the full support of the Bronze Council, there are those who question his ability to lead effectively should Bronzehill be faced by a disaster such as the Republican Uprising during his father’s reign. Portrait By: Scroup |
Grey Hound of Bronzekreuz
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  Archon Proteus III |
Supremacy
Nationaldemokratische Partei des Herzlandes |
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| Emperor Grover VI |
Supremacy
Schwert und Schild |
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| Grover II |
Supremacy
Griffonische Kaiserpartei |
Grover II was the second ruler of the Griffonian Empire, ascending the throne in 785 ALB. By the time of his ascension Grover II was already an accomplished general and he commanded many of his father's forces when he unified the griffon states. The start of his reign was characterised by an Aquileian insurrection, which the Emperor's armies crushed before rebellion could spread throughout the empire. It is said that in his anger, Grover II killed the Discret King of Aquileia himself and ordered Aquila burned. To keep the Discrets from seeking revenge, he married Giselda Discret. The Emperor decided to entrust the Idol of Boreas, the Empire's most sacred relic, to his Brother Guto, who he made King of Griffonstone, starting a period of early stability. In 799 the Emperor started his conquest south, adding Sicameon and Asterion to the Empire. Grover II was still not content with his domain, fearing his eastern frontier with the ponies of the Riverlands. Therefore he sanctioned the Knights of Hellquill to crusade against them. Internal squabbles and economic woes would delay any large scale efforts to attack the riverponies for 40 years. It is widely believed that Grover III and Giselda were the ones constantly fixing the bad domestic policies of their father and husband. In 852 the ageing Emperor decided to finally press forward. He flew east at the head of a massive host of knights and soldiers, eager to finish his conquest of the Griffonian continent. Battle after battle was fought and Grover himself was almost invincible in his enchanted armour, the terror of his foes. That was, until the Nimbusians rallied to save what was left of River City. The Strategos of the pegasi force had lured the griffons into a chokepoint. There, the unthinkable happened. The towering griffon was in the thick of the battle, leading his most faithful knights to punch a hole in the unflinching Nimbusian battleline, when a startled young hoplite threw his spear at him instead of staying in formation. Grover was hit through the eyes and died instantly, which routed his forces. And now, he has returned to Griffonia to finish what he started. |
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  Herald of Boreas |
Supremacy
Göttliche Einheitsappell |
“Who I was matters not. I am the Herald of Boreas now. I hear his commands and serve him. I spread his word to all griffons and love all his children like he does. I will do away with the lies and the false prophets who came before. I will defend his teachings and his honour against those who refuse to listen. I will bring low walls and build bridges. I will wear the sword and the shield. I will create and I will destroy. In the name of Boreas, to whom we owe worship.” |
Boreas' Aura
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  Wurst Cervelat |
Supremacy
Nationaldemokratische Partei des Herzlandes |
Born: 4th of February, 967 in Greenback Position: Party leader of NDPH Biography: Cervelat loves to eat. |
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  Gerben Kogchel |
Communist
Sozialdemokratische Partei des Herzlandes |
Gerben Kogchel, former leader of the Feathisian Labour Party, is a moderate griffon admired by many in his country. He has pledged to work towards establishing social services for all and making the Heartlands into a working democracy. Supported by more moderate griffons, he may steer Herzland away from radicalism. |
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  Trade Union Congress |
Communist
Sozialdemokratische Partei des Herzlandes |
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  Karl Legreif |
Communist
Sozialdemokratische Partei des Herzlandes |
Born: 2nd of May, 959 in Zeltstadt, Longsword Occupation: Chairgriffon of the Heartland Trade Union Federation Biography: Born to immigrants from Longsword, a region whose fortunes would decay rapidly over the course of his life, Karl Legreif had a difficult childhood. He was bullied by the Yalish children for his background, but Karl would not be walked over easily. The griffon fought his bullies at every opportunity. The bullies of other griffons too. Sometimes he'd win his battles as well. Karl turned out to be quite capable as an artisan and learned the trade of wood turner. He had just joined the Trade Union when the Republican Revolution ravaged Griffonia. For a while, it seemed the biggest bullies of all the continent would finally be defeated and Legreif enthusiastically struck at every opportunity. It was not to be, however, and the revolutionaries fled north, leaving Karl and the Yalish trade union movement disillusioned. The years went by and the immigrant from Longsword became ever more important in the union movement. Increasingly, the working class organised and fought for their rights. This trend did not go unnoticed by the professors and students of Cyrusval University, who soon provided the theory for the Union's practice. From them, Karl learned that no wage agreement with the capitalists could ever give the workers their due and that only a shift in power could forge unity and brotherhood. The collapse of the Griffonian Empire showed the cracks in Yalish society and increased class consciousness in the Rectorate as divisions between the learned and capitalist class and the workers became ever more clear. If threatened, like in Longsword, the ruling class would not be above allying with racist maniacs to cling on to power. Instead of turning to fascists, Rector Mikusian reached out to Cyrusval to bridge the gap between classes. But there they sensed a new age in the making. So, instead, the red university successfully allied with the Unions to bring revolution to Yale and beyond. When the leader of the students turned out to have gone mad, however, something had to be done. So, Karl Legreif, now leading all trade union federations in the Heartlands, took power into his own claws, determined to ensure that no being would be bullied again. Portrait By: anyazen |
Union Chairman
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Staff and Designers[]
Political Advisors
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Irene Mühschnabel
|
Civilian Industry Organizer |
|
|
150 |
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Mikasa Schreiner
|
War Industrialist | None |
|
150 |
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Siegfried Ackerman
|
Prince of Terror | None |
|
150 |
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Markus Löwenherz
|
War Advocate | None |
|
150 |
|
Karl Rockbeak
|
Illusive Gentlebird |
|
| |
| Gerhard Silverbeak | Fortification Engineer |
|
|
150 |
| Jules Ravioli | Popular Figurehead |
|
Stability: +15.0% | 150 |
| Georgina Schüler | Society Reformer |
|
|
150 |
| Gerben Kogchel | Trade Union Ally | Focus Completed: Coalition with the SPH |
|
150 |
| Ignatius Bronzetail | Diamond Dog Leader | Focus Completed: Coalition with the Kaiserpartei | Resource Gain Efficiency: +10% | 150 |
| Lucas Geldsack | Economic Reformer | Focus Completed: Financial Experts |
|
150 |
| Armin Schindler | Civilian Industry Organizer | Current ruling party is Communist |
|
150 |
| Bishop Gröber | Military Bishop | Focus Completed: Appoint the Prelates | Division Recovery Rate: +10.0% | 150 |
Tank Designer
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Dickgreifs Dicke Panzer
|
Super Heavy Tank Designer | None |
Super Heavy Tank:
Armor:
|
150 |
 Panzerleichte Wissenschaft
|
Mobile tank designer | None |
Light Tank:
Armor:
|
150 |
Ship Designer
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Daraens Traumschiffe
|
Battlefleet Designer | None |
Heavy Ship:
Capital Ship:
Screen:
|
150 |
 Huberts Fliegende Fische GmbH
|
Celestial Sea Fleet Designer | None |
Carrier:
Capital Ship:
|
150 |
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Studenten Schiffbauanlage
|
Coastal Defense Fleet Designer | None |
Carrier:
Capital Ship:
Destroyer:
Submarine:
|
150 |
Aircraft Designer
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Himmelschlaumeier
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Range-focused Aircraft Designer | None |
Heavy Fighter:
|
150 |
 Fliegender Teppich AG
|
Heavy Aircraft Designer | None |
|
150 |
 Kralle & Geist Werke
|
CAS Designer | None |
Close Air Support:
Carrier CAS:
|
150 |
Materiel Designer
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Johannes Werkzeugkiste
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Toolbox Manufacturer | None |
|
150 |
 Yales Büchsenmacher GmbH
|
Infantry Equipment Designer | None |
|
150 |
|
Studentenwagen
|
Motorized Equipment Designer | None |
|
150 |
|
Familie Rohrlegers Rohre
|
Advanced Artillery Manufacturer | None |
Artillery:
|
150 |
Industrial Concern
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yalish Bundesbahnen
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Industrial Concern | None |
|
150 |
 Yales Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
|
Electronics Concern | None |
|
150 |
Theorist
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Henri Streit
|
Military Theorist | None |
|
150 |
|
Sven Reich
|
Air Warfare Theorist | None |
|
150 |
|
Garfield Morgenthaler
|
Nuclear Scientist | None |
|
150 |
Chief of Army
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gunther Schultz
|
Army Offense (Specialist) | None |
|
150 |
|
Dot Pixis
|
Old Guard | None |
|
150 |
|
Kitz Weilman
|
Army Organization (Expert) | None |
|
150 |
|
Keith Shadis
|
Army Drill (Expert) | None |
|
150 |
Chief of Navy
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Käpt'n Blaubär
|
Fleet Logistics (Genius) | None |
|
150 |
|
Hein Blöd
|
Commerce Raiding (Expert) | None |
|
150 |
Chief of Airforce
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marius "Jäger" Streicher
|
Air Superiority (Genius) | None |
|
150 |
|
Ferdinand Edelgarde
|
Ground Support (Expert) | None |
|
150 |
|
Franz Fisch
|
Strategic Bombing (Expert) | None |
|
150 |
Military High Command
| Name | Trait | Prereqs | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bernd Brot
|
Army Planning (Specialist) | None |
|
150 |
|
Elias Kötz
|
Armor (Specialist) | None |
|
150 |
|
Erika Scharfauge
|
Artillery (Specialist) | None |
|
150 |
|
Dominic Brunsmeier
|
Infantry (Expert) | None |
|
150 |
|
Monika Weiss
|
Army Logistics (Expert) | None |
|
150 |
|
Herio Merio
|
Air Safety (Specialist) | None |
|
150 |
|
Schnee Seegreif
|
Naval Manuever (Specialist) | None |
|
150 |
Military Leaders[]
Army Commanders Navy Commanders
Economy[]
Laws and Development[]
| Laws and Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conscription Law | Trade Law | Economy Law |
 Volunteer Only
|
 Export Focus
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 Civilian Economy
|
| Scientific Development | Society Development | Illiteracy |
 Developed Science Base
|
 Outdated Industrial Sector
|
 Modest Illiteracy
|
| Poverty | Race | |
 Moderate Poverty
|
 Griffon
| |
Industry and Resources[]
 3 Military Factories |
 0 Naval Dockyards |
 5 Civilian Factories |
 Oil |
 Aluminum |
 Rubber |
 Tungsten |
 Steel |
 Chromium |
 Crystal |
| 0 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Notes[]
- ↑ Even if Yale chooses this, and the Empire agrees, they will still approach Yale with the offer of annexation after they've taken the focus Reward the Faithful. In this event, Yale will have the choice of being annexed, requesting to stay a puppet, or resisting (resulting in war). Neither staying as a puppet or resisting offers any further content.
