County of Francistria

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County of Francistria
Between Two Kingdoms
Ideology	Despotism
Leader	Francis IX Martlewing
Ruling party	Patto Martilalese (62%)
Population	3,448,477
Ponypower	16,456
Race	Griffon
Stability	44%
War support	35%
Factories	6 2 0 4
Capital	Francistria
Continent	Southern Griffonia
Diplomacy	Member of the Karthinian Pact
Demonym	Francistrian
Tag	FRN
Color	#7651D4

Built on the back of conquest, the County of Francistria is an oligarchy in Southeast Griffonia and one of the  Kingdom of Wingbardy's main allies. Founded by a bastard of the Discret dynasty, who, having no titles to inherit, created his own in the form of Francistria, the county has long been a loyal ally of their neighbour to the south, often relying on them for defence against foreign invaders. But this relationship is a double-edged sword, as Francistria has lost many fighting in Wingbardian wars, with the recent Falcor War even claiming the life of Count Francis VIII, leaving the County in the claws of the newly proclaimed Francis IX, an inexpereinced, bookish, and shy griffon, far from his warrior ancestors.

This inexperience is of particular concern for many in Francistria, as the county faces dangers on all sides: the Tarrin Liberation Front, seen as terrorists by some and freedom fighters by others, are becoming more restless by the hour, and the is soon approaching where, should the situation not improve, a revolution may begin; Beakolini's fascists have inspired similar movements in the county, and should the situation in Wingbardy change in the Blackwing's favour, Francistria may soon find itself pressured to get in line, or face the consequences; and Francistria's long-term enemies, the  Kingdom of Aquileia and the  Griffonian Empire, are beginning to rise from their slumber, and may soon be ready to strike and take revenge for our past resistance.

In the face of all these crises, Francis will need to quickly gain the confidence to lead Francistrian into a new golden age, or someone else will soon be leading in his place.

Lore

Founding

The history of Francistria as a nation begins with the conquests of its founder, Francis I Martlewing. He was a bastard of the Discret Dynasty and a relative of the Count of Tarrin. With no titles to inherit, he decided to make his own and crossed the hills eastwards where he carved a new realm for himself. He made an old Wingbardian trading town of Pulcino his capital and renamed it to Francistria, which gave his new country its name.

Alliance with Wingbardy

Ever since, the proud and arrogant warrior-rulers of the Martlewing dynasty have defended their realm against foreign incursions and expanded north and east before eventually establishing relatively friendly relations with the  Kingdom of Wingbardy. Generations of intermarriage between the ruling families maintained peace between the two. When the  Griffonian Empire eventually invaded in 705, the two stood side by side yet failed to stop the mighty Emperor Grover I. Count Francis III swore an oath of fealty and remained loyal for the following centuries.

Imperial Vassal

The close ties to Wingbardy, however, meant that when King Gumberto of Wingbardy was assassinated, Imperial nobles were blamed and Wingbardy itself seceded from the Empire, Francistria did the same. To ensure the survival of their newly gained independence, Count Francis VIII joined the Karthinian Pact. This choice would eventually prove to be fateful, but for the moment it provided Francistria with powerful protection. After the  County of Tarrin fell to revolutionaries in the Aquileian Revolution of 980, Francis VIII could safely claim the title, invade, drive out the republicans and keep the lands for himself. When the Discrets regained power in 985 and demanded the lands back, Francis simply reminded them that he had powerful friends in the south, and the Discrets backed down.

Later during the same year, the Falcor War erupted. In return for their protection, Francis was bound by honour to aid Wingbardy and joined the war, which ended poorly for him: he died in battle, leading his troops on the frontline like his ancestors had done. But he had no living children, and his heir was his young cousin, Giosé Debolino, who became Francis IX. Unlike previous Counts, he had never been prepared for the role, and had thus not received a martial upbringing which emphasised the glory of House Martlewing. In fact, he was the third child and received little attention and plenty of bullying. Because of this he is completely different from all his predecessors.

The Present Day

The hesitant and shy Count, shocked by the horrors of the Falcor War, now has to lead a war-torn and scarred nation, even as a Second Revolution is being prepared in the west. Tarrin rumbles, the veterans of the war demand concessions, the nobles demand rights and Wingbardy is in crisis. Francis has to pass a trial by fire if he wishes to keep his title— and his head.

National Focus

Allies, Not Subjects

Rise Of The Downtrodden

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Trust In Our Friends

Leader	Ideology and Party			Description	Traits
Madre Gina de Gioia			Centrism Non-Aligned Patto Martilalese	Some may call her a heretic, while others call her a defender of the poor and weak. Gina de Gioia is the Grandmaster of the Knights of the Trinity, whose primary duty is to protect members of their often persecuted religious sect, Trinitarianism. Her faith regards all three griffon deities as manifestations of a singular divine form, which is why practitioners of Trinitarianism do not have separate temples or priests for each deity. While the sect has members across the continent, a vast majority of them are in Francistria. Throughout the years, they served the Counts loyally and fought alongside them in battle, which was often the only thing keeping them safe from the Archonates that regard them as vile heretics. The Count protects them and in turn they protect the nation. Gina de Gioia herself is pious and kind-hearted, yet a fearsome combatant in battle. She is known for her height, which has earned her the nickname "Gina the Tall".	defender_of_the_faith Stability: +5.00% War Support: +5.00%

Guardians of Piumont

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For The Fatherland!

Shared Trees

Industry - Charity For The Needy

Dealing With Tarrin

Technology

Army	Naval	Air	Tech / Industry
Garcano M91 (Basic Rifles) Mountain Infantry I Support Equipment Engineer Company I Recon Company I Cannone da 75/27 (Cannone da 75/27 modello 06) (Artillery I)	Early Destroyer Basic Depth Charges Early Cruiser Basic Torpedo Naval Gunnery Casemate Secondary Battery Transport Ship	None	None
Doctrine			Racial
None	None	None	Knights Division I We Can Fly?!

Politics

National Spirits

Patriotic League: Suspicious

• Daily Political Power Gain: -0.05
• Army Experience Gain: -0.01 daily
• Recruitable Population Factor: -5%
• Stability: -5.00%
• War Support: -5.00%

Lega Patriottica di Fransistria, usually simply known as the LPF, is a far-right nationalist party comprised primarily of veterans of the Falcor War. The league is divided into Francistrian nationalists and Wingbardian nationalists, with the latter wanting the country to unite with its "homeland". Despite these differences, members of the league cooperate well. They respect the rule of the Count, but advocate for policies that are in line with their ideology and might intervene if they grow displeased with his rule.

At the present, LPF has grown suspicious of the Count and his decisions, disagreeing with some of them. However, for the most part they are content with the situation in the country.

Tarrin Liberation Front: Restless

• Daily Political Power Gain: -0.05
• Division Recovery Rate: -5.0%
• Stability: -5.00%
• War Support: -5.00%
• Factory Repair Speed: -5.00%

Front de Libération Nationale de Tarrin, abbreviated as FLNT, is regarded by many to be a terrorist organization. For most Tarrinians, however, they are a guerilla army of freedom fighters, struggling against a foreign oppressor. The ranks of this radical separatist movement are comprised almost entirely of republicans, either local ones or those who fled from Aquileia after the counter-revolution. Their goal is to drive out the Francistrians and establish an independent Republic of Tarrin. They are not afraid of using extreme violence to achieve this.

Currently FLNT are committing irregular acts of terror against our garrison, but remain rather cautious. We should be careful to not embolden them and motivate them to organize more active resistance.

Note: If the Second Aquileian Revolution has taken place and Resistance rises above 50% in Tarrin states, an uprising will trigger regardless of FLNT's stance on the central government.

Dependence on Wingbardy

• Daily Political Power Gain: -0.10
• Army Experience Gain: -10.0%
• Construction Speed: -10.00%
• Production Efficiency Growth: -10.00%
• Land Doctrine Cost: +10.00%
• ( The Kingdom of Wingbardy) Civilian industry to target country: +15.00%
• ( The Kingdom of Wingbardy) Extra trade to overlord: +15.00%
• ( The Kingdom of Wingbardy) Target country trade cost: -10.00%

Resource rights of some states are given to:
 Kingdom of Wingbardy

For centuries now, the County of Francistria has firmly been in Wingbardy's sphere of influence. While the proud Counts of the past zealously preserved Francistrian sovereignty, they also sought to maintain close relations with Wingbardy. As the County of Francistria primarily focused on exporting minerals and food to Wingbardy, its own economy remained underdeveloped even as Wingbardy itself industrialised. The Counts always had Wingbardian advisors by their side and listened to them closely.

With the unfortunate death of Count Francis VIII and the weak rule of Francis IX, this has only become worse. Wingbardian companies exploit the Francistrian economy and the army relies on Wingbardians to train officers and provide supplies. If nothing is done, the nation's sovereignty will erode, until it ceases to exist.

The Regnant Arengo

• Daily Political Power Gain: -0.10
• Political Advisors Cost: -15%
• Economy Laws Cost: +25%
• Trade Laws Cost: +25%
• Conscription Laws Cost: +25%

After Count Francis I founded the realm of Francistria, he allowed local rulers to maintain their titles as long as they became his vassals. Count Francis II, fearing to be overthrown, further pleased the nobles by forming an advisory council, the Arengo, where the three highest-ranking nobles could influence decision-making and represent the aristocracy. Most of the power remained in the claws of the Count.

After Tarrin was liberated from the Aquileians, another seat was added to the council. Francis VIII granted the title of Governor-General to his trusted second-in-command Vittorio, making him the "representative" of Tarrin.

The influence of the Arengo remained limited over the years, until Count Francis VIII's death. Afterwards the council took the opportunity and practically seized power, treating Count Francis IX as little more than a fifth member of the Arengo. However, the nobles often end up in deadlocks with two on each side and thus need the Count to function as a tie-breaker. That is what little authority he has, unless he manages to sway some of the nobles to his side.

Leaders

Starting leaders
Leader	Leader		Ideology and party		Traits	Description	Comes to power by
Francis IX Martlewing		Oligarchy Non-Aligned Patto Martilalese	Stammer Political Power Gain: −10%	Giosé Debolino Martlewing, whose regnal name is Francis IX and who is commonly known as "Francis The Stammerer", is the most unusual Count of Francistria in its history. He was the third child of Francis VIII's younger brother and the only legitimate heir when the previous Count perished unexpectedly in the Falcor War. No one ever expected him to hold any important position, so his parents had given him little attention. In fact, the only attention he ever received from others was abuse and mockery because of his stuttering, which made him withdrawn and shy. Unlike his predecessors, Francis is not a proud and loud warrior. He is quiet and prefers to spend time in his private chambers or in the woods near Martlewing Castle, undisturbed by servants and officials. As such, the nobility, fascists and the Tarrin resistance all see their chance to gain power at the expense of the weak and pathetic Count, who will never amount to anything.
Gina de Gioia		Chivalric Knightly Order Harmony Fratelli e Sorelle Della Trinità	Defender of the Faith Stability: +5% War Support: +5%	Some may call her a heretic, while others call her a defender of the poor and weak. Gina de Gioia is the Grandmaster of the Knights of the Trinity, whose primary duty is to protect members of their often persecuted religious sect, Trinitarianism. Her faith regards all three griffon deities as manifestations of a singular divine form, which is why practitioners of Trinitarianism do not have separate temples or priests for each deity. While the sect has members across the continent, a vast majority of them are in Francistria. Throughout the years, they served the Counts loyally and fought alongside them in battle, which was often the only thing keeping them safe from the Archonates that regard them as vile heretics. The Count protects them and in turn they protect the nation. Gina de Gioia herself is pious and kind-hearted, yet a fearsome combatant in battle. She is known for her height, which has earned her the nickname "Gina the Tall".
Mario Vicino		Agrarian Socialism Communism PSAPartito Socialista Agrario	Rural Populist Resource Gain Efficiency: +5% Recruitable Population Factor: +5% Resistance Growth Speed in our states occupied by the enemy: +10% Monthly Population: +15%	A fat griffon in his fifties, Mario Vicino looks like an average aging peasant. But he is first and foremost a politician, a veteran of the agrarian socialist PSA. His values are a strange mix of conservatism and communism, advocating both the end of nobility and the preservation of traditional Piumontese culture. He used his relatively friendly relations with the Count to betray and kill him, seizing power with the aid of his peasant militia. He distrusts the di Almieri Dynasty and wishes the Wingbardian communists there prevail despite their persecution.
Gherita Zarfatti		Fascism Supremacy LPFLega Patriottica di Fransistria	Propaganda Master War Support: +10%	Gherita Zarfatti is a veteran of the Falcor War, leader of the fascist LPF, rumoured mistress of Beakolini and, last but not least, a journalist and an art critic with a refined taste. She is the rising star of Francistrian politics, closely cooperating with Beakolini at all times. Her ultimate dream is Risorgimento, unification of all Wingbardian-speaking lands under one nation. She considers Tarrinian to be a Wingbardian dialect like Francistrian, despite most linguists claiming that Tarrinian is a dialect of Aquileian. As an expert propagandist, she is convincing more and more Francistrians to share her beliefs.

Parties

Political parties
Name	Ideology			Leader	Popularity
Patto Martilalese			Oligarchy Non-Aligned	Francis IX Martlewing	62%
Fratelli e Sorelle Della Trinità			Chivalric Knightly Order Harmony	Gina de Gioia	5%
PSA Partito Socialista Agrario			Agrarian Socialism Communism	Mario Vicino	5%
LPF Lega Patriottica di Fransistria			Fascism Supremacy	Gherita Zarfatti	28%

Staff and Designers

Political Advisors
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Mario Vicino	Rural Populist	Current ruling party is Non-Aligned. Is cooperating with PSA	Resource Gain Efficiency: +5% Recruitable Population Factor: +5% Resistance Growth Speed in our states occupied by the enemy: +10% Monthly Population: +15% See description: A fat griffon in his fifties, Mario Vicino looks like an average aging peasant. But he is first and foremost a politician and a veteran of the agrarian socialist PSA. His values are a strange mix of conservatism and communism, advocating both the end of nobility and the preservation of traditional Francistrian - or Piumontese - culture. While he wishes for the ultimate abolishment of monarchy, he sees the nobles and fascists as a larger threat and is willing to cooperate with the Count. He distrusts the di Almieri Dynasty and wishes the Wingbardian communists there prevail despite their persecution.	100
Lady Bianca Bentivoglio	Ruthless Industrialist	At least one of the following is true: All of the following must be true: We have decided to distance ourselves from Wingbardy Current ruling party is Non-Aligned. All of the following must be true: Nobles agreed to cooperate Current ruling party is Harmonic	Daily Political Power Gain: −0.05 Construction Speed: +5% Production Efficiency Cap: +5% See description: Ruler of the small but prospering Ladyship of Eatela, Bianca Bentivoglio sees herself as the benevolent overlady of her subjects. She is soft-spoken, but has a sharp mind and a strong business sense. She is the head of several Eatelan companies which are at the forefront of Francistrian industrialisation, but is forced to compete with Wingbardian ones who have an advantage in the market. Out of all the nobles of Francistria, she is the only one who doesn't make fun of Count Francis IX.	150
Baron Dante Covello	Smooth-Talking Charmer	At least one of the following is true: All of the following must be true: We have decided to distance ourselves from Wingbardy Current ruling party is Non-Aligned. All of the following must be true: Nobles agreed to cooperate Current ruling party is Harmonic None of: Not:Dante is bitter	Trade deal opinion factor: +10% Improve relations maintain cost: −50% See description: The young and infamous Baron of Roameo holds the finest banquets and parties in the County, but his subjects are impoverished and his lands are a wooded backwater. He is charismatic and well-spoken, but he is selfish and a talented liar. He is a griffon of contrasts, and is thusly both adored and despised.	150
Viscountess Ippolita La Ciliegia	Rural Magnate	At least one of the following is true: All of the following must be true: At least one of the following is true: We have decided to maintain close relations to Wingbardy Ippolita changed her mind Current ruling party is Non-Aligned. All of the following must be true: Nobles agreed to cooperate Current ruling party is Harmonic	Consumer Goods Factories factor: −6% Monthly Population: +15% See description: Ippolita La Ciliegia was once the wife of Francis VIII, before he tragically perished in the Falcor War. She has been a widow ever since and has refused to marry. She bore no offspring for the Count and is rumoured to be infertile. The lands she rules over, however, are anything but infertile. The Viscounty of Goldenfeather is the breadbasket of the country and even exports food to Wingbardy, especially as the Prywhen Civil War prevents grain imports and eliminates competition. But focusing solely on agriculture has made her Viscounty underdeveloped, and the ever-increasing need for more food production is a strain on the local peasants.	150
Marco Martlewing	Railroad Enthusiast	Current ruling party is not Communist Does not have the National Spirit “Count Marco I Martlewing”	Railway construction speed: +25% See description: Marco was Francis VIII's uncle. When the Count had been alive, he had often taken care of the logistics while Francis VIII took care of the fighting itself. He has a calm, calculating mind and is somewhat obsessed with organizing efficient supply lines. He fully expected to succeed Francis VIII after his untimely death, but had no strong claim to the throne and the Arengo would rather have a weak Count that could function as their puppet. Despite being unable to become the ruler of Francistria, he still remains loyal to the current Count, doing anything he can to aid him. But if Francis IX were to die, he would once again try to gain the throne.	150
Aurora Martlewing	Deal Broker	Current ruling party is not Communist	Trade Laws Cost: −25% Conscription Laws Cost: −25% Economy Laws Cost: −25% See description: While Francis VIII knew how to fight, he cared little about economics or drafting legislation. This important task he entrusted to his cousin, Aurora, who had studied law and had a way with words. She always knew what strings to pull to convince the Arengo to pass her economic reforms. However, despite her best efforts Wingbardian influence remained overbearing which kept the economy underdeveloped. But there is no doubt that without her, Francistria would be even more backwards than it currently is.	150
Agostino Paolino	State Investor	Current ruling party is not Communist	Research Speed: +2.5%	150
Prelate Pietra	Friendly Preacher	None	Daily Political Power Cost: +0.1 Division Recovery Rate: +2.5% Stability: +5% See description: Prelate Pietra is a servant of Eyr and the highest-ranking representative of the Archonates in Francistria. She has held the position for about a decade, after the last Prelate lost the favour of the Arengo and was pressured to resign. Unlike her predecessors, she has taken a conciliatory stance with the Trinitarianists, who are considered to be heretics by the Archonates. She tries to maintain a careful balance between doing what is right and pleasing the ruling government of the country, and thus is likely to remain as Prelate for many years to come.	150
Generic Advisor	Illusive Gentlebeing	DLC  La Résistance is enabled Has created an Intelligence Agency	Operative slots: +1 Agency upgrade time: −15%	150

Tank Designers
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Eaglers Tractor Factory	Mobile Tank Designer	Owns state Goldenfeather (481) Has completed national focus “A New Tractor Factory”	Armor Research Speed: +20% Armor technology: Max Speed: +5% Reliability: +10% Armored Car: Max Speed: +5% Reliability: +10%	150
Fabbrica Automobili Volino S.p.A.	Infantry Tank Designer	Owns state Francistria (515)	Armor Research Speed: +15% Armor technology: Soft attack: +5% Armor: +5% Armored Car: Soft attack: +5% Armor: +5%	150
SELA	Mobile Tank Designer	Owns state Tarrin (487) Tarrin: Is a core of  County of Francistria	Armor Research Speed: +15% Armor technology: Max Speed: +5% Reliability: +10% Armored Car: Max Speed: +5% Reliability: +10%	150

Aircraft Designers
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Società Anonima Costruzioni Aeronautiche	CAS Designer	Owns state Francistria (515)	Air Research Speed: +15% Close Air Support Airframe: Ground Attack: +10% Reliability: +10% Carrier CAS Airframe: Ground Attack: +10% Reliability: +10%	150
Goldenfeather Engine Workshop	Range-focused Aircraft Designer	Owns state Goldenfeather (481)	Air Research Speed: +15% Small Airframe: Range: +10% Heavy Fighter Airframe: Range: +10% Reliability: +20% Medium Airframe: Reliability: +20%	150
Fauchelevent	Light Aircraft Designer	Owns state Tarrin (487) Tarrin: Is a core of  County of Francistria	Air Research Speed: +15% Small Airframe: Agility: +10% Max Speed: +10% Carrier Fighter Airframe: Agility: +10% Max Speed: +10%	150
Voltigea Aéronautique	Medium Aircraft Designer	Owns state Tarrin (487) Tarrin: Is a core of  County of Francistria	Air Research Speed: +15% Heavy Fighter Airframe: Reliability: +20% Medium Airframe: Reliability: +20% Scout Plane Airframe: Reliability: +20%	150

Materiel Designers
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Greda Francistria Branch	Artillery Designer	Signed a contract with Wingbardian companies	Artillery Research Speed: +15%	150
Tents & Shovels S.p.A.	Support Equipment Designer	Owns state Francistria (515)	Support Unit Research Speed: +15% Support Equipment: Production Cost: −10%	150
Società Piumontese Automobili	Motorized Equipment Designer	Owns state Francistria (515)	Motorization Research Speed: +15% Truck: Max Speed: +10%	150
Cenétoiles Artifices	Artillery Designer	Owns state Tarrin (487) Tarrin: Is a core of  County of Francistria	Artillery Research Speed: +15% Towed Artillery: Soft attack: +10%	150
Moteurs Colmere	Armored Car Designer	Owns state Tarrin (487) Tarrin: Is a core of  County of Francistria	Motorization Research Speed: +15% Armored Car: Soft attack: +5% Hard attack: +5% Max Speed: +5%	150

Industrial Concerns
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Talonieli Francistria Branch	Industrial Concern	Not:Wingbardian businesses nationalized Current ruling party is not Communist	Industrial Research Speed: +15%	150
Eatela Elettronica	Electronics Concern	Wingbardian businesses nationalized Owns state Eatela (526)	Electronics Research Speed: +15%	150
Parmalat S.p.A.	Agricultural Concern	Owns state Francistria (515)	Excavation Technologies Research Speed: +30% Consumer Goods Factories: −2.5% Resources to Market: −5% Monthly Population: +10%	150
Étincelle Communications & Systems	Electronics Concern	Owns state Tarrin (487) Tarrin: Is a core of  County of Francistria	Electronics Research Speed: +15%	150
Ingénieurie Nilvanere	Construction Company	Owns state Tarrin (487) Tarrin: Is a core of  County of Francistria	Industrial Research Speed: +15% Infrastructure construction speed: +10% Railway construction speed: +10%	150

Theorists
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Ismaele Rossi	Air Warfare Theorist	Not:Wingbardian advisors dismissed	Air Doctrine Cost: −10%	100
Uriele Proscia	Military Theorist	None	Land Doctrine Cost: −10%	100

Chiefs of Army
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Gina de Gioia	Commando (Expert)	At least one of the following is true: Current ruling party is Harmonic Is cooperating with the Knights Current ruling party is not Communist Current ruling party is not Supremacist	Army Experience Gain: +0.30 Special forces Attack: +15% Special forces Defense: +15% See description: Some may call her a heretic, while others call her a defender of the poor and weak. Gina de Gioia is the Grandmaster of the Knights of the Trinity, whose primary duty is to protect members of their often persecuted religious sect, Trinitarianism. Her faith regards all three griffon deities as manifestations of a singular divine form, which is why practitioners of Trinitarianism do not have separate temples or priests for each deity. While the sect has members across the continent, a vast majority of them are in Francistria. Throughout the years, the knights served the Counts loyally and fought alongside them in battle, which was often the only thing keeping them safe from the Archonates that regard them as vile heretics. The Count protects them and in turn they protect the nation. Gina de Gioia herself is pious and kind-hearted, yet a fearsome combatant in battle. She is known for her height, which has earned her the nickname "Gina the Tall".	100  20
Vittorio Felice	Army Defense (Expert) Prince of Terror	Current ruling party is not Communist Current ruling party is not Harmonic	Army Experience Gain: +0.30 Division Defense: +10% AI Modifier: Focus on Defense: +15% Non-Core Ponypower: +2% Foreign subversive activities efficiency: −30% Damage to Garrisons: −25% See description: The former second-in-command of Francis VIII who fought alongside him in the Falcor War, Vittorio Felice is a scarred and old veteran. He is pragmatic and does not eschew using violence to solve problems. In his opinion, force is what forms nations and keeps them together, and Francistria is a shining example of this. He is known to be a LPF sympathiser, despite being a Francistrian nationalist first and Wingbardian second. In his eyes, Tarrinians are Francistrians too, they just won't admit it unless some sense is knocked into them.	100  30

Chiefs of Airforce
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Erminia Volanti	Close Air Support (Expert)	None	Air Experience Gain: +0.30 Close air support attack: +3% Close air support defense: +3% Close air support agility: +3%	100  20
Letizia Mira	Bomber Interception (Genius)	None	Air Experience Gain: +0.40 Interception attack: +5% Interception defense: +5% Interception agility: +5%	200  10

Military High Command
Name	Trait	Requirement	Effect	Cost
Virgilio Piccio	Army Offense (Expert)	Not:Wingbardian advisors dismissed	Division Attack: +10% AI Modifier: Focus on Offense: +15%	100  20
Taide Marcia	Army Drill (Expert)	None	Division training time: −10%	100  20
Adamo Buonarma	Artillery (Genius)	None	Artillery Attack: +20% Artillery Defense: +15%	200  10

Military Leaders

Field Marshal
Field Marshal	Traits	Description	Skills	Race
Field Marshal Vittorio Felice	Old Guard While not the most brilliant officer, he is unlikely to cause trouble. Leader Experience Gain: −25% Max Entrenchment: +1 War Hero Hailed as a hero from their actions in war. Promotion Cost: −50% Army reassignment duration: +50% Defensive Doctrine Especially skilled in fighting on the Defensive. Max Entrenchment: +30%	See description: The former second-in-command of Francis VIII who fought alongside him in the Falcor War, Vittorio Felice is a scarred and old veteran. He is pragmatic and does not eschew using violence to solve problems. In his opinion, force is what forms nations and keeps them together, and Francistria is a shining example of this. He is known to be a LPF sympathiser, despite being a Francistrian nationalist first and Wingbardian second. In his eyes, Tarrinians are Francistrians too, they just won't admit it unless some sense is knocked into them.	Level 2 Attack: 2 Defense: 2 Planning: 1 Logistics: 2	Griffon

Generals
General	Traits	Description	Skills	Race
General Gherita Zarfatti	Politically Connected This leader has political connections which has smoothed the way for his career. Perhaps too quickly. Leader Experience Gain: −10% Promotion Cost: −50% Infantry Leader Skilled at leading infantry in combat. Infantry Division Defense: +13%	See description: Gherita Zarfatti is a veteran of the Falcor War, leader of the fascist LPF, rumoured mistress of Beakolini and, last but not least, a journalist and an art critic with a refined taste. She is the rising star of Francistrian politics, closely cooperating with Beakolini at all times. Her ultimate dream is Risorgimento, unification of all Wingbardian-speaking lands under one nation. She considers Tarrinian to be a Wingbardian dialect like Francistrian, despite most linguists claiming that Tarrinian is a dialect of Aquileian. As an expert propagandist, she is convincing more and more Francistrians to share her beliefs.	Level 2 Attack: 3 Defense: 1 Planning: 2 Logistics: 1	Griffon
General Gina de Gioia	Cautious Takes their time and plans carefully. Planning Speed: −20% Chance to get wounded in combat: −50% Commando Skilled in Amphibious operations, Air Assaults, and Cold weather conditions - the Commando is a man of many talents. Non-Combat Out of Supply Penalties: −25% Hill Fighter Excels at fighting in Hilly terrain. Hills: Movement: +5% Attack: +10% Defense: +10%	See description: Some may call her a heretic, while others call her a defender of the poor and weak. Gina de Gioia is the Grandmaster of the Knights of the Trinity, whose primary duty is to protect members of their often persecuted religious sect, Trinitarianism. Her faith regards all three griffon deities as manifestations of a singular divine form, which is why practitioners of Trinitarianism do not have separate temples or priests for each deity. While the sect has members across the continent, a vast majority of them are in Francistria. Throughout the years, the knights served the Counts loyally and fought alongside them in battle, which was often the only thing keeping them safe from the Archonates that regard them as vile heretics. The Count protects them and in turn they protect the nation. Gina de Gioia herself is pious and kind-hearted, yet a fearsome combatant in battle. She is known for her height, which has earned her the nickname "Gina the Tall".	Level 2 Attack: 1 Defense: 2 Planning: 2 Logistics: 2	Griffon
General Arturo Azzurino	Harsh Leader Discipline is necessary to lead an army, but some leaders take it a bit too far. Division Recovery Rate: −10% Attack: +1 Trickster Doing the unexpected in combat can give you a large advantage. Reconnaissance: +25%	See description: Arturo Azzurino, commonly known as "The Bloodhound of Soarleto", is a young but capable general who rapidly rose through the ranks after the Falcor War. In that conflict he was little more than a sergeant, but became known for his bold (if harsh) leadership and atrocities committed against the Falcorians. His brutality impressed Vittorio Felice so much that he personally promoted and awarded him for his service. However, in the years since Arturo has grown distant from Vittorio due to his support of the fascists. He is fiercely loyal to the Count and would never think of betraying him, no matter what he does.	Level 2 Attack: 3 Defense: 3 Planning: 1 Logistics: 1	Griffon

Flags

Flags
Flag	Information
	County of Francistria / County of Piumont
	Order of the Trinity
	Agrarian Communes of Piumont
	County of Francistria / County of Piumont
	Kingdom of Wingbardy Took back  Wingbardy from the Anti-Fascists as Gherita Zarfatti
	Kingdom of Aquileia Conquers  Aquileia as Count Francis IX
	Aquileian Republic Conquers  Aquileia as Gina de Gioia
	Aquileian Republic Conquers  Aquileia as Mario Vicino
	Aquileian Republic Conquers  Aquileia as Gherita Zarfatti
	Kingdom of Aquileia Conquers  Aquileia and  Karthin as Count Francis IX
	Federation of Karthinia-Aquileia Conquers  Aquileia and  Karthin as Gina de Gioia
	Socialist Federation of Karthinia-Aquileia Conquers  Aquileia and  Karthin as Mario Vicino
	Empire of Karthinia-Aquileia Conquers  Aquileia and  Karthin as Gherita Zarfatti
	Republic of Piumont  New Marelander puppet
	Republic of Piumont  New Marelander puppet
	Territory of Piumont  Lunar New Marelander puppet

Economy

Laws and Development

Laws and Development
Conscription Law	Trade Law	Economy Law
Volunteer Only Recruitable Population: 1.50%	Export Focus Construction Speed: +10.00% Research Speed: +5.00% Factory Output: +10.00% Dockyard Output: +10.00% Resources to Market: +50% Civilian intelligence to others: +20.0% Navy intelligence to others: +10.0%	Civilian Economy Industrial Research Speed: +3% Electronics Research Speed: +2% Consumer Goods Factories: 35.0% Military to Civilian Factory conversion cost: +30.00% Civilian to Military Factory conversion cost: +30.00% Fuel Gain per Oil: -40.00% Fuel Capacity: -25.00% Infrastructure construction speed: +10.00% Military Factory construction speed: -30.00% Civilian Factory construction speed: -30.00% Refinery construction speed: +5.00%
Scientific Development	Society Development	Illiteracy
Small Science Base Daily Political Power Gain: +0.20 Research Speed: -55.00%	Industrialising Society Resource Gain Efficiency: -20.00% Monthly Population: -10.0% Construction Speed: -20.00% Production Efficiency Cap: -10.00% Research Speed: -20.00% Factory Output: -20.00% Dockyard Output: -20.00% Factory Bomb Vulnerability: -25.00%	Negligible Illiteracy No penalties
Poverty	Race
Moderate Poverty Monthly Population: -12.0% Consumer Goods Factories: 10.0% Construction Speed: -15.00% Research Speed: -5.00%	Griffon Uses Griffon Racial Tree

Industry and Resources

Factories

Military Factories	Naval Dockyards	Civilian Factories	Fuel Silos	Synthetic Refineries
2	0	4 (-2)	0	0

Numbers in red indicate the number of civilian factories required to produce consumer goods, based on economy laws and the total number of military and civilian factories, rounded up.

County of Francistria starts with 5 civilian factories build in its territory, one of which is given for  Kingdom of Wingbardy's disposal due to the Dependence on Wingbardy national spirit.

Resources

Oil	Aluminum	Rubber	Tungsten	Steel	Chromium	Crystal
0	0	0	0	1 (-1)	2 (-1)	0

Numbers in red indicate how many resources are reserved for export due to trade laws.

The vast majority of Francistria's resources are located in the state of Goldenfeather. However, Wingbardy possesses rights to them (as well to a tiny deposit of oil in the east), leaving Francistria with some leftovers in occupied Tarrin. Failing to suppress Tarrin's resistance or getting right to your resources back from Wingbardy will leave Francistria completely resourceless.

Strategies and guides

Threats and Oppertunities

•  Kingdom of Wingbardy
•  Duchy of Talouse
•  Falcorian Queendom
•  Kingdom of Aquileia,  Griffonian Empire

Balance of Powers

Guides

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Awards

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Third Time's The Charm

Ensure the Third Aquileian Revolution is successful.