Austria (Sticks & Stones)

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Austria, officially known as the Kingdom of Austria, is a landlocked country situated in Central Europe. It shares borders with , , , and to the northwest. To the north, Austria is bordered by and . lies to the northeast, while is situated to the east. To the south, Austria shares borders with , , and . is located to the west.
==History==
===The Day The World Fell===
The morning of January 19, 2038, is etched in Austrian history as a day of unprecedented catastrophe. As the world descended into chaos due to the Y2K38 bug-triggered nuclear exchange, Austria too faced its darkest hours. With regular programming suspended, a grim announcement revealed that World War III had erupted. This revelation led to panic and shock, resulting in riots across the country. At midnight on January 20, 2038, President Gunter Manheim took to the podium, urging the nation to maintain peace and calm, ensuring that the government would safeguard its citizens.
===Aftermath===
As the nuclear bombings unfolded, Austria, along with Liechtenstein and Switzerland, remained untargeted by missiles. These nations emerged as new powers following the war's conclusion. The Graz Accords of January 24, 2038, solidified the integration of Liechtenstein into Austria. Subsequently, on January 29, 2038, a referendum was held on whenever to bring back the monarchy. It passed, establishing the nation's new political framework. This referendum came into effect on February 4, 2038, ending the Republic of Austria and beginning the Kingdom of Austria, with President Gunter Manheim being replaced by King Markus IV, only 32 at the time.
In April 2038, as temperatures dropped worldwide, Austrian border patrols encountered German refugees seeking asylum. Austria offered refuge, and by August 2038, the refugees became Austrian citizens. However, this marked a turning point, and Austria closed its borders in February 2039 after a surge of refugees. This decision sparked criticism from those denied entry.
===New Ally - South Tyrol ===
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On March 12, 2041, contact with Bolzano was made. South Tyrol was lucky to not be hit by the missiles during the fateful nuclear exchange on January 19, 2038, and so therefore, following Italy's collapse when the missiles hit the nation at 9:23 AM, South Tyrol declared independence on January 22, 2038, at 3:51 AM. 
The two countries grew very close during the early 2040s, with plans for South Tyrol to unify with Austria in the future. But in 2044, Austria would answer the call for help for South Tyrol.
===2044: South Tyrol Civil War===
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Despite surviving the nuclear exchange, South Tyrol faced internal strife as factions within the region grew increasingly unhappy with the coalition government formed by the Liberal Democratic Party of South Tyrol and the Royalist Party of South Tyrol. The Alliance for Workers' Prosperity (AftWP) emerged as the most prominent opposition force, declaring its withdrawal from the South Tyrolean Parliament and declaring war on the government and its loyalists on June 1, 2044.
Initially, Austria provided diplomatic support to deter communists in South Tyrol. However, a horrific event on October 13, 2044 changed Austria's stance. Communist forces entered the city of Urtijëi, and within minutes satellite images revealed the complete destruction of the city. Shocked by the images, the Austrian government initiated Operation South Tyrol, officially joining the conflict to restore peace and stability in the region.
If the fire of an entire city wasn't enough, telegrams sent from Bolanzo stated that the communists would massacre anyone who tarnished the name of the communists. In the South Tyrol Genocide, it is not known how many people died, but an estimated 950,000 were killed and 780,000. This too was enough to provoke an Austrian intervention. In January 2045, the communists were defeated and the Civil War ended. 1,000,000 died, 895,000 were injured & 320,000 were considered missing.
===Formation of the European Royal Community (ERC) - 2068===
In 2068, Austria, along with Switzerland, South Tyrol (only monarchies were allowed, but South Tyrol was an exception), Venice, and Slovenia, established the European Royal Community. This new alliance aimed to rebuild and promote cooperation with European monarchies that now dominate the world, after the disbandment of the former European Union in 2038 due to the nuclear exchange, and the distrust for Republican systems of goverment. The European Community functions similarly to the EU, but its status as a successor is disputed by other regional organizations, like the Intarmarium, The Nordic Treaty Union (NTU) & the British Islands Free Trade Association (BIFTA).
==Military==
===Royal Austrian Ground Force===
The Royal Austrian Ground Force is the land unit of the Royal Austrian Army. They were formed after the reform of the Austrian Armed Forces to the Austrian Royal Armed Forces. They are in control of several tanks, APCs, IFVs and other land units. 
Their main rifle is the FN FAL, but it changed to the XK-873 Attack Rifle in 2091. Exo-Suits & Power Suits are prevalent in elite troops, such as commandos & black ops units. 
 
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