Fascist State of Burgundy

The Fascist State of Burgundy is a dictatorship faction spread across France, Spain, Portugal, Azores, and New England. Born from a German Empire splinter army after The Bloodbath, they have since grown to encompass much of Western Europe, even going so far as to recently invade New England in America. They are led by Isaak Vogel, known commonly as the Red Kaiser.

## Foundation

After The Bloodbath, the German Empire scattered. With most of their forces being absorbed into the short-lived Eurasian Federation, very few independent forces remained. One army, the 31st Western Korps, fled westward after the conflict, hiding out in an abandoned bunker network across Burgundy, France. After the Federation collapsed, the Korps emerged to a ruined Europe. Seeing a chance to rebuilt the wasteland into a glorious 7th Reich, they began their new empire by rebuilding Burgundy, operating from their headquarters of Nachtnebel Castle. However, they soon discovered they were not alone in their dreams of unification. As the Duchy of France and the Concordat of Spain grew and eventually entered war with each other, the Korps planned to move west and liberate the lands of Germany. However, their hopes were dashed upon Erich’s return. Their dreams of being the masters of Europe quickly proved impossible as more German remnant factions flocked to Erich’s side. Burgundy, cut off from all sides, elected to build their small kingdom in silence.

In the fourth year of the Golden War, an opportunity presented itself. The Duchy, with their back against the wall of Paris, struggled to defeat the far stronger Concordat. Seeing opportunity in this, Burgundian agents were deployed to Paris, and struck a deal with the surviving Dukes. In return for total control of Paris, the Korps would help defeat the Concordat completely. Normandy and the northern reaches of France were turned over to Burgundy, and the Burgundian army set forth to claim their new empire. The mighty armies of Burgundy waged a lethal Blitzkrieg of occupied France, liberating Aquitaine and the Alps. They didn’t stop there, however, and soon razed the whole of Spain and Portugal. With much of Western Europe now under their dominion, they continued to grow their armies, creating their own airships powered by mysterious Wunderfeuer, and established positive-albeit strenuous at times-relations with the Imperium of Germania. Five years later, in 2032, they took advantage of the international chaos caused by the Free Earth Movement to begin the Blitzkrieg of Atlantica. With this a success, they eventually turned their eyes towards the Holy Russian Empire, aiding Germania in fighting off the invasion. This, however, was only to further their own ends…

## Government

As a fascist state, Burgundy is controlled by its’ own Kaiser and his war council. Operating from the Capitol city of Vòlkerstein, Kaiser Vogel and his subordinates rule Western Europe with an iron grip. There are no elections, citizens have very few rights, and life is generally downtrodden and miserable. Burgundy possesses 7 individual Administration Offices alongside the Kaiser, each devoted to its’ respective namesake. These offices include the Office of Industry, the Office of Conquest, the Office of Science, the Office of Defense, the Office of Foreign Relations, the Office of Agriculture, and the Office of Purity. There is technically a fourth Office, the Office of the Sovereign Kaiser, which includes the Kaiser and his favorites.

## Vòlkerstein: The Great Facade

When Burgundy took control of France, many of their leaders were angered that Germany was already in the hands of the mighty Imperium. As part of a sweeping measure to “Germanify” France, the Capitol city of Vòlkerstein entered construction. Intended to imitate the beauty of Berlin, the massive industrial hub has fallen to disrepair in many places. The city is divided in two: the Inner City and Outer City, divided from each other by great walls. The Inner City is largely an industrial slum, full of decay and overworked citizens. The Inner City is beautiful, highlighted by brilliant red and white architecture.

## Blitzkrieg of Atlantica

The most recent of Burgundy’s invasions was the Blitzkrieg of Atlantica. Atlantica, comprising the territory of New England in America, had proven to be one of the more resilient of the Nation-States; Burgundy desired to prove their might to the world by decimating it.

## Das Weinrot Neo-Wehrmacht

The ruthless military of Burgundy, the Neo-Wehrmacht is comprised of three overarching groups: the primary Wehrmacht, including standard ground and armored units; the Multikorps, an umbrella term used to describe numerous individual “Korps” specialized to a specific task, and the Wehrpflichtigen, or Conscripts, who were former members of the French army now used as cannon fodder. Das Wehrmacht commonly operates in tandem with the Luftwaffe to provide total control of a given front.

Bergundian handheld implements

## Das Kriegsmarine

The Burgundian Navy is as strong as Burgundy’s other forces, boating an impressive fleet. It was this very Fleet that enabled them to invade Atlantica with ease; the Burgundian Kriegsmarine is currently spread across the Atlantic, but is largely based in Normandy. The Kriegsmarine is currently spread across five larger Fleets, each with their own designated flagship.

## The Burgundian Luftwaffe

The Air Forces of Burgundy are the pride and joy of the nation; using both 5th Reich implements as well as their own technology, they are only rivaled by the air forces of Germania and Japan.

## Industry and Economy

Burgundy is largely a military-industrial focused nation; this has managed to keep them going for a certain time without action, but due to a lack of military action in the last few years, their economy has greatly suffered. Many Reformist movements have been squashed in the interim, but even the most loyal Burgundian knows something must be done and soon.

## Scientific breakthroughs: Wunderfeuer and Z.O.E.2

### E.R.I.K.A (Enhanced Regional Intelligent Kombat Assistant)

The ERIKA AI is an advanced artificial intelligence responsible for battlefront oversight. The AI’s origins can be found in two projects: the old 5th Reich’s Z.O.E (Zone of Endless) AI, as well as Burtundy’s early revisions of Z.O.E’s code under the Autonomous Airframe Program. ERIKA, upon completion, served two roles: both a nigh-omnipotent advanced AI security mainframe spanning the whole of Burgundy, as well as an AI program used to fly UAVs and other unmanned aircraft.