Austria-Hungary (Franz Joseph)

**Austria-Hungary** led by Franz Joseph is a custom civilization created by TarcisioCM, with contributions from Viregel, janboruta, JFD, and COF. The original mod was created by Viregel.

This mod requires Brave New World.

## Overview

### Austria-Hungary

Austria-Hungary was a state in central Europe that aimed to continue the Habsburg Empire in this new form. Owing to the vast amount of cultures within it, Austria-Hungary was often unstable politically, and had ethnic infighting for much of its existence. Founded as a result of the Compromise of 1867, unity in the region was fragile. Austria and Hungary remained distinct entities within the state, each having their own passports despite being legally part of the same country. The union was far more a personal monarchical union than a full-scale political one, as most regions had a significant degree of autonomy, with centralised matters only being to do with defence and the like. Throughout the 19th century, Austria-Hungary prospered, as a cultural capital of the world. However, due to the close alliance with the upstart German Empire, Austria-Hungary found itself isolated from many other countries around it. In the south, the Serbs were desperate to regain lands incorporated into Austria-Hungary, despite them having only got independence a few years beforehand. As an ally of Russia, Serbia was able to push these claims. In 1914, Austria-Hungary sent an ultimatum to Serbia, stating that if they did not agree with all of the points, then they would be in a state of war. The points were so power-taking that the Austro-Hungarian Empire did not think they could possibly agree, thus giving them a casus belli; however, much to their surprise and disappointment, the Serbs agreed with everything aside from one clause in point six of the ultimatum. Angered, Austria-Hungary invaded anyway. However, with incredibly outdated military not ready to even fight against the upstart Serbian nation, Austria-Hungary succumed to its weakness in having too many ethnicities held in the one state against their will. Though Austria tried to incorporate itself into the remnants of the German Empire, the newfound League of Nations denied this, instead splitting Central Europe into more or less what it is today.

### Franz Joseph

Kaiser Franz Joseph I was the sole monarch of Austria-Hungary for most of its history, from his ascension to the throne in 1848 to his death in the dire years of the First World War. Always aiming to consolidate his power, Franz Joseph soon saw that many people under the Austro-Hungarian banner were unhappy with this nationality, something he sought out to put an end to. With the vast amount of ethnic groups within Austria-Hungary, Franz Joseph aimed to unite them all and go forwards as one unified nation. Throughout the years, he saw Austria-Hungary retain its fragile position in Central Europe, though the lack of progress lead to outdated technology, leaving the military large, but almost obsolete. Towards the end of his reign, Franz Joseph entered a military alliance with Wilhelm II of Germany, the Central Powers. In 1914, a Serbian nationalist group, the Black Hand, assassinated Franz Ferdinand, Franz Joseph’s heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. Angered by this, Franz Joseph declared war on Serbia, triggering a complex system of alliances that ultimately started the First World War. With the army in shambles, Franz Joseph found himself losing time after time to the upstart Serbians, and with his death two years into this conflict, the state he had so carefully crafted was doomed for destruction.

#### Dawn of Man

"Great Franz Joseph of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, people far and wide throughout the lands cry for you to become their leader once more! Owing to your establishment of a state right in the heart of Europe, you were noted as a ruler of one of the so-called "Great Powers" of the day. Able to unite your people against foes that could crush the empire, forming a stable alliance with the new state of Germany in the process, your wisdom managed to save people that would have otherwise been subject to far harsher foreign domination. However, with the advent of war in 1914 and your death two years later, the empire that you had so carefuly crafted collapsed, but your legacy lives on today.

Oh strong and mighty Kaiser Franz Joseph, your former realm needs you to reassume control. Can you creat a new state to empower your people's will? Can you fend off all enemies of the state to preserve the peace? Can you build a civilisation to stand the test of time?"

**Introduction:** "Welcome to the Austro-Hungarian Crownlands, my friend. Would you care for some culture? Allow me to introduce it to you."

**Introduction:** "I, Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria-Hungary, bid you welcome to my lands. Care for a look around? The mountains are lovely here..."

**Defeat:** "Damned fool! You have wiped out countless people and put them under your ever-opressing rule. At least they're united."

**Defeat:** "How this day came about I do not know. Though that smirk shall no longer be on your face when the empire strikes back."

## Unique Attributes

 **Grenzer** (Great War Infantry)
* Unlocked at Steam Power
* -22%  Production Cost (250 vs 320)
* -6%  Combat Strength (47 vs 50)
 **Concert Hall** (Opera House)
* +2  Happiness
* When its  Great Work slot is filled, gain +2  Golden Age points

### Events and Decisions

#### Ratify the Austro-Hungarian Compromise

The age of revolutions has come, and with it a rising tide of nationalisms throughout the world. It is urgent that we address the demands of our many peoples for greater autonomy and honour their rightful place in our Empire, under the Imperial Crown.

Requirements/Restrictions:

* Player must be Austria-Hungary (Franz Joseph)
* Player must have at least two cities
* May only be enacted from the beginning of the Industrial Era
* May only be enacted once

Costs:

* 2  Magistrates
* [300 + culture output of all cities \* 6]  Culture

Rewards:

* Cities in the empire are equally divided to receive either the "Cisleithania" or "Transleithania" National Wonder, that boost Great People generation and increase Happiness respectively

#### Establish the Grenz Infantry

The borders of our empire are vulnerable, and so we need a mobile force that can effectively guard it and react to any threat. We should draft the men from local populations, to ensure their will to fight for their homeland.

Requirements/Restrictions:

* Player must be Austria-Hungary (Franz Joseph)
* May only be enacted from the beginning of the Industrial Era
* May only be enacted once

Costs:

* 1  Magistrate
* 1 Citizen from each city

Rewards:

* A land military unit will be generated in each city

### Unique Cultural Influence

"Our people are now buying your Wiener schnitzels and studying your Psychoanalysis. I worry the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture."

## List of Cities

1. Vienna
2. Budapest
3. Prague
4. Lemberg
5. Pressburg
6. Graz
7. Krakow
8. Triest
9. Szeged
10. Salzburg
11. Brunn
12. Linz
13. Agram
14. Innsbruck
15. Kolozsvar
16. Olmutz
17. Tarnopol
18. Laibach
19. Veszprem
20. Debrecen
21. Klagenfurt
22. Budweis
23. Miskolc
24. Pecs
25. Drohobycz
26. Pilsen
27. Temesvar
28. Tschernowitz
29. Split
30. Csongrad
31. Rijeka
32. Teschen
33. Zara
34. Tarnow
35. Sopron
36. Reichenberg
37. Komarom
38. Sarajevo

## Full Credits List

 Last Updated:

* *Viregel*: Design, text, original XML
* *JanBoruta*: Art, design
* *JFD*: Lua
* *TarcisioCM*: Lua, original art
* *Andreas Waldeloft*: Music