Alright, posting my more complete NS. The Military part is very much WIP for now but otherwise I'm ready: [hider=United Kingdoms of Hungary-Poland][center][h1][b]United Kingdoms of Hungary-Poland[/b][/h1][img]http://orig04.deviantart.net/8d2a/f/2013/062/3/2/poland_hungary_by_kasumigenx-d5wtfe5.png[/img][/center] [u][h3]Nation Summary[/h3][/u][b]Official Name:[/b] United Kingdoms of Hungary-Poland [b]Unofficial Names:[/b] Báthory Monarchy, Hungary-Poland, The Dragon's Land [b]Government:[/b] Personal union between Hungary and Poland (and their members) [b]Population:[/b] c. 20 million [b]Standing Army:[/b] 60,000 [b]Primary Industries:[/b] Agriculture, Mining, (Smithy and Clothmaking as emerging big industries) [b]Trade Goods:[/b] Salt, iron, coal, precious metals, grain, livestock, exotic goods from Asia [b]Friends:[/b] Khazaria, Valois France-Spain, Sweden, Italy, Finland [b]Enemies:[/b] Holy Roman Empire, Ottoman Empire, Novgorod Tribe [h3]History/General Overview[/h3]Personal union of the Kingdoms of Poland and Hungary ruled by the Báthory Dynasty. Their first king was Stephen Báthory I. whose deft use of politics made him voivode of Transylvania, King of Poland and eventually also King of Hungary. His aim was to create a strong nation in Central Europe which is no longer prey to the great powers from neither the East or West. His vision was continued by his son Sigismund who took back Buda from the Ottomans and made several territorial gains in Hungary. In 1648 Hungary-Poland led the Holy League against the Turkish Menace. This coincided with the rebellion of the Janissaries thus rendering the Ottomans weak enough that the champaign concluded in major victory. The war abruptly ended when the Habsburg Monarchy went against the treaty and attacked Hungary before the Turkish forces could be truly expelled from Europe. Regardless, Sigmund achieved his main objective, reclaiming Hungary as a whole. Following this Poland-Hungary entered an era of consolidation and relative peace. The Pope urged the Báthory Dynasty to drive out the Turks but rivalry with the Habsburgs kept Hungary-Poland in check. The year is 1700 and the Kingdoms are ruled by their seventh shared king, Francis Báthory II. The world is at change as Europe erupts in war and turmoil once again. [h3]Government Overview[/h3]Hungary-Poland is a personal union ruled by a shared king from the Báthory Dynasty. Both Hungary and Poland are technically elective monarchies but effectively the nation was reigned by the descendants of Stephen Báthory the Great ever since its conception. Over the century the Báthory Dynasty made many reforms and modernized the old feudal system with the ideas of Enlightenment. Regardless, the high nobility held great power in both countries and even during Sigismund's legendary reign the king required support from the estates of the realm to effectively rule the nation. Fortunately, tensions between the nobility and the Báthory Dynasty are relatively low which aided the nation's development considerably.[hider=King Francis Báthory II.][img]http://cikkiro.terasz.hu/cikk/kepek/7986_9_7358_1.jpg[/img] Francis Báthory II. (II. Báthory Ferenc) is the 7th king of the United Kingdoms of Hungary-Poland. His father Francis Báthory I. died only a few months after his son's birth in 1676, leaving only his mother Jelena Zrinska. He learned to ride on horseback by the age of 3 and he was taught by the best tutors in both the courts of Hungary and Poland. Following that he studied in Italy and later France. He was royalty but Francis didn't allow that to get into his head. The boy was described as spirited, friendly and humble. In spite of that Francis didn't forget his heritage and conducted himself the way which was befitting his birth. Descended from the branch of the Báthory dynasty, Francis was an unlikely candidate for the throne. Yet with the sudden death of Stephen Báthory II. without a male heir, he was the most logical choice. He was recalled from France and in the winter of 1698 Francis Báthory II. was crowned king as I. Ferenc (Hungarian) and Franciszek I. (Polish). He's an enlightened and studious ruler, fluent in several languages. He's also a brave man who had already proved his worth in battle. His honorable reputation was partially the reason for Francis' quick election. Side Note: He's the alternate history version of Francis Rákóczi II. His grandmother was actually Zsofia Báthory so as an amusing twist of history he'd be likely the king of Hungary-Poland here. [url]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_II_R%C3%A1k%C3%B3czi[/url][/hider] [h3]Economy/Industry Overview[/h3]Hungary-Poland is gifted with plentiful arable lands and rich mountains. As such traditionally agriculture and mining are their two most important industries. As of the late 17th century Hungary-Poland became an important trade hub between the east and west, with a land route leading from Khazaria to Hungary and then to either North or Southern Italy which distributed the goods through Europe. Aside from exotic goods this also reinforced Poland-Hungary's status as the primary source of gold and silver, thus their trade could directly influence the economy of other nations. There exists an alternative route from the Ottoman Empire to Germany but because it's a sea route through Hungary-Poland's territorial waters they need to pay heavy tariffs. This influx of money aided the modernization of Hungary-Poland massively, allowing them to invite foreign experts from all over Europe. From 1652 onwards clockmakers from England, France and even Germany traveled to Hungary-Poland and were employed by the royal court as well as the high nobles. This eventually lead to the foundation of the Royal Clockmaker Guild (Királyi Órakészítű Céh / Królewski Zegarmistrz Gildii) and several other derivatives. Other crafts and industries were on the rise as well. Number of mining towns collected extensive number of blacksmiths. Selmecbánya stands out the most as the location for the first ever mining academy in history, as well as Hungary's hub for firearm production. Speaking of universities, the Báthory Dynasty supported the creation of no less than 5 universities. While their fame didn't even approach Italy's the foundation of these were an important step towards the modernization of both countries. Overall, Hungary-Poland still needs to catch up to the more advanced nations in the West but they are close to approaching them. Hungary-Poland has 3 shores to three different seas: Baltic Sea, Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Seafaring is popular and common for trade. Although compared to the Western nations Hungary-Poland is too busy with their enemies to join in the colonization attempts. [h3]Military Overview[/h3] TBA [/hider]