Eastern Imperial Hegemony of Ruziyane: Formed by the Empire of Ruziyane after their conquests into Eastern Ruziyane. Eastern Imperial Hegemony of Ruziyane is a hegemony of nations with a deep seated dislike for more modern “Republics''. After purging several attempts to reform its monarchy and forcefully restoring monarchies in Eastern Avrupa under its Emperor known openly as King of all Kings. While their technology once put them ahead, in recent years it has become clear their sheer capacity in manpower, resources, and combat experience has killed any hope of simply waiting for their collapse or sponsoring smaller nations to war with them. They are a monolith of power directed by the Emperor and his nobles with dreams of shattering Vinland’s ability to catch up with their technological might.

Western Avrupa Federation: Formed in the wake of the Ruziyane’s conquest of the Eastern Avrupan nations, Western Avrupa is famed for being the origin of the Amaranthine Revolts. Where monarchies were forced to concede to the wills of their people and in some cases ousted completely. Formerly these nations were simply trade partners with past grudges and disputes in Western Trade Coalition with the Union of Vinland, whom they shared a common history with, for access to its advanced research and industries. Now? The Federation’s many nations are brothers in arms standing tall against oppression of autocracies and monarchies. Though Union of Vinland is not part of the Federation it is its biggest supplier and backer. The Federation does not have one central armed force but instead has many smaller professional armies, most of them using the similar or the same pattern equipment, though they warred with each other in the past now more than ever, they strive for equality and brotherhood for all. Preferring a more modern and practical approach over the Ruziyane forces using more knightley appearing Battle Frames.

The Kingdom of Gyrland: A large northerly nation sitting below the frozen arctic wastes with an abundance of resources, chiefly Therranite. They only other claimant to the Eastern Imperial Hegemony of Ruziyane control of the Luminous Diamond Sea which houses the largest deposits of Therranite in the world under its depths. With only one land border is along Ruziyane proper and a frozen sea between it and any potential ally. Gyrland, while a member of the Western Trade Coalition, did not join the Western Avrupa Federation and instead opted to seek its own defense. As a neutral nation. Gyrland is one of the leaders in refining Therranite and conducts a heavy amount of research into the mineral in conjunction with the Union of Vinland. The Monarchy in Gyrland is currently in talks about reforming and altering its status though it is mostly civil and without duress on the monarch.

Union of Vinland: Once centuries ago the many disparate colonists from the nations Avrupa, were supported in Vinland by their mother and father lands. Until a devastating plague struck Avrupa wiping out nearly a third of the population in ten years, believed to be from Vinland, they suspended trade for nearly a century until they had recovered from its effects. Returning they found the colonies of Vinland were now one nation, embracing old traditions of democracy and holding elections. Most upsetting were the meritocratic practices as they had no nobility or monarchs, yet here people from historically rivaled nations now stood arm in arm... With weapons pointed at those who had abandoned them. The Union of Vinland was formed originally by many disparate colonies, now however with aid of the natives and the trade dependency upon one another it had become a nation unto itself with enlightened ideas that would travel back to Avrupa, starting the Amaranthine Revolts.

Today Vinland is one of the two great industrial and technological powers in the world. Though it does not have access to the same amount of Therranite Ruziyane does meaning they are more dependent on trade and allies over directly controlled territories.

Walker-Frame: Innovated in Union of Vinland as a way for one person to do the work of a hundred. It changed the world overnight, with their partners in the Western Trade Coalition receiving civilian models for their own development, while some thought it might make useful weapons. Their reactors couldn’t handle the weight of armor and large reactors slowed down too much for combat use. Walker Frame’s lack of armor and inability to carry meaningful sized weapons meant that current conventional equipment would bring them down. Putting an end to the idea of using them for war... For a time.

Therranite: A unique mineral which in its natural state is crystal which pulses and glows, though it was used for some home remedies it’s healing effects were limited to fixing minor damages. However, upon the discovery of how to refine the crystal, it became understandably more valuable producing an inordinate amount of heat allowing it to suppress steam and fossil fuels. Further work discovered it could be carefully combined with other chemicals to create what is known as “Liquid Fix”. A regenerative substance that could seal gaps, repair damage, and reinforce damaged objects perfectly back to its original state with a small amount of application. Finally correctly applied electrical pulses could amplify the crystal's minute healing properties allowing it to rapidly replace damaged tissue by stimulating cell growth. It has become the most valuable resource in the world, drastically changing the world's landscape overnight.

Battle-Frame: BF’s changed the game, created under Eastern Imperial Hegemony of Ruziyane these new combat capable Frame’s launched a new era of warfare. Making use of Therranite reactors, these frames could carry the weight of armored plates and being able to exchange weapons due to their manipulators were able to quickly redeploy to counter any conventional force. With the power issue solved battleframes were developed alongside a dizzying array of conventional weapons which could mount to hard points or held in the manipulators. While Vinland and other nations were able to develop their own tech, it took five years... The stubborn resistance and help of those fleeing fallen Eastern Avrupan nations. The Ruziyane monarchy installed the toppled monarchies offering them equipment to keep their populace in line as well as vows and forced marriage into the nobles of their own lands, in some cases as hostage in others to ensure guarantee of help in conflicts.

Battle-Frame Equipment: While most countries build their frames to their own specifications. Military built Frames range seven to twelve meters tall depending on the country of origin. With the Federation often building towards the smaller end for speedy maneuvers, while the Imperials build a wide variety of mechs of all sizes and equipment they use a united maintenance system allowing for part swaps, repairs in field. Vinland and Gyrland, thanks to their joint research, have fairly similar designs. All machines have variable thrusters for jumping and quick movement, the degree at which they can move with these is affected by their mass. Some mechs make use of subsystem weapons, such as cannons mounted on the shoulders, rocket pods along the body, or even electronic warfare suites to deal with enemy attacks. These weapons use conventional ammo and supplies.

Battle-Frame Weapons: Across Avrupa battle-frames make use of standard equipment, most of which is handheld for ease of use. Meaning that a Battle-Frame can make use of a rifle for engaging conventional forces but swap to a cannon or shotgun for other situations. Melee weapons are still in use, most often found among Ruviyane forces swords, axes, and other such items are used to great effect as back up weapons. The massive heavy Battle-Frame rocket launchers the Ruviyane and their allies use are designed to resemble lances, suits that deploy with them will often reign destruction first then charge into melee against damaged foes too slow to react. Shields are common among all parties, though the protection they offer is limited it still allows for impressive defense and can be used offensively. Weapons that use something other than ballistic rounds can asked for as prototype gear below!

Phantom Brigade Prototypes: Hollis institute was once one of the leaders in Frame and energy research. While its fall did allow for some of its work to be captured, the evacuation of personnel and prototypes by Gyrland’s Phantom Brigade has ensured that Ruviyane does not gain access to the equipment. This gear, while much of it is in prototype stage, is being given to the Brigade and fitted to their mechs to give them an edge in battle! From Beam weapons, to hover systems, and more the Brigade is being given the cream of the crop for their suits. While the Brigade is making use of donated suits and those belonging to those who have already volunteered the equipment can be a bit volatile expect it to break down if pushed to hard though as resources are gained and fights are won it may be improved.

The Phantoms: The Phantom brigade was once the pride of Gyrland. A special forces unit of just a few dozen able to strike and move. Their style of warfare was said to be more like facing a brigade than a platoon, the name stuck and carried with them when they became Frame pilots. However this new brigade is not just those from Gyrland, but from many nations. Volunteers from Vinland and Federation, survivors and escapees from Ruviyane’s campaigns of conquest and decimation, and even some from nations further away who could not sit by and do nothing. The brigade will be using a custom built crawler to transport the mechs and the brigade support personnel around.

The Homeguard: The military of the Kingdom of Gyrland, the Homeguard force of Frame Pilots, Infantry, Tanks, and more. Using a mix of equipment from around the world and sheer ingenuity to keep it running, the Homeguard is a mix of raw recruits and veterans from the ten years they have kept the fight going. Chronically low on everything all the time, the Homeguard has kept hope alive in Gyrland though recent losses have brought them to the brink.

Nation name: What is the state or nations name?
Membership: Are they part of a greater power block? A distance nation far off? Who do they support (or would) support in Avrupa?
Position in the world: Where are they relevant to the Avrupa nations?
Recent history: What have they been up to? How has Therranite and Frame tech changed their nation? Did they get consumed by a larger nation?
Character's Relevance in the nation: Is your character important to the nation? Is it important to them?