Prussia

===The Prussian nation's orgins could be found in the Castles and lodges in Prussia proper. Old Germans, devoid of their nobility and their estates, they saw the weakness of modern Germany. They dreamed once more of a state run by the military with the sole focus upon order and stability. Few thought they would get the chance they so desperately desired, but Prussia's destiny was to be found.

As the German nation collapsed, Monarchists and militarists were vindicated at last. It showed that a "democratic" government was weak and easily tempted.They could not be trusted to efficiently manage resources. It would be the duty of the military. As Germany fell, one of the ex-nobles, Fredrick Hohenzollern, made a deal with the Spiegel Corporation; in exchange for equipment and supplies, Prussia would supply the corporation with money and protection if the German nation attempted to retake Bavaria. As the German nation collapsed, many officers and soldiers swore allegience to the newly proclaimed Kaiser Fredrick of Prussia. The former Tiger of Berlin, a fierce defender of democracy, became Knight Commander Herman von Salza, and led the growing Prussian Army into taking Berlin, ending democracy in Germany proper. The nobles celebrated but von Salza and the Kaiser were not. A few days later, Prussian troops marched into the Confederation of the Rhine, reuniting most of Germany. von Salza turned his attention East and captured Poland from the rapidly dying state. IN the West, von Salza quickly returned to repulse a French invasion, and smashed through Belgium to capture Paris. Knowing that Prussia was drained from the lightning quick campaign (for their standard), a peace was made, placing Prussia in a position to dominate Europe.

Ranks of the Herr
German (English)

Großmeister des Ordens (Grandmaster of the Order)

Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshall)

Ritter Kommandant (Knight Commander=3 Star General)

Generaloberst (2 Star General)

Leutnant Ritter Kommandant (Lt. Knight Commander=1 Star General)

Oberst (Colonel)

Oberstleutnant (Lt. Colonel)

Ritter (Knight=Major)

Hauptmann/Rittmeister (Captain)

Oberleutnant (1st. Lt)

Leutnant (2nd Lt.)