Roma invicta – What if the Roman Empire never fell?
The mod explores an alternative history scenario: in 476 AD the Roman Empire didn’t fall and continued to exist. Since then, the main event is the split-up of Rome in two countries, happened when Napoleon overthrew the imperial government and the emperor fled to the colonies.
This video(it isn’t mine) explains how Western Rome could survive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YogoJOX8X4&t=234s
This mod is based on an alternative history created by an Italian community, here is the link: https://orbis.fandom.com/it/wiki/Orbis_Wiki
INTERESTING COUNTRIES
Res Publica Romana: reunite with the Nova terrian colonies and the Eastern Roman Empire.
New Rome: reunite with the European Roman Empire and develop a huge economy.
England: unify the British isles and beat the Netherlands extending your dominions all over the world.
Prussia: reunite Longobardy peacefully or not and fight Sweden, the Netherlands and Normandy.
Netherlands: avoid a political crisis, defend your empire and expand in India, brazil and northern France.
Russia: spread the revolution or fight under the rule of Rasputin against the major powers.
Japan: extend your dominion all over Asia.
Greece: reunite the Roman Empire or found a new orthodox state conquering Russia.
Triple Monarchy: invade the neutral zone and survive from an attack by Prussia, Russia and Rome.
Northern Qing empire: fight Japan, negotiate(or not) with the Netherlands to get Dutch China back, bring the Qing back to their ancient glory.
Travancore/Mughals/Pakistan: fix the economy and reunite India.
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If you want to help me develop this mod you can write me on steam.
BRIEF HISTORY
476-1300 AD – Old kingdoms form
The Western Roman Empire managed to reconquer barbarian lands through a combination of military strength and political alliances. The empire focused on establishing centralized governance and expanding its power across Europe.
The Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire, endured thanks to the Ottoman Empire redirecting its expansion towards Egypt instead of attacking Constantinople. The Byzantines maintained their influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and continued to be a significant power in the region.
Without the formation of a united German state, the Germanic tribes remained fragmented and divided into various smaller kingdoms and principalities.
The Vikings directed a massive invasion towards northern Gaul (northern France) instead of England. The Normans, under Viking leadership, successfully defeated the Romans and established their own kingdom in the region.
The Vikings who stayed in Scandinavia formed a powerful Swedish kingdom, solidifying their influence over the region.
Without Viking invasions, the British Isles remained fragmented, with no unified kingdom forming.
1300 AD: Mongolian Invasion and Rise of New Kingdoms
The Mongolian invasion in 1300 AD shattered Europe, posing a significant threat to the Roman Empires. However, through a united front and strategic alliances, the Romans managed to repel the Mongolian forces and push them out of Europe.
During the Mongolian invasion, several Western German lands unified to form the Dutch Kingdom. The Dutch emerged as a significant power in the region.
After the Mongolian invasion, the Kingdom of Muscovy in Russia successfully unified the various Russian principalities, establishing a centralized and powerful state.
In 1340 AD, with no direct heir to the Polish Kingdom, a Bohemian king and a Prussian king both claimed the Polish throne. A war ensued, and ultimately Bohemia claimed the Polish throne, leading to the unification of Bohemia and Poland.
A hundred years later, through conquest, the Triple Monarchy was formed, incorporating Hungary into its realm.
1500 AD: The Era of Explorations
Christopher Columbus, sponsored by the Romans, embarked on his famous voyage, leading to the discovery of a new continent, Nova Terra (the Americas). The Romans launched expeditions and eventually conquered the Inca Empire and the Aztec Empire, establishing their dominion over these regions.
The Swedish Empire extended its territorial reach into the northern areas of Nova Terra. They also conquered Denmark, expanding their influence further.
The Dutch, known for their naval prowess, conquered the eastern coast of the present-day United States, establishing colonies and trading posts. However, despite their colonization efforts, some indigenous tribes managed to survive and later formed tribal kingdoms.
1700 AD: The Napoleonic Era
In Europe, Napoleon Buonaparte, a renowned general in the Roman Empire, gained popular support and overthrew the emperor, establishing the Roman Republic. He aimed to reunify the Western and Eastern Roman Empires under his rule.
Napoleon’s expedition initially succeeded, but a coalition comprising the Netherlands, Sweden, Russia, and the Triple Monarchy formed to oppose him. This coalition successfully stopped Napoleon and restored the previous balance of power. To maintain peace between the Roman Empire and the Triple Monarchy, an international zone was established.
The Napoleonic Era came to an end with the defeat of Napoleon and the restoration of the pre-war territorial divisions.
Roman imperial dinasty re-established his empire, but another revolt established a republican government. The imperial dinasty went into exile in the Roman colonies of Nova Terra forming a new Roman empire.
1800 AD: The Partition of Africa and Japanese Unification
The Roman Empire, along with England and the Netherlands, led the colonization of Africa. The Romans expanded their dominion by forcing the Ottoman Kingdom in Egypt to submit and securing territories in central Africa.
England and the Netherlands emerged as major colonizing powers. England gained control of Madagascar and various southwestern African lands, while the Netherlands conquered substantial territories in South Africa.
Other European countries also acquired smaller parts of Africa, resulting in the near-complete conquest and partition of the continent.
In Japan, the emperor, with popular support, successfully overthrew the Japanese warlords, unifying the country. The new emperor opened Japanese markets to European powers, establishing Japan as a technological and economic Asian superpower.
1900 AD: No Great War and Qing Succession Issues
Tensions between the Roman Republic in Europe and the Roman Empire in Nova Terra persisted, but a full-scale war became impossible due to geographical and logistical constraints for both sides.
A revolt within the Nova Terrian Roman Empire provided an opportunity for the Roman Republic to intervene indirectly. The rebels succeeded, leading to the establishment of the Confederatio Nova Terriana, a new republic in South America.
While a global war did not occur, several minor regional conflicts took place, further shaping the political landscape.
The Qing Empire in China faced succession issues after the death of the Qing Emperor. The heir, despised for his strong ties with the Japanese military, faced opposition from those who believed a female monarch was unsuitable. Civil war erupted, resulting in the independence of certain warlords and the intervention of external powers.
The Netherlands conquered Shanghai during this period, and Japan expanded its influence by occupying Korea and northern Chinese territories.
After two decades of civil war, the Netherlands mediated a peace settlement, stabilizing the situation within the Qing Empire.
Credits
some portraits from: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1278477183
and https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=2505944531
some gfx from Kaisereich
maintheme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzKHvoNWK2A&ab_channel=NationalAnthemsoftheWorld
loading screen: War Thunder
