The Austro-Hungarians (known as A-H among the players) are one of the cultures available in the Industrial Era, with the Aesthete culture focus.
"From grand opera houses to exuberant coffee houses, the Austro-Hungarians enjoy lively debate on matters philosophical, musical, and literary, powering their society."
Culture orientation[]
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Aesthete cultures favour a gameplay orientation focused on Influence and diplomacy. These cultures gain extra Fame from Aesthete Era Stars for earning Influence. |
Affinity Action: Cultural Blitz[]
Can spend Money promoting patriotic works of art in specific Territories, pushing back foreign spheres of influence and generating Influence.
- Immediately bring one of your Empire's Territories back into its sphere of influence, and gain Influence for each adjacent Territory already in your sphere.
- If you do not have the strongest Influence in the Territory, there is a high chance it will start converting back after you use this action.
Affinity Bonus: Grace[]
Cultural Proximity is always maxed out due to Aesthete affinity.
- Both Proximity with major Empires and Independent Peoples will be maxed out.
- That is, if other Empires break Treaties with Aesthete Empires, the War Support of Aesthete Empires will increase much more. In addition, declaring war against Aesthete Empires will severely drain the of the attacking Empire every turn.
- In addition, with the Proximity with all the Independent Peoples maxed out, Aesthete Empires always only need to pay the minimum or cost to Bribe an Independent People.
Transcendence Bonus: Artist's Might[]
Trait: Emperor's Hand[]
- +1Influence on District
- +1Influence on Emblematic District
Emblematic quarter: Opernhaus[]
“Hosting opera performances by the world's greatest ballet schools and philharmonic orchestras, the opernhaus promotes peace of mind.”
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Emblematic unit: Evidenzbureau Agents[]
“Members of the world’s first military intelligence service, these agents operate in many different campaigns and theaters.”
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City names[]
The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.
Wien, Budapest, Prag, Triest, Agram, Serajewo, Salzburg, Graz, Pressburg, Brünn
- The first new city found by this culture will use the first name on the city list.
Trivia[]
- The in-game appearance of the Austro-Hungarian City Center is based on the Országház, the parliament building of Hungary constructed in the Austro-Hungarian era.
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