Lore The State of Austria-Hungary was a state born of necessity that soon blossomed into a major power of Europe. After THE DAY, while avoiding a direct nuclear attack, the flooding sent a massive flood down the Danube, destroying both of the States capitals. With Wien and Budapest destroyed. While the Austrian Government had attempted a relocation to Granz, this failed. This is when the ambitious politician Friedrich Rosenfeld ascended to power, immediately began the rebirth of Austria. With the withdrawal of the Danube, he instantly began reconstruction of native Austrian Industry and more importantly the rebuilding of Linz, Salzburg, and most importantly Wien. After a resounding success, in 2102, support was granted to the struggling Hungary even with its territorial growth. This led to partnership and lastly, personal union. While Austrian Democracy was brought as the main system, Ferdinand Habsburg-Lothringen’s eldest son, Karl Habsburg-Lothringen, after his Great-Grandfather is also reinstated as a symbolic figurehead. After the 45th Legislative Period election in 2109, Max Hohenstein was elected the next Chancellor of Austria-Hungary, and is still in Office.
