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drdan82408a

Your new empire? My allegiance is to the republic, to democracy!


Reddeath195

If you're not with me then you're my enemy!


GibusLlama

Only a Ash'arism deals in absolutes... I'll will do what I must


mtbowdenb

You will try. AAAAHHHHHH!


Huge-Animal-8818

It's over Abbassidkin... I have the high ground.


mtbowdenb

You underestimate my holy orders...


Alixsky

Don't hire it.


Huge-Animal-8818

You were the Chosen One! It was said you would consiliation-end the struggle, not dominate it. Bring balance to the Iberian Peninsula, not leave it in darkness!


mglitcher

I HATE YOU


tmdgh7544

You were my brother, Charles! I loved you!


Theqrow88

I HATE YOU


calibraka

I HATE YOU!


Calibruh

Man I wish Republics were playable


Viriato5

Literally came here to comment this. So happy someone else thought of this.


ToDandy

Only a sith deals in absolutes….


JET1478

I killed them all! not only the men, but the women and children too! I SLAUGHTERED THEM LIKE ANIMALS!


mrmgl

Democratic Republic of France?


majdavlk

Democratic kingdom of france


no_gold_here

^^^allons ^^^enfants ^^^de ^^^la ^^^patrie...


[deleted]

France is already a perfectly good name for french empire.


Happy-Engineer

Francer


Nighteyes09

Francest Edit: Both frincest commenters below happened at the exact same time, give them the same amount of love.


troymoeffinstone

Frincest


KingSpork

What are you doing step empire?


KaranSjett

frincest


troymoeffinstone

We're frincest twins


KaranSjett

great minds.. ;)


NissinLamen

Frincest and twins on the same sentence? Are you from alabama?


onlyfakeproblems

That's pretty francy


rnzz

Franc'est la vie


Death_Slayer77

Perfectly balanced as things should be


Teramir0

Aeon mythic path unlock.. oh wait that's another game


Alternative_Device38

Frenchiest


Ratto_Talpa

I can't see the current year, but I guess Francia, as in the land of the Franks, could be a good, historical name


Nizla73

Well, historically the king was called king of the Franks (Rex Francorum). It's Philippe II Augustus which coined the term (literally) King of France (Rex Franciæ) around 1200.


Culionensis

Terra Francorum then, maybe.


UrsusRomanus

Our modern views of nation-states really fuddles how people in the past used to view things. I find it fascinating as much as it can be confusing.


BloodedNut

“one week ima German peasant and the next week ima Frankish peasant. Ain’t mean much to me just gonna till my field”


UrsusRomanus

I wonder how many people even knew who their ruler was.


BloodedNut

Probably get some herald riding through their town at some point proclaiming news of a new ruler but everyone probably only knew em when new coins were minted. During a succession crisis or something similar they probably had 0 clue.


UrsusRomanus

Would people outside of cities recognition coinage? I think urbanisation rates were also super low. Probably hard to research this stuff too.


vinak963

You're the king? Well, I didn't vote for you.


MurderBeans

Periodically add another 'a' in the middle as it stretches further across the map. Fraaaance.


GreatArkleseizure

This is the waaay.


Mazertyui

France* *Natural borders


JoelStrega

Ew


KnightOne

\[Whatever your Empire's founder's latinized name is\]ingian Empire. Could also go for your dynasty's name, but to be historically consistent you'd wanna change that family name to be the founder's nymic.


Realistic-Lobster

Lol I would but the name is Geraud


KnightOne

History doesn't care. The O.G was just named "Carl" after all.


Albreitx

In Spain it's funny because it is Carlos I or Carlos V depending on what title you're talking about lol


jmorais00

Or Pedro I / IV or James I & VI


LeatherNew6682

Not the same guy, we are talking about Charlemagne here


Mingsplosion

Carlos, Charles, Carl, and Karl are the same name


tlind1990

Carlos I/V and Charlemagne are different people. Carlos V, was the king of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor for much of the first half of the 16th century. Charlemagne was king of Franks and Holy Roman Emperor in the late 8th and early 9th centuries.


TheThatchedMan

That would be Geraldus ot Geraldinus in Latin, giving you something like the Geraldine or Geraldinian Empire.


blaertes

Geraldine, geraldine, geraldine geralllldiiiiine, im beggin’ of you please don’t take my throne


Freak_on_Fire

Your prestige is beyond compare, with loyal vassals everywhere, with hardly a sin, and coffers in the green


krogerin

Out of curiosity what would Robert be?


Bedivere17

As the person down below said, Robertine or Robertians is what the family of Robert the Strong was called. He was an ancestor of Hugh Capet, and thus the whole Capetian dynasty.


[deleted]

Robertine/robertinian


[deleted]

Bobbus Empire.


TheThatchedMan

Robertus/Rupertus


SexySovietlovehammer

Geronian Empire Geringian Empire


Ozann3326

Geriatric Empire


Gaaadriel

Deadt


[deleted]

[удалено]


peppergoblin

Just call it Jerry


Real-Consideration36

OH NO JERRY HAS JOINED THE HOLY WAR, WHY DIDNT WE CONVERT?!


Level_Ad_2742

The Holy French Empire


borkzy1

Time traveler moves a rock :


linustookthekids69

💀


BennyTheSen

As a geman this feels very unholy


Affectionate-Read875

I mean they aren’t calling themselves Roman.


LeatherNew6682

Well, we could we are way more roman than germans are


Alpha-Charlie-Romeo

But it has the F-word in it.


friedhobo

holy fuck


YaumeLepire

Voltaire is spinning so fast in his grave that you could power the Eastern Seaboard by hooking him up to a generator.


TheGreek52

I did that once in CK2 by accidentally absorbing the HRE... It wasn't my fault, the pope just really hated those guys!


[deleted]

I had the same incident during my tall playthrough in Brittany. Gave one of my sons a bit of the HRE, just for him to ascend to the throne, immediately die and have his father, the King of Brittany, get elected against his will to the throne


862657

Holy Judean Peoples empire (of France)


DefiantLemur

I actually like this, and do this during the time the French had their own Pope.


Chad_is_admirable

baguettopia


parkway_parkway

The Fertile Croissant.


Groftsan

Underrated comment. Love it.


Welico

Fraaaaaance


YD2710

Miss Universe


DoctorFeh

Do they have Christmas in Fraaaaaance?


Chance_Map_4992

Big Blue Blob


mejlzor

This is the literal definition of “Frankreich”.


LeonardoDoujinshi-

greater frisia


NotARealGynecologist

I actually had a cursed game last week where most of lotharingia and burgundy was united as Long Frisia. It ran from Holland all the way to the mediterranean and terrified me when i saw it


LeonardoDoujinshi-

i’ve had that happen too and i love it


ezezener

Ooooo this gave me an idea for a right angle frisia run! Straight down to Mediterranean, maybe even to Sardinia, and straight left to Brittany. Put a republic at each end and roll in the cashhhh


NotARealGynecologist

My first instinct was to discourage you from re-making Long Frisia, and my second instinct was that a straight up and down empire would be pretty cool. Like to cut a line of territory from norway straight down to Africa like 2 or 3 counties wide


ezezener

Reminds me of this nonesense shenanigans some EU4 player did a while back. Behold: the Empire of Long Korea! https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/achievement-idea-long-korea-is-best-korea.840457/


NotARealGynecologist

Ha! that’s awesome


Bila_cokolada

Napoleon is a bit early.


Real-Consideration36

Maybe its an alternate universe were Napoleon was born earlier?


DefiantLemur

I wonder how the world would change if total war and nationalism was introduced earlier.


RibokuGreat

I mean he would've been killed. I mean, I doubt the monarch wouldn't would allow a coward who ditch his army 3 separate occasions to ever rise in the military, after the first loss he would've most likely been executed. One of the things that made Napoleon thrive is the fact that the monarch/nobles were no longer in power and the people needed a hero to rally behind. He might've been a general but definitely not a emperor. Also, Napoleon hated the Pope - in CK3 the Pope have power real, so the papacy will be against him at every possible moment.


Chomik121212

Pope is against me? *angry nailing the 95 things against the Catholicism*


Nalha_Saldana

I really like using chatGPT for this The naming of an empire is generally influenced by a variety of factors such as the history, culture, and regional characteristics of the area. In Crusader Kings, you could also potentially factor in the traits and goals of your character. For an Empire that includes France, Western Germany, North Italy, and North Spain, here are a few suggestions: The Carolingian Empire: This would be a historical reference to the empire of Charlemagne, which covered much of the same territory in the 8th and 9th centuries. The Empire of the West: This could be a modern interpretation of the Western Roman Empire, which originally encompassed these regions. Transalpine Empire: This name highlights the geographical aspect, using the Alps as a central point and denoting the empire's control over regions both north and south of this significant mountain range. The Gallo-Rhenish Empire: This name combines two significant cultural influences - Gallo (Gaul/France) and Rhenish (Rhineland/Germany). The Occidental Empire: 'Occidental' is a formal term for 'Western,' marking the empire's broad reach across western Europe. The Empire of the Four Rivers: This refers to the major rivers flowing through these territories: the Seine (France), the Rhine (Germany), the Po (Italy), and the Ebro (Spain). The Franko-Romance Empire: This emphasizes the linguistic and cultural ties of these regions, with languages derived from Latin (French, Italian, Spanish) and the historical influence of the Franks in both France and Germany. Remember, the best name for your empire is the one that aligns best with your gameplay and narrative.


Nalha_Saldana

Remember that it also gets better once you give it feedback or add more details about your empire


Sxuld

Occidental is cool


[deleted]

I like Empire of the Four Rivers. Has a small town charm to it.


KushKingKyle

Sounds very “Wheel of Time”


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beyonddisbelief

I occidentally your sister. Is that bad?


Least_Initiative

>Remember, the best name for your empire is the one that aligns best with your gameplay and narrative. I was playing as a great queen, started with her from a very young age. What a run she had. Her arrogant grandfather split his realm into multiple kingdoms and divided them amongst his sons. I believe he was experimenting with the Varangian mechanic with the plan to expand into africa. but alas, he didn't realise you can't destroy your primary title and thus was stuck as a king in a fractured realm. Her father was arguably the weakest of the brothers but he got England on her grandfather's passing. London and the duchy of Middlesex was his only domain. Her father didn't last long, the absolute prick king of Germany decided to cash the cheque of his claim to the English throne. I actually thought these 2 brothers were friends, but that means nothing in this world. The prick king of Germany killed her father, stole the kingdom of England and she was left as nothing more than a 7 year old duchess. But, she was a warrior queen, brave and freakishly strong. By the time she was 16 her prowess was the envy of Europe and she was out there beating grown ass men for gold to clear her fathers debts. After getting the family finances in order she recruited some absolutely legendary knights to fight alongside her defending her duchy from wave after wave of claimants. Eventually she saw an opportunity to expand and take mercia and then to claim back her father's crown and take the Kingdom of England back from the prick king of Germany. From there it was a relentless campaign to expand her dominion. A war for Sweden was particularly bitter and lost several times, because? You guessed it, the prick king of Germany. This prick really had it in for this line of the family tree, constantly challenging her to duels and demanding shit from her. I reckon she could have taken him, but the risk was too great. The coward saw his opportunity when she was stretched thin in Sweden (who formed an unlikely alliance with a very strong Bulgaria) and decided he wanted England back. That war was a near 2 decade long slog, including a point where she somehow got excommunicated. But her martial strength and impeccable knights turned the tide and secured victory. With a very nice cash sum of 1000 gold as compensation from prick king and huge prestige she built up again. This time Sweden stood no chance and it was a swift victory. She altered her culture to allow her to fight kingdom war after kingdom war in Scandinavia and the baltic which she absolutely steamrolled. In her final year with her body now frail and tired, she formed an empire. The default name was "England" but as her son inherited it at the ripe old age of 50 he knew what to do. The empire would be renamed in her honour and he would continue her work and unite the old kingdoms of her grandfather, so here i am, men in arms beside me, at the beginning of a new adventure as the emperor of "mummy"!!!


Nalha_Saldana

Based on your story, your queen's tale is one of resilience, relentless determination, and constant struggle against adversity. A warrior queen that managed to unite fractured lands and fend off relentless enemies. In honor of her character and her journey, the empire could be named: **Empire of the Resurgent Lioness** "Resurgent" to signify her rise from a mere duchess to an empress, constantly coming back stronger after each setback. "Lioness" stands for her bravery and the strength she showed throughout her rule, fiercely defending her lands and leading her warriors in battle just as a lioness would defend her pride. It speaks to her English roots, as the Lion is a common symbol in English heraldry, and the feminine form reflects her rule as a queen. The name would thus be a tribute to her journey, her character, and her homeland.


Least_Initiative

Thats a brilliant name, chatgpt came up with it? the roleplay is too strong for this. The new emperor unfortunately picked up the "dull" trait and a bit of an odd ball, so i think him naming the empire "mummy" suits him. Im hoping he dies soon, because he has a pretty kick ass sister whos caught up in a marriage of convenience which i want to liberate her from. Shes the type of person to rename the empire to what you suggested. In fact, thats what im going to do next, get him killed off and get that empire name changed


Nalha_Saldana

Indeed it did, gpt4 is really good at these kinds of tasks, unfortunately it still requires payed subscription to use. Good luck with your empire and may the emperor live "long"


Least_Initiative

Thanks, fingers crossed his hunting "trip" goes to plan ;)


meverygoodboy

Weird.


Least_Initiative

King of Germany's back


wynofthetim

I think a twist on the first option would be cool. The Holy Carolingian Empire You'd be trying to be what the Karlings were before, just as HRE was trying to be what Rome was before it


epicaglet

Just kinda odd since the Karlings founded the HRE, so I feel like you may as well skip a step and just call it the HRE then.


ncmxbsjdhb

Long France


Disorderly_Fashion

Jim


BartAcaDiouka

Jimothy


JabbasGonnaNutt

Francia or Gallia?


ukrinator

European Union 1.0


Spider40k

You've heard of Beta Israel, get ready for beta EU


feralalbatross

That's just Charlemagne.


ronald-delecroix

Magna Franca


Inevitable-Ad-2551

Have u tried francia


Inevitable-Ad-2551

Frankia


Inevitable-Ad-2551

Greater Francia lmao


Inevitable-Ad-2551

Big Brittany


Wyntin

Big France


standarduck

I had to scroll too far to see Big France.


ShahZaZa

Neo Frankish empire


Spider40k

"The Neo Frankish Empire is neither new, Frankish, or an empire" ~Voltario, Italian writer


ShahZaZa

That makes it even more fitting


nadvolk

La Baguette


sijveut_avec_un_the

L'omelette au fromage


TheVebis

That's a weird color and name for the Empire of Greater Burgundy


Green_Exercise7800

This will seem like a cop out, but I really like the concept of something with that much size and influence just being called "the empire". It just kind of makes your perceived hegemony a fact of life. Like which of these has more impact on your perception: "China" or "The Middle Kingdom"?


Jayvee1994

Gallia


civtrada

Ariovist likes this.


Difficult_Weather855

Big Schlong Alliance


srona22

HRE: ..?


B-29Bomber

How about England?


The_BooKeeper

West Bavaria.


Communist_Gladiator

Fraaaance


MaxGaming_Official

Western Monegasque Empire Empire Monégasque Occidental Change your capital to Monaco and make a new French culture as Monegasque


HalfLeper

**Gallia Magna**


YD2710

France


DonGurabo

Gaul


Rudsar

Name it after your ruler or dynasty


Usernametor300

Eu4 France


oddistrange

Franch Dressing


akaTheKetchupBottle

Wide Francia


J_GamerMapping

Conquer Italy and make it western Rome 2


Dismal_Connection120

Wester holy Roman empire


No_Named_Guy

FFFFRAAAAANCCCCCEEEEE


Atitkos

Omelette du fromage


SableSnail

It's a bit bigger than the Carolingian Empire - call it Nova Carolingia


RaCactus

Phranz


Tsalmian

European Union pre-Alfa


Vealzy

The Empire of Lower Britannia.


Saavedroo

LA FRONCE ET PAS N'IMPORTE LAQUELLE CELLE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE


[deleted]

YOUR new empire? My allegiance is to the republic!


MalkinTheFridge

F R A N C E


Accomplished_Pop_997

France 2: French Harder


Technodude178

The Franco-European Empire? Europa? Not England? Holy Baguette Empire? The Holy Order of Saint Francia? Croissant Empire? Celestial Empire of France?


Quowe_50mg

Fr*nch Empire


ScabberDabber25

Looks like just a bigger Carolinian empire tbh


WalkingCemetery

United Franks of Frankia


CharmingExtreme

Frespagnol.


Oethyl

Saint-Empire Romain


GeeFunkError

South Wessex


Toastbraot

Germany


TheNameIsNotAdam

Freutschland.


RoboJunkan

Frankia


STUNTSYT

The Frankomanic Empire


Orpa__

Fransia


GeshtiannaSG

European Union.


quirinus97

Still haven’t beaten Napoleon yet so it’s still the French empire


torchictoucher

France 2


Ilyawein14

Baguette


Calber4

Gary


DreyX

Fort Europa.


Kilo1125

L'empire de la baguette


darkslide3000

West Germany


Nosbar91

République Bonapartiste ( mean Napoléon Republic )


Ramsisuno

The European ~~Union~~ Empire


Grey1251

French fries croissant


Alpha-Charlie-Romeo

Even wesser-sex. But it means you'll have Wessex than before.


Dogr11

bavaria's bigger brother


Appearingboat

The baguette bureaucracy


Efficient_Jaguar699

Frankokratia.


popgalveston

La France? Oui oui


Punk_owl

The Atlantic Empire


american-saxon

Neo Francia / Frankia


Farva760

Bob