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Indians From 1860 To 1860

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January 1st, 1860. It is a time of great change and peril. Great wars have come and gone, and revolutions along with them. New nations have been carved out of the ashes of once-mighty empires. Now, as the world enters a new age of Machines and Steel, many think that war is now an impossible thing of the past. But, the figures of the Enlightenment have shaken the very foundation of nations, and different governments have come to power. New and bright leaders seek power and glory. An imperialist fervour has descended upon the peoples of Altera, as nations scramble to build their empires, competing with their rivals for land and resources. In this brutal world, survival of the fittest is an absolute truth. Will you lead your nation into peace

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