The Principality of Stalbania

The Principality of Stalbania

A history of Stalbania

Stalbania was invaded by the Sofaman Empire during the sixteenth century and incorporated into the empire as a province. It proved to be a troublesome possession, and although Stalbanians provided some of the empire's best troops, they were always regarded as being far too independently-minded.

As the power of the empire began to wane during the middle of the nineteenth century, Stalbanians began to press for some sort of home rule, but when this was not forthcoming, a revolt against Sofaman rule took place. The fighting did not last long and ended with a total withdrawal of Sofaman troops and officials and the declaration of Stalbanian independence.

The thorny problem of who was to become the prince of the newly-independent country almost led to a war between Burgundy and Schwarzenberg as both countries supported rival claimants. In the end, a member of one of the leading Stalbanian families was elected prince by plebiscite. He was former general in the Sofaman Army, and one of his first tasks as ruler was to organise and recruit a small army capable of protecting the country from potential invaders.

The economy of Stalbania

Stalbania is a small mountainous country that is famous for it viniculture. Most of the population live in small towns and villages and are involved in agriculture, either as farmers or as artisan craftsmen making farm implements etc. They are hardy and make ideal soldiers.

The armed forces of Stalbania

After serving as a conscript, every able bodied Stalbanian under the age of sixty-five is expected to serve in the National Militia, whose role is to reinforce the regular army in time of war.

The army of Stalbania

The army of Stalbania has the following units:

• Infantry
• 1st Infantry Regiment
• 1st Machine Gun Battalion
• Artillery
• 1st Field Artillery Regiment
• Engineers
• 1st Engineer Battalion
• Train
• 1st Supply Column

Units shown in italics are militia or reserve units.