In the pre-war period, continental nations engaged in a fierce competition for resources, navigating a complex web of alliances and rivalries. Industrialization fueled technological advancements and economic prosperity, yet simmering beneath this progress lay social and political unrest. Nationalism surged, fanning the flames of independence movements, and militarization intensified as nations fortified their arsenals. 

The Suebian Empire sought territorial expansion and economic growth, while the Senonian Republic aimed to reclaim lost territories, and the Albian Empire closely monitored Suebia's naval developments, perceiving a potential threat. Suebia, in turn, grappled with the demographic rise and industrialization of the Tsardom of Novgoria, fearing a shift in continental leadership. Novgoria's rapid modernization birthed the Crimson Coalition, a collectivist movement challenging the regime. The Selunara Realm sought territorial restoration, Sienna aimed to conquer historical lands, Fenghua Republic faced warlords vying for power, and the Imperial Dominion of Kyokoku prepared for potential invasion. 

On the New Continent, the United States of Ameria grappled with industrial progress versus worker well-being, as Robber barons exploited resources and labor for personal gain, adding another layer to the global pre-war complexities.