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The Khadoran Empire

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Khador Flag

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Khador Map

Leader: Queen Ayn Vanar XI
Common name: Khador
Pronunciation: KAY-dohr
Capital: Korsk
Formation: 209 AR
Government: Monarchy
Population: 6,470,000
Currency: Koltina
Other names: N/A
Demonym: Khadoran
Official language: Khadoran
Other languages: Khurzic, Kossite, Umbrean

The Khadoran Empire, commonly known as Khador [...]

Modern Khador draws its roots from the ancient Khardic Empire that existed prior to the Orgoth Invasion. It was a major participant in the rebellion against the Orgoth, and helped create the colossi used against the occupying forces. The Kingdom of Khador came into being after signing The Corvis Treaties with the rest of the Iron Kingdoms, which created the modern nation-states in Western Immoren. Khador is a major military power and is currently at war with most of its neighboring states.

Like the stones holding up the fortress, Khador’s massive military is built from its citizens. Every capable Khadoran is added to the list of possible conscripts—if he does not enlist on his own, of course. The enlisted majority become Winter Guard, the backbone of the Khadoran military. Some survive and graduate to higher roles such as the prestigious brotherhood of Iron Fangs or the imposing Man-O-War Shocktroopers who fight alongside the most powerful warjacks in all Western Immoren.

The massive armies of Khador personify their principals: strength and resilience over all. They are trained to smash an enemy’s defenses with determined strikes, but are more than ready to dig in their heels and outlast any force in a war of attrition. They are glorious to behold as they march, often hundreds deep, flanked by titanic Warjacks that shake the ground with each step. Many conflicts have been subdued without a single casualty when such a force marches into the area as their reputation marches with them.

The queen commands Khador’s legions through her High Kommand. This group of venerable career soldiers have defied the odds and retired from the field into prestigious positions. They lead not from behind a cannonade on the battlefield, but from the great war rooms of Stasikov Palace in Korsk. Although they defer to the queen, who reminds them by directly commanding their officers when called for, they are the main battle proven minds that have her ear at all times.

Geography

Khador is home to thick forests, grand mountains, and vast plains. It is located on the northwestern coast of the Iron Kingdoms. Ord and Cygnar are to its south, and Rhul lies to its east. To the north lies the frozen sea.

Culture

Parade in Korsk

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Technology

Khadorian Steam-Powered Warjack

Khador harnesses steam to power its mighty rail system and hulking Warjacks. They pride themselves on their feats of engineering and heavy industry as much as their people's steadfastness. The nation-state's unrelenting desire to become the industrial power of the Iron Kingdoms has blackened their skies with smoke and soot, and threatened its traditional ways.

The steam engine was introduced in the 740s BR by a Khard engineer named Drago Salvaro. He had no inkling that his invention would change everything, and that his name would be known for millennia. His invention is now used throughout western Immoren to power ships, steamjacks, and locomotives. Another proud invention of the Khador Empire is the Korsk-Skirov line, the first rail system of its kind. It was completed in 487 AR, and first locomotive to traverse its rails was the Korska.

The Khadoran Institute of Engineering, located in Korsk, is the foremost research institute the fields of clockwork, hydraulics, steam power, metallurgy, cortex construction, and mechanicks.

Military Forces

Khadoran Warcasters

Khadoran Warjacks

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