The Empire isn't gone- It is simply biding it's time

[Ikhan]

 It has been months since the last transmission from the Austrian Empire was sent out, a cryptic message saying "They have gained control". This message has led to much speculation, with theories ranging from a coup that has been kept under the radar to their Akaatan Benefactors finally turning upon them. However, the truth is far more innocent than what any theory had previously stated. Instead of a collapse of the government, it was simply the ever increasing power of the Akaatan Central Authority that was previously appointed to observe the Humans of this world which they called "Earth", which was similar to many other worlds they had seen, Orbis being the one which they recognized the most in it. In the hopes of gaining control of the Austrian Empire, if only in name, they would have to position the right people in the right places and... eliminate others who would criticize them, something that High Councilor Vre'sha was all too well versed in, having eliminated anyone who stood in his way to the top through... suspicious circumstances. If it took it, he would kill the Emperor of Austria, Johan, himself, or even the Emperor of the Akaata himself. However, before he could fulfill his plan, he would have to wait, whether it be a day, a year, or a millennium...