Francisco Franco
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| Date of Birth | 4 December 1892 |
| Place of Birth | Ferrol, Spain |
| Age at start | 69 years old |
| Nationality |  Spanish |
| Role | Caudillo |
| Political Party | FET y de las JONS |
| Ideology |  Civilian Dictatorship |
Francisco Franco (Born: 4 December 1892-) is one of the two Caudillos of the Iberian Union. Before the Union was formed he was the Caudillo of the Spanish State since 1936 during the Spanish Civil War.
In-Game Description[edit | edit source]
At the Start of the Game[edit | edit source]
While internationally a divisive figure, it cannot be denied that Caudillo Francisco Franco clawed his way to his position through merit. With the German victory in WW2, António de Oliveira Salazar of Portugal approached Franco to create a protective union against the Germans. Spain found itself uniting with Portugal in a comprehensive defence-pact-turned nation.
But of course, that was the past. In the last decade, Franco has been witness to insurmountable calamities. His erstwhile allies in the Triumvirate are at each other's throats, ready to drop all pretence of unity over the slightest dispute. The colonization of Algeria in the 1950s, considered a proud accomplishment, has revealed itself as a double-edged sword that has dragged his nation into constant conflict with Italy. Salazar's unfounded notions of a non-existent "Law of Succession", that would see Portugal absorbed into Spain under the reinstated Spanish monarchy after both Caudillos had died, has raised questions about the future of Iberia under Franco. An attempted coup by old shirt Falangists was only just stopped through their removal from power by Franco.
Iberia, once proud, has fallen on hard times, and even the Caudillo himself has begun to doubt their ability to stay unified, though he'd never admit this to anybody. He can see the writing on the wall, and deep down he feels that it's only a matter of time before all that he's worked for comes crashing down around him.
If the Iberian Civil War Breaks Out[edit | edit source]
While internationally a divisive figure, it cannot be denied that Caudillo Francisco Franco clawed his way to his position through merit. With the German victory in WW2, António de Oliveira Salazar of Portugal approached Franco to create a protective union against the Germans. Spain found itself uniting with Portugal in a comprehensive defence-pact-turned nation.
But of course, that was the past. In the last decade, Franco has been witness to insurmountable calamities. His erstwhile allies in the Triumvirate are at each other's throats, ready to drop all pretence of unity over the slightest dispute. The colonization of Algeria in the 1950s, considered a proud accomplishment, has revealed itself as a double-edged sword that has dragged his nation into constant conflict with Italy. Salazar's unfounded notions of a non-existent "Law of Succession", that would see Portugal absorbed into Spain under the reinstated Spanish monarchy after both Caudillos had died, has raised questions about the future of Iberia under Franco. An attempted coup by old shirt Falangists was only just stopped through their removal from power by Franco.
Iberia, once proud, has fallen on hard times, and even the Caudillo himself has begun to doubt their ability to stay unified, though he'd never admit this to anybody. He can see the writing on the wall, and deep down he feels that it's only a matter of time before all that he's worked for comes crashing down around him.
With the rise of the Basques and Salazar's initial incompetency in helping deal with the revolt and his later treasonous flight to Portugal, the time had come. With factions and traitors all around him Franco held onto what he had helped build. After all, did the federal government not have the real legitimate authority over Iberia?