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Ashes of Appomattox

The year is 1936. The world stands at a crossroads of shattered empires, fractured alliances, and smoldering rivalries. The Confederate States of America has survived and carved its place upon the world stage, but its victory came at a price—one that echoes far beyond its borders. In Europe, the old powers teeter on the brink. The British Empire strains under the burden of its global possessions, the French homeland lies under the red flag of revolutionaries, and new ideologies prepare for the battles to come.

In this alternate history overhaul for Hearts of Iron IV, players will navigate a world reshaped by Confederate independence, the collapse of the old world order, and the looming threat of global conflict. With custom national focus trees, dynamic event chains, new nations, and unique mechanics, Ashes of Appomattox offers a volatile, immersive sandbox for alternate history enthusiasts.

• Confederate States of America — Fully playable with a complete national focus tree, political paths, economic challenges, military mechanics, and dynamic events.
  
  
• Great Britain, Mexican Empire — Partially playable. Basic framework in place. Full focus tree and events under development.

Nations outside these three are present but unplayable or lack content beyond basic AI functionality. The mod is designed for the Confederate States as the primary playable nation at this current stage of development.

Ashes of Appomattox is in active development. While the Confederate States of America offers a full gameplay experience, other nations, events, focus trees, and mechanics are still being created, refined, and tested. Players should expect incomplete content, missing localization, and placeholder mechanics outside of the Confederacy. Regular updates and improvements are planned.

This project is ambitious and growing. If you have experience in:

• National focus tree design
  
• Event writing and scripting
  
• 2D art (portraits, icons, national focus graphics)

...you are encouraged to contribute. Whether you're a veteran modder or an interested newcomer, assistance is welcome. This is a collaborative project grounded in plausibility, attention to detail, and the love of complex alternate history.

To apply or inquire, join the community Discord:
https://discord.gg/Tu9Ju76Qwp

• Full Confederate States of America national focus tree with political, economic, and military paths.
  
  
• Alternate history world map reflecting the post-peace settlement.
  
  
• Dynamic global events, including economic crises, ideological conflicts, and regional power struggles.
  
  
• Custom national spirits, advisors, and historical figures tailored to the alternate timeline.
  
  
• Planned playable content for Mexico, Great Britain, and other nations as development progresses.

• Do I need DLC to play this mod?
  No DLC is required, however, they will make the experience more entertaining and enjoyable.
  
  
• Is this compatible with other mods?
  Only graphical and UI mods are recommended. Mods altering the map, ideologies, or major gameplay systems may cause conflicts.
  
  
• Can I play as nations besides the Confederacy?
  At present, only the Confederate States of America has a complete gameplay experience. The Mexican Empire and Great Britain are currently under active development.
  
  
• How historically plausible is this timeline?
  The mod follows a grounded, internally consistent alternate history where Confederate independence shapes global politics. Creative liberties are taken, but within plausible parameters.

This mod is a work in progress. Content outside of the CSA is incomplete. Bugs, balance issues, and missing flavor may be present. Redistribution or unauthorized use of assets is prohibited. Some materials draw on public domain or credited community resources.

A variety of content in this mod was adapted or inspired by various other mods, including *Hagakure, Road to 56, Kovas' States Rework Expanded, Modifier Icons, Fight For The Fatherland, The New Order, Kaiserredux, Thousand Week Reich, Core With Compliance++, and others. We sincerely thank their creators for their work and for allowing us to use or build upon their content. In return, we grant full permission for any of our original assets to be used freely by these creators. If you enjoyed this mod, we highly recommend checking out the projects listed above.

Feedback, bug reports, and development updates are all handled through the Discord:
https://discord.gg/Tu9Ju76Qwp

Thank you for your interest in Ashes of Appomattox. The fate of this divided world awaits your hand.