Unofficial fan reference · game data patch 9.0 (Sep 24, 2026)

The Empire · Immortal Empires

Reikland

wh_main_emp_empire

Faction leader

Emperor Karl Franz

Emperor Karl Franz

Reikland

Karl Franz retains his high seat in Altdorf at the heart of the Empire as threats new and old close in on all sides.

Heir of Sigmar
  • Growth: +5 per allied faction
  • Immune to diplomatic penalties from trespassing in Empire regions
  • Has access to the Elector Counts, enabling access to powerful State Troop units and ancillaries
  • Allegiance points gained: +25%
  • Campaign movement range: +10% (all armies)
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The Emperor is Karl Franz, Prince of Altdorf and Elector Count of Reikland. Karl Franz is said to be the greatest statesman the Old World has ever seen. He is also a military genius and a valiant general. The Emperor frequently takes personal command of his soldiers, like Sigmar, the Warrior-God of old, smiting enemies of the Empire with every blow. There is little doubt that Karl Franz is one of the greatest generals of his age. He stands at the forefront of the battles against those that would see his beloved realm torn asunder, and it is a responsibility that weighs heavily upon his shoulders.

Faction effects

  • Stance
  • Seductive influence: +150 required for complete seduction
  • Seductive influence: -3 per turn from race
  • Income from post-battle loot: -50%
  • Battering rams: +1 per siege item constructed (all armies)
  • Siege towers: +2 per siege item constructed (all armies)

Source: factions, start_pos_factions and start_pos_regions (campaigns wh3_main_combi and wh3_main_chaos), frontend_faction_leaders and faction_groups, patch 9.0.