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Ashes of Empire is a strategy game released in 1992 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed by Midnight and published by Mirage Technologies (Multimedia) Ltd. The game is set in a fictional nation called the Confederation of Syndicalist Republics, which is experiencing significant internal decline and social unrest.

Players assume the role of an ambitious figure seeking to consolidate power within the crumbling state. The game begins with control over a single small coastal province. Primary objectives involve expanding influence by interacting with various factions and characters, often through negotiation and diplomacy. Players must manage relationships with different groups, including pacifying militant elements and addressing the concerns of ethnic minorities to maintain stability. Progression is achieved by persuading others to support your cause, with the understanding that conflict is sometimes an alternative to diplomatic solutions.

Alongside these strategic management segments, the game incorporates vector-based combat sequences. These sections provide direct tactical engagements, requiring players to succeed in both the overarching strategic planning and the immediate combat scenarios. This combination of cerebral faction management and direct military action structures the player's journey toward controlling the confederation.