Kingdom of Italy

The Kingdom of Italy, or simply Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is the only European nation to be ruled by a Fascist dictatorship under Benito Mussolini, the Prime Minister and 'Il Duce'. The country is also a constitutional monarchy, with Victor Emmanuel III ruling as King. The country felt betrayed following the results of the Great War despite their promises for more lands in exchange for support after the 1915 Treaty of London, which Mussolini capitalised on, conducting the March on Rome in October 1922 and establishing himself as Prime Minister and Fascist dictator.

In comparison to the likes of the German Socialist Republic, the new Kingdom of Italy seeks expansion; specifically, through Mussolini's ideals of uniting all Italian peoples and conquering the Mediterranean, in the hopes of one day forming a new Roman Empire. Italy is one of the main countries to recognise the German Free State as the rightful Germany over the republic.

Note on the History
Aside from some minor alterations in history, such as the extension of the Great War and the lack of relations between Germany and Italy, the majority of the Italian history is the same up until now.

Way Forward
The player can choose three major paths:

Stay with Mussolini
The player can maintain the status quo and stay with Mussolini in hopes of one day achieving the Roman imperial glory, leading Italy likely into war with the German Socialist Republic on the side of the Freistaat and the other European powers.

The Balbo Coup
The player can choose to adopt Mussolini's infamous incompetence and have him eventually ousted from power in favour of Italo Balbo's National-Syndicalist front, abolishing the King and establishing an Italian Social Republic. This, in theory, could put Italy in agreements with the DSR, if the cards are played right.

The King Takes Command
The player can choose to reject the Fascist tide and side with the King, to reinstate monarchic glory over Italy, or to pursue democracy once again.