Carlo

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Carlo
Alias(es)	King of Spain; Emperor of Spain; Duke of Savoy; “Savior Sent by God”
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	House of Savoy; Spanish Royal Family
Occupation/Role	Italian prince; King of Spain; founder and Emperor of the Spanish Empire
Status	Alive
First Appearance	1

Background / History

Carlo is a soul from the future who awakens in the body of Vittorio Emanuele II’s youngest son, a sickly Italian prince presumed dead. The original Carlo had been meek and friendly, shaped by poor health and the early death of his mother, Archduchess Adelaide. After transmigrating, Carlo recovers his health and resolves to control his own future rather than remain an overlooked prince behind Crown Prince Umberto and Prince Amadeo in the succession. 1 2 6 10

Recognizing that he is unlikely to inherit Italy, Carlo identifies Spain’s impending revolution and Savoy candidacy for its crown as his path to power. He obtains the right to manage his personal assets, appoints Loren Loyalty as his butler, and uses the Italy Sun newspaper to build an image as a reform-minded prince concerned for ordinary people. 2 3 5

Carlo attends the Turin Royal Military Academy, where he improves his formerly frail body and befriends Giotto, Andrew Rosso, and Caman Esposito. He also establishes connections with Giuseppe Garibaldi, whose favorable opinion later strengthens Carlo’s candidacy for Spain’s throne. 5 10 18

In 1869, Spanish regent Antonio Primo selects Carlo over Amadeo as King of Spain. Carlo accepts despite knowing that Primo and Serrano initially hold the real military and political authority; his first objective is to support their reforms, stabilize his throne, and cultivate his own base of loyal officials, guards, nobles, and industrial enterprises. 16 18 19

Carlo arrives in Spain with Giotto, Caman, Dru Rosso, selected household staff, and roughly 500 veterans of the Italian Unification Wars. The veterans become the nucleus of his Royal Guard. 20

Over the following decades, Carlo expands royal industry, media, banking, military production, intelligence operations, education, colonial ventures, and foreign technological recruitment. As Prime Minister Primo’s reforms progress, Carlo gradually gains influence in the government and armed forces without openly breaking with his mentor. 26 56 120 130 186

On November 23, 1917, Carlo is crowned Emperor following the establishment of the Spanish Empire and the end of the Spanish-Portuguese United Kingdom. 617 618

Appearance

Carlo is described as handsome, tall, physically robust, and visibly aristocratic. His restored health and military training sharply contrast with the original body’s childhood frailty. 10 27

• Reached approximately 1.7 meters by age fifteen. 10
• Later stands over 1.8 meters tall. 27
• Prefers military uniforms outside occasions requiring formal royal dress. 129
• Maintains a gentle public smile and polished noble bearing. 27
• Uses heavily protected transport, including reinforced carriages and modified automobiles, due to persistent assassination concerns. 46 193 293

Personality

Carlo is ambitious, calculating, and intensely focused on securing both his personal position and Spain’s revival. From his earliest days as a prince, he treats wealth, public opinion, loyal personnel, and military education as instruments through which he can shape his destiny. 2 3 5

He is politically patient. Rather than immediately challenging Primo and Serrano upon taking Spain’s throne, Carlo accepts a limited initial role and backs reform while steadily building influence through the Royal Guard, royal enterprises, trusted officials, media, and institutions. 16 19 120 130

Carlo deliberately presents himself as benevolent and close to the common people, supporting food access, workers’ welfare, disaster relief, and education. This image is also a conscious political strategy supported by his media network. 5 26 183 294

His caution is particularly evident in matters of personal security. Carlo considers his survival indispensable to Spain’s development and employs extensive guards, intelligence personnel, controlled public perimeters, and armored transport. 46 193 313 422

Abilities & Skills

Political Strategy

Carlo excels at identifying political incentives and adapting his behavior to achieve long-term advantage.

• Won the Spanish throne by emphasizing reform, maintaining ties with Garibaldi, and presenting himself as a more manageable candidate than Amadeo. 16 17 18
• Supported Primo and Serrano during the fragile early years of his reign instead of attempting an immediate power struggle. 16 19
• Consolidated influence through noble institutions, including the Royal Council, Royal Knights, and later the Royal Senate. 47 198
• Maintained working relations across Spanish political factions while retaining an independent royal voice. 617

Public-Opinion Management

Carlo regards newspapers and propaganda as a weapon second only to the military.

• Controls and expands the Italy Sun, Spanish Sun, and more than a dozen acquired newspapers. 3 4 26
• Published “We Want Bread, Pasta, and Milk” on February 21, 1866, to establish an image of concern for lower-class Italians. 5
• Uses media to promote monarchy, popularize royal initiatives, and reinforce his image as a compassionate reformer. 26 101 183
• Understands that public support protects his throne and strengthens national cohesion. 3 183

Economic and Industrial Leadership

Carlo directs royal wealth toward industries that strengthen Spain’s economy, military, and technological base.

• Separates royal finances from government funds and expands royal assets through food, wine, banking, heavy industry, and military production. 19 26 46 186
• Invests in steel, chemicals, machinery, steam turbines, military manufacturing, and technical education. 71 120 130
• Recruits foreign engineers and scientists, including Gram, Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach, and Camilo Golgi. 66 67 82
• Oversees automobile development and authorizes the commercialization of new vehicles after successful testing. 293 294

Military Development

Carlo uses military education, loyal guards, industry, and officer cultivation to build personal influence over Spain’s armed forces.

• Studied at the Turin Royal Military Academy and cultivated Andrew Rosso and Caman Esposito as military confidants. 5 10
• Brought approximately 500 Italian Unification War veterans to Spain as the foundation of the Royal Guard. 20
• Supports military reform, the Royal Military Academy, military industry, and improved benefits for soldiers and veterans. 117 120 225 232
• Seeks military talent from Garibaldi’s circle, including Menotti. 79 80

Intelligence and Security

Carlo creates intelligence institutions and uses strict protection procedures to counter internal and external threats.

• Founded the Royal Security Intelligence Agency on May 17, 1870, appointing Cadil Bruno as director. 56
• Tasks the RSIA with domestic and foreign intelligence, recruitment operations, and monitoring powerful groups. 56 62
• Uses Royal Guard escorts, pre-screened public events, and exclusion zones around his person. 193 313 422

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Italy Sun / Spanish Sun newspaper network — Carlo’s core propaganda and public-opinion apparatus. 4 26
• Royal Guard — Began with about 500 Italian Unification War veterans and expanded into a major loyal military force. 20 232
• Reinforced carriage — Steel-lined, rifle-resistant carriage with protected undercarriage; drawn by eight white horses during the South Morocco tour. 193
• Modified royal automobile — Large protected vehicle used within guarded convoys. 293
• Royal enterprises — Extensive holdings in heavy industry, military industry, banking, food, wine, and other sectors. 26 186 187

Relationships

• Vittorio Emanuele II — Father and King of Italy; supports Carlo’s ambitions, finances his departure for Spain, and later provides a 10-million-lira interest-free loan for Spanish development. 1 19 75
• Archduchess Adelaide — Deceased mother; died more than ten years before Carlo began managing his assets. 2
• Crown Prince Umberto — Elder brother and heir to Italy; maintains a generally friendly relationship with Carlo despite complicated feelings about his success. 18 73 221
• Prince Amadeo — Elder brother and rival for the Spanish crown; congratulates Carlo after losing the selection and remains on good terms with him. 18 221
• Queen Sophie — Wife; Carlo marries her as part of an Austro-Hungarian alliance and prioritizes building their royal line. 107 117 173
• Antonio Primo — Spanish regent, prime minister, mentor, and early political partner; selected Carlo for the throne and led Spain’s reforms. 18 19 186 299
• Grand Duke Serrano — Senior military and political supporter who helped stabilize Carlo’s early reign. 19 20 198
• Loren Loyalty — Carlo’s loyal court butler and financial adviser; manages royal assets and recommends Cadil Bruno for intelligence leadership. 3 26 56 186
• Giotto — Son of Giuseppe Garibaldi; Carlo’s guard commander and later Royal Guard regiment commander. 18 20 73
• Andrew Rosso — Military-academy friend and infantry specialist; later handles international affairs for Carlo. 10 186
• Caman Esposito — Military-academy friend and artillery specialist; accompanies Carlo to Spain and serves in his military circle. 10 20
• Giuseppe Garibaldi — Italian unification hero whom Carlo admires and treats with respect; their association benefits Carlo politically and enables military recruitment. 5 18 79
• Cadil Bruno — Director of the Royal Security Intelligence Agency; one of Carlo’s trusted intelligence subordinates. 56
• Duke Jacopo — Influential Spanish noble who helps Carlo secure aristocratic support and later participates in his development plans. 46 47 188
• Antonio Canovas del Castillo — Carlo’s government ally who recognizes the king’s political ability and later receives Carlo’s support for re-election. 99 299
• Karl Benz — Recruited German engineer and later director of Spain’s automobile factory. 67 293
• Prince Juan Fernando — Carlo’s heir, whom Carlo prepares for the responsibilities of ruling Spain. 483 586
• Prince Alexander — Son supported by Carlo in becoming Grand Duke of Finland. 598 615

Story Role / Major Arcs

Italian Prince and Preparation

Carlo transmigrates into an Italian prince’s body, regains his health, gains control of personal assets, appoints Loren, establishes the Italy Sun, and enters military training. He prepares for a possible contest for the Spanish throne. 1 2 3 5 10

Selection as King of Spain

Following the Spanish Revolution, Carlo competes with Amadeo for the crown. His reformist image, ties to Garibaldi, and perceived manageability lead Primo to select him as king. Carlo departs for Spain with his closest confidants and a veteran guard force. 16 18 20

Stabilization and Reform

Carlo initially relies on Primo and Serrano while building independent influence through the Royal Guard, noble alliances, newspapers, royal businesses, and the RSIA. 19 26 47 56

Industrial and Colonial Expansion

Carlo invests heavily in industry, technical talent, military production, agricultural reform, banking, and colonial exploration. His government expands Spanish influence in South Morocco, the Congo territory, the Philippines, New Guinea, and Lanfang-related affairs. 71 120 167 186 266

Consolidation of Royal Power

As Primo’s political career nears its end, Carlo assumes more state responsibilities and strengthens his control over the army, royalist institutions, nobles, and public opinion. 186 198 225 232

Imperial Coronation

Carlo supports dynastic expansion through his sons’ thrones in Finland and Estonia, then oversees the creation of the Spanish Empire. He is crowned Emperor on November 23, 1917, establishing the Savoy dynasty as Spain’s imperial founding house. 615 617 618

Trivia

• Carlo was born on June 2, 1851. 99
• His original body was sickly, but after transmigration he becomes healthy and physically stronger through military training. 10
• He considers public opinion his most important weapon after the military. 3
• Carlo retains the Savoy surname rather than adopting a new Spanish royal name. 571
• He views control of Gibraltar as the defining marker of Spain’s return to great-power status. 120