Empire: Total War promises to be amongst the richest and most dynamic PC RTS games of all time, with themes such as the Industrial Revolution, America's struggle for independence, the race to control Eastern trade routes and the globalisation of war on land and sea. Empire: Total War will see the debut of 3D naval combat within the Total War franchise. PC gamers will be able to intuitively command vast fleets or single ships upon seascapes rich with extraordinary water and weather effects that play a huge role in your eventual glorious success or ignominious defeat.