Quarthe is the capital city of the Prussian Empire. The city is located in the south-west of the State of Germany, where it serves both as a major metropolitan area of the country but also as its political foundation. The city is the home of over 4-and-a-half million people, making it the largest city in Prussian territory. As the political capital of the Dominion, Quarthe is given what is called Recht des Staates (Right of a state), allowing it to act autonomously. While most cities lie under the authority of the Imperial Governors of each state, Quarthe is governed directly by the office of the Chief of General Staff.