that would be insanely difficult.

I did see some strong rebel factions before though.

for about a decade, my vast French empire was seesawing with the rebels for the control of the steppes.

the steppe rebels actually had more forces than me locally and probably a lot more than most factions on the board.

apparently, about 2/3 of the steppes were all a united rebel faction and they built up to citadel level in most provinces