Like most other RTS games, Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends requires a fast internet connection. Some of these groups include the Unitologist army, which are based in Bighugegames' Windows port of Rise of Nations. As such, they organize various resistance groups throughout Japan and also neighboring regions. It is set during the time period just prior to World War II, when people are very afraid of the threat of the Japanese military. The story behind the game of Rise of Nations is rather interesting.