And the idea for a map is a wonderful one - I'll try to give you adequate info on the geograhic situation of the EMC, which (so far) will be composed of ten states and cover Europe up to the Ural mountains.
With the limited number of cultures/societies I find Drag's consideration for reduced dimensions a suitable one - notion supported.
In times of crisis it is of the utmost importance not to lose your head (Marie Antoinette)