Which faction is the continuation of the Roman Empire?

Muz1234#8123

In M2TW, which faction is the continuation of the Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire? The Byzantines?

Loreguy#1056

Both.

Byzantine is Eastern Roman Empire. HRE is western.

Muz1234#8123

During modern times, the German Reich is the continuation of the Western empire?

FritzvomWald#8248

Muz1234#8123 said:

During modern times, the German Reich is the continuation of the Western empire?

It's not really that simple unless viewed from a strictly geographical point which makes the question irrelevant as the area obviously overlaps to a large extent. Otherwise it's like asking if the USA is the continuation of the Cherokee Nation.