AR-1896, Spain For an empire whose fleets link oceans, whose armies bridge continents, and whose faith binds nations to a common will - The Philippine insurgency is but a cloud within “The Empire of the Eternal Sun.” Aimless. Transient. Futile …yet clouds, hold storms. 1896: Bagumbayan - explores an alternate reality where thieves, become soldiers. Soldiers become, heroes. And a people, become a nation.