The Eastern War or USE-Poland Commonwealth war started when USE/Swedish Forces invade the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in response for their support of Saxony in the Battle of Zwenkau. The Battle of Lake Bledno was essentially a draw between Swedish and Polish Forces. Stanislaw's Army is currently residing in the city of which is under siege by the combined USE-Swedish Forces. Realizing that attempting to attack or escape will result in the defeat of his army, the Hetman decides to wait it out in the city.