Altair: A Record of Battles

Instigation (1x24)

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During a meeting between the nation leaders of the Anti-Imperial Alliance, Doge Lucio convinces the others to give Türkiye control of Chielo since they are the strongest opposing force against Balt-Rhein. At the Divan, military assignments are being distributed and Mahmut is appointed as the governor of the new Chielo province. When discussing how to remodeling the city, Mimar Zeki Pasha, a student of Halil and the architect in charge of the remodeling, proposes to get rid of its poorhouses to make room for the Imaret they plan to build. However, Zağanos stresses that taking away Chielo's traditions and culture will only earned them the citizens' ire and how Türkiye governs Chielo will influence how they become an "empire." While shocked by Zağanos's declaration, Mahmut openly agrees with his assessment, but privately speaks with him later, trading their philosophical stances on war and Zağanos informing of his decision to invade Balt-Rhein to Mahmut. Meanwhile, Louis slyly evades criticism by his fellow councils members for the recent failures since they have more military might than Türkiye and attained half of South Rumeilana. Louis also refuses to make peace with Türkiye, knowing that Zağanos, who has been gaining more influence in the Divan, will continue to wage war with them. In the next few months, the reconstruction of the Imaret continues, which Mahmut plans to named after Carvajal. Mahmut also meets with Vasco, who shows him the blueprints of his weapon - a cannon - but his idea is also rejected by Mahmut. Despite Mahmut's warnings of the potential dangers, Vasco still vows to use his cannon to avenge his people. Once all of his war preparations are completed, Zağanos leads a large army to begin his invasion of Balt-Rhein just as Mahmut continue on his adventures and resolves carrying on Halil's will.