[center][h2][color=brown][u]Zengid Kingdom[/u][/color][/h2][/center]

[center][b][h3][u]The Osman Plan[/u][/h3][/b][/center]

[b]May 2nd 1900:[/b] The sudden passing of Faruk Atan was a shock to the nation. Despite not being old or frail his heart gave way anyway in what is speculated to be a stress related issue. His tenure was mediocre at his best but the task of reviving a fractured navy could get the best of even the most competent of men. He was however unable to prevent the continued plague of low morale that the Zengid National Navy has been faced with which has been coming to a head as of late. Despite this many regard Faruk Atan as a great yet troubled man he during his time as Ministry of the Navy seemed distressed feeling a personal regret that he could not do more to set the beleaguered navy on the right course. Faruk Atan even with his short comings will be missed by the Zengid people and their Monarch may he be remembered for his accomplishments in life which are numerous rather than the shortcomings of his twilight years.

[b]April 7th 1900:[/b] The task of finding a new Ministry of the Navy started soon after the passing of Faruk was relayed to the authorities. This task was of the utmost importance to the Zengid government because the navy was not only seen as the weakest arm of the Zengid Armed Forces but it was becoming the laughing stalk of the international community. A proper replacement was needed to bring the Zengid National Navy back to it's former glory. After over a month of consideration our hopeful hero was revealed his name Osman Erdogan. His proposed Osman Plan outlined his intentions to reform the Zengid National Navy and his long term plan to eventually bring our navy back to it's former glory days. While we cannot yet know if he can bring his plan to fruition there is a glimmer of hope for the Zengid National Navy after years of decline the Navy may someday reclaim it's place on the high seas.

[center][b][h3][u]The Massacre at Kamun[/u][/h3][/b][/center]

The growing discontent of the Seljuk Minority was a major consideration of the newly crowned King of Zengid. How his closest advisors and courtiers had little interest in creating a working solution to the situation on top of arguing against most of King Bahar's proposals to help ease tensions. When April began Bahar was still unsure what the best course of action would be to balance the delicate state of affairs. His delay was soon revealed to be much more costly than he had ever anticipated. 


[b]April 14th 1900:[/b] Word of the situation in Kamun and the surrounding area came slowly at first. Many in the Government and on the ground were not sure what exactly was taking place. The only real facts that were known at the start were that radicals had stormed an armory and were in possession of Kr. 99 rifles. Their goals were still unknown, unconfirmed reports of hostages started to flow in. Within hours mass killings were hinted at, but many were skeptical that such a thing could be taking place under their government’s nose. Once the truth was revealed, the nation was shocked at what had taken place. 

The Suman Uprising was a shock to many within the Zengid power structure they had never believed the situation was nearing it’s breaking point. The sudden realization of the severity of the situation by some in the administration gave them chills. When they learned about the civilians marched the slaughtering grounds by their captors they called for blood. Over one thousand civilians were slaughtered by the men lead by Suman Pasha. With many calling for blood and reprisals the Seljuk Situation continues to deteriorate as radicals make their moves.

King Akbayar Bahar was taken aback when he heard what was taking place on the border with the Seljuks, he was quick to make a statement on the situation once the facts had been made clear. His statement as follows, "Today a great tragedy has struck our nation to it's core. Radicals lead by a man named Suman Pasha have carried out one worst instances of ethnic violence the Kingdom has seen in many many years. We however most not give in to calls for reprisals for I cannot condone these acts. I promise Suman and his murders will be brought to justice and the Seljuk people will be treated as they deserve in the fold of the Zengid nation I call for calm we will catch them all will be well in Zengid."

[b]April 15th 1900:[/b] The Kings public statement was met with a round of nationalist protests. They claimed that Akbayar was a traitor to the Zengid people for not seeking reprisals for the subhuman Seljuk. Some more radical elements in the Zengid Brotherhood called for the immediate abdication or removal of King Akbayar Bahar and a declaration of war against the Caliphate whom they believed to be fully responsible for the actions of Suman Pasha. They even claimed he was funded and backed by the Caliphate a claim unsubstantiated but a popular call to action of Brotherhood supporters. The Brotherhood number only around 1,500 men but their radical departure from the Monarchy on the Seljuk issue has caused alarm for King Bahar and his government. These men indeed want an ethnic conflict on Zengid soil to remove what they view as subversive foreign elements from the Zengid state. Their influence may be small now but unless the King can quell the Suman Uprising and fix the Seljuk situation nationalist fervor will be the only thing Zengid people's can turn to as a solution to their fears. May God bless Zengid and end the blood flow.

([OOC]: Going to be edited to add a Zengid Flag and pictures in a little bit.)