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Gustaaf Vermeylen at 11:57, 18 May 2025

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	On the quay of Devaprasth dignitaries were already waiting for Hasan. The dignitaries had come together from very former Aryasht. There were also many other people, to catch a glimpse of the 'wanderer of the green'. The crowd was huge, and Hasan wondered how many people actually lived in the Green. On the harbour square there was a small elevation, from where Hasan could address the crowd. He stood up on that elevation and said: "Thank you for welcoming me so enthusiastically. It touches me." He stopped for a moment and after a moment he continued: "My brother the Sultan has the vision to bring you all under his sceptre. United under one flag and emblem, we can face a bright future. My mission is to make that vision of the Sultan a reality. But the Sultan's vision goes beyond just territorial expansion or just making you his loyal subjects, he wants to bring prosperity. A start has already been made on democratisation, which will be followed by a clear system of statehood, infrastructure and so on. May Craitgod assist the Sultan! The crowd began to applaud, cheer and sing!		On the quay of Devaprasth dignitaries were already waiting for Hasan. The dignitaries had come together from very former Aryasht. There were also many other people, to catch a glimpse of the 'wanderer of the green'. The crowd was huge, and Hasan wondered how many people actually lived in the Green. On the harbour square there was a small elevation, from where Hasan could address the crowd. He stood up on that elevation and said: "Thank you for welcoming me so enthusiastically. It touches me." He stopped for a moment and after a moment he continued: "My brother the Sultan has the vision to bring you all under his sceptre. United under one flag and emblem, we can face a bright future. My mission is to make that vision of the Sultan a reality. But the Sultan's vision goes beyond just territorial expansion or just making you his loyal subjects, he wants to bring prosperity. A start has already been made on democratisation, which will be followed by a clear system of statehood, infrastructure and so on. May Craitgod assist the Sultan! The crowd began to applaud, cheer and sing!

	Further east, the expedition unit was working its way through the rugged landscape. The landscape was less densely forested than in Poorajangal. Yet there were no paved roads and what had something of paving was so dilapidated that it made almost no difference to an unpaved road. From Svatantratadurg a convoy of ships came to supply ships in Praant Shahar. By seaplane Hasan flew from Devaprasth to Praant Shahar. Fascinated, he looked at the landscape shifting beneath him. The green hills, the alternation of forest and open grassland. He suddenly realised that this land had been entrusted to him by the Sultan. This beautiful country. He was simply moved by it. When he arrived, he had his men lined up and spoke to them: "My men, the Sultan, in his great wisdom, has decided to officially call this expedition unit the Expeditionary Corps. The First Expeditionary Corps of the [[Çakari Armed Forces]]". The men cheered: "Hurray, hurray!"		Further east, the expedition unit was working its way through the rugged landscape. The landscape was less densely forested than in Poorajangal. Yet there were no paved roads and what had something of paving was so dilapidated that it made almost no difference to an unpaved road. From Svatantratadurg a convoy of ships came to supply ships in [[Praant Shahar]]. By seaplane Hasan flew from Devaprasth to Praant Shahar. Fascinated, he looked at the landscape shifting beneath him. The green hills, the alternation of forest and open grassland. He suddenly realised that this land had been entrusted to him by the Sultan. This beautiful country. He was simply moved by it. When he arrived, he had his men lined up and spoke to them: "My men, the Sultan, in his great wisdom, has decided to officially call this expedition unit the Expeditionary Corps. The First Expeditionary Corps of the [[Çakari Armed Forces]]". The men cheered: "Hurray, hurray!"

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	== Terre d’Riches ==		== Terre d’Riches ==
	[[File:Shuddh map02.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Map of the second phase of the mission]]		[[File:Shuddh map02.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Map of the second phase of the mission]]
	Hasan was still fascinated by the beautiful blue lake, Lake Jodha. In fact, until his father sent him to [[The Green\|the Green]], Hasan had always thought that the lake did not really exist. He would like to go fishing to see what kind of fish were found here. But there was no time for that now. Instead he sailed across the lake to the city of Devaprasth. A small unit of soldiers went with him, while the rest of the expedition unit headed southeast towards the coast of Herrin Bay. Part of that route was already known when the remains of the Krasnocorian troops were hunted in the opposite direction. Hasan enjoyed the crossing, the majestic views, the wild nature and the cool breeze over the water. He was just disappointed when they reached the other side.		Hasan was still fascinated by the beautiful blue lake, Lake Jodha. In fact, until his father sent him to [[The Green\|the Green]], Hasan had always thought that the lake did not really exist. He would like to go fishing to see what kind of fish were found here. But there was no time for that now. Instead he sailed across the lake to the city of Devaprasth. A small unit of soldiers went with him, while the rest of the expedition unit headed southeast towards the coast of [[Herrin Bay]]. Part of that route was already known when the remains of the Krasnocorian troops were hunted in the opposite direction. Hasan enjoyed the crossing, the majestic views, the wild nature and the cool breeze over the water. He was just disappointed when they reached the other side.

	On the quay of Devaprasth dignitaries were already waiting for Hasan. The dignitaries had come together from very former Aryasht. There were also many other people, to catch a glimpse of the 'wanderer of the green'. The crowd was huge, and Hasan wondered how many people actually lived in the Green. On the harbour square there was a small elevation, from where Hasan could address the crowd. He stood up on that elevation and said: "Thank you for welcoming me so enthusiastically. It touches me." He stopped for a moment and after a moment he continued: "My brother the Sultan has the vision to bring you all under his sceptre. United under one flag and emblem, we can face a bright future. My mission is to make that vision of the Sultan a reality. But the Sultan's vision goes beyond just territorial expansion or just making you his loyal subjects, he wants to bring prosperity. A start has already been made on democratisation, which will be followed by a clear system of statehood, infrastructure and so on. May Craitgod assist the Sultan! The crowd began to applaud, cheer and sing!		On the quay of Devaprasth dignitaries were already waiting for Hasan. The dignitaries had come together from very former Aryasht. There were also many other people, to catch a glimpse of the 'wanderer of the green'. The crowd was huge, and Hasan wondered how many people actually lived in the Green. On the harbour square there was a small elevation, from where Hasan could address the crowd. He stood up on that elevation and said: "Thank you for welcoming me so enthusiastically. It touches me." He stopped for a moment and after a moment he continued: "My brother the Sultan has the vision to bring you all under his sceptre. United under one flag and emblem, we can face a bright future. My mission is to make that vision of the Sultan a reality. But the Sultan's vision goes beyond just territorial expansion or just making you his loyal subjects, he wants to bring prosperity. A start has already been made on democratisation, which will be followed by a clear system of statehood, infrastructure and so on. May Craitgod assist the Sultan! The crowd began to applaud, cheer and sing!
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	It was then that a treaty was indeed signed with Tiegang, while the railway line from Manbai was still under construction. Hasan wanted the construction to proceed faster, but maintained his patience to avoid compromising on quality. However, Hasan did give the go-ahead for the construction of the railway line between Manbai and Padaudah. This railway line could eventually be extended to Leylpur and Maulikpur. Thus, Manbai would certainly become the port city for Haritdesh. In Çakarabad, the construction work was progressing well, so that his palace, the main railway station and the airport would be available in a short time.		It was then that a treaty was indeed signed with Tiegang, while the railway line from Manbai was still under construction. Hasan wanted the construction to proceed faster, but maintained his patience to avoid compromising on quality. However, Hasan did give the go-ahead for the construction of the railway line between Manbai and Padaudah. This railway line could eventually be extended to Leylpur and Maulikpur. Thus, Manbai would certainly become the port city for Haritdesh. In Çakarabad, the construction work was progressing well, so that his palace, the main railway station and the airport would be available in a short time.
	[[File:Shuddh map06.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Map of the sixth phase of the mission]]		[[File:Shuddh map06.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Map of the sixth phase of the mission]]
	While he was working in his office, the green telephone suddenly rang. The old-fashioned looking phone was a special phone with a secure connection to Agra. If he wanted to contact his brother, he would use this phone. He answered and heard his brother's voice. The Sultan excused himself for skipping the usual social talk and going straight to giving an order. "Hasan, take the first expeditionary corps and occupy the St. André Islands, also known as the Dyre Islands. Do not let those islands fall to the Green so that a foreign claims them. May the great Craitgod prevent any hostile nation from standing on our doorstep." Hasan understood the situation and promised the Sultan to take immediate action.		While he was working in his office, the green telephone suddenly rang. The old-fashioned looking phone was a special phone with a secure connection to Agra. If he wanted to contact his brother, he would use this phone. He answered and heard his brother's voice. The Sultan excused himself for skipping the usual social talk and going straight to giving an order. "Hasan, take the first expeditionary corps and occupy the St. André Islands, also known as the [[Dyre Islands]]. Do not let those islands fall to the Green so that a foreign claims them. May the great Craitgod prevent any hostile nation from standing on our doorstep." Hasan understood the situation and promised the Sultan to take immediate action.

	Moments later, helicopters took off, ships sailed. The First Expeditionary Corps showed its readiness by actually responding to an order within a short time. One by one the islands were occupied, the whole sea was considered territorial waters. That is the sea roughly west of the line Salafuabad - Tuife - Aydin. No foreign ships were encountered, the action of the First Expeditionary Corps looked like an exercise. No resistance, no details. Within a few hours the Çakari flag flew on every island. At least the islands larger than 144 km2, for one would be short of flags to supply every rocky island.		Moments later, helicopters took off, ships sailed. The First Expeditionary Corps showed its readiness by actually responding to an order within a short time. One by one the islands were occupied, the whole sea was considered territorial waters. That is the sea roughly west of the line Salafuabad - Tuife - Aydin. No foreign ships were encountered, the action of the First Expeditionary Corps looked like an exercise. No resistance, no details. Within a few hours the Çakari flag flew on every island. At least the islands larger than 144 km2, for one would be short of flags to supply every rocky island.

Ric at 20:12, 11 June 2023

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	The father-in-law of the Sultan and Grand Vizier, Rajesh Avchat, had asked Hasan to first turn his attention to [[Poorajangal]], which previously was called 'Phedodah'. Since the entire region was made up of dense forests, Hasan turned his attention to the strategic part: the coastal plain. This area was previously largely part of the Kingdom of Krasnocoria. To secure the [[Antican Sea]], Hasan moved to Micobad, previously Micograd. He found very little life in the city. The city and its immediate surroundings belonged to the historic Antican region, called Platea. And at the request of the Sultan, the city and the surrounding area will again not belong to Poorajangal. The ''Micobad Sarkar'' (Aryasht: माइकोबाद सर्कार) is being set up.		The father-in-law of the Sultan and Grand Vizier, Rajesh Avchat, had asked Hasan to first turn his attention to [[Poorajangal]], which previously was called 'Phedodah'. Since the entire region was made up of dense forests, Hasan turned his attention to the strategic part: the coastal plain. This area was previously largely part of the Kingdom of Krasnocoria. To secure the [[Antican Sea]], Hasan moved to Micobad, previously Micograd. He found very little life in the city. The city and its immediate surroundings belonged to the historic Antican region, called Platea. And at the request of the Sultan, the city and the surrounding area will again not belong to Poorajangal. The ''Micobad Sarkar'' (Aryasht: माइकोबाद सर्कार) is being set up.

	Hasan had advised the Grand Vizier not to send the Arboric fleet. He would leave a small company of soldiers in the city, to resist a possible foreign invasion. The remaining population was provided with first aid and food. When he oversaw the operation from the gold building, he saw people going in and out of the house of prayer. They looked around skittishly before going in, and when they came out, they looked around first. What was going on? Hasan became curious. He called a few men together and had the house of prayer surrounded. Then Hasan himself went inside with some soldiers. The various rooms were skilfully searched, eventually he found some agitated people in the crypt. "Don't shoot!", they shouted in the Common Language. The people came out with their hands up. Behind the first people, Hasan saw an apparent family. Frightened, they stood together. Hasan recognized the man of the family, that was King Jovan I of Krasnocoria. Hasan said: "Do not be afraid, no harm will be done to you". It seemed to bring little relaxation, but Hasan organised transport for the former king and his family to Agra.		Hasan had advised the Grand Vizier not to send the Arboric fleet. He would leave a small company of soldiers in the city, to resist a possible foreign invasion. The remaining population was provided with first aid and food. When he oversaw the operation from the gold building, he saw people going in and out of the house of prayer. They looked around skittishly before going in, and when they came out, they looked around first. What was going on? Hasan became curious. He called a few men together and had the house of prayer surrounded. Then Hasan himself went inside with some soldiers. The various rooms were skilfully searched, eventually he found some agitated people in the crypt. "Don't shoot!", they shouted in the Common Language. The people came out with their hands up. Behind the first people, Hasan saw an apparent family. Frightened, they stood together. Hasan recognized the man of the family, that was King [[Jovan Jovanović\|Jovan I]] of Krasnocoria. Hasan said: "Do not be afraid, no harm will be done to you". It seemed to bring little relaxation, but Hasan organised transport for the former king and his family to Agra.
	The expedition unit departed south again to join the expedition unit that went west from Merku to the town of Keruliya, formerly called "Caerulea". Inland the country lived up to its name: a complete jungle, "Poora jangal" in Aryasht. The expedition unit struggled to make progress, due to the long period of unclaimed status the roads were overgrown. The local tribes made little use of motorised means of transport, but the centuries-old paths were their road network. Too narrow for Hasan's all-terrain vehicles, not to mention the bridges over rivers and streams.		The expedition unit departed south again to join the expedition unit that went west from Merku to the town of Keruliya, formerly called "Caerulea". Inland the country lived up to its name: a complete jungle, "Poora jangal" in Aryasht. The expedition unit struggled to make progress, due to the long period of unclaimed status the roads were overgrown. The local tribes made little use of motorised means of transport, but the centuries-old paths were their road network. Too narrow for Hasan's all-terrain vehicles, not to mention the bridges over rivers and streams.

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	\|align=left \|'''Timeframe''' \|\|align=left \| 1689 AN ~~and onwards~~		\|align=left \|'''Timeframe''' \|\|align=left \| 1689 - 1696 AN
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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a discovery expedition led by Hasan Çakar on behalf of the Sultan of [[Çakaristan]].		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a discovery expedition led by Hasan Çakar on behalf of the Sultan of [[Çakaristan]].

	== Beyond the Green border ==		== Beyond the Green border ==
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	"Arrest all the MPs," the officer ordered. When he looked towards Hasan, he saw that one of the soldiers looked disappointed. The officer did not want to believe it, so he sent for the military doctors. But the conclusion was the same: Hasan had died. The officer ordered the flag on the parliament building to be changed to the Çakari flag, but to hang it at half mast. Then he had a message sent to Agra. Hoping to arrive before the message, Akbar himself flew to Çakarabad to tell Manikarnika that Hasan had died. The Sultan's sudden visit took Manikarnika by surprise. But the seriousness on Akbar's face immediately alarmed her. "Has something happened to Hasan?", she asked. "Please sit down," Akbar replied. Her eyes filled with tears, without Akbar saying it, she already knew. She sat down, but after Akbar told her, she started crying and collapsed on the floor. Akbar also cried and looked for a way to comfort his sister-in-law. But he did not know anything, he could not say anything.		"Arrest all the MPs," the officer ordered. When he looked towards Hasan, he saw that one of the soldiers looked disappointed. The officer did not want to believe it, so he sent for the military doctors. But the conclusion was the same: Hasan had died. The officer ordered the flag on the parliament building to be changed to the Çakari flag, but to hang it at half mast. Then he had a message sent to Agra. Hoping to arrive before the message, Akbar himself flew to Çakarabad to tell Manikarnika that Hasan had died. The Sultan's sudden visit took Manikarnika by surprise. But the seriousness on Akbar's face immediately alarmed her. "Has something happened to Hasan?", she asked. "Please sit down," Akbar replied. Her eyes filled with tears, without Akbar saying it, she already knew. She sat down, but after Akbar told her, she started crying and collapsed on the floor. Akbar also cried and looked for a way to comfort his sister-in-law. But he did not know anything, he could not say anything.


			== Sulh-e-kul ==
			[[File:Shuddh map08.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Map of the last phase of the mission]]
			Despite the fact that Hasan had died, the commander of the First Expeditionary Corps was determined to complete Hasan's mission. The Sultan had come to Suryapur for consultation. In the basements of the fort, the members of parliament were locked up. In the Babkhan hall, the military staff was meeting to discuss strategy. As the Sultan arrived at the inner courtyard, which was saluted by the soldiers on duty, a lieutenant escorted the Sultan to the Babkhan hall. The doors swung open, the Sultan was announced, only Akbar was already in the room before the announcer had spoken.

			"Commander!", said Akbar, who immediately jumped to his feet. "May I interrupt your work for a moment? Please step forward." The commander stepped forward. "Adarsh Farrah, you are immediately promoted to general. You are hereby given the highest command after me of the First Expeditionary Corps". The Sultan saluted the general. "Thank you, Your Majesty" "Rest in peace", the Sultan replied. The other officers congratulated the general. "Very well, General", the Sultan began, "How are we going to capture Pathaardesh (formerly Platea)?" The general pointed out on the map what the troop movements would be. The Sultan nodded in agreement and said, "It is of utmost importance that this northern border is maintained. We have already agreed this border with Hurmu, soon Hurmu will expand along this border. That area in the north will be the subah Valesia, which has cultural ties with Leylpur and Tiegang. And finally about this border: the sultanate will not expand further north into the Green." The officers nodded understandingly.

			"Your Majesty, will you stay here in Suryapur for the next few days?", the general asked. "That is the plan, you have captured members of parliament from the Krasnocorian Skupšteni. It is my noble duty to decide their fate," replied the Sultan. "May I wish you wisdom in this matter," said the general. "Thank you", concluded the Sultan. The orders were given and within the hour the advance began. The advance along the new northern border of the Sultanate. The advance that would end the mission to Hasan. The name of the mission is "Shuddh Butg Par", which in Adarani means 'on the way to the pure path'. This is a reference to the border with Jingdao, which is called the Empire of the Pure Path.

			The next day, all the imprisoned MPs were brought before the court. They stood in the courtyard of the fort, after which the Sultan appeared. He sat down on the prepared chair, behind a long table. Next to him, the general and a clerk sat down. The Sultan began to speak: "Honourable members of the Krasnocorian Skupšteni, you are here as witnesses of the new era on this continent. There are three subjects that seem to divide us. The first is history. Of all the peoples who now live within the Sultanate, each has its own history. Some have their origin on this continent, some on another. This sultanate is the crossroads where the histories of those peoples meet. The second topic is culture. You have history with that. The culture of each people, is unique despite any amalgamation and elements of other cultures. That is why you cannot unify cultures into one form. Let each people have its own culture, each family and each person. The third topic is religion. I have heard that there are fears of the dominance of one religion over another. There is freedom of religion in this nation. Although we do not currently have a constitution or any other document that protects these and other freedoms, it is far more important that these freedoms are practised than merely proclaimed. In doing so, I declare 'Sulh-e-kul', the universal peace between religions."

			"Now that you have heard this, I would instruct you to take this message with you. Except for the murderer, I will judge of you that I am deporting you to Hurmu. This is for your safety. I cannot vouch for the feelings of my countrymen who believe that you are to blame for the victims of the Sylvanian National Awakening. Only I know that there are always victims on both sides. The fact that your nation no longer exists means that you also mourn your victim and you must not become a victim of revenge. The murderer will be judged by a judge and so will receive a legitimate trial."

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Gustaaf Vermeylen at 13:38, 17 April 2021

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	On the quay of Devaprasth dignitaries were already waiting for Hasan. The dignitaries had come together from very former Aryasht. There were also many other people, to catch a glimpse of the 'wanderer of the green'. The crowd was huge, and Hasan wondered how many people actually lived in the Green. On the harbour square there was a small elevation, from where Hasan could address the crowd. He stood up on that elevation and said: "Thank you for welcoming me so enthusiastically. It touches me." He stopped for a moment and after a moment he continued: "My brother the Sultan has the vision to bring you all under his sceptre. United under one flag and emblem, we can face a bright future. My mission is to make that vision of the Sultan a reality. But the Sultan's vision goes beyond just territorial expansion or just making you his loyal subjects, he wants to bring prosperity. A start has already been made on democratisation, which will be followed by a clear system of statehood, infrastructure and so on. May Craitgod assist the Sultan! The crowd began to applaud, cheer and sing!		On the quay of Devaprasth dignitaries were already waiting for Hasan. The dignitaries had come together from very former Aryasht. There were also many other people, to catch a glimpse of the 'wanderer of the green'. The crowd was huge, and Hasan wondered how many people actually lived in the Green. On the harbour square there was a small elevation, from where Hasan could address the crowd. He stood up on that elevation and said: "Thank you for welcoming me so enthusiastically. It touches me." He stopped for a moment and after a moment he continued: "My brother the Sultan has the vision to bring you all under his sceptre. United under one flag and emblem, we can face a bright future. My mission is to make that vision of the Sultan a reality. But the Sultan's vision goes beyond just territorial expansion or just making you his loyal subjects, he wants to bring prosperity. A start has already been made on democratisation, which will be followed by a clear system of statehood, infrastructure and so on. May Craitgod assist the Sultan! The crowd began to applaud, cheer and sing!

	Further east, the expedition unit was working its way through the rugged landscape. The landscape was less densely forested than in Poorajangal. Yet there were no paved roads and what had something of paving was so dilapidated that it made almost no difference to an unpaved road. From Svatantratadurg a convoy of ships came to supply ships in Praant Shahar. By seaplane Hasan flew from Devaprasth to Praant Shahar. Fascinated, he looked at the landscape shifting beneath him. The green hills, the alternation of forest and open grassland. He suddenly realised that this land had been entrusted to him by the Sultan. This beautiful country. He was simply moved by it. When he arrived, he had his men lined up and spoke to them: "My men, the Sultan, in his great wisdom, has decided to officially call this expedition unit the Expeditionary Corps. The First Expeditionary Corps of the Çakari Armed Forces". The men cheered: "Hurray, hurray!"		Further east, the expedition unit was working its way through the rugged landscape. The landscape was less densely forested than in Poorajangal. Yet there were no paved roads and what had something of paving was so dilapidated that it made almost no difference to an unpaved road. From Svatantratadurg a convoy of ships came to supply ships in Praant Shahar. By seaplane Hasan flew from Devaprasth to Praant Shahar. Fascinated, he looked at the landscape shifting beneath him. The green hills, the alternation of forest and open grassland. He suddenly realised that this land had been entrusted to him by the Sultan. This beautiful country. He was simply moved by it. When he arrived, he had his men lined up and spoke to them: "My men, the Sultan, in his great wisdom, has decided to officially call this expedition unit the Expeditionary Corps. The First Expeditionary Corps of the [[Çakari Armed Forces]]". The men cheered: "Hurray, hurray!"

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	The Subahdar of Tuife, Abu al-Kassem, flew to Çakarabad. There he met with Hasan. Together they made plans to add the islands, now under military rule, to the Subah of Tuife. Now that the islands have been claimed by the sultanate, the opportunity is being taken to expand the military installations in relation to the naval base in Svatantratadurg. And in Praant Shahar, a navigation control centre was planned. There, the coordination for the shipping traffic and the coast guard would be organised. A network of radar posts was needed for this purpose. The First expeditionary corps would scan the seabed with a few ships, while the whole area would be minutely mapped with aircraft.		The Subahdar of Tuife, Abu al-Kassem, flew to Çakarabad. There he met with Hasan. Together they made plans to add the islands, now under military rule, to the Subah of Tuife. Now that the islands have been claimed by the sultanate, the opportunity is being taken to expand the military installations in relation to the naval base in Svatantratadurg. And in Praant Shahar, a navigation control centre was planned. There, the coordination for the shipping traffic and the coast guard would be organised. A network of radar posts was needed for this purpose. The First expeditionary corps would scan the seabed with a few ships, while the whole area would be minutely mapped with aircraft.

			While that was going on, Hasan flew to Manbai. His fiancée had also arrived there and the next day the Sultan and Sultana would also arrive. The sultanic couple landed on the island of Rulak and spent the night there. At the end of the morning, the sultanic couple sailed to Manbai by boat. In Manbai, the Raja of Korhalistan and his fiancée awaited them. An armada of larger and smaller ships surrounded the ship carrying the sultanic couple. The frenzied crowd welcomed the sultanic couple enthusiastically, as it was their first official visit to the city. Jodha said to Akbar, "I did not know that there were so many ships". Akbar responded, "There is always more water than ships." Jodha frowned and shook her head.

			They approached the port of Manbai. The city was clearly still under construction, many cranes dominating the skyline. But where their ship was heading, construction was complete. Hasan had claimed that Manbai should become the gateway to Çakaristan. So he had an actual gatehouse built. The ship docked just in front of the gatehouse. The Sultan and Sultana walked across the gangway and were received on the quay by the Raja and his fiancée. A bunch of flowers was presented to the Sultana by a seven-year-old girl from the city. The Sultana lovingly thanked the girl, who became shy.
			[[File:GateofÇakaristan.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Gate of Çakaristan]]
			The four of them climbed the stairs until they were standing on the square a few metres from the gatehouse. The impressive structure is 26 metres high, built of yellow basalt. The central dome is 15 metres in diameter. Symmetrically on both sides of the arch is the sultanic seal with "Çakar" written in Arboric. While in the centre is the inscription "Founded in memory of the coronation of Akbar Çakar as sultan, who united Çakaristan" in Adarani. A separate stone in the facade reads "MDCXCII", the year of construction 1692 in Catologian numbers. Even during construction, no one was allowed to pass under the arch. A green ribbon still blocks the passage, with golden scissors the Sultan cut the ribbon. While doing so, the Sultana kept her hands on her husband's. Hasan had Manikarnika on his arm as they looked on approvingly. Akbar spoke, "As this ribbon is now cut in two, I thank the great Craitgod for uniting this nation. For a long time, land borders separated the people who now live under one flag. That separation is still noticeable and will never completely disappear. By uniting under one flag in one nation, that separation is transformed into unity in diversity. Therefore, let our united future be akbar, great!"

			A big applause and cheering rose from the square. Then the Sultan extended his hand to his wife and together they walked under the arch. This was not only watched by the crowd present but had become a nationwide media moment. The Sultanic couple walked slowly across the square, while on both sides of the aisle, which was marked by fences, the crowd happily waved and cheered. About ten metres behind the sultanic couple followed Hasan and his fiancée. Proudly looking at his younger brother in front of him, this confirmed to him that Abu was the best choice for the position of Sultan. An open car was already waiting to take the Sultanic couple along the long straight road to the city hall. This long road was called "Akbar Avenue", something the Sultan had not been told. He saw it written on a sign and was surprised.

			A reception was held in the city hall, where the dignitaries could meet the Sultan. Hasan had a model set up in one of the rooms. That model covered the city of Manbai, with the most important buildings in particular worked out in detail. The gatehouse, the city hall, the central railway station, the airport. Hasan had already had a palace built for himself, but had also reserved a place for the construction of a sultanic palace. He knew Akbar was reticent about, as he called it, "filling the country with palaces". Yet Hasan wanted to entice his younger brother to build a palace in Manbai. Akbar had already understood this and was therefore prepared. When Hasan somewhat nervously made the proposal, the Sultan smiled and had an architect step forward. "Thank you very much for this offer, this man is going to make a design," Akbar said. Hasan nodded in satisfaction.

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	After these words, Hasan unveiled a monument next to the new railway bridge. It says here: "Jawahar bridge - named after the man who gave his life to give freedom to the inhabitants of the sultanate". This is written in Arboric and Adarani. For a moment Hasan stood solemnly, in memory of his friend. Saluted and greeted with a Namaste. Afterwards Hasan left Manikarnika to board a ready train. He gestured to leave, under continuous honking, the train slowly drove over the Jawahar bridge. That was the end of the ceremony. The train accelerated and drove to Micobad. In the train, Hasan and Manikarnika were treated to tea and Petha. The couple stayed in Micobad for a few more days, before they left for Çakarabad.		After these words, Hasan unveiled a monument next to the new railway bridge. It says here: "Jawahar bridge - named after the man who gave his life to give freedom to the inhabitants of the sultanate". This is written in Arboric and Adarani. For a moment Hasan stood solemnly, in memory of his friend. Saluted and greeted with a Namaste. Afterwards Hasan left Manikarnika to board a ready train. He gestured to leave, under continuous honking, the train slowly drove over the Jawahar bridge. That was the end of the ceremony. The train accelerated and drove to Micobad. In the train, Hasan and Manikarnika were treated to tea and Petha. The couple stayed in Micobad for a few more days, before they left for Çakarabad.


			== Gateway to Çakaristan ==

			Soon after Hasan took over the reigns of Korhalistan, plans were made to make the city of Manbai the main port of the sultanate. There was a rush to implement it, as cooperation with Tiegang would get in the way of that ambition. After all, if a treaty was concluded with the International Mandate, the rebuilding of the railway line between Tiegang and Tiren would be enough to get trade going. To make Manbai the most important port city, more had to be done. The port had to be rebuilt and the railway line through Çakarabad and Praant Shahar connected to the railway network in Sylfystan.

			It was then that a treaty was indeed signed with Tiegang, while the railway line from Manbai was still under construction. Hasan wanted the construction to proceed faster, but maintained his patience to avoid compromising on quality. However, Hasan did give the go-ahead for the construction of the railway line between Manbai and Padaudah. This railway line could eventually be extended to Leylpur and Maulikpur. Thus, Manbai would certainly become the port city for Haritdesh. In Çakarabad, the construction work was progressing well, so that his palace, the main railway station and the airport would be available in a short time.
			[[File:Shuddh map06.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Map of the sixth phase of the mission]]
			While he was working in his office, the green telephone suddenly rang. The old-fashioned looking phone was a special phone with a secure connection to Agra. If he wanted to contact his brother, he would use this phone. He answered and heard his brother's voice. The Sultan excused himself for skipping the usual social talk and going straight to giving an order. "Hasan, take the first expeditionary corps and occupy the St. André Islands, also known as the Dyre Islands. Do not let those islands fall to the Green so that a foreign claims them. May the great Craitgod prevent any hostile nation from standing on our doorstep." Hasan understood the situation and promised the Sultan to take immediate action.

			Moments later, helicopters took off, ships sailed. The First Expeditionary Corps showed its readiness by actually responding to an order within a short time. One by one the islands were occupied, the whole sea was considered territorial waters. That is the sea roughly west of the line Salafuabad - Tuife - Aydin. No foreign ships were encountered, the action of the First Expeditionary Corps looked like an exercise. No resistance, no details. Within a few hours the Çakari flag flew on every island. At least the islands larger than 144 km2, for one would be short of flags to supply every rocky island.

			The Subahdar of Tuife, Abu al-Kassem, flew to Çakarabad. There he met with Hasan. Together they made plans to add the islands, now under military rule, to the Subah of Tuife. Now that the islands have been claimed by the sultanate, the opportunity is being taken to expand the military installations in relation to the naval base in Svatantratadurg. And in Praant Shahar, a navigation control centre was planned. There, the coordination for the shipping traffic and the coast guard would be organised. A network of radar posts was needed for this purpose. The First expeditionary corps would scan the seabed with a few ships, while the whole area would be minutely mapped with aircraft.

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	== Beyond the Green border ==		== Beyond the Green border ==
	[[File:Shuddh map01.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Map of the first phase of the mission]]		[[File:Shuddh map01.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Map of the first phase of the mission]]
	Somehow Hasan regretted that he had not been elected sultan. Not least because he thinks Jodha is very ~~handsome~~. He saw that the match between Abu and Jodha was a divine match. Nevertheless, he had some difficulty with his position as the elder brother of the sultan. When his brother sent him on a mission he was more than happy that he had a goal, but also got a share in the government of the sultanate in the form of building his own rajya (kingdom).		Somehow Hasan regretted that he had not been elected sultan. Not least because he thinks [[Jodha Avchat\|Jodha]] is very beautiful. He saw that the match between Abu and Jodha was a divine match. Nevertheless, he had some difficulty with his position as the elder brother of the sultan. When his brother sent him on a mission he was more than happy that he had a goal, but also got a share in the government of the sultanate in the form of building his own rajya (kingdom).

	The father-in-law of the Sultan and Grand Vizier, Rajesh Avchat, had asked Hasan to first turn his attention to Poorajangal, which previously was called 'Phedodah'. Since the entire region was made up of dense forests, Hasan turned his attention to the strategic part: the coastal plain. This area was previously largely part of the Kingdom of Krasnocoria. To secure the Antican Sea, Hasan moved to Micobad, previously Micograd. He found very little life in the city. The city and its immediate surroundings belonged to the historic Antican region, called Platea. And at the request of the Sultan, the city and the surrounding area will again not belong to Poorajangal. The ''Micobad Sarkar'' (Aryasht: माइकोबाद सर्कार) is being set up.		The father-in-law of the Sultan and Grand Vizier, Rajesh Avchat, had asked Hasan to first turn his attention to [[Poorajangal]], which previously was called 'Phedodah'. Since the entire region was made up of dense forests, Hasan turned his attention to the strategic part: the coastal plain. This area was previously largely part of the Kingdom of Krasnocoria. To secure the [[Antican Sea]], Hasan moved to Micobad, previously Micograd. He found very little life in the city. The city and its immediate surroundings belonged to the historic Antican region, called Platea. And at the request of the Sultan, the city and the surrounding area will again not belong to Poorajangal. The ''Micobad Sarkar'' (Aryasht: माइकोबाद सर्कार) is being set up.

	Hasan had advised the Grand Vizier not to send the Arboric fleet. He would leave a small company of soldiers in the city, to resist a possible foreign invasion. The remaining population was provided with first aid and food. When he oversaw the operation from the gold building, he saw people going in and out of the house of prayer. They looked around skittishly before going in, and when they came out, they looked around first. What was going on? Hasan became curious. He called a few men together and had the house of prayer surrounded. Then Hasan himself went inside with some soldiers. The various rooms were skilfully searched, eventually he found some agitated people in the crypt. "Don't shoot!", they shouted in the Common Language. The people came out with their hands up. Behind the first people, Hasan saw an apparent family. Frightened, they stood together. Hasan recognized the man of the family, that was King Jovan I of Krasnocoria. Hasan said: "Do not be afraid, no harm will be done to you". It seemed to bring little relaxation, but Hasan organised transport for the former king and his family to Agra.		Hasan had advised the Grand Vizier not to send the Arboric fleet. He would leave a small company of soldiers in the city, to resist a possible foreign invasion. The remaining population was provided with first aid and food. When he oversaw the operation from the gold building, he saw people going in and out of the house of prayer. They looked around skittishly before going in, and when they came out, they looked around first. What was going on? Hasan became curious. He called a few men together and had the house of prayer surrounded. Then Hasan himself went inside with some soldiers. The various rooms were skilfully searched, eventually he found some agitated people in the crypt. "Don't shoot!", they shouted in the Common Language. The people came out with their hands up. Behind the first people, Hasan saw an apparent family. Frightened, they stood together. Hasan recognized the man of the family, that was King Jovan I of Krasnocoria. Hasan said: "Do not be afraid, no harm will be done to you". It seemed to bring little relaxation, but Hasan organised transport for the former king and his family to Agra.
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	== Terre d’Riches ==		== Terre d’Riches ==
	[[File:Shuddh map02.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Map of the second phase of the mission]]		[[File:Shuddh map02.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|Map of the second phase of the mission]]
	Hasan was still fascinated by the beautiful blue lake, Lake Jodha. In fact, until his father sent him to the Green, Hasan had always thought that the lake did not really exist. He would like to go fishing to see what kind of fish were found here. But there was no time for that now. Instead he sailed across the lake to the city of Devaprasth. A small unit of soldiers went with him, while the rest of the expedition unit headed southeast towards the coast of Herrin Bay. Part of that route was already known when the remains of the Krasnocorian troops were hunted in the opposite direction. Hasan enjoyed the crossing, the majestic views, the wild nature and the cool breeze over the water. He was just disappointed when they reached the other side.		Hasan was still fascinated by the beautiful blue lake, Lake Jodha. In fact, until his father sent him to [[The Green\|the Green]], Hasan had always thought that the lake did not really exist. He would like to go fishing to see what kind of fish were found here. But there was no time for that now. Instead he sailed across the lake to the city of Devaprasth. A small unit of soldiers went with him, while the rest of the expedition unit headed southeast towards the coast of Herrin Bay. Part of that route was already known when the remains of the Krasnocorian troops were hunted in the opposite direction. Hasan enjoyed the crossing, the majestic views, the wild nature and the cool breeze over the water. He was just disappointed when they reached the other side.

	On the quay of Devaprasth dignitaries were already waiting for Hasan. The dignitaries had come together from very former Aryasht. There were also many other people, to catch a glimpse of the 'wanderer of the green'. The crowd was huge, and Hasan wondered how many people actually lived in the Green. On the harbour square there was a small elevation, from where Hasan could address the crowd. He stood up on that elevation and said: "Thank you for welcoming me so enthusiastically. It touches me." He stopped for a moment and after a moment he continued: "My brother the Sultan has the vision to bring you all under his sceptre. United under one flag and emblem, we can face a bright future. My mission is to make that vision of the Sultan a reality. But the Sultan's vision goes beyond just territorial expansion or just making you his loyal subjects, he wants to bring prosperity. A start has already been made on democratisation, which will be followed by a clear system of statehood, infrastructure and so on. May Craitgod assist the Sultan! The crowd began to applaud, cheer and sing!		On the quay of Devaprasth dignitaries were already waiting for Hasan. The dignitaries had come together from very former Aryasht. There were also many other people, to catch a glimpse of the 'wanderer of the green'. The crowd was huge, and Hasan wondered how many people actually lived in the Green. On the harbour square there was a small elevation, from where Hasan could address the crowd. He stood up on that elevation and said: "Thank you for welcoming me so enthusiastically. It touches me." He stopped for a moment and after a moment he continued: "My brother the Sultan has the vision to bring you all under his sceptre. United under one flag and emblem, we can face a bright future. My mission is to make that vision of the Sultan a reality. But the Sultan's vision goes beyond just territorial expansion or just making you his loyal subjects, he wants to bring prosperity. A start has already been made on democratisation, which will be followed by a clear system of statehood, infrastructure and so on. May Craitgod assist the Sultan! The crowd began to applaud, cheer and sing!
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	== A noble invitation ==		== A noble invitation ==
	[[File:Shuddh map05.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Map of the fifth phase of the mission]]		[[File:Shuddh map05.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Map of the fifth phase of the mission]]
	Hasan had almost forgotten his mission, that is how enchanted he is by Manikarnika. While he and his retinue in Çakarabad set up the principles of a government for Korhalistan, the expeditionary corps continued the mission to bring the last parts of Korhalistan under control. The island of Tuife was handed over to a subahdar appointed by the sultan. Plans for a railway line from Manbai via Çakarabad and Praant Shahar to Agra were prepared. Hasan realised the race for which city would become the port for the sultanate. Manbai or Tiegang. Despite the fact that Tiegang was not part of the sultanate, that city already has a harbour. The old railway line between Tiren and Tiegang only needs to be refurbished, while the port of Manbai and the railway line across the green border still have to be planned.		Hasan had almost forgotten his mission, that is how enchanted he is by Manikarnika. While he and his retinue in Çakarabad set up the principles of a government for Korhalistan, the expeditionary corps continued the mission to bring the last parts of Korhalistan under control. The island of Tuife was handed over to a subahdar appointed by the sultan. Plans for a railway line from Manbai via Çakarabad and Praant Shahar to Agra were prepared. Hasan realised the race for which city would become the port for the sultanate. Manbai or Tiegang. Despite the fact that Tiegang was not part of the sultanate, that city already has a harbour. The old railway line between Tiren and Tiegang only needs to be refurbished, while the port of Manbai and the railway line across the [[Green Border\|green border]] still have to be planned.

	The expeditionary corps approached the town of Pyrrhion, which Hasan had renamed in Padaudah. The renaming was part of the Çakar revolution. Just as Devaprasth was renamed after Khodapatnam. There the expeditionary corps was received by a delegation from Haritdesh, green land, formerly known as Aryasht of Aryadesh. These names have their origins in the idea that the people see themselves as 'noble'. But now these people have all fallen into the disorder of Green for a long time. In the city the expeditionary corps was received as heroes, as liberators. A feast was held, with dance and music:<br>		The expeditionary corps approached the town of Pyrrhion, which Hasan had renamed in Padaudah. The renaming was part of the Çakar revolution. Just as Devaprasth was renamed after Khodapatnam. There the expeditionary corps was received by a delegation from [[Haritdesh]], green land, formerly known as Aryasht of Aryadesh. These names have their origins in the idea that the people see themselves as 'noble'. But now these people have all fallen into the disorder of Green for a long time. In the city the expeditionary corps was received as heroes, as liberators. A feast was held, with dance and music:<br>
	<youtube start=14>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jg_X01RMCQ</youtube>		<youtube start=14>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jg_X01RMCQ</youtube>