After years of diplomacy and effort, all the city-states of region joined the fledgling federation. Baptised by countless storms, the seeds of a new nation sunk their roots and grew, tender stalks sprouting into sturdy branches. Now was the time to reap the fruits. The Agurts Charter was ready. Ticker tape parades canvassed the streets of every city-state as jubliant crowds of federalists rejoiced over their hard-won victory. Yet the night before the signing ceremony, Aldaman was ambushed by assassins, his motorcade igniting in a roar of flames...