We fought and bled to eradicate the monarchy. Our victory brought down an entire empire and in its place gave birth to a fragile new republic. One that was soon to be filled with incompetence and political turmoil. For many of my ex-comrades, the new peace was an excuse to become complacent. But I knew better. This is the beginning of an era ripe with opportunities for power, and I will do whatever it takes to attain it.