1260 AD
Keti sat befuddled looking at the headlines of his worldly newspaper.

-Australians build great Dam, power supplied to all cities
-Mongolia grants Women's Suffrage

"Damn those Pacific Pact bastards are good." thought Keti. "Why didn't we think of that stuff.....?"

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Scene: Keti's Sunday morning weekly update in his personal office

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*The Shaman knocked on the door*

"C'mon in Shaman, we have much to discuss about your latest great project." Keti motioned for the Shaman to sit.

"Well General, things are going as scheduled and our research is on the verge of completion. Our understanding of the human body and how to heal it are un-paralleled by any nation, even those in the Pacific Pact." the Shaman beemed in pride.

"So what does this mean exactly? Our doctors will be more able? Sickness and disease shall decline?" Keti asked.

"Sir, we're talking much more then that, we're talking about a cure for cancer! This discovery is not just a victory for us, but for mankind as well. Other nations will look upon us with awe when they realize just how truly wise we are." again the Shaman had a grin from ear to ear.

"Shaman, lets not get such a big head now. We need to remain modest as our systems of defense have yet to be completed. We don't want to offend anyone with your senseless gloating. The Zulu Nation and I applaude your efforts and we reward you in turn. I only ask that you keep your enthusiasm in check." Keti had a stern look on his face.

"Of course sir." the Shaman bowed.

"That is all Shaman, please send in Daku" Keti ordered.

*The Shaman exited the room and in his place Daku Kali, the kingdom's domestic advisor walked in.

"And what news do you bring Daku? I hear your plans for railing a central line in both Africa and South America are beginning to be implemented." Keti was smiling.

"Yes General, plans for a single line connecting all major cities in both our major provinces will soon be realized. We first need to retire all of the older workers who still use primitive technologies to execute their orders and replace them with more apt Engineers. After we do this, laying rail should be a simple task, for as you know, our infastructure is in great shape. Besides this plan, we are also going to start assigning workers to farm our fields. With refridgeration, our ability to gather and store crops has increased ten fold." Daku looked at Keti like a puppy waiting for a doggy treat.

Keti's smile was even bigger, "Thatta boy Daku. Like your father Rashi, you have a brilliant mind for these things. You keep up with the good work now and make sure my nation is taken good care of. We need these new rails to keep up our trading success, so don't let us down!" Keti dismissed Kali.

*As Kali walked out, a small group of men in uniform walked into the office*

"Good morning gentlemen, how are you treating my fine military? Have the obsolete units of soldiers been dismissed and replaced? Also, I heard that there were terrorists spotted off to the west of South America." Keti was serious now.

His Navy Admiral spoke, "Yes sir thats correct, there was a large galleon spotted off our western shores, only a few years ago. We suspect that it was there to cause trouble in nearby towns. We were in no way ready to chance another Skopje like incident and so we did the safe thing."

"And what was that Admiral?" asked Keti.

"We sent a Destroyer sir. The terrorists Galleon had no chance. They sunk to the ocean like a two ton anchor." the Admiral chuckled.

"Heh heh heh. Good work Admiral. We must put our foot down against Terrorism and let those cowardly bastards know that no one f*cks with the Zulu Nation!" Keti smirked. "So what of my Army Hafteem? You're taking good care of it?"

Lieutenant General Hafteem stood, "Well Molefi, there are only several units of pikemen left in the nation. Most cities have riflemen as their primary defenders, while some still have musketeers. I assure you that we will be completely up to speed very soon. Africa in particular will be very well defended in the coming years."

"And what of offense General?" Keti asked.

"Well sir, our nations safety is certianly our number one priority and for that reason, offensive units will not be slated to be built until we have riflemen in every city. Several cities have cannons in case a situation might arrive, but we really don't think that we're going to need them." Hafteem replied.

"Very good men. Keep up the good work and keep our soldiers strong and ready for battle. We can never be sure when another conflict might arise." Keti saluted them and they walked out.

*The final person Keti was supposed to be speaking with this morning, Trade Advisor Balum, was away on business, setting up trade negotiations with the Israelis. For this reason, the meeting was concluded.......*

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Keti returned to his paper.........

-Adriatic League brings magnificent Trading Company to Amsterdam

"Hmm, not too shabby.........wish we had something like that.....we sure as hell could use it alot more then the Europeans........ah well......."

Keti lit a cigar..........