600 AD
Shakeem's trade routes soon coming to fruition and General Keti plans an increase in military strength

Several Caravans bound for foreign lands due to arrive soon
Many traders have been sent out in recent history. There are Caravans destined for Israel, Australia and Adriatic America. Shakeem forsees that these will be trades that will help bolster the Zulus sagging economy. A complete tour of Australia is in the future of a small band of wool salesmen, who have journeyed from the Zulu Nations capital. Consul Keating has invited our traders to use his roads (which spans from Australias coast to coast). We welcome this sign of friendship and excitedly anticipate touring one of the greatest nations on the earth.

Miltary weak says General Keti.....
Upon the advising of General Keti, King Shakeem has decided to allocate more funds for the Zulu Military. Says Keti, "Though we may have the largest army in the world, we are far from the most powerful. We need offensive units assembled immediately, so that we can defend our cities and borders properly. Many of the religious Zulu knights are starting to be recruited. Their mobility and attacking strength will give us a most powerful border patrol in the case that it becomes necessary. Our people deserve the best protection they can get."