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March 14, 1942, dawned in the Empire of the Orient with a semblance of tranquility. The bustling administrative machinery continued its work, overseeing the well-being of the populace and managing the affairs of the vast territories under Emperor Alfonso's reign. However, even in this apparent calm, the undercurrent of global conflict persisted.

In the heart of Africa, the war raged on. The once-deserted landscapes of Egypt and eastern Libya bore the scars of relentless battles. The British forces, reinforced by the entry of American troops, were locked in a fierce struggle against the combined might of German, Italian, and Soviet Union armies. The theater of war had become a mosaic of trenches, barbed wire, and the remnants of shattered armored vehicles.