Okatar and Merdon’s Broken Alliance

This flow traces the collapse of the partnership between Okatar Kang and Merdon as shared opposition gives way to competing forms of domination.

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Common Enemy

Common Enemy Temporary Cooperation Merdon and Okatar Kang work together because both want the Terrans removed from Shinar. Their forces exchange weapons, information, and battlefield support. Merdon believes the alliance serves Shinarian independence. Okatar treats it as an opportunity to test Komani strength against the Empire. Different Futures The alliance survives only while the Terrans remain the central enemy. Once victory becomes uncertain, their incompatible political aims emerge.

Subject or Ally

Subject or Ally Komani Demands Okatar demands that Merdon’s people provide supplies and accept Komani authority. He offers Shinar a nominal future under Merdon, but only as a vassal state. Merdon recognizes that the bargain would exchange Terran rule for Komani tribute. His revolutionary language begins to collapse under the practical danger of conquest. The Alliance Ends The Komani raid Shinarian communities, proving that Okatar no longer considers Merdon an equal partner.

Confrontation at Katan

Confrontation at Katan The Final Choice Okatar attacks Katan to demonstrate that Shinar has been conquered. Merdon faces the consequence of having invited the Komani into his homeland. Instead of assaulting Okatar’s camp, he joins Emil Vorgens and Clanthas in defending the city. His choice rejects personal revenge and protects his people. Political Reversal The former allies now fight on opposite sides. Merdon’s practical conversion destroys Okatar’s claim that Shinar will willingly support the Komani conquest.

during the first Komani victories

after the Komani defeat at Carmeer Valley

during the Battle of Katan