Coup Sabah
On October 10th, 2024, Gu Sabah, son of the Bezuv Agamashuya I (Agma Schwa), commanded the main fleet of the Xarslasja Port Authority to surround Arcosanti Island and blockade the entirety of Pima County, thus preventing his father from conducting his official duties. His intention was presented to Agamashuya with a book left in a chest at the front door of the palace: for the immediate surrender of the palace, and for the Xarslasja Legislative Authority to unanimously approve the ascent of the new Bezuv and his preferred candidate for Akuv, Najva Gun.
Context
After the Scramble for Murbetia, Gu Sabah was put in charge of the Xarslasja Port Authority and sent to manage the purchases of Far Harbor, Xar Harbor, and Bar Harbor, all under the banner of La Paz County. La Paz had previously been the least important county in the nation, with no permanent villager population at the time. Suddenly, after filling certain islands with Xarslasjunk personnel under full management of the XPA, La Paz County was suddenly one of the most important regions in the nation. What was once essentially a punishment turned out to behoove Gu Sabah’s power greatly.
Blissfully unaware of his son’s ambition, Agamashuya allowed the construction of the Shea Island Naval Complex, notably located in Gila County and geographically just south of the Core Xarslasja Region. This complex allowed for the XPA to militarize heavily and train sailors in the art of anti-piracy operations, including siege warfare. Gila County, also a jurisdiction with a very small population, was soon also under the control of Gu Sabah directly.
During the Fiduciary Sessions, Gu Sabah was instrumental in the faction in support of West Pua’s interests, as the oceanic territories under his controls had significant ties to the nation. Eventually the factions in support of the South Thasusan Common Market Agreement won out, leaving East Pua and the eastern regions of Xarslasja much advantaged.
In early October 2024, the Amujxplosion led to yet another shift in the geopolitical landscape, with the Kingdom of Kyaw Cen and East Pua benefiting greatly while West Pua largely suffered. The economy of the Islands was now greatly at risk, with West Pua’s currency from the former Transpunese Economic Union being nearly useless.
In response, Gu Sabah decided to take matters into his own hands. By sequestering power in two counties, with the military strength and jurisdiction of the XPA in several other locations, he decided personally to follow the interests of his people and express explicit support for West Pua, going against Agamashuya’s strict neutrality policy toward the issue of the Puas. Gu Sabah denounced the Xarslasja Legislative Authority and prevented their entry into his counties, thus essentially making the XPA the highest authority in those lands.
The Seige of Arcosanti
On October 10th, 2024, Gu Sabah used the XPA to begin a complete siege of Pima County, demanding his own father to step down as Bezuv, with the additional demand that the current Akuv, Cheryl, step down and be replaced in the XLA by Najva Gun. Agamashuya refused to step down. The Gila River Bridge was partially destroyed, and the Nogales-Arcosanti Line was blocked.
International reactions
Coldba has officially declared its support for the coup, as has the Realm of Madness.
Kyaw Cen and Oberia are considering sending humanitarian aid to the populace.