In the heart of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves.

Throughout the late 19th century, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, supporting various faction