I'm a Bahadur, I'm a ABD AL-AZIZ for you
I'm a ABD ALLAH, I'll be a distributor of your will for you
I will be silent and obey your will for your word is divine
I will always remember your words and make them apart of my life
I ask only that you watch over me as I carry out your will
Keep me on the right path to your glory
Put your laser rifle in my hands so that I may strike down your enemies
Place your holy armor around me to protect me from harm
Allow me strength to trust my body while in trance
Dont let me mistrust me senses forsaking them as false
Allow me to embrace my spiritual roots
Is such a holy place to be when serving you
Make me into the Bahadur that you want me to be
Make me jump into the air and embrace your words
I ask only that you watch over me as I carry out your will
Keep me on the right path to your glory
Place your holy armor around me to protect me from harm
Allow me strength to trust my body while in the Trance
Cast out all doubts, trust only in you
Kruger and his team finished their morning prayer before going to the classroom. Doctor Zara, leader of the Ammar program reasoned the best results for the trance program would result in a re-affirming of the candidates history and culture. The brain re-connected with data and strengthened the connection in ones faith. Zara believed that it was a side effect of the neural plasticity treatment. She wasnt sure why, but it had proven positive.
To that end, she had arranged for Commandant Malek of the Central Training Academy to make appearances to deliver some history lessons to the troops. Sure it was information that they had already learned, but a refresher in why they were fighting certainly would strengthen their resolves. At least thats what Zara was putting in her reports and what her results were showing. So the lessons would continue in addition to the rigorous training and testing performed by Zaras staff.
As Kruger and his other Ammar sat down, he saw Commandant Malek looking over the notes of his lecture. As the class filed in and took their seats, he passed a salute to them, before starting the Simu. Mediated reality had been the best way for students to absorb and relive lessons in the simulated reality. Kruger could see Maleks avatar standing in the middle of a dusty field as he began to talk.
The way the foundation of the UAS is taught is that the Cemaat conducted a PR and political campaign across the world. This campaign lead to the creation of many progressive policies that the UAS Cemaat enacted. These policies fundamentally lead to the transformation of the world's view of Islam. While the politicians of the day enjoy the credit for these victories, no one really remembers the true cost. Many don't know the true story of the blood that had to be spilled to get us here. And that is my job to remind you what you are fighting for if you are to continue the fight for the future.
We all know that the UAS first established themselves in the UAE and Lebanon. These were just small stepping stones to a greater good. The political movement soon spread to Saudi Arabia and the ruling class resisted. Many had ties to ISIL or made money off the war and strife. Backed by western governments and their over financiers they would prove a thorn in the side of the movement. The same was true with Turkey, another bastion of western backed Islam with ties to ISIL. These two countries had kept keep the balance of power in the region and for that to change, action would have to be taken. The trade war between the Americans and Chinese gave us a chance to act.
Malek stopped talking and the image changed to several dozen armed men preparing to raid a compound.
This is when the first special operations strikes began against Saudi and Turk marked targets. Several special operation units, operated by highly paid PMCs carried out a number of high profile assassinations against strategic targets. Finance companies, military production, generals and even a few princes were taken out in both Turkey and Saudi Arabia. This destabilization backed by the West being forced to turn off its support lead to the masses finally getting the chance to rise up against their oppressors.
The simulation turns to mass riots, labelled the Summer Revolutions with masses of civilians backed by former military storming several palaces.
The Summer revolutions soon spread as the populace rose up, demanding change. Better rights, better jobs and a government that would do something to curb ISIL. The politicians would tell you that it was the people voting that caused the revolutions and subsequent mindset changes which brought Turkey and Saudi Arabia into the fold. This simply isnt true. It was men and in some rare cases women who were pulling the trigger that kicked it all off.
Men and women who wanted a better state, a better world for their children. The world that we now live in. With the resources of Turkey and Saudi Arabia behind them, our forefathers were able to rally many minor principalities to our banner. We were able to heal the rift that divided us, be it religion, ethnicity, money. With Western backed weapons, the Islamic Civil War as some call began.
The next decade would see military operations designed to curb ISIL and hem it in. Surprising our strongest ally in this, was one of the most unlikely. Seeing that the UAS was headed on the path to prosperity, Israel joined in. Providing crucial intelligence and training to the growing UAS forces. IDF units participated in several strikes that curbed ISIL offensives. Independent financiers also supported UAS forces in some of the tribal regions. Unlike American diplomacy which had failed because of its foreign nature, the UAS shared a cultural link which brought many fractured tribes together.
Unified we were a forced to be reckoned with. Backed by 1st world weapons, a trained military and a worth wild mission and vision, those who had sat ideally back while the name of Islam was smeared rose up. The rise saw the vast majority of terrorist retreat back to the shrinking ISIL territories. Sleeper cells were routed out by Tribal Intelligence and those that didnt get the hint were systematically taken out by UAS backed PMCs and Special Operators.
The simulation then changes to an image of the UAS flag flying above the newly established capital in Beirut.
By 2060 the UAS was a force to be respected and admired. The successful strikes against ISIL, Al-Qaeda and their other groups had decapitated their ability to resist the change that was coming. Muslims around the world had rallied under the banner of the UAS, and with resources dedicated to the spreading of progressive, moderate Islamic policies, the UAS was finally able to cut off recruitment into their organizations. This was the true meaning of winning their hearts and minds.
Of course practical application of force was still a necessity. This was especially true with the creation of Al-Dawlah Al-Islamīyah. This composed the last holdout of the old world. The decision was made to not attempt the Western approach of violent intervention. The Primes decided that they would simply watch them and intervene strategically with special operations troops when necessary. The tide had turned and resources needed to be focused elsewhere to bring about true change. Thus why we operate PMCs and specialized strike forces to this day for the occassions when force is needed. By keeping up our image as the less than violent alternative, we have gained more ground than through centuries of fighting.
Of course, fighting is still a reality. There are always enemies out there who wish to do us harm. Aside from the major phyla there is the Al-Dawlah Al-Islamīyah backed group the Global Liberation Army. You know them as the GLA or the guys faces you routinely beat in.
The image changes to the GLA flag and rebels training.
They are lead by Prince Kassad. He was a former Saudi Sheik who escaped the uprising. Now he is hell bent on bringing us down through pin-prick operations. These guys are a minor nuisance but every now and then they pull off something amazing, like their snatch and grab of Dr. Farrah last year. Most of these operations end in disaster but a certain amount of them succeed. Soon you will be much better equipped to deal with these guys and their efforts. Analyst say that the attrition rate isnt in their favor and that our strikes or their failed ones kill more operatives than they gain. Its only a matter of time before they are extinct, we just have to have the means to usher them along.
The Simulation changes to the new logo of the Ammar, a Scimitar imposed over a crescent moon.
We are the protectors of Islam. Your faith in what we do will guide us onward. You are the future and you should never forget that!
The simulation ends and Kruger and his comrades returned to reality. Kruger had heard this story before, back in OCS. This time though, it felt different. Something about him felt different. He couldnt put his finger on it, but it made him feel more alive.
In the next room, Dr. Zara was monitoring the groups Exocortex feeds during the simulations. She could definitely see spikes in their receptors, especially when mentioning how special operators had changed the course of the war. It was an interesting result and not something totally unexpected. She would certainly keep this part of the program intact in the next iterations.