National tragedy ensues in the United Republics of Lodamun as people mourn the death of President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Jonathan Kynes VI. The late President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Lodamun was assassinated by an unknown religious extremist. Shortly after killing the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, the suspect was arrested and interrogated by local law enforcement. Deputy President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Clarence Harris has assumed power, as prescribed by the Constitution of the United Republics of Lodamun.