Egyptian Frontline Squadrons

The Shams Rahima glided swiftly across the coastal waters, heedless of the sandbars that troubled this particular stretch. The Sobek-class vessel was escorted by a pair of Kopesh Fast skimmers, primed to alter their formation at a moment's notice. Though meant to be a routine patrol, the crews understood that the past few months had been anything but ordinary. Piracy had surged, often masquerading as privateering. All the Great Powers sought to aggressively expand their borders, with even allied countries taking advantage of the tumultuous times to encroach upon their neighbors' territories. What was once the tranquility of routine now felt more akin to preparation for war. As a lookout spotted something on the horizon, more than one crew member in the small fleet wished for quieter days.