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The rapid development of the Army quickly established FORDaLoZ as one of Nubia's leading organisers. Although the organisation was still in its infancy, its creation laid the foundations for Nubia's future defence.

The establishment of the Nubian Army quickly elevated FORDaLoZ's standing within [[Nostra:Nubia|Nubia]]. As the organisation grew, so too did its importance to the nation, leading to his election as Nubia's first Minister of Defence on ''19th May, 2026''.

Military cooperation also became an increasing priority. On ''31st May, 2026'', FORDaLoZ signed the [[Nubia-Aba Treaty of Mutual Military Support]], strengthening relations between Nubia and Aba and establishing one of the earliest formal military partnerships involving the Fourth Nubian Empire. The agreement laid the foundations for closer cooperation between the two nations and remained an important part of Nubia's diplomatic policy.

The Army's first months were marked by frequent military activity as Nubia sought to establish itself within Terra Nostra. Having only recently been founded, the organisation was repeatedly called upon to defend Nubian citizens and support allies against hostile players.

Its first operation took place on ''3rd May, 2026'', when soldiers FORDaLoZ, [[Acerse]], felixsgt and ally TTV_OilTanker confronted the hunters CrazyDude5 and DianaMommy outside Napata. Despite the Army's limited equipment and experience at the time, the operation succeeded in forcing both hunters to withdraw, becoming the first successful dedicated deterrence mission conducted by the Nubian Army.

{{Main article|Skirmish of Hershey}}

Only a week later, the Army fought in the [[Skirmish of Hershey]], where FORDaLoZ and [[Acerse]] attempted to defend Nubian residents against a group of Italian hunters. The engagement escalated unexpectedly after numerous invisible mercenaries entered the battle, overwhelming the Nubian force. Although forced to retreat, the encounter exposed the realities of large-scale PvP on Terra Nostra and influenced the Army's future emphasis on preparation and intelligence.

{{Main article|Battle of Phoenix}}

Although the defenders eventually withdrew, the objective was achieved: DekuFullCowling successfully completed the charity project. The battle became one of the Army's earliest defining moments, demonstrating both its willingness to defend allies beyond Nubia's borders and its ability to organise large-scale military operations despite being only weeks old.

Following the conclusion of [[Nubia’s May-term government 2026|Nubia's May-term government]], FORDaLoZ entered the June 2026 elections seeking re-election as Minister of Defence. However, on ''21st June, 2026'', he withdrew his candidacy as part of a wider restructuring of the Nubian government. The decision saw the Army's former supplier, FudgingPerfect, assume the position of Minister of Defence, while FORDaLoZ remained Head of the [[The Nubian Army|Nubian Army]].

On ''4th July, 2026'', only thirteen days after the [[Nubia’s June-term government 2026|June-term government]] was announced, FudgingPerfect resigned from the position of Minister of Defence due to time constraints. In accordance with Nubian [[Resignation in Nubia|governmental procedure]], FORDaLoZ was reinstated as Minister of Defence, resuming the office while continuing his role as Head of the Nubian Army.

Following his reinstatement, FORDaLoZ shifted much of his attention towards strengthening the Army internally. Having already established its foundations during the opening weeks of Terra Nostra, his focus increasingly turned towards long-term organisation, recruitment, and readiness.

Despite the peace enjoyed by Nubia itself, the Army continued supporting allied nations when required. The most significant engagement during this period came on ''18th July, 2026'', during the [[Battle of SakharaFort]].

The battle began after Arabia requested military assistance against members of Red Sea who were harassing Arabian citizens at the town of SakharaFort. Responding to the request, FORDaLoZ assembled the available Nubian soldiers, including [[Acerse]] and notmusa_1, together with several allied players, before travelling to reinforce the town.

Both FORDaLoZ and [[Acerse]] were ultimately killed by enemy mace attacks, forcing the remaining Nubian forces to withdraw. Although the battle ended in retreat, it became an important learning experience for the Army. Afterwards, FORDaLoZ placed greater emphasis on ensuring sufficient manpower before committing to major engagements, a principle that continued to influence the Army's operational planning.

Following the events of the June-term government, FORDaLoZ continued serving as both Minister of Defence and Head of the [[The Nubian Army|Nubian Army]], entering his third consecutive term in the [[Nubia’s August-term government 2026|August-term 2026 government]].

With the arrival of the summer break, FORDaLoZ began focusing on improvements that had previously been difficult to implement due to limited availability. Rather than focusing solely on military response, his plans aimed to further develop the Army as an organisation by improving training, accessibility, and preparation among its soldiers.

These initiatives represented a continuation of FORDaLoZ's wider approach to military leadership: building a force that is not only capable during conflicts, but prepared before they begin.

As Minister of Defence, FORDaLoZ has increasingly focused on protecting not only soldiers, but the wider Nubian population. This approach led to the creation of [[Nostra:Nubia|Nubia]]'s first Citizen Safety Guide, released on ''30th July, 2026''.

The release of the guide expanded the role of the Nubian Army beyond traditional military operations. While the Army remained responsible for defending Nubia during conflicts, the initiative recognised that national security also depended on citizens having the knowledge required to protect themselves.

Under FORDaLoZ's ongoing leadership, the [[The Nubian Army|Nubian Army]] continues to develop as one of the central institutions of the [[Nostra:Nubia|Fourth Nubian Empire]]. From its creation in the early days of Terra Nostra to its modern structure, the Army has evolved from a small defensive organisation into a coordinated military force.