The Civil War
Brief overview of factions
CRUST (Communo-Republican United Sludderland Territories)
Head of faction: Premier Soheil Najafisson
A group of militant Marxist-Leninists, lead by Soheil Najafisson. Though originally a peaceful group that attempted to win the Sludderland election, the previous leader was killed by Soheil, who had been rapidly rising through the ranks due to his charisma and band of loyal supporters. Under Soheil, CRUST gained more and more members, however (despite the group's stated goal and ideology) most were violent thugs or even fascists who joined in the novel ideal of gaining power after their victory.
Soheil himself is an outspoken Marxist-Leninist in public, saying all the right things and catchphrases. However, privately, he and his inner circle are nothing more than opportunists. He himself has never read a word of marxist, stalinist or any other vaguely left-wing writings. Several of his inner circle are more happy with books from the other extreme of the spectrum, such as writings by Benito Mussolini.
Government
Head of faction: President Ali Baghersson
The official and legal government of Sludderland, the nation is lead by President Ali Baghersson, voted into power upon the early death of his predecessor. Under his reign the slave revolt blossomed and took hold, and now it is up to him to put it down, as well as the communists. Assisting him is Chancellor Arash Narasson, his faithful and loyal friend.
SLAM (Slave Liberation Army of Midarayne)
Head of faction: Provisional General Secretary Muhammad Ali
The slave revolt was a success. Armed with weapons, supported with vehicles and assisted with intel (all supplied by many of the group's backers) the slaves that rose up in the revolt headed towards the meeting place. Though many were stopped, killed or imprisoned, a large amount arrived in the East. There, their backers joined them, groups such as the Ragnarssons; the Quidists; and the Axids to name a few. The former-slaves were organised based off their skills and place of residency. Soon, the SLAM had captured dozens more cities, and were pushing further west.