In his quest to inform himself of the state of the post-cataclysmic Balkanic and Anatolian regions, Yanis has dispatched numerous diplomats to the Christian states of the area ; but he has neglected to intensively scout his borders, and he has realised that this is quite unwise. He has now commissioned a border survey to find out what lies beyond, possibly in view of expanding the hold of Khalkedon.

The survey will be headed by a Hellene, Roveros Rastapopoulos ; it will include, however, a variety of identities - Hellenes, Armenians, Helleno-Armenians, Helleno-Turk converts, and even Turkish volunteer labour, which will be kept in check by Helleno-Turk converts. The expedition will be provided ample funding.

It will begin by exploring unorganised Thrake, then return across the Hellespont to explore Aiolis and parts of Bithynia.

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5 from Turkish "volunteer" labour

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