Altair: A Record of Battles(2017)

Altair: A Record of Battles is an anime series following Tughril Mahmut, a young pasha in the Türkiye Stratocracy's governing Divan. As an aggressive Empire threatens his nation's borders, Mahmut navigates a fractured government divided between warmongers and pacifists, determined to preserve peace despite mounting pressure. His political maneuvering draws him deeper into the machinations of an ancient world, where unexpected enemies and allies emerge at every turn. The series explores whether Mahmut can prevent the inevitable clash of nations, or if war will ultimately consume his efforts. Blending historical intrigue with strategic tension, the show examines the cost of diplomacy and the weight of leadership when survival hangs in the balance.