Intef I, a powerful lord of Waset/Thebes/Luxor, emerges as a key figure during a tumultuous phase in ancient Egypt. He discusses his remarkable self-promotion and military expansion beyond established norms. Tensions rise as Intef isolates and confronts loyalist governors nearby. The conversation also delves into the historical context of the Mehsah Hui soldiers and the geopolitical landscape of the Kenner Bend, revealing how personal ambitions intertwine with the broader struggle for power during the First Intermediate Period.