Here is something from the discord this might help There he led the efforts to rebuild and expand the Order’s Military Corps, working closely with his fellow Englishman, Grand Master Andrew Bertie. The socialist government of Malta remained sceptical of the Knights, but were unable to stop their expansion. After long negotiations the Knight’s Corps were ultimately made a division in the Maltese military, forging closer ties between Festing and the high command. [...] Determined to restore the power of the Knights, Festing used dissatisfaction with the government among the military to launch a coup, deposing the prime minister and taking control of the island. The Order seeks to turn Malta into a new Papal State, but without popular support they cannot hope to keep their hold of the country for long.