Great War Historia

==The 'Great War' - A Historical Account==
The major events that unraveled throughout the war which is referred to in this account as, "The Great War", are rather easy to organize into a chronological account with proper research. As the fruit of efforts of a team of researchers came this timeline of the major events that caused and occurred throughout the war. Documented here is a constant work-in-progress account of the 'Great War' comprised of knowledge attained from Archived records and first-hand accounts.
===The Spark===
Margan had been conquering and eradicating civilizations from all corners of the universe for many years. The Rach valiantly resolved to attempt to stand up to them and stop them.
Other Empires were inspired by this idea, and so several empires (The Chelkan being a notable example) banned together in an alliance aimed at stopping empires like the Margan from conquering and eradicating empires that were too weak to defend themselves. Together, their cumulative power was enough to stand up to the Margan.
Upon facing the now formidable alliance of which the Rach spurred to form, the Margan sought aid from other like-minded empires, hoping to beat back the allied forces.
King Breys's rule of the Zaretian Monarchy had been terrorizing and conquering weaker empires for years, similar to the Margan.
The Margan approached the Zaretian Empire, who were equally known for their brutal and war-like stance, in attempt to form an alliance to counter the growing might of their enemies.
Simultaneously, former Rach Emperor Coradine approved an assassination attempt on the Zaretian ruler, King Breys, in hopes that it would prevent the Margan empire from officially forming an alliance with the Zaretians.
The assassination attempt is foiled by a captain tasked with overseeing the Margan diplomats and the Zaretian Monarchy becomes allied with the Margan, declaring war on the Rach and their allies in retaliation to the attempt on Breys's life. Some believe the Alliance was forged only so that the Zaretians could exact revenge on the Rach for attacking them in the presence of their king.
Note: The titles Peacekeeper and Warlord are thought to have originated from news reports in Peacekeeper Empires. Despite being widely used as the two sides official titles, the exact start of the titles is somewhat unclear.
===The Galaxy Divided===
A small Rach Mining Colony is attacked by a Unit of Saracin Soldiers, who mistook the planet for being unclaimed. The Saracin destroy the Rach Colony and claim it as their own, declaring a small war on the Rach.
The Saracin approach the Margan and Zaretians seeking to enter their pact upon learning that they now shared a common enemy and belief. The Saracin are inducted into the Warlords and declare open warfare on the Peacekeeper Alliance.
The Tiny Predators held a strong belief that every living creature had a role to play. Upon hearing that several empires were banding together to protect smaller, weaker empires, they felt compelled to enter into the alliance themselves. A Tiny Predator Captain named Deathorn met with Rach military commanders at a small Peacekeeper Base to discuss admittance into the Peacekeeper Alliance.
The Base was ambushed by a large Saracin force, and the Tiny Predator Unit was pivitol in defeating the Saracin Forces. Upon their victory, the Rach welcomed their people into the Alliance with open arms.
Open Warfare breaks out between the two allied forces as a result of the Saracin attacks on Peacekeeper held worlds. Both sides have mobilized forces in preparation for war.
The Intergalactic Technological Organization (ITO) had been observing the escalating events between the two Factions, and upon the Zaretians first open offensive on Peacekeeper held worlds, quickly self-declared themselves a part of the Peacekeeper Alliance. The Rach, among other Peacekeeper Empires did not protest this however, as the ITO were well known for being protectors of weaker Empires, and thus their interests aligned perfectly.
Shortly afterward, ITO Forces storm Argn 9, beginning a counter offensive on the Zaretians.
Upon learning that their old-rivals the Tiny Predators had joined the Peacekeepers, the Huge Predators promptly requested admittance into the Warlord Pact. Margan Officials visited with the Huge Predator leaders, who tested them as part of one of their many long held traditions. The Village where the meeting was held was then attacked by a Tiny Predator assault team, who were promptly repelled by the newly allied Margan and Huge Predator Forces.
Zaretian Diplomats express concern over the arguably primitive ways of the Huge Predators and make a personal visit to their people. Almost ironically, things go wrong, and the Huge Predators attack the Zaretian forces. During their escape, the Tiny Predators attempt to attack the Zaretians as well. The Zaretians re-concentrate their forces on the Tiny Predators and destroy a nearby fort. This action seemed to convince the Huge Predators that the Zaretians were indeed worthy allies, although some discontent seemed to exist between them.
A Feathercrown captain lands on a planet being observed by his Empire, to find the Margan terrorizing the native peoples and attempting Genocide. Upon destroying one of the Margans Bases here, the Captain meets a group of Rach Captains who were sent to intercept the Margan. Impressed by the Captains success, the Rach proceed to extend alliance with the Feathercrown Empire.
The Rach are alarmed at the events of the Saracin entering the Warlord Pact, and in a bold move of retaliation, infiltrate a Saracin Research Facility in order to gain intelligence on the Warlord Pact and their plans. The operation is successful, though the Rach learn of the Zaretians plans to invade the Rach Homeworld, Norsus.
Salatran Empire is entered into the Peacekeeper Alliance seeking additional protection from the Warlord Empires, whom have expanded their offensive to otherwise uninvolved empires.
A group of Rach forces attempt to free prisoners from a world they recently lost to Zaretian forces under the command of Gancarda The Knight. It is notable that at this point it seems the Warlords have begun a full assault on the Rach and the Peacekeeper Alliance, perhaps less than a week since the Zaretians entered the Warlord Pact. It is also implied that the Tiny Predators and ITO had begun counterattacking the Zaretians at this point.
The Flytal Empire approaches the Peacekeeper Alliance with an extension of friendship. Upon entering into the Alliance, the Flytals take a key role in providing new weapons and technologies to the Peacekeeper Forces, albeit through means of trade. The Flytals also agree to deploy a detachment of forces as part of the Allied Peacekeeper Forces. It is assumed the Flytals initially approached the alliance seeking protection.
The Krreshnora enter into the Peacekeeper Alliance seeking economic aid from the Rach. The Rach are pleased to aid them, despite war being literally at their doorstep.
Learning of the escalating conflict, the Empire of Diablos forged an alliance with the Rach and agreed to enter into the Peacekeeper Alliance to balance the power of the two sides in accordance with their cultures long held beliefs.
Along with the Representative of the Tiny Predators, Deathorn, General Gorach demands an audience with Rach Emperor Coradine on Norsus, requesting access to the full brunt of the Rach Military, for fear of the Warlord forces closing in on Norsus.
Coradine denies their request, and following a mysterious attack by Margan forces in the Rach Capital building itself, Gorach discovers that Emporer Coradine had shut down Norsus's Stealth Generators and betrayed his people to the Margan. As commanding officer of the Rach Military, Gorach seizes control of the Empire and prepares to take a stand against the approaching Warlord forces.
Very shortly before the Margan and Zaretian forces arrive on Norsus, the Diabloain Outer Fleet arrives to bolster the Rach forces against the impending Warlord Invasion.
The combined forces of the Rach and Diabloians was enough to drive back both Warlord powers, however in the midst of the fighting, the Rach fled the planet fearing that the battle would result in their complete defeat. The Diabloians, however, continued fighting, determined to drive back the Warlord forces.
Begrudgingly, Gorach orders all the surviving Rach aboard massive “Exodus Ships” which were designed and constructed in secret as a last ditch effort for survival. Ignoring potential threats, the Rach used a very experimental technology to escape into what is essentially a “Pocket Universe”(See; 'The Warp'). The Margan, however, were intent on exterminating them permanently, and despite their defeat at Norsus, proceeded to drive every last one of their people through the Warp in pursuit. The Warp closed just seconds after the entirety of both civilizations entered it, disappearing entirely. 
The Diabloians, despite winning a victory which would send the Warlords reeling for some time, left Norsus seeing no further reason to defend it with the Rach having seemingly disappeared. Shortly after, the Zaretians returned to Norsus and claimed the planet as their own, destroying the remains, intending it to break Peacekeeper Morale.
===Successors/War Never Changes – Working Title===
In spite of the Zaretians continuing their aggressive attacks, the Peacekeepers remain resilient, and grow in numbers when the Xaracor Empire self declares itself a member of the Peacekeeper Alliance, as well as the Griaux Empire, whom pledge material support to the cause.
The Intergalactic Technological Organization (ITO) requested the aid of business partner and ally, War-Bot Industries (Also known as WBI, or the Minomit Empire), to lend their aid to the Peacekeeper Alliance. The Minomit quickly agreed to support the Peacekeeper cause, though during the meeting, the rogue Minomit Faction known as the “Warbots” attacked both the ITO and WBI. The attack was repelled, and WBI was entered into the Peacekeeper Alliance, providing weapons, equipment, and battle drones, among other assets.
The Zaretian Empire strikes without warning on the Dragoneteran Kingdom home world, Aseirai, in their continued expansion. The Dragoneteran forces are able to hold out long enough for their distress call to be picked up by an Allied Peackeeper Force, who arrives just in time to drive out the Zaretians.
Following the attack, the Dragoneteran are invited to meet with various Peacekeeper Powers, who convince the Dragoneteran Kingdom to enter into the Peacekeeper Alliance.
Dragoneteran Captain Delarus goes missing in a region of space claimed by the radical isolationist Tegotian Empire while investigating a Tegotain Ship that seemed to be unresponsive.
The very same Tegotian force invades the young Bulorian Empire Homeworld. The Bulorians are unable to beat back the Tegotians, however they manage to send a distress signal before their defeat.
A Dragonetera Captain investigates Delarus' dissapearance, only to find Delarus the sole survivor, having crash landed on the planet the Tegotians invaded. The two captains investigate the Tegotian presence, only to be immediately attacked, barely escaping.
A Zaretian Slave Driver demands tribute from a small Fadyo Colony. In fear, the Fadyo attempt to comply, but the Zaretians deem their attempt to small, and insist that they take the entire colony prisoner. The Fadyo colony resists and beats back the small Zaretian Force. Shortly thereafter, the Fadyo self declare themselves a member of the Peacekeeper Alliance.
The Xaracors capture several warlord personal, and through interrogation, learn that the Warlords have found a passage through Grox Territory and seem to be harvesting enormous amounts of energy from a source somewhere near the Galactic Core. After a failed ambush on the Allied Peacekeeper Forces base on the Xaracor Homeworld, the Xaracors launch an investigation into the Warlords activity.
A Zaretian Colony Ship detects a planet under siege. Upon investigation, the Zaretians find the Necraal Empire under siege from the Grox. Unable to repel them on their own, the Necraal swear allegiance to the Warlord Pact in exchange for the Zaretians aiding in driving out the Grox.
A Zaretian invasion force attempts to claim a world held by the Murderos Empire. The attack is quickly thwarted, and driven for revenge, the Murderos allign themselves with the Peacekeeper Alliance as a platform for war on the Zaretians.
The Dragonetera return to the now Tegotian held world, seeking both revenge, and to free the enslaved people under the Tegotians in hopes to gain positive favor with other Peackeepers. The attack is successful, and the Dragonetera drive out the Tegotians and free the Bulorians.
The Tegotian Empire launches a full scale invasion on the Dragonetera Kingdom as a response to the Dragonetera operation involving the Bulorians. In the process, they self-declare themselves a member of the Warlord Pact, intending to discourage the Dragonetera from fighting back.
The Tegotians begin their invasion of Dragonetera territory, meeting suspiciously small amounts of resistance.
IAE Forces investigate the sudden presence of an outpost near the brink of their territory. Upon investigation, the IAE learn that The Empire of Diablos had claimed the planet to act as a “Blunder Zone” to the IAE, whom were expanding towards a region of space where the war had become rampant, hoping to prevent them from learning of the war and undoubtedly siding with the Warlords. The IAE oust the Diabloian Force from the area, declaring war on them. Following these events, word reaches the IAE government of the War. Seeing an opportunity to both expand and exact revenge, the IAE enter into the Warlord Pact.
In a move to win the trust of the other Warlords, the IAE sends a small force to support Warlord Forces at a Spaceport where a battle has broken out between various forces from both sides. The IAE prove a very capable asset to the battle, driving back the Diabloain force at the Spaceport.
Dragoneteran Homeworld Rebuilt
As part of an ongoing “Trade-War” with the Yami Trade Union, the Karahotdoum Magistrate aligned itself with the Peacekeeper Alliance, initially intending to monopolize on it's largely short handed military. Despite their success here, the Karahotdoum quickly changed their focus in the war to full on military support as a result of encroaching Warlord Empires as well as a widely held opinion that the Warlords were “Barbaric Savages”. The Karahotdoum military mobilized and the Magistrate dedicated it's full support to the cause, lending a great deal of man power to the Peacekeeper Alliance.
The Karahotdoum quickly came to the aid of the Empire of Diablos, who had their hands full fighting both the Zaretians and IAE. The Karahotdoum promptly launched massive offensives against both empires. The initial attack on the IAE did not go as well as projected, however by taking control of the IAE's own planetary defenses, the Karahotdoum were able to drive back the IAE forces and estbalish a foothold for their campaign.
Aseirai, the capital of the Dragonetera Kingdom, recovers, several weeks after the Zaretian invasion.
Planet Lichen
Long time enemies of the Zaretians, the Spytrus Empire learns of the Peacekeeper Alliance, and pledges it's support to seize an opportunity to face the Zaretians on equal ground through the support of the Peacekeepers. During a victory over a large Saracin force, the Spytrus take several prisoners, unbeknownst to them, one of which happens to be the Saracin Emperor. An elite Saracin task force manages to rescue the Saracin Emperor before the Spytrus realized the value of the prisoner.
-Mlen Series-
An IAE Force attacks at the heart of the small Meelintier Empire. The survivors flee to the diplomatic safe-haven, Fahuun, where they select a young man as their new leader. In hopes of recovering from the IAE attack, they forge alliances with the Acropolans and Heefroedites, among several others, who pledge their support to the Meelintiers.
After several weeks of recovery, it is finally revealed that the IAE were in fact not the offenders of the attack on the Meelintier. An anonymous agent explained to the Meelintier leader that a race that call themselves the “Constructors” sought to eradicate the Meelintier people due to their religious nature. The Constructors payed a rogue IAE squadron an unusually hefty sum of money to carry out the attack, which was based on canceled IAE Military plans.
With their new-found leadership, the Mleenitier Empire and it's allies begin a movement to establish Alliances of Peace between as many Empires as possible. While seeking out the people of Craak in hopes of furthering their alliances, the allied forces are attacked by “The Constructors” once more. The allied forces successfully beat back the enemy and resume their search for the people of Craak.
-End Mlen series-
The FPR (See: Free Planets Republic) requests entrance into the Peacekeeper Alliance, seeking to act as relief effort for planets devastated by Warlord attacks. They are accepted and immediately begin terraforming worlds and providing relief effort to Peacekeeper held worlds.
Following his success on several fronts, Zaretian General Atlas launched what would become his first failed plan in the war thus far. In an attempt to ignite war between the IAE and Aeveria Confederation as a distraction for a Zaretian Invasion Force, General Atlas used sophisticated Holo-guise technology to disguise his soldiers as those of the IAE. Using fragments of scrapped IAE ships from a junk-world, Atlas reconstructed a large fleet of IAE Vessels. With the illusion complete, Atlas deployed his forces onto the densely populated Aeveria fringe world of Etheral.
ACI (Aeveria Central Intelligence) quickly saw through the rouse put forth by General Atlas, and upon learning this, the Zaretian Ruler, King Breys, planned to seize the moment and reveal the Zaretians as the offenders, hoping to have an effect on their morale before ACI could inform the Aeveria Government.
During a meeting with various Peacekeeper Empires to consult the possible motives for an IAE attack, Breys followed through and made his announcement publicly via video transmission, shortly before ACI informed the Aeveria Government.
Both relieved that the IAE were not the offenders, and infuriated with the Zaretian attack, the Aeveria Confederation congress quickly declared full war on the Zaretian Monarchy, and officially entered into the Peacekeeper Alliance. Within 24 hours of the initial attack, the Aeveria Confederation had driven out the small invading Zaretian force and begun mobilizing for it's invasion of the Zaretian Monarchy.
The Saracin War Machine continues to rampage across the Galaxy, eventually finding itself at the doorstep of the MCI (see: MechCore Industries) held worlds. A preliminary invasion force is defeated, allowing MCI time to mobilize it's forces in preparation for retaliation. Upon learning of the Allied forces opposing the Warlords, MCI self-affiliates itself with them.
A Biomatter Spore lands on the Flytal held world of Yintil. Not hesitating, the Flytals send a distress signal to the young Peacekeeper Biomatter Task Force. The Task Force is quickly dispatched, but to their astonishment, IAE and Necraal Forces soon arrive on the scene as well. The Biomatter had mutated into a new Self-Aware breed, which the IAE and Necraal allied themselves with.
Dragonetera Captains successfully release a sample of the Biomatter Virus among the ranks of the invading Tegotian forces, delaying their advance significantly.
A Vosario force invades a planet being terraformed by the FPR. The Vosario invasion is quick and decisive, leaving no survivors, however an Allied Peacekeeper Fleet redirects to respond. The Vosarion align themselves with the warlords to better face the new enemy they have made in the Peacekeepers.
The Tegotian Empire, in the face of the surprising lack of resistance from the Dragonetera during their invasion, sent what can only be described as literally their entire military to the Dragonetera Homeworld of Aseirei intent on completely eliminating the Dragonetera. Too their surprise, however, the Dragonetera managed to not just repel, but completely defeat the invading Tegotian Army. Despite Aseirei suffering considerable damage, the Dragonetera managed to cause the collapse of the Tegotian Empire following the complete defeat of their military. The result caused the gradual collapse of the Tegotian Empire due to the loss of all government following their defeat at Aseirei. Moderate-Party Tegotians attempted to take control of the situation by, ironically, requesting support from the Peacekeeper Empires.
Crimson Fist
The Aeveria Confederation launches it's invasion of the Zaretian Monarchy. It captures many rim worlds as stepping stones for invading the interior of the Monarchy. (This offensive is officially titled 'Operation Burning Lance' in records).
Necraal Split start
Luminarian Non-xenophobe Outpost Outpost XC-11 is attacked by an old enemy of the Luminarians, the Zoroxians. The Base is quickly overrun, nearly paving the way for a Zoroxian invasion of the Luminarian Empire, when the base's distress call manages to attract the attention of an Aeveria Fleet that happened to be nearby. The Aeveria Confederation intervenes and drives back the Zoroxian attack.
The Non-Xeno Party organizes an alliance with the Aeveria Confederation, and in the process learns of their invasion of the Zaretian Monarchy. A raid is conducted on a Zaretian outpost and the Luminarians learn of the conflict between the Peacekeeper Alliance and the Warlord Pact.
A detachment of 5th Arm Confederation forces arrive in a remote region of space with the intentions of claiming the galaxy for their alleged 'intergalactic empire'. While scouting their arrival zone, Planet Londory, with the intention of diplomacy with local inhabitants, the Scout ship is shot down by Xenophobe-Party Luminarians. A Strike Force moves in on the crash, but is repelled by the 5th Arm forces upon reinforcements arriving.
The Aeveria Confederation is met with success in their invasion of the Zaretians. The invading forces begin a new offensive (Officially titled 'Shattered Helm' and 'Vanguard' in ACI Documents) pushing deep into the interior of the Zaretian Monarchy, targeting key Zaretian Colonies.
The 5th Arm forces prepare for a counterattack, however non-xenophobe Party Members defuse the situation by turning the attention of the 5th Arm to the Zaretian Monarchy, taking advantage of the 5th Arm's Self-Righteous Ego. Intending to use the situation as a stepping stone to Peacekeeper-Relations, the Luminarians and the small 5th Arm force assist the Aeveria in the invasion of Nu-Zartar.
Necraal Split end
Roughly two weeksafter the initial attack, Aeveria Forces with support from Luminarian and 5th Arm detachments successfully capture the Zaretian Colony of Nu-Zartar as the first in 'Vanguard Operation'.
Aiming to strengthen ties and cooperation between the members of the Peacekeeper Alliance, the Aeveria Confederation along with the Diabloians and Karahotdoum organize a Peacekeeper Conference to discuss progress and make plans, as well as to act as a panel for aspiring empires to join the Alliance. The Non-xenophobe Party Luminarians officially arrange to join the Peacekeeper Alliance here.
===The Storm Clouds Incident===
Shortly after the Peacekeeper Conference, the unofficial head of the non-xenophobe party Luminarians, Commander Spark, receives an intelligence report alerting her of the presence of a Zaretian Outpost not far from Luminarian Territory. Upon Investigation, Commander Spark finds that the outpost is a testing facility for an experimental Zaretian Superweapon codenamed “The Storm Cloud”. 
Having seemingly forgotten their anger toward the Luminarians, the 5th Arm continues attacking Zaretian Worlds. The small numbers of the 5th Arm incline the Zaretians to use the 'Storm Cloud' on them for field testing, intending to wipe them out completely.
The Non-xenophobe Party Luminarians launch an operation to find and destroy the Storm Cloud Weapons. The Luminarians finally locate the vessel carrying the “Storm Cloud's” which they learn were actually weapons found aboard a derelict cruiser in a remote region of space and reverse engineered by the Zaretians. The Luminarian Force led by Spark destroy the Research Vessel that was both carrying and developed the Storm Cloud weapons. Despite their success, Commander Spark had only managed to destroy the vessel by staying aboard it as it exploded.
One large Zaretian escape craft was reported to have been seen ejecting from the ship several minutes before it was destroyed.
With the Research Cruiser destroyed, the Zaretians no longer had the proper intelligence to design weapons based on the Storm Cloud. Despite this, a large escape craft managed to escape from the vessel with a number of Storm Cloud weapons on board. Intent to follow through with their plans to eliminate the 5th Arm, the last remaining Storm Cloud weapons were used on all 5th Arm held worlds, wiping out all 5th Arm Colonists.
Meanwhile in the Luminarian Government, the Xenophobe-Party is investigating the Zaretian Monarchy following the short-notice deployment of forces to Nu-Zartar. The investigation leads to the Xenophobe-Party to uncover the alliance that the Non-Xeno Party had made with the Peacekeeper Alliance. With Commander Spark now dead and unable to elaborate on the situation, the Xenophobe-Party carries out a coup de grace, putting Enforcer Ulran into power. 
Civil war breaks out between the Non-Xenophobe and Xenophobe Parties, and thus the non-xenophobes begin a mass exodus. The Non-Xenophobe Party escapes into a remote region of space far from any other space faring empires. The exact location of their haven remains unknown.
The Zaretian Monarchy strikes a small revenge against the Aeveria when they raid a small and remote outpost that was set up to research a derelict cruiser with the intention to reverse engineer it. The Zaretians successfully destroy the vessel and escape at the last second. In the process, the Zaretian Operatives discovered that legendary Zaretian General Attopos The Great had defected to the Aeveria.
NOTE: It should be noted that Attopos' defection to the Aeveria likely began several months before the events of this raid.
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