The New Imperial War

The New Imperial War was a conflict lasting from 148 to 150, following both the Second Vong War and the resultant Cold War. It resulted in the deposition of Empress Kára Volshe and the re-establishment of the Galactic Federation Triumvirate, between Gar Stazi, K'Kruhk, and Marasiah Fel.

## Origins

Tensions had risen to unavoidable heights, the challenge of Empress Kára Volshe's growing powerbase and seemingly unshakeable claim to the New Galactic Empire - what many believed to be the rightful throne of Empress Marasiah Fel.

During the time leading to the war, in secret, Volshe took the mantle of Dark Lady of the Sith, alongside Darth Nihl and Darth Malkuth, reuniting with those Sith who made themselves known, inclusive of the Acolytes of Darkness and the former loyalists of Darth Krayt, under the banner of the One Sith. While it was unknown to most all of the galaxy, beyond trusted confidants, the hints of darkness became rumour to the Senate and the Fel Loyalists, prompting further stoking of the growing flame.

After the threat of the Vong were dispatched, many Senators started to question the methods Volshe had used to achieve her station of Supreme Chancellor and then Galactic Empress. The Alliance had been rebranded into a rebellious entity, and in fact Volshe had betrayed Fel - a woman who had once been an ally. Her enforcers grew way of Volshe's continuing influence, and once stability had been reached after the Galactic conflict, declared her rule illegitimate and began to enact protocols to remove her from power.

## The War

Her allegiances formidable, Volshe resisted their attempts to seize her power and in fact, the Alliance continued to lose favour in the Senate - until the democratic process dwindled. The Senate was rife with hostility, and it was in late 148 that Volshe puppeted the Senate, contributing to the first assassination attempt against her.

Surviving, Volshe continued to rule through a facade of democracy, and war broke out shortly after, just before the end of 148 ABY.

The conflict continued for two years, with Volshe holding her territory - most notably Coruscant - with little difficulty, given the disorganization of the Alliance. It was not until 150 ABY that her rule was shaken. Her support amongst the Sith seemed to dwindle, her allies dispersing once they believed her downfall to be on the horizon. The Alliance, previously weakened to a shell of its former self, and the New Jedi Order, both began gaining military and political traction. The Senate began to whisper, and then speak, challenging the rule thus far. A few of her loyalists remained, such as Lady Vandron, Cyprian Sallacine, Fehlaaur'aitel'loro and Konrad Rus, but chaos was re-emerging, and there was little any of them could do to stop it.

Finally, following numerous skirmishes and battles, Empress Volshe and her loyalists had their final stand on Naboo in 150 ABY during the Battle of Naboo. It was here that she was defeated by the Jedi (lead by Cade Skywalker and K'Kruhk), the Mandalorians (lead by Beskaryc Taab), and the Alliance (lead by Admiral Stazi and Empress Fel) together, ultimately resulting in her deposition.

## Aftermath

Volshe was forced to flee into the Unknown Regions, along with her loyalists, who had planned for such an eventuality since the Alliance emerged with their unforeseen technology and military strength. Her remaining fleet was dispersed throughout the Galaxy, the Eminence-class Triumphant navigating into the Unknown Regions.

As a result of Operation: Valkyrie, the majority of those who did not flee were killed or taken prisoner, with little clemency. Thus, even those who would have served the reformed Federation Triumvirate were forced into obscurity, or, to serve the re-emerging New Sith Order.