Luminarian Schism

Course of the War
Prior to the Great War, the Luminarian Empire rapidly expanded its borders, subjugating many empires and emerging as the hegemon in their region of space. In order to provide for the military, the Luminarian Empire enforced conscription on the frontier worlds. With the weakening of the Empire Military, many in the Frontier Worlds agitated for autonomy from the Empire, with then Emperor Baryoto, in an attempt to prevent a civil war from breaking out, allowed. This led to a tenuous peace between the Inner Worlds and Frontier Worlds of the Luminarian Empire.

However, with the unexpected ascension of Emperor Ulran, a hard line purist, disrupted the balance. Six months into his reign, Ulran ordered the destruction of the planet Midale, a major trading and diplomatic hub for the various Frontier factions. Attempts by the then Frontier Navy to repel the Empire forces ended in failure and the planet was reduced to ruin. This incident caused the Frontier Factions to unite under the rebellion's flag and declared war on the Empire, starting the Luminarian Schism.

The Schism would see multiple major battles and smaller skirmishes between the two powers. Both sides would see a huge upsurge in technological advancements, especially the Rebels, who were being assisted by the Aeveria economically and technologically. It would be during the Schism where the first Battlestation was deployed and utilized.

Three years after the declaration of war, the two powers were exhausted and nearing their breaking points, with a final attempt at ending the war, the rebels conducted a last ditch effort, striking the Luminarian home planet, Luminaria, with their remaining forces. However, it would not be enough to force the Empire to surrender and instead an Armistice was signed. As a result, the Luminarian Schism has technically not ended yet.

The Schism had left the Luminarian Rebel's military in tatters, resulting in them being unable to join the Great War for the next two years.