Fiction:Warlord Era

The Warlord Era was a dark time during the history of the, during which the weakening of several former UAE member states and an increase in galactic lawlessness allowed the rise of several warlords, hostile governments, and other detrimental forces. This era was dominated by the ascension and political machinations of Quisling nationalist and former member.

The Era began in the year 2815, shortly after the death of Lupotragus warrior His death, and failed campaign on the  capital world of  caused his organization to splinter, leaving the void open for another powerful figure. It also had the effect of weakening Mendel authority on many planets. However, this was not the main cause of the era and its many conflicts. It was actually caused by the, a powerful coalition of dangerous and amoral corporate entities, industrial concerns, trade guilds, and mercenary organizations.

The IBC had long ago lost a war against the Mendel Pact, and had sought revenge ever since by backing their enemies. After acquiring the service of Durrandon, they began to turn him into their personal instrument of vengeance. Backing him with weapons, ships, money, and mercenaries, his antics in Mirus would have begun whether or not Fenric had died. Even after suffering defeat, Durrandon's role wasn't over, and the IBC would make sure that their investments were not in vain.

= Timeline =

Background
In 2811, the was at the height of its power. To improve its position in the, Brotherhood figurehead dispatched , then little more than an enforcer, to meet with the. However, Durrandon was captured by the Financial Union, one of the IBC's members. The IBC had fought the Brotherhood during the, but Durrandon had little ideological loyalty to his employers. The IBC leaders promised him wealth, power, and the opportunity to reunite his people, the Quislings.