Second Andurien War
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The Second Andurien War was a conflict between the Free Worlds League and Capellan Confederation that took place between 2528 and 2531.[1]
Prelude
During a state visit in 2518, the young Kalvin Liao was introduced to Mesillia Allard, daughter of the Duke of Andurien. Immediately obsessing over her, he bombarded the Duke of Andurien with marriage proposals after his rise to the post of Chancellor in 2520. Eight years later, the insane Chancellor decided to force her into marriage by conquering the Duchy of Andurien after executing his twenty-six wives for treason. [2]
War
The war began with a multi-pronged assault by ground and naval units on Andurien. Albert Marik, called to the position of Captain-General, tried to counter the Capellan assault with a flanking action. Soon the war engulfed additional systems and raged across a front from Fujidera to Meadowvale. [3]
Despite being forced to split up his troops to garrison the dozens of affected planets, Albert Marik pushed the offensive back. Often leading the front in a custom-fitted Griffin, the grueling and bloody campaign shook the Captain-General so deeply that he became dedicated to lasting peace and eventually the formation of the Star League.[4] [5]
Treaty of New Delos
The assassination of Kalvin "the Devourer" in 2530 allowed for peace. Under the mediation of Deborah Cameron, Albert Marik and the new Chancellor Mica Liao signed the Treaty of New Delos in the summer of 2531. For Andurien, the treaty reaffirmed that status quo, but allowed for a plebiscite which would offer the Anduriens the possibility of leaving the Free Worlds League. Additionally, it resolved several other border issues and pushed a large sum of war reparations on the Capellan Confederation.[6][7]
Notes
Various books alternatively claim that the Treaty of Delos was signed under the mediation of Director-General Ian Cameron. However, his mother Deborah held that position until 2542; Ian, who in 2531 was only 17 years old, would only ascend to the Terran throne in 2549. It is however possible that he witnessed the negotiation as part of his mother's entourage.
References
Bibliography
- Era Digest: Age of War
- Handbook: House Liao
- Handbook: House Marik
- Historical: Reunification War
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- House Marik (The Free Worlds League)
- Paladin (short story)
- The Star League
Dates
- Start Date - 2528
- End Date - 2531