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  Chapter 3

  I had tired of the House Wars as it has become known, the constant conflict between the Mega Oikogeneia. It was draining our resources while the Umpala had begun raiding against us. In the end, it came down to supporting House Xander or House Rurik, and I threw my lot in with my old adversary Theramenes Xander. Though at times I have pondered whether this was the right decision, I have never truly regretted it. The Empire is necessary to stand against the Umpala.

  - Archives of Lord Dakshu Pran Ashoka, High Chancellor of the Empire of Man (from 354 to 367 P.D.)