First Contact War

In the year 2057, mankind would come into contact with an alien of equal technology and sophistication, the Azatoth.

On Earth, many rejoiced the news as a chance to learn more about the universe and the purpose of their existence, while others feared the uncertainty of the change it would bring. Thankfully, the aliens showed no interest in creating conflict with the humans, and for a few decades relations between the two species prospered. After the language barrier had been broken the two species began to work together, during this time Human and Azatoth scientists made immense achievements in technology, particularly space travel.

Initially, it took the Azatoth several years to travel to Earth's Solar System, however a solution was found when scientists discovered a way to stabilize worm holes and have them act as portals capable of near instantaneous interstellar travel. Seeing as the first space station that housed this technology was in Earth's Solar system, it was appropriately named 'Terra,' the Latin word for Earth.

Unfortunately, these prosperous times were not to last. To many, an entire race being just as intelligent and capable as mankind was a frightening concept. With that fear, came ignorance and hate, and after over 50 years of peace between the two species, a devastating attack was made. Human extremists planted a bomb in the Main lobby of an Azatoth embassy on Mars. The blast took out everyone who was inside, including a highly valued Azatoth elder who was on a political visit.

The Azatoth people were outraged, as the murder of an elder was an extreme insult to their culture. They retaliated by launching an assault on Earth, taking just over 2 million human lives. Humanity was devastated, and the majority of the population began to view the aliens as mindless savages, who thrived on violence and would not be subject to negotiations.

These events lead to the beginning of the first contact war, which continues to wage in the Milky Way galaxy.