Era of Conquest

The "Era of Conquest" defines a period of conflict during which the Marcelheim military waged war against nearly a dozen other nations of the world, bringing their collective territory under the control of Marcelheim's last king, and first emperor Elias Wistendayl.
The war was fought in three primary theaters "The Great Siege" of Reedan was the first, largest and longest area of sustained conflict with the other two being The Scaled Seas, and The Aslandic Ocean.
To this day no one is entirely sure why Elias did what he did, converting his small nation into first a military machine and then an unparalleled global superpower that left others scrambling to form coalitions and alliances strong enough to dissuade the empire from coming after them. By the time news of the siege of Reedan had reached the rest of the world the full extent of Marcelheim's resources were already brought to bare on the island. It was a tremendous display of will and foresight, and while a significant defense was mounted in response it was only a matter of time before the island could no longer withstand the onslaught.

The Conflict

Outcome

There was an extensive period of reorganization, reconstruction and recovery in the newly acquired territories of the empire. The extent varied wildly based on the amount of conflict each kingdom was able to withstand before conceding defeat. All recovery efforts were fueled and funded by the Emperor without hesitation, an effort to try an engender trust and respect from his new citizens.
Casualties in some places were quite high and the population of the planet saw a measurable drop during the initial time of peace.

Aftermath

A lot changed long term, new leadership structures of governing councils became the norm in the ten kingdoms, every council includes a representative of Marcelheim itself but is comprised of and ran by local citizens of the territory.
Resources and trade between the kingdoms have been a boon to their collective economies helping raise the Empire to a place of dominance among the five core societies not just militarily but also politically and economically.

Historical Significance

The war was such a touchstone event in the history of the world that the time during which it occurred became known as the "Era of Conquest". The framing of the war is largely positive as it is of course the victors who hold the pen, but even outside empire the other core societies also see the rise of the empire and the ensuing lengthy period of global peace as a net good even if the threat it poses in the wrong hands gives one pause to consider.

Conflict Type

War

Battlefield Type

Planetary

Conflict Result

The Empire was born

Belligerents

Military of Marcelheim

• Eliasan Empire

Led by

• Elias Wistendayl

Strength

Casualties

Objectives

Conquer specific regions and kingdoms of the world to bring them under the Emperor's direct control.