First Orion War

The First Orion War was a conflict that involved most of the outer Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy. It began after the Empire of Free Stars began expanding into territory owned by the bakhta, who had many allies willing to go to war in their defense. The end of the war would see the foundation of the Orion Arm Republic.

Conflict Type

War

Battlefield Type

Space

Start Date

March 15, 1660

Ending Date

April 15, 1666

Conflict Result

Victory for the Orion Arm Alliance. Total defeat of the Empire of Free Stars. Founding of Orion Arm Republic.

Belligerents

Orion Arm Alliance

Empire of Free Stars

Strength

Combined militaries of 32 member species
Approx. 30,000 military vessels

Conscripted militaries of 14 thrall species
Approx. 23,000 military vessels

Casualties

Military dead: 15,000,000
Civilian dead: 60,000,000

Military dead: 11,000,000
Civilian dead: 5,000,000

Objectives