The GUSA, lying dormant for so long, has revealed itself to the nearest power, the EotFE. The GUSA, tired of its isolationist presidents, has finally elected a new, more willing to intercede president. Hearing of the dictator like leader there, it only improved war approval. under the reason of "liberating their oppressed people", the war has begun. GUSA, having a newly made and trained space fleet, with not much war experience, enters the war cautiously, but as they wrack up wins, they begin to get more bold, multiple propaganda channels and radio stations are made secretly within the Empire, broadcasting the truth that lies outside of their oppressive empire. This inspires some small rebellions.
