The Artichian Empire seeing how the rebels have rejected the very reasonable Artichian Treaty have begun a massive push in order to drive the rebels to a surrender. With the rebels controlling much of the Area weaker, as they freshly rebelled, Artichia will push with it's powerful army. The Empire is not crumbling. It is powerful. Should the Communist government wish for peace Artichia will still negotiate.
Sick with something rn so yeah