Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion Key

While many hoped that diplomacy would end the war, divergent views on what should be done, along with the reduced power of the controlling factions, led to a division of the groups involved.

Loyalist members of the Emergency Coalition of Merchants adopt a policy of isolation, focusing on strengthening defense to last until the end of the war.

Those who rebel against the coalition adopt a purely militant vision, coming to the view that the only way to bring peace is to eventually crush all those who oppose them - especially xenon. for the first time in their history, war creates a schism in Advent Unity.

The loyalists seek to continue their policy of revenge against the Merchants and to assimilate everyone else to the influence of the Unity. However, others in Advent suspect that a corrupting influence from within has diverted Unity from its own destiny.