ComStar Historical Archives

In March of 2302, Shiro Kurita of New Samarkand brought together his homeworld with the nearby planet of Galedon in an alliance of mutual defense against the Ozawa Mercantile Association. As the Director of the newly-formed Alliance of Galedon, Kurita was ruthless in attacking the Ozawas and eventually other neighboring worlds. By 2310 he had assumed complete control over the Alliance and had extended his power to more than 30 worlds. Many of these planets had been brought into the Alliance through secret agreements that promised Kurita's support against their enemies. When, in June 2311, two of these worlds, Dieron and Altair, nearly went to war with one another, the truth behind Shiro Kurita's achievements became known. Some of the worlds under his control resented the methods he had used to unite them and their leaders spoke out against Kurita. Most, however, just accepted his rule without dispute.

To quell dissent, Shiro Kurita called for a conference to be held on New Samarkand in September, to which he invited over one thousand politicians and other leaders from the entire northeast quadrant of human-settled space. Addressing the delegates, Kurita made an impassioned plea for cooperation between all their worlds under his leadership, holding their attention while his brother Urizen, commander of the Alliance's armies, surrounded the building with loyal troops. After his speech, Shiro offered the delegates a choice: submit to his leadership or die. Less than half of the delegates returned home safely from what became known as the Council of One.

In the aftermath, Shiro and Urizen embarked on a wave of conquest that lasted for eight years and ultimately resulted in the formation of the Draconis Combine.

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• House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)