Claimant Wars

The Claimant Wars were started over the planet Lucin's Breath, known to contain an abundance of Nephium.^[1]

From the time the world was claimed by Sebastian Winterscale, his Dynasty enjoyed unrivalled control of this world and the prestigious and lucrative trade that went with it. For centuries, House Winterscale had been able to hold their claim to Lucin’s Breath because of the power they possess. Recently, however, Aspyce Chorda challenged House Winterscale’s claim to this world by simply invading it. Because Lady Chorda possessed the resources and power to hold on to the territory she claimed, there was little House Winterscale could legally do.^[1]

Thus, the result of Chorda’s invasion was a series of Claimant Wars fought for total possession of this world. These wars have been highly lucrative to Rogue Traders outside of this conflict, as they have been able to negotiate contracts transporting and guarding the precious nephium shipments for both sides of the war.^[1]

The wars were eventually settled with a truce known as the Nephium Compact splitting the planet between the two factions, although skirmishes still continue.^[1]

Sources

• 1: Rogue Trader: Edge of the Abyss: pg. 20