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===The Conflict Begins===
On request of the Karthan Satrap, the [[Fire Hawks]] began investigating the disappearance of Karthan shipping in the region. On one such investigation, the Fire Hawks cruiser Red Harbinger entered the Golgothan Wastes. This region of space was under the control of the [[Mantis Warriors]], a Chapter allied with the Tyrant. The Red Harbinger was surrounded by a Mantis Warriors fleet and crippled. Insulted by this, the Fire Hawks deployed most of their fleet along with six companies to meet this new threat. The [[Knights Marines Errant]] also answered the Fire Hawks call for reinforcements. As time went on, the conflict escalated to open warfare between five Space Marine Chapters and other Imperial forces. Not being able to ignore this conflict, the [[High Lords of Terra]] demanded the Tyrant's surrender. After being refused, the High Lords demanded the arrest of the Tyrant as well as all of the Secessionist chapters.
===The Betrayal===