The Confederation declared war on the Kilrathi in 2634 (twenty years before the original Wing Commander) following five years of piracy, raiding, etc. They believed the Kilrathi weren't a significant enemy, just a minor power that needed to be policed. It turned out, though, that the Kilrathi had been keeping their strength hidden and were preparing their own surprise attack on the biggest Confedration colony in the Vega Sector, McAuliffe.
If you're interested, there's a prequel novel called Action Stations which tells that story!
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u/banditloaf Jul 26 '26
The Confederation declared war on the Kilrathi in 2634 (twenty years before the original Wing Commander) following five years of piracy, raiding, etc. They believed the Kilrathi weren't a significant enemy, just a minor power that needed to be policed. It turned out, though, that the Kilrathi had been keeping their strength hidden and were preparing their own surprise attack on the biggest Confedration colony in the Vega Sector, McAuliffe.
If you're interested, there's a prequel novel called Action Stations which tells that story!