Carrilian Wars

The term Carrilian Wars refers to a series of conflicts over succession rights on the Agricultural World of Andurin, in the Tempestus Segmentum. The Carrilo Dynasty has been ruling the planet for millennia, but over the centuries their right to rule is occasionally challenged by upstart noble houses and other rogues. They are usually begun by the death of a monarch who did not designate an heir or picked on that did not have the backing of all of the noble families. This often sets off civil wars that can last for decades and turn into not only a war of succession but also an opportunity for the influential political factions of the day to eliminate their enemies while they have the chance. Andurin's status as a backwater meant that the Imperium rarely intervened, and also since none of the factions indicated that they would want to challenge the Imperium upon their victory. Over the years the Carrilo Dynasty has always managed to come out on top in these conflicts and has managed to hold onto the throne despite the occasional challenge.

The Carrilian Wars also serve to provide combat experience to the recruits of the Andurin Royal Rifles, the planet's Imperial Guard regiments, and occasionally to their own SDF, the Andurin Space Armada. Many battle-hardened soldiers who fought in these conflicts went on to serve in urban battlefields against the enemies of the Emperor. The Space Armada, which is considered to be Andurin's pride, is the most developed and prestigious military force of the planet and by the 41st Millennium, its admiralty has been viewed as the kingmakers of Andurin. The main elements of the Armada usually side with the Carrilo Dynasty loyalists and guarantees that no rebellion can succeed as it would not be able to obtain air supremacy. Despite the damage it causes to the populace and to agriculture, the Carrilian Wars have come to be viewed to be a necessary evil to some extent, as they provide the opportunity to cleanse the planet of political opponents and provide the troops with combat experience.

By 999.M41, the planet seems to be on the verge of another Carrilian War as the reigning King Valerian XXIII has died and his designated heir, the 7 year old King Mariano V, has no support from either of the two most powerful noble clans, House Braganza and House Medinaceli. While the royal government and the military staff have thrown their support behind the young monarch, the powerful noble houses seem to be preparing to challenge his rule.