The first half of the Age of Conquest was a glorious time for the human race.
The second half of the Age of Conquest was a time of despair for humanity.
Unrestricted warfare between different human states, polities and trans-galactic enterprises led to the slaughter of trillions of people. Entire planets got blown up for the most whimsical reasons, and power-hungry admirals terrorized entire star sectors with their invincible warfleets.
Every age encapsulated the best and worst sides of humanity.
The Age of Stars exemplified humanity's insatiable curiosity for the stars. Yet they also found out the hard way that curiosity killed the cat.
The Age of Conquest showcased humanity's cunning and ingenuity. Yet they grew so quickly that they began to run wild with power.
Prophet Ylvaine grew up in a time of uncertainty and degeneration.
