In the galaxy-spanning universe of the UOP, CMC, and the mysterious factions pulling the strings from the shadows, there exists a theory that suggests the ongoing war between the United People's Union (UOP) and the Collective of the Unified Mechanized Corporations (CMC) is nothing more than a carefully orchestrated farce, designed to manipulate the balance of power across the galaxy. The true puppet masters? The Galaxy Order and an elite few from within the UOP, CMC, and other factions, who stand to gain from prolonging this manufactured conflict.
The Birth of the War: Engineered Chaos
The UOP and CMC, two massive entities with different ideologies, appear to be locked in an eternal struggle for control. However, a deeper investigation suggests that the war was not a natural escalation of power struggles, but rather the result of a carefully planned scheme by a hidden group of power brokers. These elites—drawn from the highest levels of the Galaxy Order, UOP, and CMC—sought to engineer a conflict that would serve their secret interests.
The galaxy's most powerful mechs—each faction's prized weapons of war—were all developed under the close oversight of this clandestine group. The most advanced mech models, such as the Titan and Juggernaut classes, were not only built for combat but were designed to increase the militarization of both factions, keeping them locked in a cycle of production and destruction. The result was a constant need for mech upgrades, creating vast profits for the shadow manufacturers behind the scenes.
As seen in the earlier chapters, the CMC's major mech manufacturers like StellarForge were deeply connected to these elites. They never truly intended for CMC's mechs to dominate, instead designing them to be tested against the UOP's forces. The sudden rise of the mercenary groups—Dominic and his comrades—was not an organic rebellion, but rather a planned "wild card" element. Their battles were designed to weaken both factions, with both the UOP and CMC unaware that they were merely pawns in a much larger game.
The Mercenaries: A Pawn's Role
Dominic, the protagonist, was unknowingly thrust into the heart of this conspiracy. His incredible skills with mechs and his ability to scavenge and restore old tech were, in fact, a crucial element in this grand scheme. His rise, though seemingly born of necessity and survival, was in fact aided by certain factions who needed someone like him to shake up the balance of power. His actions, although seemingly independent, served to deplete both the UOP and CMC's resources, creating a prolonged war that benefited only those who controlled the true sources of power.
The UOP's military leadership, notably General Sophia Armitage, was playing a game of chess with Dominic's movements, guiding him through the conflict while hiding the true nature of the war. His victories, his setbacks, and his eventual promotion were all carefully scripted in advance. The real goal? To bring the UOP's resources to the brink of depletion, to create demand for more mech production, and to build a facade of ever-escalating conflict.
The CMC, for its part, had its own hidden benefactors within the UOP. This alliance of sorts had one goal: to ensure the prolonged existence of the conflict. The war, which should have been devastating to both sides, was instead a carefully orchestrated process that brought about economic growth and further centralized power into the hands of those controlling the military-industrial complex. In truth, neither side truly sought to win the war; both sides were merely cogs in a machine designed to keep their enemies occupied, all the while strengthening the hand of the shadow masters.
The Galaxy Order: The True Power Behind the Curtain
The true architects of this war, however, were not from the CMC or UOP, but from the Galaxy Order, the galaxy's greatest superpower. The Order, though appearing to be neutral, had long played both sides against each other. Their vast mechs and titanic warships, revealed in the chapters detailing their military facility, were not merely for deterrence but were designed as an ultimate power grab. By quietly funding both the UOP and CMC's military expansion, they ensured that both factions would bleed each other dry, all while positioning themselves as the ultimate saviors when the conflict reached its peak.
The true role of the Galaxy Order was to act as the peacekeepers once both factions were weakened. They would "intervene" at the most opportune time, claiming the title of the galaxy's sole stabilizing force. The only way for the Order to maintain its hold over the galaxy was for both the UOP and CMC to fight each other to the brink, until the people begged for intervention.
The mech factories, the strategic deployments, and the vast array of Titan-class mechs were all part of a larger plan: to have the Galaxy Order step in at a critical moment to 'restore order.' Their true goal was to solidify their control over the galaxy's resources and to position themselves as the only power capable of reigning in the chaos they themselves created.
The Hidden Agenda of the UOP Elite
Within the UOP, certain officials, including high-ranking members of the political and military establishment, were complicit in this conspiracy. The president, who was under immense stress throughout the war, was not merely reacting to external threats but was, in fact, an unwitting participant in a larger strategy to weaken the UOP's power. The war, under the guise of self-defense, was carefully manipulated to drain resources and justify massive military budgets. Some of the UOP's elite were even covertly aligned with the CMC's interests, acting as double agents, orchestrating the conflict from the inside out.
The Mech Salvage Program: The True Objective
The true hidden objective behind the scavenging of mechs—the very thing Dominic's character excelled at—was far more sinister than it seemed. The old mechs, which were often dismissed as obsolete, were actually part of a larger project to harness old tech that could serve the interests of the hidden factions. The cores of these machines contained highly sensitive data and advanced technologies that the ruling elite of the UOP and CMC both needed to maintain control over the galaxy's military-industrial complex.
Even Dominic's discovery of an old AI implant that continued to function after the pilot's death was part of this scheme. The implants themselves were prototypes for a larger system of fully autonomous, self-sustaining mechs that could be piloted by AI—removing the need for human involvement altogether. The goal? To eventually phase out human pilots entirely, making way for a new kind of war: one fought by machines, for machines, under the command of those who controlled the AIs. These AIs, once fully developed, would be controlled by the elite factions, with the power to wage wars without the burden of human casualties.
Conclusion: A War of Control, Not Survival
In the end, the UOP-CMC conflict was never about ideology, resources, or territory. It was about control: control of the galaxy's military-industrial complex, control of its resources, and control over its future. The war was engineered by an elite group of military-industrial magnates and shadowy leaders, with the Galaxy Order quietly waiting in the wings, prepared to swoop in and establish its ultimate dominance once the other factions were sufficiently weakened.
The real question is: What happens when the war ends, and who will truly emerge victorious in the battle for the future of the galaxy?