Before the war, there were two groups: The Liberals and the Conservatives. The Liberals, being the leading group of the government, stated that trade with other nations (Mi-Go, Centinids) was very important for the nation to grow. The Liberals also stated that no wars (such as the War of the Hydregs) should be started due to their territorial needs. Instead, diplomacy should be used. The Conservatives, however, stated that trading with other nations was making the Hydregs dependent and that it should be stopped completely. The Conservatives also stated that wars are a acceptable way of gaining territory, as it pleases the all-mighty Noicee.