With the death of the Rebel leader GRAF VON MOURN and peace on the horizon, the Republic focuses inwards. Charismatic new leaders rise to power within the Republic and the Black Imperium, itself suffering from the death of EUPHEMIA BELLAMY. The Senate is divided when Black Imperial ZILANA LUCE claims the senate seat of Taanab, with controversial Supreme Justice ISABELLA JACQUE supporting the former Republic admiral. The new Chairman of the Command Council SUHEDIR AL-CAZZAR and Guard Marshal ANGELUS CAELI seize control of the Republic, branding Isabella and Chancellor DASH L'HNNAR traitors.