The Constantinian-Chernarussian War (Locally known as the War of the Lotus Succession) started out as a civil war within the United Kingdom of Chernarus and Alessia, Constantine intervened after several incursions into northwestern Alabasta. The Alabastan Thing declared a Punitive Invasion was to be launched, which resulted in the Alabastan National Police to launch an expedition. However after about a week, the expeditionary force was ambushed and forced to fall back, Prime Minster Makaveli then authorized Constantinian Legions to invade Chernarus to put down the rebellion.