The Beast War was a major interstellar conflict that occurred in 15 AHL after the new Hiigarans encountered a deadly, bio-mechanical menace known only as "The Beast", a virulent virus whose spread across the galaxy necessitated the intervention of the emerging Kiith Somtaaw.
Overview[]
The Beast War began when Kiith Somtaaw, who were in the Hiigaran System Outskirts to rescue a Maanani destroyer codenamed "Bushan-Re" picked up a distress beacon and brought it aboard their vessel, the Kuun-Lan, for further analysis. While the Clee-San representatives were analyzing it, it spread all across the lower decks, infecting all of them and causing Fleet Command to begin emergency procedures to separate the infected part of the ship. Unfortunately the jettisoned part became fully infected, and fully sentient, and started terrorizing the galaxy.
It is discovered that the Taiidan Imperialist struck the deal with the Beast-as the fallen empire helps the abomination to "claim the food", they were promised control of the rest of the galaxy the Beast hadn't infected and taken over. However, both parties could not bring themselves to trust the other, as plans were being made by both sides to annihilate the other party.
Through early defeats, the Kuun-Lan managed not only to survive, but thrive, scavenging every piece of tech and spare parts required to ultimately destroy the Beast-namely the Siege Cannon, and the infection vaccine among others.
Other factions such as the Taiidan Republic also prepared for the offensive. They offered their Nomad Moon project to the Somtaaw fleet, however, the Beast managed to discover its existence and quickly consume it as its own. This event would mark the beginning of the end for the Beast.
After a great battle with many parties showing their true colors, the Beast, in the shape of Naggarok, was finally defeated. The Kuun-Lan quickly shared their knowledge of the Beast with all of their allies, and with their foe now weakened and less coordinated, it was wiped out from the rest of the galaxy with ease.
Following these events, in recognition for all that they achieved and sacrificed, Kiith Somtaaw were elevated from their low-caste reputation into fame and respect on Hiigara. Ever since then, (barring dubious canonicity), the Somtaaw were known, not just as miners, but as the Beast Slayers.
| Preceded by: Homeworld War |
Major Galactic Conflicts 15 - 16 AHL |
Succeeded by: Vaygr War |