Gallente-Caldari War
The first Gallente-Caldari war broke out nearly two centuries ago when the Caldari State seceded from the Gallente Federation. The war lasted nearly 100 years and was more or less fought to a stalemate. Both sides only agreed to a peace treaty after the Gallente made first contact with the Amarr Empire and decided they were likely to be a bigger threat.
The story of the war has been documented in these Chronicles:
- Gallente-Caldari War: The Early Days
- Gallente-Caldari War: The Breakout
- Gallente-Caldari War: The War Drones On
Quotes
(These are from the flavor text of the faction militia ranks).
"Slowly but surely we are betraying the legacy left to us, the children of the Raata. The light of the Caldari spirit grows ever darker under the encroaching shadow of our would-be masters. Our very identity as a people is being subsumed by the Federation and we must act to preserve it."
- Excerpt from a National Address, delivered by Kalaakiota CEO Matias Sobaseki. CE 23154.6.26"
"The laws of the Federation were written for the good of the many. Not the good of the Gallente nor the good of the Caldari. Hopefully, we can help them remember this."
- Gallente Senator Fronte Belliare, Senate session 23154/T3782. CE 23154.11.21
"It is rather strange that the good of the many seems to constantly coincide with whatever policies weaken the Caldari, the Intaki, and the Mannar and keep them under the heel of the Gallente."
- Caldari Senator Kiriusu Otenga, Senate session 23154/T3782. CE 23154.11.21
"We will not permit you to tell us how to be Caldari, and so you leave us with no choice"
- Excerpt from the Caldari Proclamation of Secession. CE 23154.11.22
"You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake"
- Excerpt from the Federation Presidents response to the Caldari Proclamation of Secession. CE 23154.11.22
“They seek to fragment the Federation for their own selfish pride. Take their planet, strangle it and let's see how proud they stand after.”
- Vice Admiral Eisen Piroit, Addressing the Senate. CE 23154.11.
"We survived on this world for thousands of years without the Gallente. Do they think we will starve now?"
- Wiyrkomi CEO Taaiko Wiyrkomi, Response to the Gallente blockade of Caldari Prime. CE 23154.11.30
"They will retaliate. We must be prepared."
– Vice-Admiral Orlan Mito, Caldari Navy, Morning after the Nouvelle Rouvenor attack. CE 23155.1.14
"A moment of silence is not enough. For their crimes, we must make the Caldari silence permanent."
- Luc Duvailer, newly sworn in President of the Federation, after the Nouvelle Rouvenor attack. CE 23155.1.15
[04:00][Command] Orbital Bombardment to begin T minus one hour
[04:05][Command] Fleet begin deployment into close orbit
[04:40][Command] Begin Lock Targets. Orbital spread. Pattern Delta-Four-Two
[04:59][Command] Admiral Signals: For the people of Nouvelle Rouvenor
[05:00][Command] Authorize weapons free. Execute bombardment
- Fleet Log, Caldari Prime Orbital Bombardment. CE 23155.1.17
"Caldari Prime burns, those left behind are choking on the dust and ash that fills the air, and you demand our surrender? Is this a joke? You have only hardened our resolve. Every drop of blood you have taken from us will be repaid -- with interest."
- CEP response to Federation demands for unconditional surrender after initial bombardment of Caldari Prime. CE 23155.1.18
"As we make the tea, you must take it. The Caldari way demands it."
- Matias Sobaseki, CEO of Kaalakiota, Morning of Reasoning. CE 23155.2.10
"The savages have murdered the only ones with any sense among them. They lit the fire, now they will burn in it."
- Senator Fronte Belliare, Morning of Reasoning. CE 23155.2.10
"This Federation is now at war. We have no time for dissenters, our Admirals will follow the will of this government or we will replace them."
- Hume Roir, newly appointed Gallente Minster of Defence. CE 23155.2.18
"Their fleet is in total control of Caldari Prime's Orbit. We're heavily outnumbered and outgunned. To be able to effectively evacuate the population we need exactly one month of complete orbital control. Ideas anyone?"
- Admiral Orlan Mito, Caldari High Command Session. CE 23155.2.21
"High command need more time to complete the evacuation. We shall provide."
- Admiral Yakiya Tovil-Toba’s personal log entry #21A231. CE 23155.3.7
"He is a cunning one this Tovil-Toba, but he can not evade us forever and his destruction will serve as an example to all Caldari."
- Admiral Eisen Piroit, Gallente Navy. CE 23155.3.10
"Non-essential personnel, abandon ship."
- Admiral Yakiya Tovil-Toba’s last command. CE 23155.3.15
"Hueromont was our failure yes - our failure to strike harder and strike faster to destroy those traitorous bastards where they stand"
- Luc Duvailer, President of the Federation. CE 23155.3.16