After the fall of the corporations, Factions emerged to seize power and control the fractured sector. The IMF, Syndicate, and Drake Republic stood in direct opposition of one another, each having their own agenda for the Hub Sector. The Faction War ensued as the factions clashed in ideology and territorial control.

After 2 years of constant fighting, the Factions reopened the Starports to strengthen their numbers. Most pilots recruited through the Starports had minimal combat experience, but in time the number of pilots from the Starports was far greater than what the Factions originally had. Now the Faction War is fought on the Hyperchannels by rookie pilots looking for fame, prestige, and glory.