After the civilwar ends, most Aetherians rejoin Viper Realm

Kuno remains a independent mercenary state despite their support of Aether

Gluon declares she's rebelling against the Viper Realm as a new country called the Vanguard

Gluon claims Dark stole the election and that most people don't want him to be in charge. Gluon claims she'll make a new world where the Senate has more power.

Gluon recruits Kuno (which she bribes into joining her cause)