The video “Star Citizen First Contact - Facing the Vanduul Threat” chronicles humanity’s initial violent encounters with the hostile Vanduul species, highlighting key events like the devastating Battle of Orion and the resulting fear and uncertainty within the United Empire of Earth. It also touches on political dynamics, the rise of a warrior culture around the conflict, and ends with a warning of the ongoing and escalating Vanduul threat, while encouraging viewer engagement and support.
The video “Star Citizen First Contact - Facing the Vanduul Threat” details humanity’s initial encounters and escalating conflict with the Vanduul, a previously unknown and hostile alien species. The first attack on Dell Township in 2681 shocked the United Empire of Earth (UEE), signaling that future interactions with the Vanduul would likely be violent. Despite a strong military presence waiting for a second contact, the Vanduul returned with a small raiding party, launching an aggressive assault that introduced humanity to their brutal nature. Over the following years, the UEE sought to understand the Vanduul, with anthropologist Dr. Arlo Galis proposing the clan theory, which suggested the Vanduul operated in self-sufficient clans rather than a unified government.
As skirmishes between the UEE and the Vanduul continued, the conflict settled into a tense stalemate, with neither diplomacy nor full-scale war seeming imminent. Imperator Ilana Messa V 6th and her successor Samuel Messa VII both appeared to use the ongoing threat to consolidate power and control over the human population, with Samuel showing less concern for the Vanduul menace and more interest in maintaining strict dominance over his subjects. The Orion system, particularly the planet Armitage, became a hub for soldiers, mercenaries, and thrill-seekers eager to confront the Vanduul, with some even trading in Vanduul technology and remains, fueling a culture of bloodlust and overconfidence.
This overconfidence was shattered in the early 28th century when a large Vanduul fleet launched a devastating invasion of the Orion system, marking the beginning of the Battle of Orion. The UEE Navy was ill-prepared, having diverted its main carrier, the Caliban, for political reasons, leaving only a few ships to defend the system. Despite fierce resistance from both military and civilians, the arrival of a massive Vanduul king ship, nearly 3,000 meters long, turned the tide. This enormous vessel decimated human forces in a devastating attack, leading to what has been described historically as a slaughter, forcing the surviving UEE forces to retreat and abandon Armitage.
The Vanduul king ship remained in the Orion system for almost a year, harvesting resources from the planets before retreating back to Vanduul space. This marked the first significant defeat for the Messes and the UEE in over 150 years and instilled widespread fear across human space. The population was left questioning whether the Vanduul would continue their advance deeper into human-controlled territory, with the grim realization that such an invasion was likely inevitable. The video ends on this ominous note, highlighting the ongoing and escalating threat posed by the Vanduul.
In addition to the historical narrative, the video includes promotional content encouraging viewers to support the channel, participate in ship giveaways, and consider using services like NordVPN for internet security. The host invites viewers to engage with the community through comments, memberships, and Patreon support, while also promoting various gaming accessories to enhance the Star Citizen experience. The video concludes with a hopeful message to viewers to enjoy their time in the Star Citizen universe.