The Dark
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The Dark (MXY II.1706 - II.1824; SEY 1305 - 1457) was a period at the end of the Second [Imperial](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VYLyPxQnpp-emperor-taunuasao-taoyusao) Age in which the [Xi'an](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/ReJwN9KJEj-xian) had no ruling Imperial House. Due to the destruction caused by the Spirit Wars (MXY II.961 - II.1735; SEY 351 - 1342), the Xi'an were unable to unify and select a house to succeed the destroyed [Imperial House Xy.ō](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RXlXBrm5o1-house-xyo). Armed conflict between Houses and assassination of political rivals once again became commonplace. The Dark ended when [House Kr.ē](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/R6v8OZOrP5-house-kree) was selected as the Third Imperial House in MXY III.0 (SEY 1457)