Vanduul-Human First Contact

On 9 August 2681 SEY, a [Vanduul](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VpGPp92gdO-vanduul) raiding party invaded [Armitage (Orion III)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RL6KLK4ylo-armitage-orion-iii), destroying the [Human](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Nwpnr6wa2-humans) settlement of [Dell Township](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RkZ9mGOpD4-dell-township). All 638 people were killed, save one. [United Empire of Earth (UEE)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvyKxy4v6-united-empire-of-earth) authorities initially believed that outlaws were responsible for the attack. It wasn't until 15 September 2681 that the UEE military encountered their first [Vanduul Clan](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/R9vzjxmEBx-vanduul-clans). Because the Vanduul do not operate under a unified government, the UEE was both unable to directly retaliate or seek to establish diplomatic relations. Relations between the UEE and the Vanduul remain hostile.