War has officially broken out between the Federated Commonwealth and the Draconis Combine as Davion forces launched a large-scale offensive on multiple border worlds, including Towne, Kaesong, and Delacruz. First Prince Hanse Davion claims the invasion is a necessary preemptive strike, while Coordinator Takashi Kurita has vowed fierce resistance, condemning the attack as an act of aggression. Early reports suggest that Kuritan forces, strengthened by recent military reforms, are mounting stronger-than-expected defenses, leading to intense urban and planetary battles. As civilians evacuate and ComStar urges restraint, the Inner Sphere braces for what could become a prolonged and bloody conflict.