Diplomatic relations between the two formerly friendly neighbors soured after the Kobarian Star Pact entered into a trade agreement with the Chinorr Combine, long standing rivals of the Kel-Azaan.

Defending the border closure, Kel-Azaan leader Strategos Krexax addressed the Republic’s Senate earlier this morning:

“The Kobarian cooperation with the Chinorr is unacceptable. Their actions have consequences and such we have closed our borders completely and absolutely until further notice. Hopefully now the Kobarian will learn the error of their ways.”