This war... Some things you just cannot forgive, but for some reason you find a way to forget. Most Igrod feel this way as they rush into battle. Bodies of their brothers and sisters lay broken at their feet. Sixty years ago they may have felt remorse but no one remembers why they hate, only that they do. 
There are those who wish to end the war and bring peace and usher in a new age of advancement and others who would just destroy for the sake of destroying. The leader of house Verdian is one who would see things renewed but it would require many new strategies. One of which he didn't want to do, ask for help. At this point, the house leader is Khan Numis.

Khan Numis stood proudly in the newly conquered home world, Asmol. His forces were battered and tired from the fight at this point. Black smoke had darkened the skies and the occasional fireball from destroyed ships entering the atmosphere, could be seen in the distance. Igrod empire forces had been utterly crushed but the win wasn't without losses. 
Numis could see a gunship smashed into the side of a building not too far from where he was standing, he shook his head a bit. "How many made it."
One of House Verdians top generals walked up next to Numis and stared at that same smoking gunship, "You should be asking how many didn't make it."
Numis took a deep breath then turned around to face his massive army. The general turned as well. "Numis, I believe you've won a great victory here. Your soldiers see you as a hero." Numis couldn't see things the same way though, He furrowed his brow a bit then with a bit of anger, "This victory only leads to a larger fight, we didn't catch that bastard Shi'Hara. I had hoped he would be here." 

Numis gave a victory speech like nothing else, pointing to the skies and speaking of victory above all else. After a few hours everything had settled down, he walked through the bombed out halls of the once great senate of the old times. It was unreal that anything peaceful could have existed in this place. The general made his way to Numis, who at the point was standing in the middle of the senate chambers. "What is your problem with this Shi'Hara fellow." 
Numis sighed then sat down on a broken stone table that used to be the senates table. "His name is Talan Shi'Hara." The general chimed in, "I've never heard of him. He must not be strong with void energy." Numis just smirked a bit then stood up. "One would think." was all he could say.

"He is aligned with the new "empire" and is more dangerous than you know. He is behind so many events.. I cant even count." The general turned towards the walls. It was obvious that they were once grand and polished but had long faded. "Did he instigate the war?" "No, He did not but he is hell bent on keeping it going." The general smiled, "That's where we come in."
The two walked out and watched as Igrods flew by carrying various objects, mostly building materials and gunships in the background carrying massive surface to space cannons.. an attempt to defend their newly acquired prize. "Numis, you know those guns will not end this war." The general then turned to Numis. "We need allies.. and we need them fast. You and I both know that the "New empire" will be asking for the same thing. We've already seen privateers from other races fighting in their ranks. We can kill simple mercenaries day and night but if actual military forces arrive from other nations and point their guns at us. It wont end well."

Numis knew the general was right and figured, if you're going to get allies to bolster your lines and hopefully win, you have to reach out with something to offer. 

He sent out messages to every race he had coordinates for, all of them saying the same things, "My nation is at a crossroads. We have a war that has lasted sixty years with no end in sight. The entire sector has been in turmoil due to this. I know the galaxy has its problems and I offer some of the most powerful warriors the universe has ever seen and a fleet to match it. I hope that if I can help with your problems, you can help with mine. Honor for Honor, Blood for blood."