User blog comment:Western Gen/Speculations for Season 14/@comment-24675428-20160111073903/@comment-25186410-20160112000449

Well, you're kind of right about the Tucker thing, but the Chorus war had it's reasons.

The New Rebublic was unhappy with how the Federal Army governed everyone, so they started the war against them. They're fighting for 'a better tomorrow'. Whilst the Federal Army are aiming to stop them to keep the planet.