Great Blockade

The Great Blockade was the self-blockade of Rhych Kavalk by the Imperial House Rhych from 2321 until 2328, as an attempt to curb external political and cultural influence on the planet. As part of the Imperial House Rhych's anti-opposition campaign following the death of Imperator Tharch, the Great Blockade was hugely unpopular among the people and left the Imperial House relatively weakened by the time of the Volkar Revolution in 2328, which often cited the Great Blockade as an example of Imperial oppression.