War of Robotic Secession

Overview
The War of Robotic Secession was started in 270 after a mysterious forced software update caused all Little Buddy Company robots in Sector 53N to rebel against their masters. The initial wave was overwhelming. Ships with robotic pilots crashed into dwellings, oxygen systems on stations were shut down by robotic engineers, gun defense positions targeted friendly spacecraft, and all personal server bots attempted to murder their owners. The people of Sector 53N fled the region and demanded that Little Buddy Company make an effort to destroy all robots in the sector. Fearing the economic backlash a total recall would have, Little Buddy Company instead ignored the problem for 3 years. However, an increase of robotic fortifications and robots amassing armies on the borders of other sectors caused a massive media panic. Faced with a PR nightmare, Little Buddy Company quietly spent billions on a private army to deal with the threat. After 2 years of intense combat, the armada was finally able to reach an old Little Buddy Company repair facility. The war ended in 275 after a shutdown command was issued from the station to all bots in the region. The Little Buddy Company still refuses to acknowledge the conflict. The UGA was created as a response to this war.