diff --git a/MekHQ/data/universe/factionhints.xml b/MekHQ/data/universe/factionhints.xml
index 89ec508b2c..0a243c6c35 100644
--- a/MekHQ/data/universe/factionhints.xml
+++ b/MekHQ/data/universe/factionhints.xml
@@ -234,8 +234,8 @@ they shouldn't be fighting DC and Stone's Coalition, so I make them neutral for
 		<parties>FWL,FWLR</parties>
 	</war>
 
-	<!-- Aurigan Civil War: setting for HBS' BattleTech game. The dates are very roughly estimated based on descriptions in game and in the sourcebook. That means they are semi-canon, and should be updated if possible -->
-	<war name="Aurigan Civil War" start="3025-01-25" end ="3025-09-01">
+	<!-- Aurigan Civil War: setting for HBS' BattleTech game. The dates are very roughly estimated based on descriptions in game and in the sourcebook. That means they are semi-canon, and should be updated if possible. Ulysses Update: Changed these to match the planetary control dates better in MHQ to help contract generation. -->
+	<war name="Aurigan Civil War" start="3025-01-01" end ="3025-12-30">
 		<parties>ARC,ARD</parties>
 		<parties start="3025-05-09" end="3025-08-15">ARC,TC</parties>
 	</war>