Here're a couple of figures that may be a little reminiscent of the American Civil War.
Getty V broke into their own civil war at the beginning of the Galactic Civil War. Both sides were debating which side to take in the war. This incited riots which turned into armed combat. Before the war could escalate any further, the Empire in it's great wisdom, attacks an outpost to weaken the opposition. They unknowingly attacked the wrong side, the Pro-Imperials. The Freedom's Run, those in support of the Rebellion, heard about the death and destruction and sent aid with almost no opposition. Both sides came to terms as they decided to openly defy the Empire.
Eesamu began fighting for the Pro-Imperials. Although he was from the Kyuzo colony on Getty V, he was thankful for the Empire. They aided his family and friends in establishing this colony at the end of the Clone Wars. His family was at the outpost while he was training with the local military unit.
Trav Dorex was an assistant manager at his family's manufacturing firm when he decided to join the local military unit. Because of his college degree and work experience, he moved through the ranks quickly. At the onset of the Getty War, he deserted to join his family knowing they had Rebel leanings. He was given the rank of major and was one of the officers that convinced their commanding officer to aid the Pro-Imperials.
Eesamu served under Dorex with the Imperials and was happy to be under Dorex's command again.
