Changing Cultural victory time

[PLATO]

Well the conqust of the Galaxy is nearly complete. All major races, except the Drengin are gone. I keep them around because of their position in the corner of the galaxy and the trade income it produced. I was six months away from cultural victory and decided I would spend the time taking out a small little three planet minor race. After 5 months I am suddenly 10 months from cultural victory.

My question is, Did the Drengin make some cultural advances or did my attack provoke a cultural backlash?

[MichaeltheGreat]

Cultural victories are delayed by fighting. The idea is that you're not winning by force, but by the other civilizations willingly assimilating into yours.

[Harry Seldon]

Are you still actively at war with anyone? Being at war will halt or reverse your cultural victory timeline. When you make peace you'll get back on track quickly.

[PLATO]

So it was the attack. This makes sense. This little war should be over in a turn or two so... Back on track soon. Thanks!