Could the Civil Wars that the Roman Republic have "Ended" with Roman Generals having carved out spheres of influence but unable to effectively go on the offensive for fear of being "jumped" by another General, say something like the situation of Sextus Pompey, but say 5-6 generals in that situation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sextus_Pompey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sextus_Pompey