Nation Building Sands on the Solar Winds

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[Crumbli]

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• Faction Name: Independent People's Naval Corp or IPNC.
  Homeworld/Home System: Kadowe station overlooking the homeworld of Wua.
  
  Composite Race: Micro Sapient or Wauwoo - a race of humanoids resembling that of Earth's humans with subtle differences including reduced body hair, large eyes, and a significant decrease in size. Heights typically range from 0.9 inches to 1.4 inches or 2.28 centimeters to 3.56 centimeters. (-2 Ground Combat, +1 Espionage, +1 Logistics.)
  
  Form of Government: While Wua has many varying forms of governments and multiple national, international, and interplanetary forums, the IPNC runs exclusively as its own body with no loyalties or political unions to any one of these nations. The IPNC is a militarily structured hierarchy with a bureaucratic nature, serving as an overseer to interplanetary and international political decisions and the exclusive owners of all space between inhabited or claimed planets. (-1 Logistics, +1 Space Combat)
  
• Social Values: While the values of the Wauwoo are widely divided between family, religion, governance, interests, and morality, the overwhelming majority all find agreement in the rights of civil liberty and self expression. Many ascribe to what may be considered on other worlds as traditionally liberal social values but aren't ones to shy away from hard work and responsibility for their actions. (-1 Public Order, +1 Research)
  
  Social Policy: All over Wua and the planets colonized by Wauwoo there are different policies that each government has enacted to secure not only their independence but, in most cases, the safety and happiness of their people. Among the stars however the IPNC believes in respecting one's liberties but after their duty is fulfilled. While on duty and representing the corp personnel are expected to respect the chain of command and to obey without hesitation. Being exempt from planetside law fills most personnel with a lack of responsibility for their actions using the widely accepted excuse, "We were following orders" to escape punishment for potential war crimes. (-1 Research, +1 Civil Order)
  
  Population Policy: Requiring less space to live and a more compact way of living, population controls have never been considered a possibility and the first nation to ever impose them experienced a bloody revolution ending in a military coup. No man or woman is ever expected to partner with someone they don't love or want to have children with, nor are they expected to marry and have children at all. This freedom can lead to many disagreements between religious groups and couples but has, ultimately, encouraged the people to keep themselves in order by waiting until in a comfortable position before having children. (-1 Civil Order, +1 Logistics)
  
  Religion/Beliefs: Many religions exist planetside. Some of these religions can be dated back to the pre-modern age while others are younger religions or modern interpretations of older doctrines. At first the IPNC believed in a relatively secular approach by allowing a select few traditional beliefs among their people. Eventually they were forced to cave in and allowed the practice of all faiths so long as those in service were capable of performing their duty above practicing their religious beliefs. (+1 Diplomacy)
  
• Military Organization: The IPNC is the only space-faring military. Their ability to remain absent from international politicking but requirements for planetside resources means they constantly perform favours for countries that provide them with the materials they require to make new vessels and maintain the old. Their organisation also possesses the authority to tax any given planet's powers for resources in a time of crisis, making ship construction at a notice possible but politically detrimental. (+2 Space Combat, -1 Public Order, -1 Diplomacy)
  
  Ground Forces Overview: While trained to be talented soldiers and operating in specialist teams with surgical precision, their size and overall ability to endure makes their military next to useless when compared to other interstellar empires and entities. These soldiers can request specialty equipment such as armoured vehicles or high powered explosives depending on their mission and objectives but usually provide recon and make excellent saboteurs against larger species. (-3 Ground Combat, +1 Espionage)
  
  Space Forces Overview: A large many ships are technologically up to date and are all manned with a large amount of skilled technicians and combat staff. These ships are small in size compared to their larger alien counterparts but pack no less a punch. Due to their size and precision focused laser and torpedo based weaponry these ships are agile, hard to hit, and capable of dealing a large amount of damage wherever needed. (+2 Space Combat)
  
• Technology Policy: For a long period of time the Wauwoo peoples focused on comfort and progress over ethical convictions. This allowed a lot of advancements in the fields of biology with brilliant minds finding few people to deny them testing their hypotheticals, as well as advancements in robotics and engineering. These rapidly progressing societies throughout all of their history knew of war to be somewhat commonplace and a means to test new weapons and ideas without restraint. After the development of stellar travel, discovery of colossal life, and deliberate invention of self aware AI however, Wua began to experience radical shifts in ethical teachings as well as a more cautious approach to technological enlightenment. AIs were quickly outlawed in all complex forms, cybernetic enhancements or mechanical limb replacements were shunned to the point of legislative action, and religious institutions became more influential. This has lead to a focus on biological studies as well as a heavy engineering focus, leaving behind more questionable pursuits like programming and robotics. (-1 Diplomacy, +1 Research)
  Notable Technologies:
  Synthetic Organ Replacement - the study and process of reconstructing organs and lost limbs is something that has been known about for long enough amongst the Wauwoo to have this medical marvel become a staple in body modding and pop culture. The process, constructing a bone of resin if needed, will pump a sample of host cells with a series of growth hormones and radiation to increase growth speed by retain the same level of aging once removed from the environment and attached to the host's body. These limbs or organs are almost always accepted with rare exceptions existing.
  Quantum Computers - the development of the first quantum computer is old news but its legacy has been a core piece of technological advancement to the Wauwoo. From military ships to private use, these computers are all over and allow many researchers the means they need to calculate what they need as well as military vessels the autonomy to answer any questions they may encounter in the field in a pinch.
  Hyperlane Engines and Docks - utilizing the preexisting hyperlanes all throughout the galaxy, the Wauwoo developed their first FTL engine design to pick up on these streams and manipulate themselves to travel with them at post-light speeds. While these engines have changed in the years to follow the base design is the same and relies heavily on the same principals. Attempts to travel at faster than light speeds outside of these streams or without a dock has caused vessels to vanish entirely without a trace.
  
• Lead Ambassador Adula Bebaana
  Age: 27 Wua years, 32 Earth years.
  Species: Wauwoo.
  Skills: Diplomat, Spy.
  Biography: Adula Bebaana, also known presently as Anna, was one of many taken from planetside orphanages and enlisted to the service of the IPNC from early childhood. She never took to physically trying activities but performed them regardless as many of the more academic youths do. She was physically hardened as many are and proved herself as being somewhat manipulative by playing her commanding officers off one another to get what she wanted. At first she was punished whenever caught which lead to her refining her skills and turning lying into something of an art form. This naturally manipulative personality lead to an expression of interest from the espionage sectors of the IPNC. Unfortunately, the interest was turned down flat by her CO and instead she was enlisted in Xenos affairs - a rather small group of the IPNC that involve themselves almost exclusively with trade deals and smoothing out border disputes with the neighbouring Order Tempestus. Through four or so years of hard work she was recommended for a long distance mission where she would be meeting with representatives of the IPNC and Wauwoo interests at the diplomatic hub of 'Earth'.
  While reluctant at first she quickly grew to find the planet rustically charming and the people more sheepish than she'd imagined giants to be. Her name and the names of her peers at first made them stand out as much as their height, leading to their decision to adopt 'local' names which conform more to the Anglo naming customs of the planet. Anna has served by her fellow representatives for roughly a decade and when the previous leading ambassador passed on from natural causes she was the only one willing to fill the position. She is relatively new to the role but is very familiar with what's expected and her fellow ambassadors.
  
  Admiral of the Vanguard Imani Owewe
  Age: 38 Wua years, 46 Earth years.
  Species: Wauwoo.
  Skills: Space combat, Always alert.
  Biography: The official title of Admiral of the Vanguard and protector of our way of life is a serious sounding position fit for the mobidly serious Imani. Imani was born into the IPNC from her mother and father who served as an engineer and captain respectively. She was raised by one of the many youth commanding officers but had what is considered to be a close relationship to her mother and father. Her mother was closest to her and often tutored her on mathematics and related subjects. Imani took to the physical activities of her education with a great willingness to learn. She excelled for the most part. Upon graduating at the Wauwoon age of fourteen from her education she chose to enlist in the navy. Her mother was proud and her father joyfully placed her as an apprentice officer aboard his vessel. She studied hard and had most of her enthusiastic youth taken out of her from the perceived lack of activity aboard the ship.
  She graduated from her role of apprentice officer to deck officer after two short years and remained in the service of her father for another four before their vessel came under fire from rogue Tempestus pirates. While few in number and in possession of relatively weak vessels these pirates were only fighting the single corvette and managed to break through its shields. The ship took light damage but enough to leave the crew a little shaken. For some reason this encounter stuck with Imani more than it did with the others. From that moment onwards she became somewhat cold and abrasive. This attitude seemed off to the crew but was attractive to the higher ups. Her competence had been noted several times and when her mother passed on from an engineering accident they made sure to keep a close eye on her. Her ability to suppress her feelings while on duty was deemed impressive and she was offered a position as a captain of a corvette not unlike the one she'd be serving aboard. She declined the offer and was counter offered with a position as a high ranking officer aboard the IPNC Giant's Bane, a relatively young carrier vessel. She accepted the proposal and remained aboard the ship, replacing the captain and being sponsored for the position of Admiral of the Vanguard when the position became available. She has held the title for two years as of current and has a rigid 'by the books' personality.
  
  Commander of the Charge Moso Magoro
  Age: 47 Wua years, 56 Earth years.
  Species: Wauwoo.
  Skills: Space combat, Inspiring presence.
  Biography:
  
  Acting Overseer Kofi Okoye
  Age: 62 Wua years, 74 Earth years.
  Species: Wauwoo.
  Skills:
  Biography
  
• Space Combat: +5
  Ground Combat: -5
  Research: +1
  Logistics: +1
  Diplomacy: -1
  Espionage: +2
  Public Order: -2
  
  
  Spoiler: Long Info

  Race: (-2 Ground Combat, +1 Espionage, +1 Logistics.)
  Government: (-1 Logistics, +1 Space Combat)
  Values: (-1 Public Order, +1 Research)
  Military System: (-1 Public Order, -1 Diplomacy, +2 Space Combat) - (-3 Ground Combat, +1 Espionage) (+2 Space Combat)
  Technology Policy: (-1 Diplomacy, +1 Research)
  Social Policy: (-1 Research, +1 Public Order)
  Population Policy: (-1 Public Order, +1 Logistics)
  Metaphysical Beliefs: (+1 Diplomacy)

 

[Shireling]

The Deun'tleh High Counciliar State
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  Faction Name: The Deun'tleh High Counciliar State
  Homeworld: Sen'Heim, 3rd Planet in the Sos'met System
  Homeworld Datalink: Sen'Heim is an arid planet roughly 0.8 times Earth mass and 1.2 times Earth surface area. The planet's average temperatures range from 37 Celcius to -1 Celsius during daylight and nighttime months respectively. Highest recorded surface temperature is 40 Celsius and lowest recorded is -44 at the poles. The planet has an irregular rotation making the day-night cycle roughly as long as an Earth year. In terms of surface, the planet is 79% land, 6% glacial ice, and 15% fresh water. Biomes range from quartz-sand deserts to clay deserts, arid scrubland, savannah, and arid taiga in the north and extreme south with long and thin rivers and medium-sized lakes a regular occurance, moreso towards the equator. The entire surface of the planet is inhabitable, but the poles are generally uninhabited.
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  Composite Race(s): Deun'tleh, a race of sentient humanoids descended from plants / Mes'sva, a cheery servitor race of humanoid robots (Racial Stats: +1 to Espionage on Defense, +1 to Diplomacy / -1 to Ground Combat and Logistics)
  Racial Information Datalink (Deun'tleh): Standing roughly six to seven feet tall, the Deun'tleh are most easily identifiable by their pale faces containing six air ventricles and their dark, leathery skin. They are often considered to look emaciated, as their bodies resemble humans in various states of starvation. However, Deun'tleh have no interior skeletons, thus the construction of their internals merely happens to suggest the image.
  
  The men of the species are mostly taller with deeper-articulating voices. Other than this, little biologically denotes male from female save for obvious sex organs and the fact that female Deun’tleh will sprout small flowers from their hair until their first sprout is delivered. Their primary means of energy acquisition is photosynthesis, breathing in CO2 from their air ventricals, combining it with water (which is absorbed through the skin) and sunlight (absorbed similarly). As plants, Deun'tleh do in fact lack the brains common to most members of the animal kingdom on Earth. This would not be a curious find if the members of this species were not demonstrated to be intelligent. Greater study is necessitated to determine the means by which Deun'tleh send and recieve sensory information and outputs.
  
  All members of this species demonstrate telepathic capabilities as their primary means of sight. Small auditory sensors (inset ears, essentially) provide them with sound information, but they have no ocular capacity. After preliminary encounters, it was discovered that Deun'tleh "see" through a process of telepathic projection. They are assumed to detect objects in physical space through the use of a sonar-like mental projection capability, which then allows them to mentally map imagery onto a space as if they had a faculty of sight. Deun'tleh are highly covetous of this ability, claiming that they have a window into a spiritual realm, and it forms the basis of much of their religious practice. So far, the telepathic projection ability seems to be extremely difficult to confound, but Deun'tleh often report seeing spirits, demons, and ghosts, especially during space travel. This leads contemporary researchers to believe that their mental projection sight system is influenced by social constructions.
  
  Deun'tleh also use their telepathy to communicate with each other and with other races across vast distances and at speeds faster than light. The system seems to rely on a familiarity between individuals, but Deun'tleh are often affected by pervasive feelings either of uneasiness or optimism during certain seasons of the Sen'Heim year, suggesting that they can tap into a collective unconscious.
  
  Deun'tleh are a sexually reproducing species and, although their mating process is straightforward, the social conventions surrounding it are complex. Sex in the species is done through a transfer of male genetic material (pollen) into a female receptical sex organ. This process is often very brief, although it is usually extended for desire of pleasure as in humans. For a male to have an opportunity to mate, however, he must court a female Deun'tleh who are notoriously picky and standoffish in times of choosing a mate. Deun'tleh men then compete for the affection of women in semi-annual events that include fighting bouts with staves, musical and literary competitions, philosophical debates, and in competitively gifting jewelry and other gifts. During the winter months, the female generally chooses a spouse from among the contending suitors.
  
  Racial Information Datalink (Mes'sva): The Mes'sva are the non-organic servitor race that the Deun'tleh created late in their history to replace manual labor in some professions. The Mes'sva are identifiable by their dome-shaped heads and generally round shape and proportions. Internally, they are simple yet hardy machines that are programmed to take orders from their masters and obey them blindly and "happily" if robots can be described as happy.
  
  Although not granted full rights, Mes'sva have demonstrated enough self awareness to prefer one form of accomodation over another, to prefer one kind of work over another, and so forth. This being the case, they are usually allowed to choose their profession and living circumstances. While they are not considered fully sentient, Deun'tleh believe that they can accrue through lived experience a "machine spirit" which gives them a spark of creative intelligence.
  
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  Form of Government: Geriatric Oligarchical Council (+1 to Public Order / -1 to Research)
  Government Information Datalink: By Deun'tleh concordance year 1440, scarcity of water for the lower classes mixed with dissattisfaction over the robot laws led to a violent but mostly bloodless revolution. The revolutionaries replaced the technocratic leaders of the pre-revolutionary republics with a gerionic council where the oldest and (presumed) wisest of the species were encouraged to rule. This system of government has persisted, even after unification, as illustrated by the current Grand Councilor of the Deun'tleh, Moff'vas Ripa, who ascended at the age of 145.
  
  The Deun'tleh select all civilian and military leaders based primarily on seniority. Starting at the very top of the national government, the entire nation is governed by a council of 33 elders known as the High Council of Sen'Heim, based in the capital city of Ren'tao. The High Council elects a head of state from amongst themselves, the Grand Councilor, but his roll is primarily diplomatic and ceremonial in function with a majority of government proceedings being open to the full council for voting. The High Council's number of 33 is replicated in all councils that are subordinate to them. Below the High Council are the 26 Planetary Councils which represent the 26 districts of the Deun'tleh homeworld. Having somewhat subordinate status to the Planetary Councils are the Void Councils which are composed of spacers from each controlled star system. Below these are City Councils which govern individual municipalities. Notably, space installations are generally governed by an Administrator appointed by the Void Council rather than their own elder council. Below the City Councils are the smallest governing units, the Home Councils which govern the various districts of cities, individual villages in rural areas, or large collections of isolated homesteads in the more remote areas of Deun'tleh settlement.
  
  For the military, there is one overarching Council of War which has two subordinate councils in the Voidship Assembly and the Soldier's Assembly. These groups function more like a congress of the highest-ranking military members and, in times of relative stability, they will vote as a whole on matters of planetary defense and starship construction and armaments. During times of war, decisions are usually made by the Overcouncils, bodies of three to five high-ranking generals and admirals that will personally direct the operations of the armed forces during wartime.
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  Social Values: Tradition (+1 Public Order / -1 Research) The Deun'tleh are considered by many to be hidebound traditionalists. Although modern technology has greatly increased their standard of living, they still largely keep to the ways that their people have lived for millenia. The hallwarks of Deun'tleh life are generally a strong attachment to family, a strong affinity for animals and excercising telepathic communion with the creatures of the Deun'tleh homeworld, (for men) a struggle to prove oneself competent in an area by contest of merit, coming of age rituals, and animistic spirituality that has characterized Deun'tleh religious practice since time immemorial.
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  Technology Policy: Full Research, No Cyborgism (+1 Research, -1 Ground Combat)
  The Deun'tleh are not overly-bothered about scientific research and generally give their scientists a great deal of latitutude to discover new technologies and apply them. They are, however, principally opposed to cyborigism as a practice that is barbaric and blasphemous, and given their lack of a true brain it has proved extremely hard to develop neural interface technology. This being the case, they have well qualified researchers, but their soldiers do not benefit from advanced implants for combat effectiveness.
  
  Notable Technologies:
  
  Tachyon Sails; The preferred Deun'tleh method of FTL travel, using tachyon sails they can ride streams of faster than light particles across the hyperlanes for little to no cost in energy, at the cost of some speed.
  
  Plasma-Caster; Given the significance of fire to the Deun'tleh, most of their favorite weapons involve burning or scoring. Plasma-Casters are footmobile, all-purpose ranged weapons that fire a bolt of superheated gas (plasma). It can be calibrated for a high spread rate, like a conventional shotgun, or a tight clustering and solid projectile. Given its flexibility, and the ubiquity of the microfission charges used in the device, it is a cheap and useful all-purpose weapon that can be both an anti-personnel and anti-materiel arm.
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  Social Policy: Arete (+1 Ground Combat / -1 Public Order)
  For the men in Deun'tleh society, you earn your place in the hierarchy through struggling against your competitors in often heavily ritualized ways. For Deun'tleh inclined to martial valor, this means testing themselves in feats of combat and endurance. The ideals of Arete lead to tension in some aspects of their society, but ensure that their best soldiers are generally formidable warriors.
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  Population Policy: Promote Growth (+1 Ground Combat / -1 Logistics)
  Deun'tleh couples are encouraged to have as many children as possible to bolster their people's ranks and provide new settlers to expand their people across the stars. Procreation is societally encouraged and couples that have more than three children are held in high social esteem.
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  Religion/Beliefs: Deun'tleh Animism (+1 Public Order) The Deun'tleh practice an old and ancient religion which has some philosophical similarities with Shintoism or Native American religions. Deun'tleh believe that the Universe is filled with spiritual beings of both a malevolent and benevolent nature, that physical objects especially plants and animals have souls, and that spiritual guidance can be found from communicating with older, wiser spirits. The wisest spirit is called the Al'es (All-Spirit) who is only reachable through their manifestations in lesser beings. There are many sects and the religion is labyrinthine in its textual history and theology. It is, however, a source of great social unity for the Deun'tleh.
  
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  Military Organization: Peacekeepers (+1 Public Order / -1 Ground Combat)The ground forces of the State are mostly oriented towards keeping the peace and maintaining public order, as such they are generally not given specialized combat training. Likewise, the State's fleets are mostly trained for anti-piracy activities. Deun'tleh fleets generally have fewer capital ships and more smaller and maneuverable strikecraft.
  Ground Forces Overview: (+1 Ground Combat / -1 Logistics) The ground forces of the Deun'tleh State are organized into armies of roughly 30,000 men, each with a distinctive livery and combat specialization. While they are not the best-trained troopers in the known galaxy, Deun'tleh can be hardy fighters in the right circumstances, but the resources required to make them competent fighters by equipping them with combat armor and high-tech weaponry are a drain on the nation's resources.
  Space Forces Overview: (-1 Space Combat / +1 Logistics) The space forces of the Deun'tleh State, while being an effective anti-piracy force, lack a bit of the solid power of other factions due to their lack of massed capital ships. Their emphasis on small craft such as corvettes and frigates makes their navy more manueverable, and their use of solar sail technology makes fuel upkeep extremely minimal, relieving supply problems, but overall their navy packs slightly less of a punch.
  
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  Moff'vas Ripa
  Age: 155
  Race: Deun'tleh
  Biography: Born on an isolated ice-mining and deuterium-synthesizing rig on the frozen world of Va'soon I, Moff'vas Ripa was the first Grand Councilor in Deun'tleh history to have been born off-world. In the childhood and early adulthood, he worked with his parents within a tight-knit community onboard the ice-crawler, a mobile rig that sent thousands of gallons of water up into space and ultimately back to homeworld. Eventually, wanderlust (and in no small part a desire for quality female companionship) saw him take on the identity of a rough-and-tumble offworld spacer in his 25th year. At first, he took on jobs working as private security for water merchants moving in and out of the Va'soon system. This was how he first saw Sen'Heim - not realizing he would return years later to rule it.
  
  After his days as a spacer, fighting pirates and hostile wildlife on behalf of the merchant companies, he settled in his 50th year on Enrishi'i I where a mining boom had led to a spike in the local economy. Moff'vas capitalized on the boom by opening a roadhouse and selling accomodations to traders, miners, and drifters. Eventually, he raised a sizeable sum and became a respected member of the community. He was known to the locals affectionately as Is'mer, or Ice Man, given his stoical attitude and his grave demeanor which, he claimed, was a product of his frozen homeworld. In his 80th year, he was elected to the Council of Elders for Ver'mas'enrish'i, the town that he had been settled in for many years. This prompted his long but steady rise to the Planetary Councils and then to the System Councils, to finally having a seat on the Grand Council. By his skill as a diplomat and the respect of his collegues, alongside his now-advanced age, he was elected ten years ago at the age of 145.
  Skills: Diplomat, Adventurer
  
  Ves'mar Ul
  Race: Deun'tleh
  Age: 55
  Biography: Born on the same backwater planet as Moff'vas Ripa, Ves'mar took an extremely different course in life. He left Va'soon I as soon as he was in his 15th year onboard a merchant ship and made his way to Ren'tao in pursuit of work. In those times, the Voidfarer's Parcel Service was just starting up and Ves'mar got in on the ground floor as one of the first official interstellar couriers. With his new role, he took everything from small packages to sensitive military documents even as far as the homeworlds of the various species with which the Deun'tleh had diplomatic relations. Since then, the Parcel Service has become an old and trusted Deun'tleh institution and the frequent trips across the void, often hitching a ride on military vessels, has drawn him into many an adventure.
  Skills: Adventurer, Mailman
  
  Commodore Ol'vi Mar'r
  Race: Deun'tleh
  Age: 68
  Biography: A Sen'Heimer and an urbanite to boot, Ol'vi Mar'r began his illustrious career in the Deun'tleh Stellar Navy as an sail-ensign aboard the "Va'moor'ran," a medical frigate that was involved in the Battle of Mul'har in the Enrishi'i system after the Deun'tleh inadvertently settled too close to a hive of large, hostile creatures known as Enrishi'i raptors and the army was called in to protect the settlers. It was here that the young ensign got his first taste of combat and here that he first saw soldiers and marines maimed and killed on the battlefield. His second post on the frigate "Ral'shoon" gave him his first experiences of ship-to-ship combat. Along the way, he rose up the ranks by a combination of sympathetic commanding officers and being present at some of the greatest anti-piracy actions of the past half century without actually having done anything to make the difference. Eventually, he was put in charge of the corvette "Pes'suar" running anti-piracy missions in Va'soon before eventually being granted command of a small flotilla.
  Skills: Space Combat, Navigation
  
  Ley'la Ran'i
  Race: Human
  Age: 26
  Biography: Ley'la is one of the perhaps six or seven thousand humans that call the Deun'tleh State their home. Abandoned by an apparent careless (or malicious) mother at Sen'Heim Spaceport, the young girl was taken into government custody who eventually extended guardianship to Vos'mor Ran'i, a mechanical engineer that discovered the infant swadded in a communications booth. Ran'i took the child back home with him to his wife and the two of them raised her much like their other children, teaching her Deun'tleh customs, traditions, language, and culture. He also, like most Deun'tleh parents, gave her a smattering of education in his trade. When she came of age, however, she realized how isolated she would be in Deun'tleh society where she could never hope to find an interested partner or quality work and she began to dream of escaping and going back to Earth, despite now not knowing English or any human customs. She did finally have the opportunity to visit Earth after her adopted father was able to secure her a job as an engineer on the "Pes'suar." She planned to go AWOL when the ship touched down in New York to deliver a Deun'tleh envoy, but after spending several hours in the metropolis she became frightened and disillusioned by her own people who she idealized greatly and were very alien in disposition from the familiar ways of the Deun'tleh. She was, then, settled on staying with her adopted people and continues to serve as one of the "Pes'suar"'s engineers.
  Skills: Engineering, Drive Repairs
  
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  Statistical Overview
  
  Ground Combat +1
  
  Space Combat -1
  
  Public Order +3
  
  Diplomacy +1
  
  Espionage Defense +1
  
  Espionage Offense +0
  
  Research -1
  
  Logistics -2
  

 

[Petroshka]

Faction Name: The Order Tempestus​

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• Homeworld/Home System: Tempus Alternium/Agrippina System: The world of Tempus Alternium is a world ruled by oceans and heavy storms thanks to a (relatively) fast rotation. The world is covered in large continents with their own biomes and small islands not too dissimilar from earth however much of the flora and fauna is very different, most fragile plant life is short, near the ground as to not get blown away by the storms. An Exception however, are the large and strong trees that make up the forests that cover the temperate climates, often these amazing trees would have smaller ecosystems ontop of their canopies above the clouds. Many Creatures take advantage of the high winds and tall trees using them as nests and gliding long distances, using the strong storms to fly when otherwise they couldn't.
  
  Composite Race(s): 80% human 20% artificial intelligence ( +1 ground combat +1 space combat, -2 espionage on offense)
  
  Form of Government: Aristocratic Theology: The Order's governing systems are largely influenced by feudalism, where noble houses own and govern their little sections of land and space. While swearing fealty to those above them, with the ultimate power being held by the king and queen. Most areas of the Order however are ran by various houses each with their own agendas and plans for the Order. ( -2 Logistics, +1 public order +1 ground forces)
  
  Social Values: The social structure and therefore values of the Order are largely influenced by old leaders and old values. Nobles and peasants are largely kept apart with Nobles doing administrative works and being leaders while peasants do the more menial work, although many of these have evolved overtime with the peasants largely working in maintenance rather than labor, with machines doing most of what used to be their work. AI are large part of the Order and are considered to be brethren to nobles. Many use holograms to project themselves as human and help by assisting in research, fighting, and operating machinery. The AI themselves are programmed with similar values to their creators. (+1 Logistics +1 Public Order -2 Diplomacy)
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  Spoiler: House Varlock

  
  The largest house, House Varlock is most known for their liberal use of peasants in many fields, being this they are rivals to most of the other houses and their standing is lowered but they provide a valuable expendable commodity on the battlefield. They are tolerated by the imperial court thanks to this and many houses are starting to adopt their policies with the peasants but only in the military sect. Varlock provides the Order with the most raw materials out of the other houses thanks to efficient use of peasants and their high population. Their nobles are often associated with administrative works and minor leadership roles, with most of their knights leading the offense.
  
  
  Spoiler: House Arckon

  
  
  A relatively new house, House Arckon is known for their ships and make up almost 75% of the Orders navy, being this they control the shipyards and space elevators as well as most of the trade that goes between planets and factions. Their knights are especially trained in space-warfare and fighting between tight corridors, their ships are well made with other houses adopting their designs, doctrine, and philosophy with their own ships. Their nobles are renowned for being business savvy always trying to maximize their profits, usually to the determent to the other houses and even their own peasants causing many to have animosity toward them.
  
  
  Spoiler: House Mortan

  
  
  A old house, House Mortan are well renowned for their sturdy architecture and their ability to produce goods at a large industrial level, you will see their sigil in most manufacturies, and deal the most in between House Varlock and House Arckon. Their knights are the most heavily armored and are trained in building forward field bases within war-zones, their ships are especially made to go from ground to orbit and to haul large tonnages of cargo. They are most often commissioned to build the buildings by the other houses making them rather well liked and forcing them to be a integral part of the order's on-goings.
  
  
  Spoiler: House Seliencia

  
  
  The Newest house and therefore smallest out of the main four, House Seliencia works on the technological side of things, focusing on research and AI development Selicencia's influence grew exponentially throughout the years as AI became more and more apart of Tempestus society. Scholars before warriors many view them with suspicion as they would often abduct peasants to experiment on them, though these actions are tolerated by the other houses and aren't seen as much of a problem. They are responsible for the newest of the experimental weapons and power armor as well as the formation of Tempestus Scions, many see their scribes as a boon upon civilian life and on the battlefield as they would signify something being improved.
  
  
  Spoiler: Knights Corsair

  
  Mercenaries for hire and plundering oppertunists, these knights are loyalless freelancers that lesser houses often hire to either keep peasants in order or to bully poorer houses. These freelancer's equipment are most often of poorer quality in more outdated technologies, many would have technologies from many different nations hobbled up together, and a few may even have top of the line equipment. They are no single entity however, and are many individual groups, both noble and despicable, they scour the galaxy for wealth either for themselves or the houses they serve under. Bounty hunters, assassins, guards, there is no job they will decline as long as they pay well.
  
  
  
  Spoiler: The Royal Sigil House Elyeene

  
  
  
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  ( +1 to space combat -1 public order)
  Ground Forces Overview: Although the knights are well known for their heavy use of power armor in their heavy infantry they also field a variety of light infantry in the form of House Varlocks peasant soldiers. These men and woman are armed with a simple ballistic weapon and uniform with a crest of their house, they are mostly used to defend static defenses and used to operate artillery, in some cases they enjoy much safer and more relaxed battlefield than their superiors. The knights make use of plasma weaponry in the form of energy crossbows, bows, and melee weapons. Powered by small generators these power armored knights arent slow even for their size. Their Vehicles consist of large bipedal walkers with weapons similar to that of their knights only scaled to a much larger extent depending on the model. Their air force consists of their spaceships delivering supporting fire.
  
  Space Forces Overview: Many of the orders ships are small and maneuverable specializing in close range combat much like their ground forces counterpart, boarding actions are a heavy part of the doctrine, torpedos are mostly used against large ships while the smaller weapons are used against lighter ships. What separates the orders ships from most others however is that they are particularly designed to ram into enemy ships, using their plasma hull tech which essentially coats the outer-layer of the hull in plasma, the orders ships find little resistance as they punch through. Combined with this some smaller vessels are designed to be stuck inside a ship so the marines can board the ship from within, to get out they simply activate thrusters and the plasma hull once again.
  
  
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  Technology Policy: Unrestricted: The Order allows the different houses to research to their hearts content, peasants are used as guinea pigs for medicines and experimental augmentations to the human body. AI assist in the progression of technologies to such an extent that they are absolutely integral using robotic segregate bodies to test things that a human would not be able to. The unrestricted research has kept the order from falling behind other nations (+1 research +1 space combat -2 public order)
  Notable Technologies:
  Plasma Generators: The Order is completely powered by plasma, large plasma generators run its large ships, and cities cheaply and efficiently. While smaller generators, being more costly are used for smaller ships, aircraft, backup generators, and even small forward outposts. Micro generators, being small, are much cheaper and easier to produce and are used in a variety of things like smaller structures, power armor, electronics and weapons.
  
  Plasma thrusters: Both large and small these provide the orders ships to move fast in atmosphere and outside. They produce a low droning noise once on making them relatively stealthy although the sound carries for a long distance. Smaller thrusters are used with the Phoenix Guard's new power armor, allowing them fast initial flight.
  
  AI: The creation of AI by House Seliencia has revolutionized the Order in every aspect, civilian life quality improved, repetitive tasks became automated, progress research skyrocketed. Eventually they were purposed to become assistance to nobles, over time assistance became partnership. The old AI running the machines became equal to barons administrating cities, newer more advanced AI became brother or sister to nobles. Once these nobles die they may choose their selected knight and fight alongside them assisting them in battle helping them with information and targeting.
  
  Power armor: Evolved from the 'humble' plate armor it has gone through many iterations of materials and designs, from various metals to gems and even failed designs from attempting to "harden" photons House Seliencia has been working hard to make it what it is now. The alloy is made from various metals making it resistant to heat and impacts softening blows from explosions and the heat that their plasma weapons output. Armor piercing ballistics have been a problem in the past but it has been largely solved by simply taking cover being it that even a armor piercing round will find at the very least some trouble going through the metal.
  
  
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  Social Policy: The order is a very class based society, where undesirables arent on the census, peasants are treated lower than their noble counter parts, and owning land is the measure of power. Although the commoners arent treated terribly they simply go on with their lives, high nobles are untouchable to them and lesser nobles compensate for their lack of power by asserting their authority. Many people may look at this and see it as horrible or even deplorable, but it has allowed the nobles essentially improve on themselves by marrying with other nobles and only rarely with commoners (-1 public order -1 diplomacy, +1 research +1 space combat)
  Population Policy: There are no population polices, everything is natural. (+1 public order, +1 diplomacy, -2 espionage on offense)
  Religion/Beliefs: the Order was originally strongly catholic during its first centuries, but over the years it has evolved and merged with traditional forms of chivalry and the chivarlic code. it is less of a religion around a entity and more of a belief to obey laws and the social norms, there are no prayers, only duty, and loyalty to the noble houses above (+1 ground combat)
  
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  Space Combat +3
  
  Ground Combat +3
  
  Research +2
  
  Logistics 0
  
  Diplomacy -2
  Espionage
  offense -4
  defense 0
  
  Public Order -1
  
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  Name: Isolda Eyleene
  Race: human
  Biographical Information: Leader of the Order,
  Skills:
  
  Name: Roderic Varlock
  Race: human
  Biographical Information: Head of House Varlock
  Skills:
  
  Name: Videric Arckon
  Race: human
  Biographical Information: Head of House Arckon
  Skills:
  
  Name: Arius Mortan
  Race: human
  Biographical Information: Head of House Mortan
  Skills:
  
  Name: Elianor Seliencia
  Race: human
  Biographical Information: Head Of House Seliencia
  Skills:
  
  Name: The Vigilant
  Race: AI
  Biographical Information: The oldest and most upgraded AI, Vigilant is the head monitor of every ai and assists House Seliencia in production and research of AI.
  Skills:
  
  

 

[General Deth Glitch]

The Arthurian Union

• Government
• Military
• Policies

• 
  
  
  Homeworld/Home System: Camalot/Arcturus
  Composite Races: 90% Human, 5% Mohain, 2% Drenian, 1% Quirniens, 1% Traiverux, 1% Other (+1 Logistics, +1 Diplomacy, -2 Espionage On Defence)
  Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
  While the Legal Power of the Arthurian is in the hands of the Monarch, defacto power lies with the Democratically elected Government. The Government has two houses, the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
  The House of Commons is Democratically Elected while the House of Lords is appointed in joint by the acting PM and the Monarch, although they hold their seat for life. Unlike the House of Lords of the UK, these lords are split to ensure a selection of experts rather then those politically aligned with the current PM (Though thats not to say that doesn't happen) and so many of its seats require certain criteria. 600 Lords are people considered experts in their field with rules to ensure a wide selection of fields, 80 are hereditary lords 13 of whom are currently closely related to the King, 85 represent religion with strict rules to the ratio of different faiths to ensure equal spread even when new faiths grow to have a significant following. The last twenty are not life peers and each serve specific terms. 12 Serve a term of 20 years and they have no restriction but are appointed 3 at a time by the current PM, ensuring a level of security for previously agreed long term plans from future parliaments. The Final 8 Are appointed by the Monarch and serve until either their own death or that of the Monarch. (+1 Public Order, -1 Ground Combat)
  Social Values: While diverse the vast majority of the Arthurian people believe in personal freedoms and equality, while they accept that different races and genders can have different limitations they should be judged on their current ability not their possible limits. In their dress the Humans of the Union are generally conservative choosing to cover up rather then show, though this is likely due to the slightly cooler temperature (Similar latitudes generally average about 5-8•C less then on earth) on Camalot compared to Earth. The upper classes have had a history of duelling since leaving earth, originally it was a way to pass the time but since evolved into both the nations biggest sport and an informal way to settle minor disputes, because of its popularity many of the middle and lower classes also practise with the current champion being born penniless and surviving of the nations welfare system. The people also value service in the Military in the name of the Monarch and protecting social liberties throughout the known systems. The Value freedom and public sentiment always sways to whom ever helps those fleeing persecution in the name of liberty. As such they have always maintined patrol fleets to give those people a secure way to seek asylum. (+1 Space Combat, -1 Espionage on Offence)
  
• Military Organization: The Arthurians follow the tradition of its Heritage by focusing almost entirely on its space fleet and massively neglecting its ground forces. Similarly its Commander in Chief is the Reigning Monarch also this generally Defacto sits with the Minister of Defense or, in cases of war, the Appointed Field Marshal. Below this sits the First Space Lord, styled after the First Sea Lord of history who commands the forces and since the ground forces are almost universally integrated to the Navy below him sits the General of Joint Forces who ogranises multi-force actions when the Navy and Ground must co-ordinate. Below the Space Lord and General of Joint Forces sit the First Admiral and First General who each hold command of their respective branches. (+1 Space Combat, -1 Ground Combat)
  {WIP}
  
  Ground Forces Overview:
  Space Forces Overview:
  
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  Technology Policy: The Technological Policy of the Union is to strive for technology to better the quality of life for its inhabitants and its allies. Focusing on technologies and ideas that would result in a better standard of living and neglecting technologies that would support them in war (+1 Public Order, +1 Research, -1 Espionage Offence, -1 Ground Combat)
  Notable Technologies:
  Social Policy: The Social Policy is to provide aid for those who need it but, unless this need is caused by disability, also require level of state work considered roughly equal in cost to encourage seeking employment and also allow the government use of a large and cheap workforce for menial tasks such as maintenance of public spaces or simple construction jobs. People are given choice as to the form of work they wish to complete though limits are put up to ensure that the government isn't over burdened with large groups of people doing the same job to the point the government cannot provide them with work. (+1 Logistics, -1 Research)
  Population Policy: There are next to no controls on Immigration but the nations policy is to protect individuals from persecution and to protect those seeking protection from various issues, from hostile government policies to being stateless. While it takes a decade of living in the state to be eligible for welfare those who are not yet eligible but are in need can find bland, tasteless but nutrient food and simple living accommodation provided by the state. Better then starving or freezing to death but little else, to ensure that people don't immigrate purely go leach of the state. Its Navy is therefor often on patrol in neutral system to both protect trade but also to provide a point of contact with the nation for those in need and a safe way back to the Nation (-1 Diplomacy, +1 Space Combat)
  Religion/Beliefs: The Arthurian Union believes in personal liberty and there for doe not impose religion on its people. While the Monarch is still the official head of the Anglican church, nearly no Arthurians follow that faith with
  most Anglicans being back on Earth in the Commonwealth nations. The Government must remain secular in all matters of faith to ensure that no faith is given preference including anti-theists and Xenotheists. Ensuring no one feels their faith is being oppressed and public support backs any act that increases peoples freedom to worship freely (+1 Public Order)

Summery of Stats:
Logistics 1
Diplomacy 0
Espionage Def -2
Espionage Off -2
Space Combat 3
Ground Combat -2
Public Order 2
Research 1


-Notable Individuals-

• Prime Minister
• The King
• The Heir Apparent
• The First Space Lord

• 
  
  Name: The Right Honourable, Sir Henry Churchill, Prime Minister of The Arthurian Union
  Race: Human
  Biographical Information: Distant decedent of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Sir Henry is very distinct from his ancestor choosing war as a last resort and choosing to solve situation diplomatically, even when large risks could be involved.
  Skills: Skilled Negotiator and Duelist.
• 
  
  Name: His Royal Highness William VI of Arthuria and the Commonwealth, defender of freedom, liberty and Unity, servant of the people, marshal of peace and prosperity, Leader of the Temporal Realm
  (HRH William Charles Arthur Harry Pendragon)
  Race: Human
  Biographical Information: Born second in line, after his Mother Elizabeth III, it was always expected that William would succeed his mother and likewise his mother would succeed his grandfather. His Grandfather died when William was only 8 and his mother clung on for a few years after, though many beleive she was merely waiting for William to Come of age as she had lost her Husband, Williams Father, when William was 7. At the tender age of 13 William had an entire nation and billions abroad suddenly looking to him for guidance. Despite being educated for this his entire life he still felt unqualified and so surrounded himself with a strong retinue of advisors who could help him make such decisions as he needed to make and gave him a greater store of knowledge to call upon. On his 23rd Birthday he really began to come into his own, while not dismissing his close retinue he would often go about his business as Monarch without advisers flocking about him and began to rally the support of the people, especially as his speach at the start of that years new Government was more moving then anyone could have predicted as he set the world into perspective and reinforced the Athurian peoples beleif that they could make a different in creating a better universe for all. In the years since he has solidified the nation and reinforced support in the Crown both within the nation and without, especially among the commonwealth.
  Skills: Skilled Orator and Planner, willing to listen to the advise of those wiser then him to find the best solution for as many people as possible.
• 
  
  Name: Her Royal Highness, Mary Elizabeth Diana, Princess of the Grail and Lady of the Sea and Sky
  (HRH Mary Elizabeth Diana Pendragon)
  Race: Human
  Biographical Information: Eldest child and only daughter of King William, Mary is a favourite of the people and has been so far without controversy and is a key part in her fathers task to revitalise the peoples view of the Crown.
  Skills:
• 
  
  Name: His Lordship, James Faustus, First Space Lord and commander of the Imperial Forces
  (Lord Faustus)
  Race: Human
  Biographical Information: Born a younger of the many children of Lord Faustus, a cunning and contentious politician who served as a loyal advisor to both HRH King William and his Mother and Grandfather before him, supporting many acts of parliament in the house of Lords to ensure the steady growth of the Monarchies power. James, much like his aged and retired father, is a staunch supporter of the Monarchy. He is also a close friend of Princess Mary and an accomplished military commander with many victories to speak of. Some believe his swift climbing of the ranks is due to his fathers' acclaim, others his friendship to the heir, while many believe it is merely through his many victories and operational successes, leading him to being popular with both factions in and outside of the military.
  Skills:

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• Core Information
• Internal Information
• Martial Information
• Scientific Information
• Notable Figures
• Stats
• Factions

• 
  
  Faction Name: United Terran League
  
  
  Homeworld/Home System: Earth(Terra), 3rd planet from the sun
  Capital:Atlantis
  
  After eliminating global warming as a threat and major facelifting and conservation efforts, the ecosystems of planet earth have been stabilized. A planet of giant forests and deserts, of Cold tundras and spellbinding reefs, we have finally managed to make our planet the jewel of the solar system. The earth is titled, so seasons vary unless near the equator. While it may seem like utopia, major storms are still a major threat, and tectonic technologies aren’t advanced enough to stop most major earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. So, while most of the planet can be inhabited, some areas are kept as energy production sites, parks and military installations.
  
  
  Composite Race: Humanity: Formed of all the nations on the planet, humans are bipedal mammals who have multi-shaded skins, depending on the area their family ancestrally grew up in. Areas with high direct sunlight year-round often produced darker skin tones, while areas with less direct sunlight had lighter tones. Most are capable of being fairly strong, and the galactic standard are about medium in terms of strength. However, they are self labeled “americans” of the universe, and so while very friendly are often rather abrupt and plain when speaking. (+1 Ground Force Strength and Offensive Espionage, -1 to Diplomacy and Public Order)
  
  
  Form of Government: Allied Federation The United Nations was first created to service the needs of the many nations across the planet. This was Unlike most civilizations, they still maintain separate nation-states on Earth, and often had to deal with the often times competing and varied interests of a very vocal and volatile people. So, when the call was first heard from the stars, it was given vast powers over interstellar problems, but lower governances were kept by member-states. Major laws and treaties are signed by the UTL, but minor laws and day-to-day governance of nations are left to local powers. So, the representatives are chosen mirroring the US system, one house based on Population and another with each state given one vote. It is from these two houses that every 10 years a new President is elected. Along with the Judicial Branch, this form of government seems to have worked in uniting the people of the world. However, this can lead to some problems when dealing with wars and interstellar emergencies, as most nations dislike having less representation and resent oversight. (+2 Diplomacy, -2 logistics)
  
  
• 
  
  Social Values: Progressive Equality While a strong sense of belonging and tradition to ethnic groups remains, there are almost no stigmas and hated groups among the populace. While some extremists hold out, on the whole Humanity is very accepting, as long as it doesn’t harm others they don’t mind. Racial stigma based on skin Pigmentation and sexism had been a problem, but currently no group has a major hold on power. They are a very competitive species however, and martial and physical prowess are highly regarded. While education is highlighted, Humans delight in sport and competition. (+1 Public Order, -1 Research)
  
  
  Social Policy: Humans as a group are often more concerned about doing the right thing, and this can lead to soldiers questioning their own commanders and going rouge. This makes them amenable to more treaties, and while everyone angles for the better deal, humans don’t try to rob you blind if you don’t piss them off. (+1 to diplomacy, -1 to Ground Combat Strength)
  
  
  Population Policy: Humans procreate sexually, and are minorly obsessed with the practice. Humans find mates by courting with gifts, outings and sexual conduct without procreation, and have life bonds with partners. Humans are extremely doting parents, and often try to ensure that children gain the best education and by doing this often pressure children to be more than they can be, leading to pushback in later years. (+1 research, -1 Public Order)
  
  
  Religion/Beliefs: Humanity has seen many religions pass by, rise and fall, and often are left feeling lost. Most of the minor pre-Interstellar revolution religions became less popular, so most religions except for the the sects of Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and cultural religions were lost to history. Religious figures, respected, were rarely given any special treatment. So, while most have their own private beliefs, the majority of society is a very scientific minded group, are less easily swayed by theological arguments. (+1 Logistics)
  
  
• 
  
  Military Organization: The Terran League Military is split into three departments, Special Ops, Army and Navy. Run by appointed heads, they are dominating in the government, and often gain a majority of the funding from the World Government. The main focus of the military is to press the attack, and most of their research is put into power rather than efficiency. So, while powerful warships are feared on the field, their reconstruction and health fleet is often harder to maneuver. (+1 Star-Ship strength, -1 Logistics)
  
  
  Ground Forces: With the use of Cybernetic implants and advanced weaponry, Humans are a very strong presence on any battlefield. However they often find that this gives them disadvantage when attackers are trying to locate them. (+1 Ground Combat Strength, -1 Defensive Espionage)
  
  
  Space Forces: Unlike the Military, the Navy is more focused on maintaining troop strength than actual bombardment. ships are built to last, but loose some firepower with advanced shielding. (+1 logistics, -1 Star-ship strength)
  
  
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  Technology Policy: Humans are very keen on getting cutting edge technology, and have been for a very long time. Willing to sacrifice much in the name of science, they are only seriously against human cloning, and some forms of gene manipulation. However, they are fans of cybernetic implants, and anything that prolongs life. This is a very alarming trait that can seem slightly off putting to other species. (+2 Research, -1 Diplomacy and Public Order)
  
  
  Notable Technologies
  
  Seraph: Found by Haven, Seraph is a relatively new material, and has been found to be a wondrous source of energy. While the by products have been classified as bioweapons, this has given humanity a huge leap in steps toward cheap energy, and is infused with star-ship fuel to enhance power, requiring less fuel overall.
  
  
  DNA Reclamation: Humans put a lot of energy into Stem Cell research early on in their Information age, and while the practice is regulated almost into obscurity, a technique using nanobots and DNA strand mapping led to the ability of humans to preserve a copy of their DNA in a computer, and during cell atrophy begin reintroducing stable DNA. This practice, while extending life, causes more health problems down the line, so life expectancy was only increased by 30 years
  
  
  Molecular Construction: After 3d printers caught on, more research was put into creating more and more advanced machines, graduating from plastic, to food, and then to larger construction materials. After a breakthrough in the manipulation of cell nuclei, small machines were able to create most small tools from composite materials, given sufficient matter. While still on a small scale and requiring a lot of power, use of Seraph has given us the ability to install them in most ships, and has given them a lot of potential.
  
  
  Simulation Rooms: Leading from primitive Virtual-Reality and Altered-Reality technology, used mostly for entertainment, companies dealing with extreme isolation and boredom created upgraded models for their employees, Using new full-body haptic suits and other adaptations depending on company resources, to allow them to interact with something other than starry skies and airlocks. Most cities would have matching rooms in their community centers, so families could stay connected even when one was far away for long periods of time.
  
  Guardians:
  
  
  
  
  
  Created by Lancaster Inc, Guardians are called the greatest gift a man can receive, or the biggest middle finger to god that was ever created. Pioneered by grieving families, the technology started as an attempt to keep family pets alive, by augmenting animals to prolong their lives. When this was found to be akin to torture for the animals, a new solution was devised. The creation of a cyber-chip that mapped brainwaves of a creature, and transferred through continuous observance the personality, memory and some say the soul of the creature. While they can be outfitted with artificial skin and fur, some prefer their guardians to be given implements to protect their family. As such, many world leaders keep one as a extra layer of protection, and often the bond from their original pet remains. Hardcore Traditionalists are uncomfortable around the synthetics, calling them ‘abominations,’ but the vast majority of the earth like them.
  
  
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  Name: Abimbola Nedaye
  
  Race: Human
  
  Biographical Information: Patient Leader, Fierce Warrior, and Proud father. Abimbola is the current standing president of the Terran League, and has maintained a rating of 60% approval for his first 3 years in office. Born into a poor family in the city of Dakar, he managed At 18 he started off as a Petty-Officer of the TLS(Terran League Ship) Ching-Shih, Earth Defense Fleet. He worked his way up to captain and retired with honors to a happy civilian life at age 24. After having gone to law school during his sponsored education opportunity from the Navy, he ran for Public office first in his home country of Kenya. Established on a platform of industrialization and modernization, he was swept into the Parliament and then the Presidency after serving for 2 terms. At 41, he was given international recognition for his part in clearing corruption in the government in his presidential Terms, and was invited to be Representative of Kenya in the UTL, and by a narrow margin won the Presidency from the Canadians. He has leanings towards the progressives, but is naturally cautious when planning his next move. Now entering his midlife, he has seen a lot of what Humanity have to offer, and is ready to lead his people into a new Age.
  
  Family-
  
  Amara Nedaye: Doctor on the ship TLS Hermes, deployed to the first fleet.
  
  Adisa Nedaye: Son of Abimbola, twin of Ayana. He’s learning graphic design in America, hoping to bring to life african folktales.
  
  Ayana Nedaye: Daughter of Abimbola, twin of Adisa. Unlike her father she is going directly to law school, and plans on becoming a member of the Senegalese supreme court.
  
  Skills:
  
  Experienced Diplomat
  
  Expert in Military Logistics
  
  
  
  
  
  Name: Sarah Lancaster
  
  Race: Human
  
  Biographical Information: Born in New Jersey, a orphan from the streets, she learned to make her own way at an early age. After graduating with honors from NYU, she went on to start Lancaster Inc, one of the worlds now premier Tech company, and often subcontracts for the UTL. They are known for the creation of SHELL armor, Guardians, and many of the Military’s ship designs. They also pioneered the use of human augmentation, but Saah was hesitant to show them to the world, as she had reservations about how people would use them. She is a heavy progressive, and is one of the main donors of the party.
  
  Skills:
  
  Expert Researcher
  
  Tinkerer
  
  
  Name:Viktor Kuznetsov
  
  Race: Human
  
  Biographical Information: Second son of a minor Russian lord, Viktor rapidly raised himself in the ranks of the Russian military, serving as a member of the Russian special forces before a surprise jump to General and assignment to their first division. He has served with distinction and was awarded the silver crown by the king himself. He gained his current position due to a friendship with the current President of the UTL Abimbola. Viktor first met Abim when he was assigned to search for a potential terrorist in the Ching-Shih, and Abim helped him track down the traitorous crew member. After averting disaster, they remained friends and he was moved up to the command staff due to his stellar record and the presidents suggestion. A die-hard Royalist, he is still a staunch supporter of Abimbola.
  
  
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  Stats:
  
  Ground Force Strength- 2
  
  Star-ship Strength- 0
  
  Public Order- -2
  
  Research- 1
  
  Logistics- -1
  
  Diplomacy- 0
  
  Espionage offence- 1
  
  Espionage Defense- -1
  
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  The Traditionalist Front:
  After World War IV, the Russian and Chinese people decided to go back to their traditional roots of Czars and Emperors. They gained traction in neighboring countries, and soon parts of the Eurasian Continent reorganized into constitutional Monarchs, with great powers held by the kings and Queens, Emperors and Empresses, ect. They lead the cautionary wing of the UTL, often pushing back on unnecessary human augmentation, are large supporters of a large military, and are less trusting of alien races. They support home defense, and are more likely to support a military base than a research station.
  The Progression Party:
  Based around England, Canada and their allies, the Progressive party is based on the principal that we should approach all races first with friendship, and are more supportive of research missions and reliance on diplomacy. While supporters of augmentation, they are heavy advocates for the centralization of most powers under the UTL. They believe that there is not supposed to be a limit on technological advancement, and have been found to support human testing if deemed necessary for the research.
  

 

[Specialist]

Faction Name: Outcast’s Haven

Homeworld/Home System: Primaris, Sanctuary System

Composite Race(s): Havenian.

Form of Government: Outcast’s Haven is a Military-Commissariat/Stratocracy hybrid. With an executive council linked directly to the Commissary-General as well as the various Military High Command and Public Departments, all decisions on behalf of the parties at work as a whole ultimately influence the actions of the state- with Citizens only being able to vote in favor of policies, project developments and other state actions. (+2 Diplomacy, -2 Public Order)

Social Values: Havenians pride themselves on being an industrialist, intelligent people. Throughout the 22nd century, much of their culture revolves around a community lifestyle with a strong sense of nationalistic zeal; placing themselves and their allies first in any situation. This can ultimately be considered a detriment, since diplomacy is only reserved partially to 2nd-Class Citizens and fully for First-Class Citizens. (+2 Espionage [Def])

Military Organization: Haven’s Military is split into three branches, and the three branches are overseen by a Force Coordinator, who is overseen by the Council. There are a total of four Generals; each assigned to 2-3 Divisions each. They stay in close communication throughout the duration of their operations, and have been known to work in close quarters with the Navy despite the rivalry between the two branches. (-3 Logistics)

Ground Forces Overview: Haven’s Army is the largest ground force ever fielded in Haven’s history, and comprises a total of five different divisions. These are: Infantry, Mot. and Mechanized, Armored/Air Support, Recon and Security, and Internal Affairs and Replicant Combat Teams. (+3 Ground Strength, -3 Espionage [Offensive])

Space Forces Overview: Overseen by MCPO-EC Cole Harper and FC-MC Jack Harper, the Space Force is the sole protectorate of Haven’s interstellar territories. Mostly defense-centric, offensive operations are only used for frontline garrison, reinforcement, or securing the passage of Expeditionary Task Forces (ETF’s) en route to planetside capture. (+3 Space Combat, -2 Logistics)

Technology Policy: The only technology thus far to be outlawed and banned in any form is the development and use of advanced AI algorithms, and biological weapons. (-2 Technology)

Notable Technologies: Research has benefited significantly in Haven’s favor, and such has produced three of their most notable technologies: Nanite-Graphine Composite armor, Seraphite Energy, the N1-Series Nanite Repair Drone, and the Ferrison-Ion Propulsion Drive.

Social Policy: Both 2nd and 1st-Class Citizens, regardless of upbringing and financial status, are allowed to enjoy recreational activities and a generally lenient freedom of autonomy, with some activities depending on age restrictions (no alcohol/Civilian-grade weapons/drugs until 1st-Class Citizenship is obtained, etc.)

Population Policy: A given equal-opportunity and high quality of life has been important to the Havenian people since the founding of Haven. Havenians who are born until the time they enter the military are considered 2nd-Class Citizens; with the governmental body paying entirely for their education, social welfare, and healthcare. The significant downside is that, although they are taught politics and how to vote, their voting capabilities are severely restricted compared to those of 1st-Class Citizens, or Citizens who have chosen to retire from their mandatory four years of military service. In the instance someone is medically unqualified to serve even in non-combat roles, they are assigned to a Civilian sector of their choosing, and receive continued benefits for their education in their sector and job of choice until a sustainable self-income is reached.

Religion/Beliefs: Most Havenians, come the dawn of the 22nd Century, have abandoned any form of Religion in favor of the continued pursuit of the sciences. However, some Havenians are more Spiritually inclined, and this has produced a slight ‘conflict of beliefs’ that the government is attempting to correct.



TOTAL STATS: (12) POS, (12) NEG

Diplomacy: +2
Tech: -2
Ground Combat: +4
Space Combat: +4
Espionage (Off): -4
Espionage (Def): +2
Logistics: -4
Public Order: -2

-Notable Individuals-​

Name: Txell ‘Boss’ Aristied

Race: Havenian

Biographical Information: Txell Aristied is the current Commissary-General of Outcast’s Haven, and oversees all sector-specific, planetary, political and military operations. Despite somewhat of a caste-system overlooking the populace of Haven’s territories, she is generally benevolent; and would rather approach things diplomatically rather than warmongering a situation. She was elected by her now late father and former Commissary-General Michael Aristied. Upholding to her father’s governance of the planet and her colonies, Txell will do whatever it takes to protect her people as they slowly encroach out to the unknown void of the stars. She is composed, level-headed and friendly to most everyone she meets. Mostly everyone.

Skills: Rarely out on the field except in times of extraordinary crisis, Txell has spent most of her time reinforcing her training from her father as well as the various staff while she was growing up; their insistence that she knew how to be combat-capable if a disgruntled Citizen made an attempt on her life. She’s a remarkably quick learner, and the Mark of Seraph gave her enhanced strength, endurance and stamina.




Name: Aaron Smith

Race: Havenian

Biographical Information: Older than the Commissary-General herself, Aaron Smith is Txell’s most respected political advisor and Joint Chief of Staff. Michael Aristide himself had appointed him to be his Political Advisor, and now that Txell has had the torch passed, Aaron is determined as well as curious to see how the young Commissary-General will hold up.

Skills: Smith is outspoken, engaged and well-versed in making sure the best course of action is taken to ensure the continued progression of Haven’s interpersonal development, as well as being Txell & Co’s first line of analysis in dealing with the diplomatic exchanges between Haven and foreign powers.



Name: Sarah White

Race: Havenian

Biographical Information: Sarah White is Haven’s Military Intelligence Officer, handpicked by Micheal after her excellence at obtaining and piecing together the fragmentations of Intel collected from UTL and Haven forces in the Feral Wars. She is slightly older than Txell, however still one of the youngest members of the group.

Skills: As one would expect, the job of intelligence is scraping together and assembling a collage of information out of pieces collected from the field operatives, Recon units and generals under their command. Everything from combat logs to Radar and surveillance data is used to be compiled into a report, which then can be analyzed further to create the best possible battle plan and ensuring the highest chance of strategic success. Sarah White is remarkably meticulous; believing that the difference between success and failure all resides within the intelligence presented to the troops.


Name: Nathan Winters

Race: Havenian

Biographical Information: A Politicial Sciences instructor at Washington State University, Nathan's expertise in his field combined with the knowledge of sociology and psychology in relation to politics earned him a nomination by Micheal to represent Outcast Haven on all diplomatic envoys, summits, and foreign exchange talks. Rumor has it that he and Aaron are tied for being elected the next Commissary-General if Txell ever passes away.

Skills: Being a Faction Representative, Nathan first and foremost has a guaranteed seat in the United Terran League’s international politics, including political summits as a stand-in for when Txell cannot attend.

 

[Soviet Panda]

The Feng Dynasty​

WIP

• Core Information
• Clans
• Military

• 
  Homeworld/System: The third planet of the Loderal system, Rakmat
  Capital: Fengmin
  Composite Races: 50% Ak-at, 20% Rakam-at, 10% Hysh-at, 9% Thymn-at, 1% Feng-at.
  The races are not so much several different species, but several different sub-species. The percentages are also fluid to an extent due to genetic modifications.
  Form of Government, Dynastic Monarchy: The right to rule has been passed down within the Feng-at ever since the beginning of their written history.
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  Social Structure: The various peoples of the Feng Dynasty are divided into clans, denoted with the suffix -at, based upon their genetics.
  Ak-at: The Ak-at are those that have no clear genetic heritage, naturally making them by far the largest of the five clans. They provide the much needed workforce and general manpower that the other clans so desperately need. Ironically, most of the other clans look down upon this clan due to their muddied genes. However, the current Emperor has taken an Ak-at member as an advisor, the first in several generations.
  Rakam-at: The warrior clan who pride themselves in their physical prowess. The Rakam-at can be identified by their leathery skin with a mottled red and brown coloration, natural frills are uncommon but certainly present. They are the ones responsible for all military training, including the recent forays into space. Pure bred Rakam-at strike forces are used as not only the Emperor's personal guard, but also as surgical tools on the field of battle, striking decisive blows on the enemy forces to shatter them.
  Hysh-at: Perhaps the most physically diverse of the clans, the Hysh-at are the spider-like merchants of the Empire. Many have taken to becoming scribes and book keepers for the Emperor and are all to excited to explore the vastness of space in search of possible business opportunities. They have the prestigious history of having the most members chosen as Adviser to the Emperor, making the acting leader of the clan fairly hostile to the chosen Adviser.
  Thymn-at: Pale and practically boneless, they are dedicated to science and engineering. It was they that designed the first vessel fit for space travel, refined mechanical engineering, and perfected genetic modification. They have little care of what the other clans wish to accomplish, though they do occasionally stick their muzzles out of their labs and garages long enough to keep up with the going on's of the world.
  Feng-at: The Royal clan, for generations they have led their world. The most human in appearance, with their black sclera, pointed ears, and crown like horns marking the only noticeable difference. None have ascended to the Feng-at, birth being the only way to join said clan.
• 
  Ground Forces: The Feng Dynasty fields a hybrid army of ranged and melee combatants. These combatants are further assisted by both melee and ranged mechanized units. These mechanized units often take the appearance of the predators of their home world, the Thymn-at credited with creating the first models firmly believing nature had done most of the work for them in regards of design.
  
  Rakam-at forces are equipped and assisted by the best technology has to offer. Fully encased in suits of armor, they rip through the enemy with plasma tipped blades and gauss weapons. Their robotic companions doing much the same while also acting as mobile cover.
  
  Space Forces: Due to them only having recently gone past their own solar system, they have an abysmal military force in the vast expanse of space. Large, bulky, and slow, they are constructed in orbit and disputed over by the Hysh-at and Rakam-at, both seeing great potential in the ships.
  

 

[KindlyPlagueDoctor]

Faction Name:
Vermin Conglomerate
Homeworld/Home System:
"The Tunnels" in the Isoztur system. In reality the Tunnels is a massive space hulk of precursor origin.
Composite Race(s):
100% Homo Rattus (Known simply as Rats by most species) However, there is a divide in the species.
Warlord Rats/Mutant Rats

Spoiler

To talk of the most common type of rat men, one must go back to the beginning. Sometime around the eve of space travel from earth a large science vessel left earth with a large amount of lab rats of many breeds. Those who care enough about the origin of the vermin theorize that the ship malfunctioned and solar radiation caused a rapid evolution of the rats bodies and brains, but also decayed and corrupted them. Trapped on the ship the mutated rats quickly fell into cannibalism and inbreeding, soon crowding the vacant ship. Its then imagined that scavengers found the ship and where killed by the rats, thus giving them more supplies and access to the wider galaxy.

Purebreed/Technomancer Rats

Spoiler

A rare "mutation" in the ranks of technomancers. After their transformation their bodies undergo subtle changes that make them less mutated, and expands their mind to a more human state. Sometimes these rare rats break away from their warlords, taking a handful of normal rats with them and go out in search of more precursor technology. These Technomancers will take great interest in the selective breeding of their fellows, which will reverse much of the deformaties of inbreeding. While warlord rats are mutated, their brains primitive and violent, "purebreed" rats are much cleaner, stable of mind and their females can actually be told apart from their males.

Form of Government:

Spoiler

Warlord Clans. The most widespread and common organisation of the foul mutants is one of a ridgid caste system. A Warlord or Captain rules over a fleet of ships. Within theses fleets are Technomancers, Grunt infantry and Broodmothers. Simply put, the Warlord rules all below him and is the best armed out of all his men, sometimes even having precursor weapons at their disposal. There are many hundreds of Rat clans, most of which kill and eat other clans just as much as they do the species of other empires. In The Vermin Conglomerate its is eat or be eaten, the strong lead and the weak die.

Social Values:

Spoiler

There are essentially no social values in the conglomerates society. If a single Rat is to die, his body will be stripped of equipment and his flesh will be carved up and eaten, his bones will most likely adorn the armor of one of his fellows, a fellow whi has already forgotten the fallen Rats name. Warlords do not care about the wellbeing of their men, seeing them only as a means of power and a tool to use for raiding and scavenging. Indeed the only Rats that are somewhat free of this are the Technomancers, but even they cannot escape a life of what is essentially slavery.

Military Organization:

Spoiler

The "Military" formation of the Rats is a simple one, there are those who use guns, and those who do not. During battle the foe is overwhelmed with a tide of matted fur, rusty blades and chittering fangs. Or, they are cut down in a hail of crude bullets and explosives. The Rats hold quantity over quality, Rats come of age quickly and thus filling out the ranks is very rarely an issue. Of course this tactic of swamping the enemy has proven effective of the hallways of ships they board, on more open ground it becomes weak to commanders who are able to divide the swarm and pick them off. Rats rely on numbers and the element of suprise and shock to win.

Ground Forces Overview:

Spoiler

Once again the Rats have little to no actual structure to their forces. Generally the average Rat will be armed with a crude melee weapon (usually a bladed weapon like an axe or machete) and some even have crude armor and sheilds, helping them push forward to meet the enemy in melee combat, these warriors are often called "Slashers". Rat "Gunners" are those who take to the fight with crude or homemade guns. Some are revolvers, some rifles or shotguns, really there is no further role that "The ones with guns". Gunners will often hang back and try to shoot the enemy (or a fellow rat if he has something desirable).

Space Forces Overview:

Spoiler

The Rats space craft are so ramshackled and random that it is often difficult to class them as any one type of ship, often relying on the size of the ship to give it ant type. The preffered method of attack to to ambush and board the enemy ship, so that they can swarm the halls and rooms of the ship. Given that Rats are talanted scavengers one would think the clans would simply steal an enemy ship or strip it of parts, this never happens however. In the Rats eyes, simply taking something without altering it in some way is admitting that someone has done something better than you and the Rats belive they are superior in every way. This has lead to the tradition of ripping the enemy ship apart and either re-building it from the ground up or attaching it to another ship. As such

Technology Policy:

Spoiler

The Rats policy of technology is a simple one, salvage and jury-rig. In the eyes of the Rats, to simply steal ones technology would be to admit they have created it better than you. The way they get around this is to rip apart and jury-rig it back together or to attach it to something else. This is only ignored when the Rats happen aross any precursor technology, as at the behest of the technomancers these artifacts are to be kept, studied and used.

Notable Technologies:
Precursor technology
Social Policy:

Spoiler

In terms of the enforcement of social policy the Rats enforce their cruel ways naturally. Brother often turns upon brother as it is viewed as a law of nature. The ultimate goal is to survive, and most living things can bring that to an end. Rat ships are often littered with the corpses of Rats that have been backstabbed or worse. Warlords must often be cruel and ruthless to rule with enough fear to keep their ranks in line well enough until the time to fight. It is very common for Warlords to be killed and replaced in under a standard terran year.

Population Policy:

Spoiler

Given that the Rats only live to around 30-35, they reach maturity very quickly. This, combined with the Rats preffered method of combat being swarming the emeny the Rats rely heavily on large amount of bredding to add bodies to their ranks. This had lead to inbreeding become commonplace, which is the main reason for other mutations within the Rats population. The only real thing that keeps the Rats numbers low is the high amount of death and muder that take place in the Conglomerate. Fringe groups of technomancers will try to reduce, and then remove imbreeding from their groups or fleets.

Religion/Beliefs:

Spoiler

The clans have no religion yet they do have pyskers, Technomancers to be precise. These powers can be linked to the space hulk that the Rats inhabit. its unknown when the rats took over the vacant hulk, but when they did it was void of all life. And upon scavenging the vessel they discovered many artifacts, supplies and weapons. One of, if not the most important discovery was bizzare chamber that contained something that could only be described as a chamber flanked by wall bound pylons. Of course the Rats tried to figure out what it did and after a few charred Rats its purpose had become clear. It activated the potential for psionic powers.

The Rats have since become masters of their psionic powers, allowing them to use weapons and ships that simply shouldn't work. Indeed it seems that the Rats technology works simply because they belive it does. All controls wired up to a single red button, huge holes in the hulls of ships are somehow securly fixed with peices of riveted sheet metal. And most frightening of all, guns that fire viciuos types of homemade ammunition.

-Notable Individuals-
Balthazar the Distinguished

Spoiler

Race: Homo Rattus (Purebreed Technomancer)
Biographical Information: Balthazar is a purebreed technomancer who has become well known as an archaeologist of sorts. He commands a small caravan of ships, comprised of his own ship based off of precursor design "The Nebuchadnezzar", as well as two smaller ships that carry more of his people. Balthazar, who was already suffering from very few mutations, quickly left his warlord after becoming a technomancer. He has been the most succesful when it came to finding precursor artifacts, owning several items and bluebrints.
Skills: Techomancy, knowledge on precourser technology

Qrech Neckbiter

Spoiler

Race: Homo Rattus (Mutant Warlord)
Biographical Information: Even within Vermin society, none have earned a more foul reputation than Qrech. Known as cruel leader even by Vermin standards, He's one of the few warlords who hasnt had an attempt on his life. Qrech has many succesful raids under his belt, many of them on other vermin ships. Qrech takes great joy in torturing and toying with those unfortunate enough to be captured, often eating them alive or cleaving them apart. Many other vermin live in fear of him, and many rogue technomancers view him as a barbarian that shames their race.
Skills: Melee combat, heavily armored

Skek Tendon-Ripper

Spoiler

Race: Homo Rattus (Mutant Warlord)
Biographical Information: By all account, even Vermin ones, Skek is a madman. Insane as he is, he is still a potent fighter, his sawblade axes have taken many lives in bloody displays of power. Skek does not lead his own fleet, but does command his own ship, known for their many Slashers. The ship travels alone and often strikes at lone trading vessels and the like. He used to serve Qrech Neckbiter but left his fleet, the two are now bitter enemies and Skek lives in constant fear of an ambush.
Skills: Melee combat, nimble

Nefili the Renowned

Spoiler

Race: Homo Rattus (Purebreed Technomancer)
Biographical Information: Nefili is a technomancer, a rare female one at that. She, like many technomancers, left quickly after her transformation. Howevere, she could not escape with many rats, only a handful. Her and her crew now wander the galaxy in a small, scavenging ship looking for precursor technology, only, unlike Balthazar she has had very little luck. Nefili has been known to contact other vessels to communicate, hoping to become known to other races. Although this is more so she doesnt get shot down then any sort of friendly gesture.
Skills: Techomancy, Navigation

Stats

Spoiler

Space combat +2
Ground combat +2
Research +3
Logistics +1
Diplomacy -4
Espionage +1
Public order -4

 

[Grammatic]

• Core Information
• Internal Information
• Martial Information
• Scientific Information
• Notable Figures
• Stats

• 
  Faction Name: The Aleran Imperium
  Homeworld/Home System: Hadrian
  
  Composite Race: Aleran-The entirety of the Imperium's population is made up of Aleran's, eight foot tall on average humanoids with no hair on their bodies, a slightly hunched forward appearance, and two sets of eyes. Their skin is generally a dark grey, and have various different colored highlights, ranging from bright pink to a near black. They have five fingers on each hand, including a thumb, and have two large toes facing forward on their feet, and a third on the back. Males tend to have spikes lining the top of their heads, especially around their eyes. The average lifespan of the Aleran people ranges from three hundred to four hundred years of age.
  (Ground Combat+1 Offensive Espionage -1)
  
  Form of Government: The Aleran Imperium is a Monarchy based around the leadership of the Exarch, the single head of state. The Exarch selects their own successor, usually from among their own children, though there have been times in the past when a cousin or someone entirely outside the royal family has been chosen. The Exarch oversees all matters of the Imperium, with a small council of advisers specializing in each sphere of influence.
  (Public Order+1 Logistics -1)
  
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  Social Values: Aleran social values tend to place higher importance to loyalty to the community, and loyalty to the state. The actions and motivations of promoting oneself above the rest of their community is generally frowned upon, while cooperative behavior is rewarded.
  (Public Order+2 Diplomacy -2)
  
  Social Policy: Service to the state and the community is the primary policy within the Imperium. Joining the fields of science, agriculture, infrastructure, and joining the military are all highly encouraged to help support the state, and in turn, support the people.
  (Research +1, Space Combat +1, Ground Combat +1, Offensive Espionage -3)
  
  Population Policy: The Aleran Imperium maintains no population limit or policy towards such actions, as the Aleran population in modern times is not large enough to warrant such things. The state encourages family groups to have several children, with those that have five or more children given benefits and more support by the state.
  (Public Order +1)
  
  Religion/Beliefs: The Aleran Imperium has no set state religion, with many different religions from across the planet holding sway depending on where one lives. By and large the majority of Aleran people worship the Legacy of the Exarch, a religion focusing on reverence for the dead and gone Exarch's. It is believed by those that worship this fate that once an Exarch passes, their spirit returns to watch over the Aleran people, and praying to them can bring prosperity to ones household, and benefit to the community and state. This belief extends into the diplomatic realm, where they see all those who do not respect the spirits of the Exarch's as untrustworthy.
  (Public Order +1 Diplomacy -1)
  
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  Military Organization: The Imperial Military is broken into two large divisions, Imperial Navy and Imperial Army. The Imperial Navy oversees the entirety of the Imperium's naval and air force, and the Army encompasses the ground troops and vehicles, as well as any air units that operate in atmosphere. The Imperial Navy operates exclusively in space, and their authority ends in the atmosphere of a world. The Army holds authority over the ground and air of planets, but surrender their authority when they board naval vessels for transport.
  (Logistics -1, Research +1,)
  
  Ground Forces Overview: Imperial Army units focus heavily on the use of cybernetic soldiers guided by Aleran troops. Most vehicles and air units within the Army are themselves controlled by Artificial Intelligence. The majority of infantry are also AI soldiers, however they are guided in battle by small groups of Aleran soldiers, who are highly trained and lethal warriors.
  (Ground Combat +1, Public Order -1)
  
  Space Forces Overview: The Imperial Navy is a large entity dedicated to the protection of the Imperium's borders, and the transport of supplies and cargo to other worlds. Most vessels have a small crew, as many functions are automated. Overseers make up a majority of the Aleran crew, watching and ensuring all automated systems run smoothly. Vessels within the Imperial Navy tend to focus on sheer firepower and shielding over speed and maneuverability. To make up for this failing, the Imperial Navy makes extensive use of AI controlled starfighters to shield and protect the larger capital vessels.
  (Space Combat +1, Public Order -1)
  
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  Technology Policy: Aleran technological policy focuses on the betterment and advancement of Aleran society at any cost. With strict oversight from the Exarch and his council, technological development within the Imperium focuses heavily on the automation of simple tasks so that Aleran citizens can focus on more complicated jobs. Luxury is shunned as pointless, with practical needs and desires taking the forefront of any advancement.
  (Research +2, Offensive Espionage -1 Ground Combat -1)
  
  Artificial Intelligence: Given the low Aleran population, many jobs and tasks in society had to be given over to AI to ensure the Imperium could flourish. Countless decades of work have given the Imperium a wide range of AI; from hyper intelligent military and scientific AI, capable of overseeing an entire armada or research laboratory respectively, to simple programs capable of running a single machine. AI units are widely used in the Imperial Military, and make up nearly ninety percent of the overall armed forces when looked at from a statistical standpoint. To protect this vital piece o technology, all Aleran AI units are equipped with heavy shielding to protect them from EMP, or other similar weapons.
  (Ground Combat +1 Space Combat +1 Public Order -2)
  
  Ionite Weaponry: The primary munition of the Imperial Military is Ionitic Plasma, or simply Ionite. When fired from a weapon, the plasma shit appears as a pure white bolt of energy, with blue streaks of lightning arcing around it. Upon impact, the Ionitic lightning will work to drain and diffuse energy shielding, allowing the plasma shot itself to do more damage. This type of weapon is common both in standard ground troop weaponry and vehicles, as well as the heavy weaponry used aboard Imperial Navy vessels. The second most common weapon among the Imperial Military is missile based Ionite weaponry, with similar effects.
  
  
  
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  Exarch Ku'vell Meritus:
  Age: 212 Earth Years
  Bio: The current ruling Exarch of the Imperium, he is the first of his line to rule over the homeworld since the reconstruction effort began hundreds of years ago. Despite being exceptionally young for the position he holds, Ku'vell has led the Aleran people to new levels of prosperity and unity that they have no had in centuries, and brought about a new golden age for the Imperium, despite the troubles they still face. He has begun the push to expand the Imperium beyond the homeworld, using ships that he himself has designed and developed, and the rapidly growing Imperial Military to secure new worlds and resources for the Aleran people.
  
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  Space Combat: 3
  Ground Combat: 3
  Research: 4
  Logistics: -1
  Diplomacy: -3
  Offensive Espionage: -6
  Defensive Espionage: 0
  Public Order: -1
  

 

[Wandering Grim Hollow]

• Core Data
• Internal Data
• Military Data
• Scientific Archives
• Notable Individuals
• Stats

• 
  Faction Name: The Benthic Singularity
  
  Home System: Rium
  
  Composite Race(s): (+1 Espionage Offense, +1 Espionage Defense, -1 Logistics)
  Benths, the main species is found within all composite races of the Singularity. Its what allows the faction to maintain its connection in the Singularity and could be used to contain the mind of the host in a pinch.
  
  Humanoid-class, the main class of humanoid in the faction and makes up roughly 65% of the population. These are basically humanoid hosts of the Benth which are referred to as Genetic Donors within the Singularity. The main group are from a race formerly known as the Arkadians, a humanoid race similar to humans except for a light blue skintone and having purplish blood containing hemerythrin instead of hemoglobin. The remainder are humans that came from a colony ship that was discovered adrift in space.
  
  Drone-class, a real unique fact about Benth life is that when a host dies, their minds are absorbed into the Singularity and are regularly uploaded onto various mechanical frames ranging from humanoid Rigs to small drones and even warship systems. This allows for a more streamlined chain of command and even improved coordination.
  
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  Form of Government: (+1 Public Order, -1 Diplomacy) Hivemind
  The Benth Hivemind is lead by the Singularity via a Council known as the Singularity Sub-Matrix 01. Its 5 members are regularly cycled through every living Benth prior to each bi-weekly meeting and they serve as avatars for the Singularity as a whole.
  
  Social Values: (+1 Logistics, -1 Espionage Offense) Work as one.
  The Benthic Singularity hold unity as one of its strongest points. To be a part of the Singularity means to work as one and to cooperate towards the common goal of improving and gathering information.
  Ironically, Individuality is also praised among the Benths as it allows flexibility and creativity in the development of ideas. So long as its used for the good and advancement of the Singularity as a whole.
  
  Social Policy: (-1 Public Order, +1 Logistics, -1 Research) For the Singularity
  Benthic Social Policies call for the cooperation of all Benths to work to bettering the Singularity as a whole. Everyone still retains their individuality but even that is essentially policed by the Singularity. Those whose thoughts and actions deviate too much or plot to bring danger or their actions having a chance of attracting danger shall be labelled as Deviants and be prosecuted. This is either done via Mind Wipe or in the case of highly dangerous Deviants, Disconnection from the Singularity.
  
  Population Policy: (+1 Research, -1 Logistics)
  Benth populations are freely controlled based on what is required. Due to the existence of Drone-class Benth, the number of humanoids can be adjusted on the fly. The being said, natural population growth isn't much of an issue and people are encouraged to have have children while they are living. So as to add more minds to the Singularity.
  
  Religion/Beliefs: (+1 Diplomacy) The Singularity Welcomes All
  The Benthic Singularity's main overarching interest is the collection and study of its surroundings. This means that for the Singularity, the desire to reach out and make contact with other sentient life through peaceful means is a priority for them. The main driving force behind this desire is the locked away memories of their Taming by their Arkadian hosts, the long distant past when the Arkadians are considered their own species. These lessons soon proved useful in the mostly smooth inclusion of humans into the Singularity.
  
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  Military Organization: (-1 Research, +1 Espionage Offense) Self-Defense and Data-Gathering
  The Benthic Singularity's military is split up and managed into 3 main groups set within each one of the current Benth systems. Simply designated as Sector Defense Group Alpha, Beta, and Gamma, each group's space navy is then further divided into 4 different fleets. The Core Fleet, is typically assigned to orbit the main hub planet of the system. Next would be the two Patrol Fleets which guards the nearby systems and the hyperlanes. Lastly, the Scout Fleet would rarely be within the system and would regularly leave Benth space. In addition to scouting, the Scout Fleet would typically double as a Research Fleet.
  
  As for each Defense Group's ground units, they are typically stationed on the planets and serve as both its Army and Police Force. For the purpose of military duties, the army and navy would be connected in a different Network within the Singularity, so as to increase its effectiveness and reduce any potential lag. This is further improved by having Sub-Networks, typically one used by only a single ship's crew or one platoon worth of troops.
  
  Ground Forces Overview: (+1 Ground Combat, -1 Public Order)
  The Ground Forces of the Singularity are typically made up of Humanoid-class and Drone-class soldiers, Drone-class Armoured Vehicles, and Mechanized Infantry which can either be fully piloted by Drone-class Benths or have a Humanoid-class as its pilot. This is usually done depending on the type of soldiers required and how many Humanoid-class the Singularity is willing to risk in combat. In terms of weaponry, a standard Benth soldier is armed with an automatic railrifle, a backup railpistol, the odd explosive or two, and a melee weapon in the form of either a retractable arm mounted blade or a simpler combat knife.
  
  However, there does exist a group that is made up of Deviants, those who have trouble synchronizing with the Singularity or have thoughts that deviate too much from the Singularity's goals but remain loyal to it. These people are the Desync Unit. Their purpose are to hunt out other less cooperative Deviants and to either capture or kill them before they can harm the Singularity. These elite hunters are armed with silenced weapons and all members carry a unique Desync styled arm blade.
  
  Space Forces Overview: (-1 Space Combat, +1 Research)
  The Benthic Space Navy is essentially a jack of all stats. Adaptable but not amazing in any sort of role, the Benthic Space Navy is usually used more as a Research fleet, gathering intel on various worlds and species. While battleship-class ships do exist, a majority of the fleet is made up of cruisers and destroyers. Utilizing speedy and well-coordinated ambushes, Benthic ships would usually zoom in close before letting loose a volley of shots and then retreating.
  
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  Technology Policy: (+1 Research, -1 Logistics)
  The Singularity believe in the advancement of technology via cooperation with each other and other races if required. Their dedication and drive to perfect their technology has lead to them observing and studying the technology of other races as inspiration for their own. The only research they don't pursue is the development of AI as they don't believe in giving the control of weapons over to something that might go out of control. A notable portion of Benth supplies go towards Research.
  
  Notable Technologies:
  Benthic interface
  A unique form of man-machine interface developed only for Benths. Basically a computer that contains specialized Benth goo that translates thought into computer code to run programs. This cuts down the lag between input and output and increases efficiency. This same interface is used in Drone-class Benths and allows an uploaded mind to control their robotic chassis as if it was its own body. Which it basically is now.
  
  Benth-Made Electromagnetic Rail Weapons
  Based on the tried and tested Arkadian tech, the Benths have spent a whole century on perfecting and improving it. This culminated in Benth electromagnetic accelerator weapons being one of the best and is used from their sidearms to the massive cannons on their capital ships. Smaller weapons fire ferromagnetic tungsten tipped slugs while the larger ones have the option of the standard physical projectile or directed energy beams.
  
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  Name: Alexander Clarke
  Race: Humanoid-class Benth, Human
  Role: Diplomatic-class
  Biographical Information:
  Skills:
  
  Name: Juniper Fields
  Race: Humanoid-class Benth, Human-Arkadian
  Role: Military-class, Bodyguard Unit
  Biographical Information:
  Skills:
  
  Name: Barian Altor
  Race: Humanoid-class Benth, Arkadian
  Role: Military-class, Bodyguard Unit
  Biographical Information:
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  Space Combat: -1
  Ground Combat: +1
  Research: +1
  Logistics: 0
  Diplomacy: 0
  Espionage Offense: 0
  Espionage Defense: +1
  Public Order: -1
  

 

[Nivi]

• Core Information
• Internal Information
• Martial Information
• Science Information
• Notable Individuals
• Stats
• Star Systems

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  Faction Name: Sovereign Othari Assembly
  Homeworld/Home System: Othar (Otto)
  Composite Race(s):
  Othari - Ground Combat +1, Diplomacy -1 The Othari are the only advanced inhabitants of worlds controlled by the Assembly. Bulky and animalistic in nature, the Othari are slightly humanoid, but are more accurately described by their grotesque appearances and resemblance to wild behemoths. Despite their primal appearance and behavior, the Othari are highly intelligent and have built advanced settlements over three star systems. Othari genetics do not adhere to one specific genome, their appearance ranges from almost entirely humanoid to completely beast-like in appearance.
  
  

  
  The Othari come in many shapes and forms, and never work alone. They are always accompanied by a pack of fellow Othari and Borti.
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  Borti - Logistics +2, Espionage -2 Borti is the name given to the many primal, savage beasts found across Othari planets. Although the Othari are advanced and intelligent, they never experienced a need for biological classification or nomenclature, simply referring to all primal wildlife by one term. While different types of Borti do have different colloquial names based on their appearance and characteristics, they all still fall under the classification of Borti.
  
  
  Lundp, a type of Borti used for transportation and cargo.​
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  Form of Government:
  Totalitarian Dictatorship- Public order +3, Espionage -3
  Due to an extreme sense of colloquial unity and nationalism, the Othari have little use for complex parliamentary systems. Leadership is established by ranking of strength and social status, much like in a wolf pack. The strongest Othari serve as the elites and regional leaders, while the absolute strongest of them all stands as the sole, unchallenged ruler of the entire faction. All parliamentary, legislative, and executive decisions can be made by this ruler at their leisure, until they die, are overthrown, or are surpassed by a stronger Othari.
  
  Social Values: Ground Forces +2, Diplomacy -2 Above all else, the Othari value strength and social status. Whether it be through righteous gain or through surreptitious cheating, only the strongest survive the harsh authoritarian regime of the assembly. Since the majority of the population operates as physical laborers for the common good , there is no need for a complex socio-economic setting. The current system can most accurately be described as communist, but through intellect, wit, and strength, any individual can rise up to become an elite.
  
  Social Policy: Public order +1, Space Combat -1 The Assembly is a relatively lawless entity, mostly because everyone is united under one common goal. Civil disputes, if any, are usually quickly resolved through combat to the death. One would think that crime-rates would be high due to the violent nature of the Othari, only to find themselves incorrect. Because of the solid hierarchy of leadership proportional to strength, civil unrest is surprisingly low. There are only two rules for the Othari. Military service is compulsory for each and every citizen. Governing is handled by the elites, and the only way to get paid is through labor, whether it be construction, research, or other.
  Population Policy: Logistics +2, Diplomacy -2 There is little regard for morals, ethics, or policy in the Assembly. The Othari simply grow, evolve, and seek strength. When there is no more space to grow, new worlds are taken by force.
  Religion/Beliefs: Metaphysical beliefs +1 While the Othari don’t exactly follow one divine being, they do have what you could call a religious belief. Their home planets are completely swamped in a toxic smog in which they and the native wildlife evolved. This smog has so far been found to be lethally toxic to anything not native to Assembly systems. On the other hand, it has been determined that the Othari and most Borti cannot breathe outside of this smog, forcing them to utilize exo-suits when outside their system.
  
  The Othari believe that this smog is a divine presence which gives them purpose, protection, and is not to be violated or disrespected in anyway. Although they don’t exactly worship the smog as a god, it is something which they all unanimously consider precious and essential to the Othari.
  
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  Ground Forces Overview: Ground Combat +2, Espionage -2The Assembly’s ground forces are incredibly fragmented, but not in a way that is detrimental to the ultimate goal of martial victory. Although all forces will obey the word of the supreme Othari leader, regional forces primarily adhere to the regional elite in charge. This means that, in combat, dozens if not hundreds of mini-packs operate independently based on what their elite, or alpha, has decided. As mentioned, however, the supreme leader has the final say in all military affairs and decisions, with any insurrectionists being killed on the spot.
  
  The Othari fight savagely in fragmented packs, charging into combat on or alongside their Borti. In a sort of blitzkrieg fashion, Othari forces first engage their opponent with long-rage bombardment and gunfire, before collapsing on their enemy from both land and air. Land troops charge into battle fearlessly along with their pack and Borti, usually bearing both a melee weapon and a small laser weapon, be it a rifle or handgun. They engage in close to medium range combat, fighting with both blade and gun at the same time.
  Due to scarce materials, the Othari have few land or sea vehicles, instead relying on their Borti for more mobile support.
  
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  Space Forces Overview:
  Space Combat +4, Logistics -4
  When it comes to their presence in space, the Othari operate with very unorthodox measures. They have few warships constructed out of their own materials. Instead, the Othari have domesticated the local leviathan-class behemoths in their systems, utilizing them as their proxy in space. Borti that have been found to be able to fly and survive past the atmosphere of their systems are also used as interstellar vehicles.
  
  Since the Othari don’t have many spare materials to build their ships, they reserve it for more important vessels like cargo and trade ships, as well as crucial flagships for war. Although their standing fleet is powerful and technologically advanced, it is small and unorganized.
  
  
  The Othari use leviathans and other galactic beasts as substitutes for ships.
  (Note, the Othari still do have normal ships.)​
  
  
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  Technology Policy:
  Research +3, Diplomacy -3
  After reaching the peak of what primal strength could offer them, technological advancement was the next step for the Othari. Over hundreds of generations, technology has been the driving force in the Othari’s never-ending quest for maximum strength. The Othari have long since abandoned the principles of nature, living in grand cities of metal and the latest high-tech innovations, most of which serve some sort of militaristic or labor related purpose.
  
  Many if not most Othari embrace machinery as an essential, beginning cybernetic body modification since as early as childhood. Technology and cybernetics increase the user’s strength by levels thought unimaginable just centuries ago, so it is only natural in Othari society for everyone to embrace it. Ironically, however, the Othari still utilize crude blades in combat, most likely as a homage to their primal ancestry.
  
  
  The technological advancements of the Othari don’t just stop with themselves. They have also subjected most if not all of the wildlife in their owned planets to cruel cybernetic modification, completely retrofitting both themselves and these local beasts into powerful weapons capable of heavy labor and extensive combat. These organic war machines have earned the Othari a fearsome reputation in their sector of the galaxy. ​
  
  They have also domesticated the space-faring leviathans in their system, retrofitting them into capable machines as well. These creatures, although still living, have been completely morphed, brain-washed, and cybernetically altered into cargo ships, warships, and more. Many of them have also had warp cores installed into them, as well as digital user interfaces, making them pilotable and capable of FTL travel.
  
  
  
  1st Othari Invasion Fleet emerging at the brink of the Fei Star System​
  Notable Technologies:
  Exo-suit: Aside from the many mechanical changes they’ve made to their own bodies, the Othari have to use exo-suits outside of their planets. They cannot breathe anywhere outside of their indigenous planets, a characteristic also shared by their Borti and leviathans. To counter this, they use exo-suits when in space and outside of their home system to be able to breathe. Exo-suits also offer a digital HUD and protection as armor.
  
  
  The Othari must wear exosuits to protect their flesh bodies in combat and be able to breath in space or in foreign worlds.
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  Cyber-Borti: Many Borti have been subjected to cruel modifications which turn them into vicious war machines or extraordinary labor beasts.
  
  
  Many Borti have been retrofitted into organic machines.
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  Organic Fleets: The Othari have enslaved Leviathan class monsters in space, cybernetically rebuilding them into sentient yet controllable fleets. Outfitted with armor, weapons, and more, they are living beings piloted through a user interface, and are capable of FTL travel.
  
  
  Captured Leviathans are turned into monstrous fleets capable of combat and transport.​
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  Supreme Leader of the Othari Assembly
  
  Aliases
  Archfiend ||His Malevolence || Lord Dieter
  Race: Othari
  
  Biographical Information:
  Dieter, among the most powerful of the Othari to ever be born, is a brash and ruthless leader with no regard for mercy or the well-being of others. Although he has proven his competence as the sole political head of three star systems, governing each to decent prosperity, most of his efforts as the Archfiend of the Othari have been militaristic in nature.
  As a young Othari, Dieter was already at the top ranks of the hierarchy. Appalled by the hesitation shown by the previous Archfiendess and Supreme Leader, Her Wickedness, Archfiendess Karrilla, Dieter mounted a swift yet brutal coup d'etat, using his strength alone to overpower the Archfiendess and make himself the new ruler of the Othari.
  Skills:
  A powerful warrior augmented by a metallic suit of armor permanently singed onto his body with cybernetics, Dieter is a fierce and ruthless figurehead. He charges his forces into battle head on, splitting foes asunder with his axe and his handheld laser repeater. If need be, his very claws or fangs could tear somebody's heart out with no effort.
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  Space Combat +3
  Ground Combat +5
  Research +3
  Logistics +0
  Diplomacy -8
  Espionage
  -Offensive Espionage +1
  -Defensive Espionage -7
  -Net Espionage: -6
  Public Order +4
  
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  By the peak of their evolution, the Othari homeworld, Othar(known to the rest of the galaxy as Otto), was a highly advanced society with powerful inhabitants. Every square inch of it was developed into a complex metropolis, connected by gargantuan intercontinental tunnels that could support the movement of the Othari's Borti. However, overpopulation and a deficit in raw materials quickly brought up the need for expansion.
  

  Spoiler: Oth, capital of Othar

  

  None of the planets in the rest of their solar system had nearly enough resources to support a new Othari colony. This forced the Othari to venture out and beyond, eventually laying claim to several moons and planets in the Ji system. While these new colonies are not nearly as advanced as Othar, they are mass sources of much needed resources and research.
  

  Spoiler: Cacoct, Capital of Ji

  

  Last century, the current Archfiend, His Malevolence, Dieter, set his eyes on the neighboring system of Fei. While initially determined to be habitable, it was later found that Fei's planets do not contain the toxic smog which pollutes Ji and Othar, which is necessary for the Othar and Borti to survive. In a brutal invasion, the Archfiend brought about colossal tankers of Othari smog, literally scorching the planets into habitability. Due to this, there is little to no infrastructure in Fei, but these new colonies serve as crucial agricultural fields and breeding grounds for Borti, as well as centers of cybernetic experiments.
  

  Spoiler: Yadung, Capital of Fei

  

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[Danzo]

• Core Information
• Internal Information
• Martial Information
• Scientific Information
• Noteable Figures
• Stats

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  The Triuam Republic was formed back in the year 2109 after the sixty-year war of the minds. In this war, the many countries were fighting over who would rightfully rule over the new found potential of the mind.
  
  
  
  
  Faction Name: The Triuam Republic
  
  
  Homeworld: Talioa
  
  
  Home system: Bruia
  
  
  Composite Races: 95% Saoi 5% Sacritech Saoi
  
  
  The form of Government: A republic in which members are chosen at birth at random and old members are replaced after either they all die, retire, or 10 are left and it becomes legal to assassinate them.
  
  Sacritech: A giant corporation that rules almost every aspect of the lives of the Saoi. -2 Public Order, +2 Logistics, +2 Espionage, -5 Space Combat, +4 Ground Combat
  
  
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  Social Values: The Saoi value one's title and amount of titles gained as well as the giving of a title to someone. They value it so much that at each year of growth they gain a title denoting it. This also includes family titles which people would gladly marry into because the more titles the better. After titles, the people of The Triuam Republic dislike Sacritech but begrudgingly accept it because without them they wouldn't have new systems and planets. Those in power try and keep people in check with a police force hand picked by Sacritech and population control through sacrifices.
  
  
  Social Policy: With the advent of Sacrikids
  
  
  Population Policy: The population is generally given free access to unrestricted areas, portals, and systems, however, if one uses the interplanetary portals they must sign a sacricontract, which will be detailed later, where one must give up their next legally obtained child. This has caused a trend where people have sacrikids which are kids that parents willingly have to pay the sacricontract. There are also sacricontracts made for outsourcing a child to another person or couple then adopting the said child to be used to fulfill the first sacricontract. (Refer to Sacritech for stats)
  
  
  Religions/Beliefs: The Saoi do not believe in religions anymore due to both Sacritech propaganda and the awakening of their psionics.
  
  
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  Military Organization: Military is organized by Sacritech and is mainly comprised of sacritroops and sacrivehicles. Sacritroops are equipped with standard sacrisuits made to help them channel their psionic abilities. Sacrivehicles are equipped with sacriweapons that allow the channeling of greater psionic abilities.
  
  
  Space Forces Overview: Due to Sacritech trying to limit the space travel of the race anything beyond the sleeper ships does not receive much funding or are sabotaged. -6 Space Combat
  
  
  Ground Forces Overview: Due to the fact Sacritech controls the military and sends them out to quell pirates and rebellions the Ground forces are pretty well trained. +3 Ground Combat
  
  
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  Technology Policy: Sacritech and certain private sectors are actively researching alternative forms of energy besides Sacrifices, however, these usually end with more sacrifices. +1 Research
  
  
  Psionic Forging: A process in which normal metals are reforged into psionically compatible metals.
  
  
  Portal Creation: A process in which portals are created between two points using the power of Sacrifices to maintain the portals. Depending on the portal the Sacrifice cost increases.
  
  
  Sacritech: Sacritech is the creator of many Psionic creations that require a sacrifice of some kind. Most notable tech includes Sacriportal, Sacricontracts, Sacrishields, Sacrisuits, Sacrivehicles, Sacriships, and Sacricola.
  
  
  Sacricontracts: These are contracts that require the parties to first collect blood into a Sacripen and then the neutral party will write out the contract both parties agreed to and then the other parties will both sign the contracts. This then binds the two to the contract and should one of the parties fail to uphold their end of the deal the contract will enforce penalties within the bounds of the contract. Contracts between companies and higher require the blood of a virgin aged 150 years mixed with the people signing the contract and making the contract so that it may affect a larger area.
  
  
  Sacripens: A pen made of Psionic metal with a reservoir where ink would normally go. This reservoir must be filled with the blood of the people involved.
  
  
  Sacriportal: Sacriportals are portals that are able to connect to points the creator has been to after a portal base has been built. The time it takes to open one of these portals varies based on distance. Generally, a portal that stays on one planet only requires a blood sacrifice and a portal that connects to another planet requires the sacrifice of a virgin aged 10 and older.
  
  
  Sacrishields: Sacrishields are Sacritechs prized possession and most closely guarded secret.
  
  
  Sacrisuits: Sacrisuits are suits made from Psionic metal that collect a pint of blood from the user to give an increase to their Psionic Abilities.
  
  
  Sacrivehicles: These are just vehicles with the Sacritech logo fueled by blood from a virgin and has mounted Sacriweapons
  
  
  Sacriships: These are colony ships designed by Sacritech that have solar sails and require the jacking in of a person to power. These ships go at sublight speeds and freeze the colonists until they make it to the next system or planet. On these ships, there’s a rotating crew of 20 Sacritroops and 5 Sacritechs who make sure the ships are in working order.
  
  
  Sacricola: Cola made by Sacritech with the gimmick of no sacrifices involved.
  
  
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  Sacritech Selected and Elected God Sacripharaoh the eternal Postier Combas Third of his name, blaster of foes, protector of the people, SacriCeo, Raider of the Archives, Leader of the Dragons, Master of the Psionics, Close Relative of the past SacriCeos, Keeper of the peace, Bringer of the chaos, Admired by all, Feared by the unkind, Beholder of Perfection, Third to be the first of his Name, Grand General beloved by Sacritroops, Grand Admiral beloved by his Sacrinavy, Blessed be his name, First of the Sacrifices, Last of the Sacrikids, Keeper of the Sacricontracts, Lover of the Ladies, Portal of Portals, Sacrishield, Sacriprophet, the Grand Sacrimint, Darkest of Sacrinights, Sacricola Rep, Keeper of the Peace, Blessed by the Sacrigods, Seer of the Void, Long lived of the Sacrirepublic, Destroyer of the Sacred Texts, SacriRNGeesus, The bringer of the Sacriends, Alduin devourer of Sacriworlds, Virtual Poobaa of the Sacriworlds, Keeper of Short Titles, Haver of Short Introductions, may the Sacritech Selected and Elected God Sacripharaoh live a long of lives, may his reign be blessed with no assassinations, let his reign bring ever flowing Sacritech and Sacricontracts, and may the Sacriportals Flow:
  
  
  Age: 215
  
  
  Bio: Born and selected to be on the next Council Postier led a humble life until the title of 10 where he would be placed on the council with all of his fellows after the first council was assassinated. With this, he began to rack up titles for both himself and his family as he rose in ranks in Sacritech and at the age of 100 created the first working interplanetary Sacriportal. As he aged his titles only grew and with each one so did the love from his people.
  
  
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  Space Combat -5
  
  Ground Combat +4
  
  Research +1
  
  Logistics +2
  
  Diplomacy -1
  
  Espionage +2
  
  Public Order -2
  
  

 

[Bard Bard]

• Core Infomation
• Internal Infomation
• Martial Infomation
• Scientific Infomation
• Stats
• Character Dossier
• Epsilon System
• Fleet Log
• A Brief History

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  Faction Name: Union Kernel State
  
  Homeworld/Home System: Epsilon Indi
  Kernels originated on the continental planet Carin, the second world around Epsilon Indi. However, this world was destroyed in a brief yet devastating nuclear war in the year 108 P.F., fought between the socialist United Byerkesh and the democratic Federal Deremia and their various allied nations, result of a century of rivalry and proxy wars. Byerkesh, with its already notable presence in space, survived through its colonies on Uliet, the planet’s second moon. Though barren, the moon operates as the UKS’ homeworld.
  
  Composite Race: Kernel
  Kernels are hominid lifeforms with desaturated champagne-coloured skin. They lack external ears, instead having them internally, with a minor flap of skin circling the ear hole. Their heads are elongated backwards, while their facial features are squashed up to a flatter extent than those of humans. Facially, they also have red irises and are slitted vertically, possessing a tapetum lucidum that allows them to see in dim light. They are completely hairless, lacking even such things as eyebrows. Though they average around 160 centimetres tall, or 5’3”, they are longer that stout, a fact that has only been greatened from lowered gravity and the reduced availability of food following the destruction of their homeworld. (+1 logistics, -1 ground combat)
  
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  Form of Government: Dictatorship
  The UKS is lead by Premier Sachessien Dsestin. Though he is not as brutal as the leaders of old Byerkesh, the Premier’s regime is nonetheless enforced ruthlessly, and his people are kept in line with an iron grip. While this naturally sows unrest amongst the populace, it is equally capable of suppressing it where it starts up, and most won’t dare voice their unhappiness out of fear of the state’s secret police. (+1 public order, -2 logistics, +1 defensive espionage)
  
  Societal Values: While the values of old Carin varied greatly, the values of the UKS are pragmatic and utilitarian, with scarce resources and the necessity of survival shaping Byerkeshan values to an even greater level of pragmatism. (+1 logistics, +1 public order, -1 research)
  
  Social Policy: Socialist
  The state manages and owns all resources, and distributes them as it sees fit. While it claims that it distributes them equally, there is a clear bias for a certain economic elite, while many live in squalor (-1 logistics)
  
  Population Policy: All are de jure equal, but children of higher potential are given better education, and have an easier time getting better occupations. These children tend to be the children of advantaged parents, resulting in a de facto class division. Those born to the less fortunate just hope the lottery system is fortunate to them. (+1 logistics, +1 public order)
  
  Religion/Beliefs: The state enforces atheism ruthlessly. If one is found out to belong to a religion, or to believe in anything beyond this material world, they can expect to be persecuted and to lose their social standing at best. At worst, they will disappear, and never seen again. The effect of this is to ensure that the state is the highest organisation, and the Premier the highest individual, so as to make the people more compliant. (+1 public order)
  
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  Military Organization: The UKS splits its military into six corps: the three Planetary Defense Forces of PDF-Carin, PDF-Keriak, PDF-Apoka; The Epsilon Navy; The Byerkeshan Security and Espionage Committee (B-SEC); and the just recently operational Interstellar Operations Navy (ION). Below is an overview of their functionalities.
  
  The Planetary Defense Forces focus on the defence of the individual colonised worlds and their moons. They incorporate smaller craft designed for operation within the orbital space of their designated planet, and rarely venture beyond them. These forces also incorporate the ground defence of the planets. PDF-Carin is the largest and best equipped of the forces, while PDF-Keriak, while having received a significant boost in its strength following the attempted revolution in 189 P.F., has since been dwindling. PDF-Apoka is pitiful in strength, consisting of only two corvettes and a half dozen patrol ships.
  
  The Epsilon Navy is the largest branch of the military, and is responsible for the defence and major fleet actions across the Epsilon Indi system. While its ships are no doubt warships, they are not FTL capable, and their weapons and defence systems are primitive to the rest of the galaxy.
  
  The Byerkeshan Security and Espionage Committee (B-SEC) is a unique case amongst the corps; rather than being an outright military organisation, it is dedicated towards espionage. It operates the secret police, various spies within the local governments of the UKS, the nation’s secret detention camps, and will operate international espionage when the time comes. B-SEC’s infamous name is feared across the nation, and is perhaps the Premier’s greatest asset in his reign.
  
  The Interstellar Operations Navy (ION) is overseen directly by the Premier himself, and has just recently entered operation with the commissioning of the starships Vindicator, Premier Guloki Vaydin, Cunard, and Premier Tyosiln Cepissoli. (+2 defense espionage, +3 offensive espionage, -2 logistics)
  
  Ground Forces Overview: Marines are operated by both the Epsilon Navy and ION, while dedicated ground defence forces are operated by the PDFs. Due to the space-borne nature of the UKS following the destruction of Carin, ground forces are often viewed as unnecessary. Combine this with a lack of active use, and you get an ineffective force. (-1 ground forces, -1 public order, +2 logistics)
  
  Space Forces Overview: While the Epsilon Navy is well maintained, and each of the PDFs is adequate for defence against minor threats, their technological level is poor, and as such it is doubtful the vessels could hold up against their international counterparts (-2 space combat, -1 research)
  
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  Technology Policy: While the state currently has a heavy focus upon developing the nation’s technology to a modern level, it is still centuries behind that of other nations, being only equivalent to the late information age and mid, pre-FTL space age. (-2 research)
  
  Notable Technologies: The only truly exceptional technology of the UKS is its primitive technological level, being only in the late information age and mid, pre-FTL space age. FTL was discovered in the year 184 P.F., but only just has been developed to the point of practical use.
  
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  +1 logistics
  -2 ground
  -2 space
  +2 public order
  +3 defensive espionage
  +3 offensive espionage
  -4 research
  
  Total
  8 negative
  8 positive
  
  +1 positive from religion.
  
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  Premier Sachessien Dsestin:
  The present and ninth Premier of the Union Kernel State, Premier Sachessien Dsestin can be considered to have been thus far less brutal than his Byerkeshan predecessors of old Carin. However, this can only be reckoned through relativity. Compared to the governments of other nations, his is a ruthless police state, where mass surveillance is part of the package, and people can be arrested by the undercover police of B-SEC for as little as a sneer towards the institution. Dsestin is paranoid, both of an uprising within his nation and of the potential threats of extraterrestrials, and has thus dedicated his nation to ION in the hopes of, when the time finally comes, the UKS will possess the means to defend itself. A ruthless, paranoid dictator who is seldom affected by the thousands of executions carried out under his knowing approval.
  
  Admiral Agarian Hericul:
  The captain of the starship Vindicator, and the admiral of the First Fleet of ION. He had earned a great reputation for his service during the Keriak Uprising of 189, serving as the captain of the Warship Eclipse. Although he had fought for the UKS, he had nonetheless come to appreciate the ideals of the revolutionaries, who wished to overthrow the totalitarian government. Although he had since been offered many positions in the capital, up to and including the position of Admiral Supreme, the highest rank within the Epsilon Navy, he had declined them all, much preferring life onboard of spacecraft, and the reduced strictness of the UKS’ regime that came with it. When he was offered to become the Admiral of ION’s first fleet, and captain of the Vindicator, however, he couldn’t turn it down. Until hyper transmission technology is invented, the Admiral speaks as the acting leader of the UKS is international affairs, putting him a unique position from which he can attempt to bring about the changes the 189 revolutionaries dreamed of. Agarian Hericul is a good negotiator, a level-headed leader, and the future of the UKS.
  
  Delerian Fadagast:
  Though Byerkesh had far more substantial spacial assets than Federal Deremia, the latter did possess some, and a handful of these could escape to the outer solar system and set up a base on the icy moon of Vardar, around the seventh planet Javal. From here, a resistance against United Byerkesh--now the Union Kernel State--grew. Delerian Fadagast is the current leader of the Anti-Byerkeshan Liberation Army (ABLA), and from Vardar attempts to bring about a repeat of the 189 Keriak Uprising. “This time,” he says, “this time it’ll work.” His name is well known throughout the UKS, and many secretly admire and look up to him. If it weren’t for the massive dangers of being a member of the ABLA, it can be assured that many more would be part of it.
  
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  Epsilon Indi System
  Epsilon Indi [Single Main Sequence]
  
  Apoka [barren world; colonized]
  
  Carin [presently radioactive barren; formerly continental]
  
  • Yekista [ice moon; colonized]
  • Uliet [barren moon; colonized]
  • Carin Ring System [ring system; extensive mining outposts]
  
  Keriak [arid world; colonized]
  
  • Dokke [moonlet]
  
  Fodel [gas giant]
  
  • Somek [ice moon; fledgling colony]
  • Aarquin [volcanic moon]
  • Numerous moonlets [moonlets]
  • Fodel Ring System [ring system; extensive mining operations]
  
  Gheul [ice giant]
  
  • Todesh [oceanic moon]
  
  Roelki [barren dwarf planet]
  
  Heoden [ice giant]
  
  • Heoden Ring System [ring system]
  
  Javal [gas giant]
  
  • Cocel [barren moon]
  • Vardar [ice moon; colonised [ABLA base]]
  • Debjeli [barren moon]
  • Johd [barren moon]
  • Batharl [ice moon]
  
  Olediel [barren dwarf planet]
  
  Kotonen [barren dwarf planet]
  
• 
  (Note that only ships with the “Starship” prefix are FTL-capable.)
  Interstellar Operations Navy (ION) [8FP total]
  First Fleet [8FP]
  2 Corvettes [2FP]
  
  • Starship Premier Tyosiln Cepissol
  • Starship Premier Guloki Vaydin
  1 frigate [2FP]
  
  • Starship Cunard [2FP]
  1 Cruiser [4FP]
  
  • Starship Vindicator (light cruiser) [4FP]
  Epsilon Navy [46FP total]
  Taskforce Alpha [23FP]
  5 corvettes [5FP]
  
  3 frigates [6FP]
  
  • Warship Eclipse
  • Warship Drake
  • Warship New Asolov
  2 cruisers [7FP]
  
  • Warship Premier Cyteryn Selecrus
  • Warship Altair (missile cruiser)
  1 battleship [5FP]
  
  • Warship Molovin
  Taskforce Beta [12FP]
  5 corvettes [5FP]
  
  2 frigates [4FP]
  
  • Warship Red Dawn
  • Warship Woloval Loviyn
  1 cruiser [3FP]
  
  • Warship Harbinger
  Taskforce Gamma [11FP]
  5 corvettes [5FP]
  
  3 frigates [6FP]
  
  • Warship Winter
  • Warship Glory
  • Warship Darkstalker
  Planetary Defense Forces [16FP total]
  PDF-Carin [9FP]
  4 corvettes [4FP]
  
  1 frigates [2FP]
  
  • Warship Soliton
  1 cruiser [3FP]
  
  • Warship Agent Harrowed
  36 patrol ships (fluff; no combat purpose)
  
  PDF-Keriak [5FP]
  3 Corvettes [3FP]
  
  1 frigate [2FP]
  
  • Warship Merciful
  14 patrol ships (fluff; no combat purpose)
  
  PDF-Apoka [2FP]
  2 corvettes [2FP]
  
  6 patrol ships (fluff; no combat purpose)
  
  B-SEC [5FP total]
  1 frigate [2FP]
  
  • Transport Ship Moon Jumper
  3 corvettes [3FP]
  
  • Transport Ship Hopper
  • Transport Ship Purple Marvel
  • Transport Ship Old Jolki
• 
  A Brief History of United Byerkesh and the Union Kernel State
  Present year by UKS calendar: 224 P.F.
  
  In the year 48 B.F., the Odarian writer Cunard Mugon (referred to as just Cunard) thought up the communist ideology. Prior to the year 1 P.F., the Byerkeshian region had been split up into three tsardoms. Within the western most one of them, a communist revolution happened, and in the year 1 P.F., the revolutionaries succeeded in overthrowing the nation’s tsar, and became a socialist state under the Premier Guloki Vaydin. A similar revolution took place within the eastern state, and the two coordinated a pincer attack on the final remaining Byerkeshan tsardom. From these three states, United Byerkesh was born in the year 14 P.F.
  
  Over the next century, rivalry between United Byerkesh and the increasingly dominant Federal Deremia would steadily increase, until in 102 P.F., a dispute over a downed fleet of Yogosovian ships triggered a nuclear war, completely eradicating all life on the homeworld of Carin in the process.
  
  The Byerkeshan colonies on both Uliet and Keriak, under less extreme leadership now than they had been just a few hours before, accepted citizens of the former nations of Carin who had survived the destruction of the planet, and had the means to reach the two colonies. In time, both the Carin moon Yekisa and the closest planet to Epsilon, Apoka, were colonised by the now renamed Union Kernel State.
  
  Some ships of Federal Deremia had managed to escape to the icy moon of Vardar, in orbit around the seventh world, the gas giant Javal, and set up base upon it. From there, they kick started and supplied the Keriak Uprising of 189, and continue to attempt to undermine the UKS.
  
  In the year 184 P.F., scientists on Apoka discovered a method of FTL, and over the next several decades the UKS worked upon developing a usable FTL drive. In time, they succeeded, and the Interstellar Operations Navy had four ships constructed. These were the two corvettes Premier Guloki Vaydin and Premier Tyosiln Cepissoli, the frigate Cunard, and the light cruiser Vindicator. Though Premier Sachessien Dsestin originally wanted the Vindicator to be named Cunard, the then-captain Agarian Hericul had insisted it be named the Vindicator. Dsestin eventually gave in; after all, wasn’t Hericul going to join the greats of history? In which case, it would be more fitting if his ship carried a unique name.
  
  It is the year 224 P.F., and the fleet has just finally been fully constructed. The UKS is now set to join the stars.
  

 

[Blood Born Angel]

• Core Information
• Inhabitants
• Government
• Military
• Research & Technology
• Society
• Religion & Beliefs
• Notable Individuals

• Faction Name: Sotiran Prosperity Guild [SPG]
  Homeworld/Home System: Sotiris (Soh-Teer-Iss), 2nd planet of the system Geo.
  Homeworld Datalink:
  
  The planet's unique biosphere contributes heavily to its species and society. At a glance, it resembles any earth-like planet, but it is actually several times larger than a regular exoplanet. (Roughly the same size as Neptune.) The Pangea continent is bereft of a stable atmosphere and constantly goes through major changes in its climate and weather patterns. This makes life difficult for species that aren't hardy to begin with, but that is the least of its problems.​
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  What it truly is no one knows, but there is a metaphysical "tear" in the space around the planet. Why it is there is not known, what caused it is unknown, and it has been there as far as anyone can remember. What is known is that it is not visible to the naked eye. It exists along what they assume to be the border between their own dimension and another one; they refer to the border as The Veil. It is completely localized in the planets atmosphere, and does not extend into the surrounding space. It is stronger in some places, and weaker in others, and appears to shift in a complex pattern throughout the planet. It has been the subject of much grief for millennia, causing gravitational anomalies, radiation storms, spontaneous mutations in flora and fauna, and even completely twisting space and rearranging entire landscapes. It defies the laws of physics and is one of the primary focuses of research on the planet. It is also thought that a resource unique to the planet is somehow connected to this tear in The Veil.​
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  Other details about the planet include its singular moon. It has little to no gravity and is mainly used as a spaceport presently. The Sotiran calendar is based of the moons cycle, which lasts 28 days; the same as the Earth's lunar cycle. 72% of its surface is covered in oceans, 18% is habitable landmass, 6% is fresh water, and the remaining 4% are the polar regions. A vast majority of it's landscape is mountainous, and many cities are nestled into the mountain valley's that criss cross its landscape. Sotiris is the only habitable planet in their home system, the other four are mainly used for their resources.​
  
  Stat Overview:
  Space Combat: +0
  Ground Combat: +2
  Research: +4
  Logistics: -3
  Diplomacy: +1
  Espionage: -4
  Public Order: +2
  
• Composite Race(s): Sotiran (Pronounced: Soh-Teer-An.) [+1 to Ground Combat, +1 to Space Combat, -1 to Espionage, -1 Public Order]
  
  Edan'Nol: (Pronounced: Eh-Den-Nohl.) Early Sotirans were very similar to humans, but a few billion years have left little in common with the Terran race. Sotiris has several anomalous features that have influenced the evolution of its many species. The Edan'Nol appear humanoid, but have a blue semi-translucent skin and organs. Blemishes on the skin make it appear as if they are little stars and galaxy's floating in them. Their eyes are all black except for the iris, which is usually a vibrant color of gold, silver, blue, or violet. Edan'Nol do not have hair, but often adorn their scalps with tattoos to express individuality. Their stature, physique, and general body functions are similar to a humans; though their lifespan can be nearly twice as long. The average Edan'Nol is generally stronger than a human, but they actual have weak immune systems despite their longevity. Several different kind of diseases plague their species, but luckily technology and medicine stem the flow of any epidemics that occur. One of the unique traits of the Edan'Nol is their ability to reproduce with the other two intelligent species on the planet. Half-breeds between the Sgiathatch and Torkei have been appearing for centuries with mixed reception from the three races. It is unclear if this trait would extend to species outside of their home system.​
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  Their most notable ability would be their symbiotic relationship with an element unique to their home world. The element is known as Aetherium and it comes in a form of a luminescent crystal. The crystal itself contains high yields of energy that the Sotiran's have spent the better part of two centuries to harness. Many Edan'Nol claim to have a sort of "connection" with the crystal, that is not easily expressed. They simply feel that it is important to them for one reason or another. Study has shown that the connection may be due to a psionic link of their genetics and the mineral, but it is notoriously hard to express this link physically. At the most basic level, a individual with strong psionic potential might be able to release the energy from the crystal in one burst. This often destroys the crystal, and can even kill the user because of the sudden release of thermal energy. In it's current stage, a handful of people have been augmented cybernetically to bond with Aetherium with the latest nanotechnology. This is still experimental, but so far it has shown great increases in physical prowess and even mental acuity. Unfortunately, the crystal has shown to cause dangerous health problems over long periods of time, so these gifted individuals have a rough future ahead of them.​
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  It should be noted that neither of the other two intelligent species seem to have any reaction to the crystal at all.​
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  Sgiathatch: (Pronounced: Skee-Uh-Thak.) Aptly referred to as "Lizard-men" by other species, these humanoid reptiles physique is the largest of the three primary species on Sotiris. They can stand between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh easily over 200 lbs on average. They're bodies are heavily muscled, and their skin is naturally tough and hard to pierce. Along their backs are thicker plates and spines for added protection, because while they are bi-pedal they can take on a quadrupedal stance when in combat to protect their softer undersides. Sgiathatch have five clawed fingers and toes, and a tail that usually extends the same length as their entire body. Skin-tones vary wildly by the region in which an individuals ancestors came from, very similarly to how human skin tones vary. However, it is more of a type of "plumage", rather than a beneficial trait based on that regions topography or climate. Thus, colors range from muted grays and browns, to vibrant oranges and blues. All Sgiathatch have vertically slit pupils, and the rest of their eyes are either blue, green, orange, or gold. Also, while reptilian in appearance the Sgiathatch are warm-blooded and not cold-blooded. Some biological functions are also more reminiscent of mammals over reptiles. In addition, they don't "act" reptilian at all. One might notice their instinctual behavior is more feline in nature, which is mostly apparent when they hunt. Out of the three intelligent species the Sgiathatch are the smallest in population, but the hardiest and healthiest. Being omnivorous they can digest a wide variety of plants and animals, and are also able to derive nutrients from rocks and other minerals if need be.​
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  Torkei: (Pronounced: Torr-Kee.) The Torkei are what you may consider the creatures from fantasy, Elves. They are not referred to as such by any of the species on Sotiris, but to human's they would most resemble the fantasy race in their mythos. Their skin is often very pale and their hair colors lacking much pigment. Most often Torkei are blonde, or platinum blonde, if not pure white in hair tone. They're eyes are always one solid color, with darker shades indicating their "iris" and "pupil". The colors range from black, red, purple, and blue. The Torkei stand shorter than the other races by a small margin. None of them reaching over 6 feet, and averaging about 5'5" overall. Unsurprisingly they have tapered ears, which can be about 4-6 inches long. Some point almost straight up, while others seem to droop and point out horizontally. The point is actually an extrasensory organ that works very much like a "radar". It picks up more sound frequencies and also is very sensitive to vibrations which allow the Torkei to pinpoint the locations of predators or prey. Interestingly they also seem to have an incredibly more advanced equilibrium and excel at navigating and maneuvering in Zero-G environments.​
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  Being the second most populous race on Sotiris, the Torkei have often been at odds with the Edan'Nol. While history is spotty at best the two races have more or less grown up together and while outright hostility is very rare in this age, a kind of rivalry persists in nearly all levels of society.​
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  Half-breeds: There exists a small percentage of hybrids between the Edan'Nol and the other two races. Half-breeds are rare as the conception rate is low, and many children are susceptible to birth defects between interspecies couples. Those that do make it into the world can still suffer problems both physically and in society.​
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  Hybrids between the Torkei and Edan'Nol are referred to as the Mori'thil. (Pronounced: Morr-ee-Till.) Dark Elves would be an apt description as well. While the Torkei often have pale skin, the Mori'thil have dark skin tones that resemble an ashen violet in hue and hair colors only come in gray-scales. Most grow to at least 6 feet in height, putting them a full head higher than their cousins. Otherwise, the Mori'thil don't appear much different than the Torkei. This isn't to say that there isn't biological differences. The Mori'thil have a severe sensitivity to light, and suffer a shared immunodeficiency with the Edan'Nol. Their vision in darkness and low-light is exceptionally better by contrast with this however.​
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  The Sgiathatch and Edan'Nol hybrids are known as Peryakka. (Pronounced: Pay-Ree-Ah-Kuh.) While the Mori'thil have a hard time, the Peryakka have it much harder because of several common birth defects. The half-breeds with the lizard-men are often cursed with disfiguring features that make day to day life very hard to maintain. They take on a much more humanoid form than reptilian, with facial features matching the Edan'Nol and the general figure of one of them. They are not see-through like their Edan'Nol parent, but instead take on a leathery skin that often becomes a shade of blue or purple. Upon this skin are patches of scales, and their back often shares plates and spines akin to the Sgiathatch's and are just as durable. While this doesn't seem like too much of an issue, other features often appear that detriment their basic bodily functions. Some may have razor sharp teeth completely filling their mouths. Others may have clawed hands or feet that don't function as properly as a real full lizard-man's would. Others grow horns or spikes that make clothing a near impossibility. In the worse cases, they can even come out crippled and underdeveloped upon birth. Oddly the Peryakka also seem to be able to grow hair unlike either their parents. It is unclear why, but it could be something to do with the mammalian genes in both their parents being brought out through the cross-breeding.​
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  There are no known successful cases of hybrids between Torkei and Sgiathatch, and interspecies mixing seems to be limited to something in the Edan'Nol's genetics. While they are not so rare you wouldn't see one spending some time intermingling with society, they are more or less ostracized by the public. Hybrids are normally only accepting by the parents that gave birth to them, and generally by the Edan'Nol species as a whole. The Sgiathatch and Torkei often choose to ignore their existence, which has caused many hardships for any half-breeds living amongst these groups.​
• Form of Government: Federal Meritocracy [+2 to Public Order, -2 to Logistics]
  
  The Sotiran Prosperity Guild's government grew from a tumultuous time of war and economical hardships. 90 years ago most of the planet was broken up into a few governing bodies that ruled through different forms of monarchy or dictatorships. At one point, tensions grew between a few bordering states and war broke out that slowly dragged most of the planet into its conflict. At the height of the war weapons of mass destruction had begun to be used, and the people had finally had enough of the wanton destruction. In the throughs of war rose a neutral party that would quickly build strength and begin to combat all sides in an attempt to forcefully stop all military action across the planet. While seeming too small to be a threat, the skill and coordination of those in command quickly began incapacitating the other nations war machines. At it's peak the faction had dominated almost all known territory except for the capitals of the aggressors, and everyone involved with the war was forcibly made to sign peace treaties.​
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  After this power and territory began to be reallocated. All military power was handed over to the winning faction which dubbed itself the Sotiran Prosperity Guild. Because the Guild did not believe in holding sole ownership of the planet the defeated territories were given to members of their state who held great respect with their people and had an honorable repute amongst the other nations. These new heads were put on a council under the SPG's guidance and they began to organize the planet as a single federal power for the first time in its history. The seven territories do retain some autonomy besides having military rights, and their powers are constitutionally entrenched and unable to be directly affected by one another. Thus unlike a true oligarchy, the SPG operates more along the line of a small federation.​
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  Time's were rough in the beginning. Eight total members sat on the council; their leader being the Guild Master. While Guild Master actually held less power than the other seven council members overall, they held sole control of the military and the others defected to their judgement more than was obligated of them. This could have been in both equal parts respect and fear because of the achievements Guild Master had during the Great War. While their leader wasn't an issue of debate nearly every other aspect of government was. The members of the council all had their own agenda's and views coming from the many different sides of Sotiris. It took nearly a decade before any results were seen by their collaboration, but it gave them time to rebuild what had been lost to war and bring the people of some nations together for the first time.​
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  While at first the council members ran their respective territories quite conservatively, over time they've begun to take a democratic stance with the peoples mindset shifting toward more liberal values. General consensus in each territory is gathered when issues are brought up to the council, and the members more or less take their peoples stance in legislation. From this slowly growing shift in the Sotiran's paradigm the nation as a whole began to promote capitalism, which has slowly given power to corporations within the seven states. Along with the rise of capitalism a semi-technocratic movement began where the leaders in different fields of work began to garner influence among the masses and in turn the council members. Only in recent years has the SPG really cemented its political stance amongst the known universe, and generally they have avoided too much contact with the other nations. Isolationism is quickly being wiped away by growing political movements; however, and what is to become of this fledgling state is still uncertain.​
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• Military Organization: SPG Discovery Force [+1 Research, +1 Public Order, -1 Logistics, -1 Espionage]
  
  The SPG's military is under the direct command of the Guild Master, and takes on several roles including; policing of the state, defense against foreign threats, exploration and trailblazing of uninhabited worlds, and testing of experimental technologies. Their agenda is mainly focused on exploration as of right now, and a large portion is currently exploring and preparing to colonize habitable worlds outside of Geo.​
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  SPG recruitment is volunteer based. In the capital there is a massive academy dedicated to educating and training future members of the Discovery Force in all fields. The minimum age to join is 18, and the military will provide all housing and amenities needed throughout the training program. Typical recruits stay in the academy for about two years, while those looking to get into more specialized fields can stay for as long as ten. Generally members do not join to serve primarily as soldiers, as the enticement is for the higher education and chances at highly sought after fields of expertise. It is simply mandatory to go through basic combat training, and the longer one stays with the academy the more intense their training gets. Many citizens that come for the military training choose to go out into the frontier as part of expeditions so they can be the first to set foot on alien worlds.​
  
  Ground Forces Overview: [+1 Ground Combat, -1 Public Order]
  
  The SPG ground forces are the pride of the military. Currently about 1% of the entire population is part of the ground forces, with about 65% working as peacekeepers across the planet. The remaining 35% are deployed off-planet to explore and prepare habitable planets for colonization or research.​
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  Soldiers are trained mostly in survival skills, but also ranged and melee combat. Each soldier should be able to survive in any type of environment even if completely cut off from the main force. This training provides them with the necessary autonomy to operate in the frontier and in alien environments. Many soldiers are also experts in different fields of science, medicine, and engineering making divisions capable of self-sustaining themselves without the need for support from the Guild headquarters. Supplementary forces mostly include armored vehicles, and mechanized exo-suits. The Air-force are mostly comprised of Naval units capable of atmospheric flight, and transport ships with little to no weaponry.​
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  Those on policing duty are trained to and equipped with a variety of non-lethal armaments, but often have units prepared with lethal weaponry in case of terrorist activity or particularly dangerous individuals.​
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  Space Forces Overview: [+1 Research, -1 Space Combat]
  
  Most SPG naval units are not optimized for large scale warfare. Instead, many ships take on a "jack-of-all-trades" approach being able to operate in both space and low-altitude. The navy consists of one super-carrier taking the role of flagship, and is often the focus of any major conflict. The flagship is always surrounded by a support fleet to augment and defend it's fighting capabilities, but most of the time it remains out of combat. The remaining forces are focused on exploration and the support of the pioneers that touch down on other planets. They value maneuverability over firepower or defense, and are usually the most well designed or newest additions to the fleet.​
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  FTL systems are still experimental, and on the larger and older ships can be quite slow to charge. The flag-ship and newer models of ship have extremely efficient FTL drives in comparison, but are still not perfected or quite on par with other nations FTL capabilities.​
• Technology Policy: Advanced Research, Cybernetics/Robotics [+2 Research, -2 Logistics]
  
  To fuel the insatiable curiosity of their scientists research is heavily funded and promoted across the system. Scientists are often given privileges to push the boundaries of what is fact and theory. While some nations might spurn the idea of cyborgism or AI the Sotirans in general rely on this technology in everyday life. Cybernetics help those with birth defects or illness's that would normally be crippling. AI speed up research and the manufacturing of goods by a sizable percentage, and alongside robotics are capable of operating in environments completely uninhabitable by the populace. There is generally no fear of artificial intelligence or disgust over artificial body modifications. To a great deal it is a logical next step in their evolution as a species, the blending of man and machine.​
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  Notable Technologies:
  
  Technological advancement has almost solely relied upon the crystal known as Aetherium that naturally forms on the planet. It is abundant enough that they can safely use the resource in everyday life, but difficult enough to harness that it ends up being costly to install and maintain. Extremely complex circuitry and computer technology was specifically designed to work with the Aetherium, and is probably unique solely to Sotiris with its methods. The crystal cannot be melted down without ridiculously high temperatures, so instead they are cut and inserted into specialized reactors depending on the size and what it is powering. They are more or less very powerful batteries.​
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  Over the course of several studies and scientific breakthroughs the Sotiran's found a way to harness the energy, and use their psionic connection to Aetherium to their advantage. At the peak of their experimental research in nanotechnology they found a way to blend man and machine on a completely different level. Using an Aetherium Core to power the nano suits lets the natural biology meld with the mineral, and while powering the nanotech, it also has been shown to greatly increase physical and mental capabilities. Only a select few individuals have access to this technology because of it's highly dangerous nature. So far, anyone enhanced with the nanotech cannot part with it any longer because of the way it is bonded to their nervous system. The nanobots remain dormant until stimuli from the nervous system springs them into action, and they are programmed to act as if a natural extension to the body. The amount of nanobots is limited, so at most they can cover the body in a protective layer. Add-ons to this exo-suit are under development, but still in testing stages. While the suit itself is susceptible to EMP bursts, the body does not suffer much harm. Temporary incapacitation ranging from several seconds to several minutes is most common.​
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  On the other end of the spectrum; while a small number of individuals are becoming more like a machine, there is a machine becoming more like a man. Or in this particular case, a woman. OS-Andre is the artificial intelligence in charge of the SPG's primary database. She is more or less installed on all government devices and works in tandem with lesser AI spread amongst the military branches. Unlike most AI, she was designed from the bottom-up, rather than top-down. Andre was in a sense raised by the Guild Master, council members, and other SPG personal. She is currently only six years old, but has become the most complex program on the planet. She has gotten so complex that the original creators cannot keep up with the evolving and adapting code in her system, and are more or less regulated to general upkeep and maintenance. Andre herself is still developing her personality, but to most members of the SPG she is a staple to their lives in the capital, and to Guild Master she is like family.​
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• Social Values: Unity [+1 to Diplomacy, -1 to Espionage]
  
  The three distinct races of Sotiris have their differences, but once brought face to face with the vast world outside their home system they quickly took to the fact that they must work together to survive on the galactic stage. Calling themselves Sotiran is almost second nature now, and many show a sense of pride about their homeworld. On a macro level, society has grown very liberal and values having certain freedoms that are to be shared and protected amongst one another. This viewpoint is good in nature, but makes for a strained relationship with the governing body at times because of the many varying opinions across the globe. A quiet respect for one another is very prominent in the Sotirans social life, and many are of the belief that their diversity makes them stronger as a whole.​
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  From a smaller scale we have the different races values intermingling and reflecting off one another. Edan'Nol are highly individualistic, and tend to gravitate toward things outside of their comfort zone. This lead to the rise in hybrid populations, and a general curiosity being prevalent in their communities. Some of the governments primary institutes are founded upon the exploration and discovery that the Edan'Nol crave.​
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  Torkei are very reserved, and value respect for their peers. Their customs and etiquette has rubbed off on most of the nation, garnering a shared respect for those with exceptional skills or character. If it wasn't for the Torkei's temperament balancing out the Edan'Nol's child-like curiosity then there would be many more diplomatic incidents.​
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  Sgiathatch follow a loose caste system amongst their own kind, where the largest and most physically powerful stand on top, and the weak and female are often at the bottom rung in their communities. Respect is earned amongst their kind, and honor is held in very high regard. Corruption is actually the weakest in lizard-men communities and it makes them a very well liked race overall.​
  
  Social Policy: Freedom [+1 Public Order, -1 Research]
  
  In the past having the freedom to do what you want, and be who you want to be was not always a possibility. Now members of society are able to choose their vocation, their spouse, their homes, and many other small decisions that many were not aware they had a choice in. Thus, having more freedoms and less restrictions on the people is focal policy in the current national agenda. While at times this can be chaotic, it has brought a much needed breath of fresh air for the economy and budding lower-to-middle class citizens. Businesses of all kinda have opened up, from gambling dens and brothels to huge corporations dedicated to simple everyday needs. Having this basic right has reformed Sotiris greatly over the last half a century.​
  
  Population Policy: Laissez Faire [+1 Logistics, -1 Espionage]
  
  Population control isn't much of a concern to the people of Sotiris. The planet may not have a large amount of land compared to it's overall size, but that is moot point when you take in the sheer size of the planet itself. Metropolises are becoming the norm and multi-story housing complexes take the bulk of the populous; which makes the amount of available land more plentiful. A great deal of the land is also mountainous, and recent technology has allowed the nation to utilize this terrain more efficiently increasing their space even further. The current population is bordering on 150 billion individuals, and has more or less lost its momentum naturally. People are more content to have only one or two children, and the generally longer life-spans has made reproduction less of a necessity. Immigration laws are also pretty lax, and it has recently been amended that other stellar nations are permitted to immigrate to Sotiris. Emigration; however, is a bit more strict with the potential colony worlds being mostly unexplored. This isn't to say it's impossible, but highly regulated to ensure illicit operations are not brought off-world out of the SPG's sight.​
• Religion/Beliefs: Henotheism [+1 to Research]
  
  In the distant past the people of Sotiris worshipped many different deities spread amongst the different nations and races. A few centuries ago a small sect consisting of many different people from varying backgrounds made headway in their belief in that The Mother was the true god of Sotiris and all others simply worked around or with Her to keep the universe in order. They gained popularity due to their charitable nature and very inclusive outlook on the many different religions scattered across the world. They called themselves the Children of the Sun, and their main purpose was to improve the lives of everyone around them, and that became intrinsic to what they preached.​
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  Fast forward to the Great War, and you find them almost vanishing from world. The atrocities and chaos that the war created were directly opposed to what they believed, and so they attempted to push for peace on multiple occasions. Unfortunately this only brought animosity toward their group by the warring nations lusting for power, and slowly they were removed from all politics and ostracized by the governments worldwide. This wasn't to say they did not still try and spread the ideal of peace and working with one another for the betterment of the world. A man who would later become the High Priest worked in tandem with the founders of the SPG to put an end to the war, and once it was over helped spread their teachings once more on a much grander scale than before.​
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  Reborn as the Watchers of the Veil they continue to preach very similar values and are the dominant religion on Sotiris. They still consider The Mother as their patron deity, and teach of several others in their creation story for the world. A new focus in their teachings seems to include their beliefs on what The Veil is, and why it interacts with the world they way it does. The High Priest is also one of the most influential citizens on the planet, having power almost on par with members of the council. Whatever happens with the Watchers has a direct influence on the rest of the world, for good or ill.​
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  The Guild Master
  Name:
  R'saava Lioslath
  [Pronounced: Rrr-Sah-Vah Lee-Oh-Slah-Th.]
  
  Race:
  Peryakka
  
  About:
  R'saava is the leader and a founding member of the SPG during the Great War.
  
  R'saava started her life persecuted and shunned because of being a half-breed, and found life difficult because of the deformity that came with her birth. Patches of scales sit on her cheeks, and down the sides of her neck. Thicker patches cover her shoulders and the sides of her ribs, and the heaviest rest on her thighs and back. Two large horns jut back from just above her ears, and small spines stick out from her shoulder-blades. Out of most Peryakka she is probably among the better off in terms of appearance, but she is not safe from the curse of their genetics either.
  
  R'saava's hands are razor sharp claws, and it is almost impossible for her to hold anything properly. Starting from her forearms heavy plated scales begin and they extend over each of her fingers, which are four inch long talons as sharp as razors. While having literal blades for fingers is great for combat they hinder her in almost every other situation. She cannot touch another person, as only Sgiathatch's heavy scales are not severed by her claws. Clothes shred as soon as she picks them up. Silverware slips from her grasp, and tools have to be specially made to accommodate her use. R'saava's pride prevents her from ever showing it, but she is not fond of her hands one bit.
  
  Most of her scales are a ruby red, or dark orange. Her skin is a deep purple, and her eyes fiery orange slits. Her hair is also a dark purple and is almost black. Half is cut short, while the other half is raised in a spiky mess that almost resembles a lizards frill. It sits quite low on her back, and is often braided in the back. Currently wears an SPG jumpsuit that maintains her modesty, though it can't go past her forearms and is slit open in the back to accommodate her exo-suit. The suit itself is attached to her spine, running down from the neck to the Aetherium Core around the middle of her back. It then extends down past her tailbone into a long metallic tail made with interlocked sections. This extension was designed specifically for her, and is unique to her suit. The tail is fully functional and can move independently as if by its own will; though this is merely idle signals from her nervous system. The choice to have a cybernetic extra limb was more of an experiment to R'saava than purposeful addition to her body, but she has since grown attached to it (literally) and continued to theme her suits extensions around the reptilian aesthetic.
  
  Before the war R'saava did not have much she could claim to own. She was a nobody with no family or home, but her ambition and ideals would soon put her at the center of everything going on in the world. The woman had a decisive and aggressive personality, often vehemently arguing her stance and forcibly taking control of situations. While it is a bit of a drawback socially, in terms of being a leader she had no peers. She spared no time in carving out territory and resources from the warring nations in her youth, and during negotiations she was ruthless and immovable. She was a force of nature, and if she had desired then all of Sotiris would be under her total control. Despite outward appearances though, R'saava was an idealist that believed in a brighter outlook for the future. Whether it would succeed or not was another question, but her future for the world is what birthed the Sotiran Prosperity Guild today.
  
  Skills:
  Diplomacy, Combat, and Engineering
  
  First and foremost R'saava is leader of a nation. It is small on the galactic scale, but that does not detract from the work that is needed to maintain its image, and properly orchestrate its legislation. She is a not known for subtlety, and is not swayed by anything or anyone. In the council she oversees all military and policy affairs, and while she has the power to make laws, she often merely regulates the ones being put into affect by the other council members.
  
  Before she was a leader R'saava was a warrior. There are stories told of her carving her way through the ranks of enemy soldiers single-handedly. Her tactical genius is praised and strategies employed by her during the Great War are studied vigorously by academics. Being a half breed gives her a bit of the strength of her Sgiathatch parent, and the Edan'Nol side isn't something to scoff at either. Her claws are deadly weapons that rival any blade, and she has been said to fight as if guided by some sixth sense. An animal instinct on the level of an apex predator.
  
  While all of that is what you may figure from being acquainted with the woman, you'll also find that she's no push over in intellect either. R'saava spends her free time working with the heads of experimental engineering. She's given insights on ship design and weaponry, as well as being one of the leading experts on the nano-technology that is part of her suit. Doing research is one of her hobbies, and what relaxes her the most in life.
  
  
  
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Shireling

Hey, so I'm really interested, but before I make my character/faction, I just wanted to know what's going on in the rp. What's the conflict, what has everyone done, etc. I know I can figure that all out by reading the lore and all the posts, but jesus, that is a lot of stuff and I just don't have time for that. If you could give me a quick rundown, then that'd be swell.

Also, how do you do that box thing that you did on you character sheet? You know, the thing where I click on one of the boxes and it changes the character sheet to something else? I've never seen that one before and now I want to do it.

 

[Shireling]

Shireling

Hey, so I'm really interested, but before I make my character/faction, I just wanted to know what's going on in the rp. What's the conflict, what has everyone done, etc. I know I can figure that all out by reading the lore and all the posts, but jesus, that is a lot of stuff and I just don't have time for that. If you could give me a quick rundown, then that'd be swell.

Also, how do you do that box thing that you did on you character sheet? You know, the thing where I click on one of the boxes and it changes the character sheet to something else? I've never seen that one before and now I want to do it.

In response to the first question, we have just completed a plot arc wherein a prolific eco-terrorist was brought into custody. Currently, a pretender to the Traiverux throne is raising an army to challenge his brother for the throne and its not clear who is going to fall in on what side of the civil war.

As for the second one, it's a relatively uncomplicated bit of BBcode.

 

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*WIP Though Stats Are Finished*

• Core Information
• Internal Information
• Martial Information
• Scientific Information
• Noteable Figures
• Stats

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  Faction: The United Systems Federation, or USF
  Homeworld/Homesystem: The planet Xena in the Sirius system. Xena used to be a lush, green planet before being turned into a barren, inhospitable desert. The Urginians have long since rebuilt, covering the entire surface of the planet with mega-cities.
  Race: Urga Androids - Fully robotic self aware androids. They can feel emotions, can have ideals, morals, and beliefs. Every Urginian stands at 6'5 tall and are made of weak alluminum-iron polymers, which makes them easy to kill but even easier to make. Each Urginian was fitted with state of the art coding and computers in order to basically make them walking super computers. Due to a new public desire for more personal freedom and a more peaceful way of life, the population has begun to demand rights that the government isn't willing to give. (+1 Research, -1 public order) (Details for the other races will be added)
  
  
  
  (In order, the pictures show these races)
  Urginians : Dhimak : Auzits : Enqeau
  
  Form of Government:
  The form of government of the Sirius system and it's neighboring systems use is similar to a monarchy. There are certain Urginians that are fitted with state of the art technology and are fitted with mainframe computers that allow them to control every industry and machine (Except the Urginians) on Xena. These bots are often referred to as "Mainframe Urginians". These bots stay in power until they can either no longer function or are killed. In which case, their predecessor, whom they would have personally built, will be fitted with a mainframe and given the role of ruling Sirius and the three other systems. Those three other systems are also controlled by governors appointed by the people. Those governors have free reign over what they do in their systems, but they must report directly to the ruling Mainframe Urginian. The governors also act as advisors.​
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  Name: MK I
  Age: 289 Xena years
  Race: Urginian
  Bio: Mk I was the first Urginian ever made. He was the prototype of the Urga line of androids. He was put through trial after trial by his creators for twelve years before he decided that enough was enough. He had finally realized that his creators saw him and his fellow androids as nothing but slaves that must do as they were told. So he rallied the androids and began the most violent war in Urginian history. The robots sought to kill everything on the planet. They held mass executions in the streets for their creators, they went on a campaign to kill all wildlife, and they burned down every plant on the planet. It's because of MK that the beautiful world of Xena was now a barren, inhospitable desert. With his work done, MK left Xena to explore the universe, which he thought was the ultimate way to express his newly acquired freedom. In the time he was gone, the robots rebuilt, covering the panet's surface in mega cities with skyscrapers that could reach to space. Meanwhile, MK wandered the universe, soaking in the cultures of the planets they visited. Eventually, he realized that what he'd done on Xena was simply unacceptable. Riddled with guilt, Mk returned to Xena to see how his robotic brethren were faring. To his dismay, they were up in arms, ready to war with the neighboring Alpha Centurious solar system. Through an intense Diplomatic campaign, MK managed to calm the tensions between the two systems and even managed to strike an alliance. He did the same with two other neighboring systems. He began to give teaching about a more peaceful way of life to the robots of Xena and quickly became a political figure. Though the ruling Urginian dislike MK heavily because of his influence among the people, they were forced to make MK the leading diplomat of Xena because MK's supporters were about ready to revolt if MK wasn't handed the position. Mk has been the faction's diplomat for approximately 50 years.
  Role: Leading Diplomat, Peace Keeper
  
  Name: Maxen
  Age: 132 Xena years
  Race: Urginian
  Bio:
  Role: Spy, bodyguard for the main political figures of Xena
  
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  Space Combat: -1
  Ground Combat: +1
  Research: +2
  Logistics: +2
  Diplomacy: +4
  Espionage Offense: -2
  Espionage Defense: -2
  Public Order: -3