Post by Doctor Atomic on Apr 7, 2018 16:55:23 GMT -8
The Galactic Empire
The Old Empire ruled the galaxy for 10000 years or more according to legends. It's technology was more advanced than anything developed in the modern era. This almost mythical period of history was marked by wide spread peace and prosperity, with the Science Police enforcing the law and protecting the weak and defenseless.
Enemies beyond the edge of the galaxy plotted and schemed and finally attacked the Old Empire, inciting revolt among the ambitious sector governors and spreading corruption among the citizens. War consumed the Old Empire.
The Era of Wars lasted perhaps 1000 years, no one is certain of the exact amount of time. Whole planets were burned off and left lifeless, stars were detonated and whole systems wiped out. Eventually so much had been lost in terms of culture and technology that a dark age descended on the galaxy, but still the wars went on.
The Era of Wars ended with the formation of the New Galactic Empire 617 years ago by the first empress Istalla Vennix after her alliance had defeated all other factions; ushering in a period of relative peace, prosperity, and eventual stagnation. In the modern era the Empire is overextended and struggles under a petrifying level of bureaucracy.
The Emperor or Empress is elected by the Electors of H'sai, a multi-species council of nobles. The current ruler of the Empire is Emperor Ultarin Bael, a lashunta.
Forerunners
An ancient alien race known only from their massive monuments, puzzling constructions, and very advanced hybrid arcane technology. The Forerunners preceded the Old Galactic Empire by an estimated one million years. Nothing is known about their biology or culture.
The Old Empire ruled the galaxy for 10000 years or more according to legends. It's technology was more advanced than anything developed in the modern era. This almost mythical period of history was marked by wide spread peace and prosperity, with the Science Police enforcing the law and protecting the weak and defenseless.
Enemies beyond the edge of the galaxy plotted and schemed and finally attacked the Old Empire, inciting revolt among the ambitious sector governors and spreading corruption among the citizens. War consumed the Old Empire.
The Era of Wars lasted perhaps 1000 years, no one is certain of the exact amount of time. Whole planets were burned off and left lifeless, stars were detonated and whole systems wiped out. Eventually so much had been lost in terms of culture and technology that a dark age descended on the galaxy, but still the wars went on.
The Era of Wars ended with the formation of the New Galactic Empire 617 years ago by the first empress Istalla Vennix after her alliance had defeated all other factions; ushering in a period of relative peace, prosperity, and eventual stagnation. In the modern era the Empire is overextended and struggles under a petrifying level of bureaucracy.
The Emperor or Empress is elected by the Electors of H'sai, a multi-species council of nobles. The current ruler of the Empire is Emperor Ultarin Bael, a lashunta.
Forerunners
An ancient alien race known only from their massive monuments, puzzling constructions, and very advanced hybrid arcane technology. The Forerunners preceded the Old Galactic Empire by an estimated one million years. Nothing is known about their biology or culture.