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Kharkosanth
Empire
The Kharkosanth are an aggressive,
expansionist, militaristic empire. They are named after a
predator on Cyarkos, their original colony and eternal
capital. They are comprised of a diversity of worlds and
beings that have joined in a quest for power, have been
subjugated by conquest, or have joined individually as
immigrants. They are darkly philosophical and see the
universe as doomed to chaos, entropy, and heat death. They
see war, hatred, and starvation as the ultimate doom of
the universe. It is imperative to them that all races
unite or face eliminated. Their goal is to bring everyone
under the Kharkosanth banner, in order to structure and
protect them with an expansive set of rules, justice for
all, and a powerful mliitary.
The Kharkosanth empiter were originally
founded by a disenfranchised group of Iliene and Humans
splintered from the Bjaki Federation. Led by Cyarkos
Rhulson, "The Black Admiral", they made their
way from the Bjaki Federation into uncharted space,
fleeing the dangers of a weak, directionless society in
which mass opinion took precedence over what was really
right. They settled on an ignored and all-but-forgotten
world, NK1901, which was habitable but had such an
aggressive, hostile ecosystem that it had been left alone.
The Kharkosanth fit right in.
They maintain Imperial Design Core
(IDC). Their starfleet and ground forces are
collectively known as the Imperial Fury. The head
of the Kharkosanth fleet is still referred to as "The
Black Admiral" in honour of Cyarkos Rhulson.
The Kharkosanth are relatively few in
numbers and use other species, including genetically and
technologically augmented ones, to fill specific societal
and military needs.
The Olawasi – Also known as Cyarkins, the
Olawasi are a massively muscled, hairy, big toothed,
snouted, bad-ass warrior race native to Cyarkos. They are
of only moderate intelligence but are well-trained by
their Human and Iliene masters. Natural killers, ground
troops, good fearless merciless pilots. When the
Kharkosanth originally arrived at Cyarkos, the Olawasi
banded together to drive them off. Seeing their fierceness
in battle and superior technology, the Olawasi decided it
was in their best interest to be friends. This would set a
pattern for generations of Kharkosanth activity to come.
Gritworms – A native Cyarkin insect remotely
resembling the centipede. Naturally, they swarm like army
ants devouring anything in their path. The Kharkosanth
bred and genetically manipulated them to a decent size and
demeanor to be used as domesticated pets and riding
animals. Have been known to unleash swarms of them during
ground combat.
Kharkosanth
Humans
Humans of the Kharkosanth Empire tend to be rugged, dark
haired, and of ruddy to dark complexion. They are very
intelligent and aggressive, believing that the only way to
save the universe (and consequently themselves) from
entropy and the ongoing hostilities of its inhabitants is
to enslave and structure said inhabitants. Kharko humans
are exceptionally tough, strong, and vicious fighters from
a highly militaristic society.
Kharkosanth Ilienes
The Kharkosanth Ilienes have a dark personality, believing
that intelligence and guile are the key to the survival of
intelligent races in the face of approaching entropy and
chaos. By subjugating and using those around them, they
can structure and save the universe. The Kharkosanth
Iliene are great plotters and schemers. They went a bit
crazy when they split from the Bajki Community,
encountering a strange emptiness at the quietness away
from civilization. Their new Community is, psionically
speaking, a bit noisy and buzzy.
At any given time, they will take the opportunity to
absorb, conquer, or recruit anyone. They lack the
resources for prolonged, full-scale war. Individual worlds
trade at their convenience. They are generally at odds
with everyone around them... the Stewarts, Ptatls,
Makkuth, Core Commonwealth, and Bjaki Federation. They are
not above allying with any of these powers, however, if it
suits their purpose. |
