While colonising large swathes of three spiral arms of the Milky Way, humanity discovered that simple life was hugely abundant throughout every corner of the galaxy. In line with his ecological predictions, mankind also found that technologically advanced, space-faring species are relatively rare.
The paucity of such species has allowed those which do spread to the stars sufficient time and space to establish large territories, in which they are usually found to be the dominant intelligent species.
The races and peoples below are those players who have been introduced so far.
The paucity of such species has allowed those which do spread to the stars sufficient time and space to establish large territories, in which they are usually found to be the dominant intelligent species.
The races and peoples below are those players who have been introduced so far.
The Imperial CombineThe Imperial Combine has thus far been the most long-lived of humanity's unified, space-faring societies.
It is a meritocratic civilisation which has expanded across hundreds of worlds, and now boasts a population of many hundreds of billions of people. |
The Viskr JuntaThe Junta is the secretive, nepotistic government which guides the destiny of the Viskr species. The cabinet has always refrained from direct contact with the Imperial Combine.
Humanity and the Viskr fought a bitter war against each other over territory. |
The Shaeld HrathaPreviously unknown to the major powers of the local Milky Way, the Shaeld Hratha are spearheading a colossal invasion on at least two arms of the galaxy.
Powerful, mysterious, and so far silent, they are somehow aligned with the sinister entity known as Voice. |
The Lem Bataan ConfederationThe Lem Bataan originated on the planet Phnemaph, near the border of the Sagittarius and Carina arms of the galaxy, and now control a huge confederation of star systems. They are committed allies of the Imperial Combine.
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The RodoriThe Rodori have delivered significant cultural and spiritual influences to the Imperial Combine ever since their home world was annexed as a protectorate territory. They are considered by many to be one of humanity's best allies.
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The Mastalekt (Serrofites)Originating on Serrofus Major, a planet now under Imperial Combine control, the Mastalekt are known by most humans as Serrofites. They are almost humanoid, with forked limbs which offer increased stability to their long, upright bodies.
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Glanced EsteemGlanced Esteem is the name given to a species with which the Lem Bataan have occasional contact. The species operates a highly sophisticated civilisation, and is not tolerant of less developed races.
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The HaidukaanThe Haidukaan were unknown to the Imperial Combine prior to the Invasion of Herses, when their ships fought for the Shaeld Hratha. They reside on the Scutum-Centaurus arm of the galaxy.
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The GomlicThe Gomlic are rarely seen or heard from. Their territories lie on the upstream portion of the Sagittarius arm of the galaxy, and they share a border with the Imperial Combine.
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