Post by Jason on Oct 12, 2010 20:28:39 GMT -7
Name: Dra'Keshi (Draw-Kesh-E) Empire
Location: Sector H
Psionics: Strong, nearly every Drak has some form of psionic ability, at the least they can all mind-speak and some have far more developed abilities.
Population: Approx 500,000 total.
The majority of the population consists of the primary race which are elven/dragon. In addition to the Draks, there are also sentient crytalline lifeforms the greatest of which are known as “Primes” and only one or two primes can exist at any given time. The lesser crystalline beings are known simply as “Betas” and always travel/exist in pairs. It is extremely rare to ever find a solitary beta, the few which do exist are extremely special circumstances.
Government: Monarchy/Empire. The entire empire/race is ruled over by a single individual Drak, typically one of pure blood descended from the direct blood line of the first Dra'Keshi, Valik. Technically this includes every single living Drak everywhere, however some lines are considered more “pure” than others. Regardless of current family name, if another Drak challenges and defeats the current emperor in a duel, the victor takes on the Valik family name and is considered to be the rightful ruler until such time as they are bested in one on one combat.
Planets and systems: 6 planets, 4 systems.
Valik Prime – Heartstone (homeworld, seat of power)
Cinder – Ember
Vape – Dervish
Valiant – 3 planets (names pending)
Economy: Feudal, trade-based. Dra'Keshi do not mint currency or have any electronic form of credits that they are aware of. When trade is necessary they will trade precious stones or metals, or exchange for knowledge/assistance as desired.
Military: Every Dra'Keshi by necessity is at birth a combatant. Only the strongest survive into maturity and the form of advancement among them ensures that only the strongest live to adult age and beyond. While only a limited number of them possess the psychic gene/ability to pilot the crystalline vessels designed and grown by the Primes, every Drak is capable of space flight in their dragon form. Most any Drak is easily a match individually for a cruiser, destroyer or lesser craft from the known empires fleets. While the strongest, including the current emperor could and likely are a match for battleship and dreadnaught class vessels. Additionally a wing of Dra'Keshi led by one of the few Draks who have the psychic melding ability can merge into a monstrous “Zin-drak” form which is easily comparable to a Carrier or greater class vessel.
Chronic problems: Due to the nature of their society, and the weeding out of the weakest amongst them in death-matches and duels throughout their lives, the total population of the empire remains small when compared to other minor empires.
Lacking any form of printed or electronic currency, some empires find it difficult or impossible to trade with the Dra'Keshi empire.
(this may no longer apply) Longstanding and continuing rivalry with their nemesis race, the [censored], has prevented the Draks from overtaking and expanding unchecked throughout the greater galaxy. Some believe that the two races were created at the exact same time by a greater power for exactly that reason, to keep each other in balance.
Location: Sector H
Psionics: Strong, nearly every Drak has some form of psionic ability, at the least they can all mind-speak and some have far more developed abilities.
Population: Approx 500,000 total.
The majority of the population consists of the primary race which are elven/dragon. In addition to the Draks, there are also sentient crytalline lifeforms the greatest of which are known as “Primes” and only one or two primes can exist at any given time. The lesser crystalline beings are known simply as “Betas” and always travel/exist in pairs. It is extremely rare to ever find a solitary beta, the few which do exist are extremely special circumstances.
Government: Monarchy/Empire. The entire empire/race is ruled over by a single individual Drak, typically one of pure blood descended from the direct blood line of the first Dra'Keshi, Valik. Technically this includes every single living Drak everywhere, however some lines are considered more “pure” than others. Regardless of current family name, if another Drak challenges and defeats the current emperor in a duel, the victor takes on the Valik family name and is considered to be the rightful ruler until such time as they are bested in one on one combat.
Planets and systems: 6 planets, 4 systems.
Valik Prime – Heartstone (homeworld, seat of power)
Cinder – Ember
Vape – Dervish
Valiant – 3 planets (names pending)
Economy: Feudal, trade-based. Dra'Keshi do not mint currency or have any electronic form of credits that they are aware of. When trade is necessary they will trade precious stones or metals, or exchange for knowledge/assistance as desired.
Military: Every Dra'Keshi by necessity is at birth a combatant. Only the strongest survive into maturity and the form of advancement among them ensures that only the strongest live to adult age and beyond. While only a limited number of them possess the psychic gene/ability to pilot the crystalline vessels designed and grown by the Primes, every Drak is capable of space flight in their dragon form. Most any Drak is easily a match individually for a cruiser, destroyer or lesser craft from the known empires fleets. While the strongest, including the current emperor could and likely are a match for battleship and dreadnaught class vessels. Additionally a wing of Dra'Keshi led by one of the few Draks who have the psychic melding ability can merge into a monstrous “Zin-drak” form which is easily comparable to a Carrier or greater class vessel.
Chronic problems: Due to the nature of their society, and the weeding out of the weakest amongst them in death-matches and duels throughout their lives, the total population of the empire remains small when compared to other minor empires.
Lacking any form of printed or electronic currency, some empires find it difficult or impossible to trade with the Dra'Keshi empire.
(this may no longer apply) Longstanding and continuing rivalry with their nemesis race, the [censored], has prevented the Draks from overtaking and expanding unchecked throughout the greater galaxy. Some believe that the two races were created at the exact same time by a greater power for exactly that reason, to keep each other in balance.