Certainly hope there is room for me to join in. Looks very interesting and promising!

[b]Civilization Name:[/b] Drakkonian League

[b]Civilization Homeworld:[/b] Drakkonia

[b]Civilization Creation:[/b] 
- Colony: 0. (-0)
- System: 5. (-36)
- Fleet: 5. (-15)
- Army: 2. (-4)
- Agent: 1. (-4)
- Commander: 1. (-1)
- Alliance: 0. (-0)

[b]Species Description:[/b] A species of sentient humanoids known as the Tengu. Tengu typically stand in the 5'5" to 5'10" range, have two long, proportionately thick fingers and an opposable thumb on each hand, each tipped with talons, and a set of mandibles around their mouths which compromises their facial structure. Although they share avian features, Tengu are viviparous and give birth much like a Human would and could even be considered biologically similar. The Tengu body has a plate like carapace and hardened leather like skin, with the exception of softer tissue at the leg and arm joints along with the neck. Their eyes are forward facing and resemble a bird's eyes in appearance. Though their body structure is extremely slender, they have wide hips and powerful legs which allow them to sprint at high speeds. All Tengu have an 'hourglass' figure, so to speak.

[b]Brief History:[/b] With a broad history full of many details, the Tengu were once a species belonging to a wide variety of colonies and clans which paid tribute to an overarching community that worked together to achieve progress. As time went on, this community became more of a focus amongst the people and eventually changed into a central government. Valuing hard work and discipline, the Tengu put the most revered of their people in charge of the well being of their civilization. It's been this way for as long as anyone can remember and has been recorded as such even longer. With the expansion into space and soon after the galaxy, this sense of community only grew stronger. 

 The Drakkonian League is a governmental body built around the Tengu home planet of Drakkonia. Drakkonian society is a primarily military based structure focused on a hierarchy of social status, those contributing the most to society are given a higher importance and a bigger say in things. Any occupation can hold any position in the hierarchy, though higher positions are normally reserved for those in the military. However, all members of Drakkonian society are viewed as important in their own aspect. The government itself is headed by the Father - General, who is at the highest point of the hierarchy. The Father - General is chosen by and from a group of several military leaders and given the political and social duty of looking after his people. Although the Father - General is no longer considered part of the military, their strategic word is widely respected by the generals below them. 

 All Tengu men and women are required to serve the Drakkonian League in some way. Private business, free religious affiliation, and unique lifestyle are completely acceptable and even expected. However, every Tengu must serve a minimum of five years military service. They are also expected to pay taxes and commit at least one day per week to public service. Although a society of this nature would not function in other cultures, the Tengu themselves have belonged to honor based societies since the dawn of their civilization. They bring a sense of public and civil service to the galactic community, seeing unity as a means to progress as a people.

Despite building strong roots around their central location in the form of five systems, each protected by it's own fleet of warships and two armies rotating from planet to planet, the current Father - General and those amongst the higher hierarchy have recently been entertaining the idea of further colonizing the galaxy. Whether this is to broaden their horizons or simply flex their might to other nations is up for speculation. Of course, to protect their new colonies they would have to also increase their military presence... which may seem like hostile activity to some.

[b]Member of Galactic Conclave:[/b] Yes.