[OOC] From Stardust, to Stardust: Tales of Andromeda, a Sci-Fi Fantasy RP

[null123]

The New Roman Empire

Name of nation:The New Roman Empire

Species:
Romus Humans

The Romus Humans are unique from other humans. Unlike there cousins they are much stronger and agile, as well as being vastly more intelligent. They are usually more progressive than Humans as well, and other attributes are also increased across the board. Also of note is their Psionic ability, which while not all have it, a large portion do. There Psionics is often equated to a more supernatural force, as no good explanation has been found for it’s existence.

A more rare ability is what is called the Void. The Void as described be it’s users is a energy source felt throughout the entire universe, which they can tap into for pretty devastating effects. Even rarer is when someone is born with both psionics and the void, which they can combine for extreme effects. The people are also biologically immortal, and the Emperor is one of the dual power users as well.

While never tested nor confirmed it is believed that the New Roman’s may have magical potential.

Solusi

The Solusi were conquered by the New Roman Empire about 200 years after the Romus Humans entered Andromeda.Solusi are a feline race, with features typical of felines other than regular hands and being bipedal. There coats can be almost any color and they can switch, it is hard to however hold onto a coat color that isn't there own natural coat color. They also have sharp claws, are quite stealthy. This makes them excellent for sneaking around or close combat and hand to hand fighters.

Forsythe

The Forsythe were conquered about 50 years after the Solusi were.Forsythe are a bug-race, they were once though to have been a hive mind, but no longer. They stand up on two legs, but there arms lack any hands, rather they use scorpion like tales on there back to manupliate objects, which also include stingers for combat.

While conquered races do not usually gain citizenship, it can be earned via service to the government or military. Some of the best soldiers are actually Solusi and Forsythe, and statues to these soldiers and even been erected in the Hall of Heroes.

Description of government:
The New Roman Empire is headed by Emperor Apollo Callisto, who is actually biologically immortal. Each planet elects senators to a planetary senatel, which then elects 10 senators from their ranks each to the Nationwide Senate. The Senators serve for life, and the senates decide on laws and setup court-systems. The Emperor does however have authority to override law and chooses the top military leaders.

In the event the Emperor dies he leaves who he wants to succeed him, or if he did not leave who to succeed him the Nationwide senate chooses the new Emperor.

Description of military:
The New Roman Empire’s military is a vast and well trained force, with highly advanced technology. It is broken up into The Roman Imperial Guard, the Roman Armed Forces, the Roman Intelligence Agency, the Space Marines Corps, and the Roman Navy.

Roman Imperial Guard
The Roman Imperial Guard is the lowest rung of the military, the units in it are not usually well trained, and do not have the best equipment. However they make up for it with vast numbers and there artillery pieces and vehicles, often getting called due the Hammer of the Emperor due to the sheer force they can apply with their numbers a vehicles.

-Roman Imperial Guardsmen
These soldiers wear a simple carbon nanotube suit followed by a titanium outer shell, with a special alloy on the joints to allow for bendability in the metal. Imperial Guardsmen are either equipped with a automatic C16 Kinetic Rifle, a explosive rocket launcher, or more rarely for higher-ranked guardsmen a plasma rifle.

-Siege Tank
The Siege Tank backs up the Roman Imperial Guardsmen and prevents their casualties from being higher than they usually are. The massive hulking tanks carry a standard ordinance, but can deploy into the ground and turn into an artillery piece. They are quite feared amongst the New Roman’s enemies and even the Imperial Guard, do to their tendency to have friendly-fire.

-Guardsmen Mech
A simple mech with two large rail-guns on either arm, these are quite capable of shredding through alien and vehicle alike. These mechs are more rare amongst the guard due to the fact that their rail-guns are expensive, because the rail-guns are actually ripped from space-ships and as such the mechs also require a expensive battery to keep them powered.

-GS-1 Gunship
These massive hulking flying vehicles carrying several plasma cannons, automatic kinetic weapons, and explosive weapons for use on ground forces. A point-defense system and more cannons defend it from air, these are the deadliest vehicle used by the guard, and are capable of unleashing massive amounts of punishment on whatever poor souls come into their sights.

-D-25 Dropship
A simple drop ship used to deploy troops to the battlefield. It has a few plasma cannons and a rail-gun for defending itself.

Roman Armed Forces
The Roman Armed forces are not as large as the Imperial Guard, but they have much more training and much better equipment. The Roman Armed Forces also included the Legions, some of the most Elite and Feared forces in Andromeda.

-Roman Bellator
Bellator translates to warrior or soldier within the latin tongue. These soldiers have a decent amount of training, capable of going toe-to-toe with most of Andromeda’s armed forces. Their armor is power armor, with a outer titanium shell followed by a ceramic layer then finished up with a carbon nanotube suit. These soldiers use heavy plasma weapons, with seperate ones for anti-vehicle or anti-infantry roles.

-Roman Bellator Auctum
Auctum translates to increased in latin. These Bellator have the same weapons and armor as the regular Bellator, but have received either cybernetic augments, genetic augments, or more rarely they have been synthed. These Bellator are more rare, but usually are much more efficient and deadly compared to regular Bellator.

-Ones caro exanimis
“Ones of Dead Flesh” or as they are often referred to by the regular roman forces hunters, are synths, however they are engineered from dead flesh, whether it be the Empire’s own soldiers or the enemy that they gain it from. It is a tripedal synth, with several small kinetic guns at the body of the hunter, making it very much anti-infantry. It moves quite fast, and can appear before most enemies realize it.

-HC-1 Gunship
Unlike the GS-2 Gunship used by the the Imperial Guard this Gunship is much more narrower, and only carries a few frontal-mounted plasma cannons. These Gunships are much more precision, and much more sturdier than the GS-2s.

-Emperor Tank
These large hulking beasts do not have the same artillery function as the Imperial Guard’s Siege tank, but have a massive plasma cannon capable of shredding through almost and two large rail-guns. These tanks are quite expensive and not as often seen, but they are still quite deadly when they are deployed.

-Brute Walker
These massive walkers have several plasma cannons as well a few large rail-guns. They are more common than the Emperor tank, and used when they are assaulting a city or heavily defended position.

-D-25 Dropship
A simple drop ship used to deploy troops to the battlefield. It has a few plasma cannons and a rail-gun for defending itself.

-The Legions
One of the most deadly forces in the universe, they are one of the few infantry units to have personnel shields, and their power armor is made up of much more expensive alloys that are much sturdier and last a lot longer. Their plasma weapons are simple rifles but pack more of a punch than most of the plasma weapons used by the infantry, and they also carry deadly plasma swords for when they get into melee combat situations. They also carry cybernetic implants

Roman Intelligence Agency
This agency is made up of psionics or void users trained in the art of stealth. They gather information and sabotage the Empire’s enemies, and also act as spies when needed. They are feared for their brutally effective methods.

-R.I.A Agent
These agents are equipped with a simple personal shield and a flexible carbon nanotube. They have a powerful silenced plasma sniper rifle, and can use either their psionic or void powers to go invisible. Quite effective

-D-25/S Dropship
Similar to the D-25 Dropship, but it has stealth and invisibility systems.

Space Marines Corps
The most infamous and feared division of the New Roman Empire, the Space marines have massive power armor suits that augment their abilities greatly, as well as extensive cybernetic implants. They are often called the Scalpel of the Emperor, due to their precision and often effective work.

-Space Marine
Strikes that would fell a normal man will do nothing to a space marine. Their large plasma rifles rip through man and vehicle alike. Their strength is gigantic being augmented by their power armor and cybernetic augments. They are the most feared of the New Roman’s soldiers, and any who cross their paths, may god have mercy on yours souls.

-D-25/SP Dropship
Again similar to the D-25 but this one is much more durable and has a few more weapons, as well as huge boost to speed.

Roman Navy
The Roman Navy is a vast and powerful, with many diverse ship types. It is tasked with making sure the Roman’s systems and territory remain defended, attacking the New Roman’s enemies, and protecting colony ships.

-Roman Bug Fighter
A simple light fighter use by the New Roman’s for protecting their ships from bombers, it has a spinal mounted rail-gun plus two plasma cannons for dealing with other fighters or bombers.

-Roman Bug Bomber
This bomber posses a payload of antimatter bombs plus a spinal mounted rail-gun for attacking. Due to it’s payload it’s often brutally effective at taking out targets, regardless of their size.

-Sicily Class Frigate
The first frigate used the New Roman it is equipped with several rail-guns as well as antimatter missiles and plasmas cannons. It does not have much shielding, but it can still hold none the less.

-Sardinia Class Frigate
The Sardinia-class acts a missile boat, with nothing but tons of antimatter missiles. Facing it often causes trouble do to the sheer amount this ship is capable of unleashing upon it’s enemies if they encounter this class.

-Tuscany Class Cruiser
The sole cruiser class used by the the New Romans, it is also the first class to come with antiproton streamers. It is also equipped with several plasma cannons, rail-guns, and antimatter missiles, plus a decent amount of shielding.

-Tyrol Class Carrier
The carrier’s used by the Roman’s only come with a few plasma cannons for defense, as their main role is transporting the two bug small craft. The do have quite a decent amount of shielding however.

-Lombardy Class Battleship
Large then a carrier, these ships do not carry any small craft but instead carry tons of antiproton streamers, antimatter missiles, plasma cannons, and rail-guns for shredding through enemy forces and for extra measure they have a giant particle cannon capable of acting as a WMD. Their shields are also quite strong, and not easy pierced.

-Italia Class Dreadnought
The largest and most deadly ship used by the New Roman Empire, it comes with every weapon used by the New Roman Empire, as well as a particle cannon. It’s shields are the strongest of any New Roman ship, and will take a lot to wear down.

Technological Overview:
The New Roman’s vastly advanced technology is not actually of their own creation. While their FTL, genetic modification, cybernetic modification, and synthing(the combining of both genetic and cybernetic modification) is of their own creations a majority of their weapons and armor was recovered from ships left behind by an unknown faction. These ships are actually the same source the Abh gained their new weapons technology. Evidence and scans of these old ships points to the possibility of a inter-universal empire, but it it still a hypothesis at this point in time.

The New Roman’s FTL works by putting them in a entirely new universe, where distances in it are much shorter than in the actual universe. This allows for near-instantaneous travel to almost anywhere in Andromeda, but they are still working on improving the drive for travel between galaxies.

As for their genetic cybernetic and genetic modification it is very extensive, allowing them to modify on levels not seen before. Using nanobots they can even go so far as to augment nerves. A process they also have developed is known as synthing, wherein both processes are combined to make truly terrifying creatures. Due to the extensive changes made to synths, mind wipes are usually required, and they are also granted biological immortality due to the cost it takes to make one.

Cultural Overview
The New Roman Empire has cultural influences from both Italy and Rome, often being seen in their art and architecture. However because of their origins back on Earth they do have some influence from the USA, with some taking what could be seen as American names or eating american food. The New Roman Empire has evolved into a very much warrior-like culture, with most soldiers who go off to fight for the Empire being considered honorable and worthy of the praise of their friends and families.

The New Roman Empire’s government does however let those that they conquer retain their religion and culture, and they officially say that they are a secularized government, with the Emperor refusing to state his beliefs. A lot of New Romans, about 72% follow christianity or catholicism, with a smaller portion of about 8% being atheist or agnostic, 14% believe in the
“Old Faith” as they call it, which would be the original pantheon of Roman Gods, while the rest believe in a female goddess they call the mother or simply the goddess, who they believe one day will bring peace and happiness to all sentient life. It is to note the figures do not include the Forsythe and Solusi, who were not apart of the Empire at the time the figures were taken.

The Forsythe believe in the spirits of their ancestors, and that sacrificing everyday items such as soap, food, or drink will make their ancestors happy and they will grant good luck to those who do. The Solusi believe in animal spirits and have a vastly interesting mythos, which is very much comparable to the Native American’s beliefs.

History:
The New Roman Empire’s history begins following the end of WW3, with a few 100 american leaders and politicians jumping aboard the very first warp ships, along with billions of samples of DNA, eggs, and sperm. The reason for their retreat was do to the atrocities commited to the Middle East and Indonesia by the USA, and while they were not responsible for these actions they would likely be blamed because of their higher up position in the US government at the time.

Upon the launch of the ships and the activation of the warp drives a terrible accident occurred, and the accident ended up sending them into a odd space anomaly, which not only had the effect of landing them in the Andromeda galaxy, but also sending them back in time. The two colony ships crashed landed on a world within Andromeda, which was luckily enough habitable by humans. The DNA, eggs, and sperm survived intact, and the 100 began exploring the planet, hoping to find food and resources.

A man by the name of Adam Agata, who is now known as Emperor Apollo Callisto came across some kind of intact ruins. In it he found a perfectly circular stone, which had a outer blue shell. He touched it out curiosity, and watched how it affected him. This stone granted the New Romans the increased strength, intelligence, agility, and the psionics/void powers they have today. Adam Agata met up with the others, who were curious about their new found abilities as well.

The stone had also affected all of the DNA, eggs, and sperm aboard the ship, as they quickly went about making new humans. They decided they were no longer regular humans, and decided that with their new found abilities they would become a New Roman Empire, and began calling themselves Romus Humans. It did not take them long to build up a huge amount of population, as they began building a mighty city to rule over the planet, which they had taken to calling new Rome.

After this they rebuilt their ships and launched them with warp drives attached where they came across old ships, they quickly took them down and discovered their highly advanced technology and began augmenting it into their own. They also began developing a new system of FTL as they found the warp drives inefficient, and began developing their cybernetics and genetic augmentation. It did not take them long to spread out to the rest of the system, reinforcing it and making it as strong as possible.

It was after this they found the Solusi, who they quickly conquered. By this time Emperor Apollo Callisto, as he had taken up a new name declared that the Solusi could gain status as citizens if they served in the military or did other things for the new Empire. Veterans of the war went to the Emperor were they announced their intention to form the Space Marines, which he approved of and he said should begin immediately

The Empire ended up conquering the Forsythe, and finally developed the current system of FTL they use today, quickly refitting all ships to use it. They began developing all of their systems, and today stand 20 systems strong, with 18 fully developed and 2 colony worlds still being developed. It was then that they encountered the Abh diplomatic fleet, and while they did not know them at the time saw that the ships only had rail-guns, and fired, intent on conquering this new contact.

Today because of their technology gain the war stands at a stalemate, but the Romans fight bitterly, intent on defeating the Abh.

[MonkeyBusiness]

I'm interested to see how my race of nomads fits into this crazy galaxy.

[eemmtt]

Name of nation:
Irodein Empire
Species:
Sanfures ;

Description

Most sanfures they stand about 6'8 for males and 6'1 for females. Their bones are tougher have a more angular structure to them and their muscles system stronger due to the harsh condition on their homeworld. They developed a bi-cardiovascular system (which means they have two hearts), as well as a higher metabolism, evolving larger lung compactly due to the mountainous terrain, there blade like front teeth and more rounder back teeth is believe to come from a past omnivorous habits, dark colored hair, and there one color eyes ranging from different shades of grays. They prefer colder climates but can tolerate warmer climates.

Description of government:
The sanfures are mostly under the rule of an imperial government lead by a powerful emperor advised by an imperial council the most powerful of them is usably the military advertisers called Governor-Militant. Territory is dived into provinces witch are ruled by Governors. Expansionistic and have a Machiavellian mindset using their military to intimidate or outright conquer there weaker neighbors. But are willing to form alliances with other nation if it can be beneficial for them.
Description of military:

Imperial Army

The Imperial army is the largest of the armed force of the empire. Its troops are organized into legions consisting of 250,000 soldiers lead by a general. Imperial tactics are a mixture of static trench warfare and fast moving blitz.
Penal battalion
Criminal, scum, traitors, dissident, and psychopaths are is the best way to discrbe the men of a penal battalion. The men assigned to the battalion are usually poorly armed and supplied. Common use of them is cannon fodder to cover more value Imperial units.
Imperial legionnaire
The common imperial solider armed with verity of weapons such as laser weapons, sub-machine guns, and light machine guns. In addition there stander kit includes a e-tool, combat knife, bedroll, rations, and other necessary. For heavier or anti-tank weapons two legionnaire are organized into a team to use the weapon. Imperial commissioned and not commissioned officer look very slimier to the men they lead as not to be signaled out and shot by a sharpshooter. An imperial legionnaire are well trained highly discipline soldiers.
Imperial Commissars
To keep order and in the legion the commissariat office was formed. Give the authority to do what is necessary to keep order in the ranks. they are 1 part terrify, 1 part inspirational, and 1 part ruthless.
Strike legionnaire
The elite troopers of the Imperial legions these men are recruited from the army they go through very difficult training. The end result are highly dangerous killing machines, they also are given the latest in imperial weapons technology and given armor.
Archain
The elite super soldiers of the empire taken from the strike legionnaire and imperial army troopers. Going through grueling training to honed them into deadly killing rate. They receive advance cybernetic and genetic enhancement. Unfortunately the process gives them only 30 years to live. They get the Model A11 power armor and have access to a verity of imperial weapons.
M21 mech suit
Imperial heavily armored mech suit armed with a single 20mm autocannon on each arm, it can also be armed with a twin linked 50. caliber machine guns, or a deployable riot shield.
Armored Personnel Carrier
An all terrain vehicle used for transportation and logistical support. It can be equipped for a large verity of equipment and weapons for many different of roles.
V-16 Main Battle Tank
WIth a crew of 5 it's armed with a 155 mm smooth bore cannon and a mounted 20mm autocannon. It's the main battle tank for confederate forces.
Ar-21 Artillery
With a crew of 7 it has a sophisticated targeting system and armed with a 250mm howitzer. Main role is to act as a long range artillery.
V-22 "Saber" gunship
A rugged Imperial VTOL its armed with a dual 45 mm autocannons, a nose mounted 35mm autocannon, several different types of missiles under winged. it has a crew of two a pilot and Weapon systems officer.
IF-45 "Razor' multirole fighter
A single seat fighter its armed with dual 35mm cannons and several different types of missiles, bombs, or torpedoes. It can also preform space operation.
VT-32 light transport
Simple and rugged Infantry transport used the imperial military for the transportation of infantry to and from combat zones. Crewed by four a pilot, a co-pilot, and two door gunners its armed with one 25mm chaingun under the nose, two 30mm chain gun doorgun, a 70 mm rocket pods under each wing, and optional extra 6 anti-tank missile. The Vt-32 has diffrent configuration for different task. Its capable of going into space.
VH-56 heavy transport
The imperial heavy lifter transport It cans trasport large amounts of troops, vehicles, and cargo to were ever they need to go. Its is limited in it uses in combat due to its size and armament. Its mostly used as a bulk transporter for transporting supplies, troop, and vehicles from orbit to the surface of planets.

Imperial Navy

The area of the most rapped growth the in the empires military has been putting a good amount of resources. The empire's deigned philosophy put focus weapons and armor on ships. It also focuses on simple ship designs allowing them to be built quick.
Imperial Marines
They are armed, equipped, and organized in the same fashion as the imperial army.
Avantor class transport
The main transport of the empire able to carry entire legion to battle fields.
Valdor class Destroyer
The Valdor is main escort ship of the empire navy it isn't that vary heavily armed. They are meant to build quickly.
Baldor class Cruiser
The main ship of the line for the empire
Galdar class Carrier
It carry's 230 planes and it is armed wit light cannons and point defense.
Navar class Battleship
The empires capitol ship it is heavily armed and armored. It has several hanger bay's for fighters, bombers, and drop ship.
Emperor class dreadnought
The newest ship and largest ship in the empire the dreadnought. Has some of the largest guns and heaviest armor ships in the empire.

Technological Overview: Much of Irodien technology can be described as simple and rugged. Most of the empires technology progess has be shaped by the 35 year long civil war. There ships have FTL drives and powerful sunlight engines. The empire has the ability to colonized most environments and planets.
Cultural Overview: Their culture is an honor centric, self-sacrifices, war glorifying, and hardworking spices. They have been known for the very harsh in warfare using harsh tactic to force there enemy to surrender. Going along with their self-sacrificial attitude they believe that casualty is secondary to the overall goal.
They are willing to expand, but will to form alliances. They will try dominated weaker states by setting them protectorates controlling the government of the world to aid there spices and take them over later or never depending on events. Or conquer them out right to expand their territory.
Religion;
There scripture says that there god, known as Virem there creator a mighty god of the forge and war. It says that he slayed a mighty daemon lord in single combat. After Virem victory he sets about the creation of a race to inherit the world he won. They worship two different aspects of him; the warrior is normal worship by soldiers through prays or sacrifices. The craftsman worshiped those who create usually have alter were they pray and offer sacrificed.
History:
The Irodiens started out as a small city state in the turbulent Vosta region. They existed as a small force in-till the first Emperor arrived according to their legends he conquered the region and several of the outlining area. After the passing of the first emperor the emperors fallowing him keep expanding the imperials borders. Eventual after centuries of bloody wars there homeworld of Iro was brought under the rule of the empire.

Over time the empire made it into space and began to colonize nearby planets. The empire expanded across several systems bringing some alien races into the empire. But over the years the planets that are colonized wanted to become independent and revolted. After 35 years of heavy fighting the empire came out on top and won a major victory. The empire has rebuild since them and is looking to expand its borders. But the scarce of the civil war linger in Imperial society to this day.
Other: none yet

[Decker126]

Do you have room for another? I am new to doing a nation rp, but I'd like to try it.

[null123]

We are always accepting, so there is more room.

MonkeyBusiness said
I'm interested to see how my race of nomads fits into this crazy galaxy.

Nothing is going to fit well, since there is creative freedom there is often different and severely conflicting themes.

Emmtt I am going to request another paragraph of history. The RP shall start when Keyguy posts.

[Zadubadabu]

I'm interested in this, so I'm gonna submit my faction now. It's still a bit of a WIP, but the main pieces are all there. Anyway, here it is:

Name of nation: United New Roa'marii Empire

Species

The main species among the Empire is the Roa'marii themselves. These creatures are humanoid and slightly taller and bulkier than the average Human. They have a pale gray skin and large cat-like eyes due to their home planet being half shrouded in near eternal darkness caused by large storm fronts that block out the sun on the majority of the planet's surface. They have elongated fingers ending in sharp claws. The Roa'marii have a distinct ability to call upon an energy that can be called magic and manipulate it to perform a large number of feats. While all Roa'marii have some magical ability, most Roa'marii only hold the capacity for weak telekinesis and little more. There exists a total of seven Roa'marii that hold the power of an immortal god. These seven are biologically immortal and have incredibly large pools of power to draw from. While they can be killed in combat, it is extremely difficult to do so. If a Roa'marii god is killed, his power is sent out and randomly enters into another Roa'marii. It is possible with the correct rituals to trap that power and funnel it into a specific person. The Empire is willing to accept any species into their fold so long as they swear alligence to the Emperor and prove themselves as formidable opponents in battle.

Description of Government

The Roa'marii Empire is led by an emperor who is always a member of the immortal Roa'marii gods. The current ruler is the Nightmare Emperor who has ruled with his five immortal generals since the founding of the New Empire. The Nightmare Emperor has command over shadows and darkness. He is capable of discovering one's worst fear and forcing them to relive it over and over again in a series of nightmares that feel like an eternity but only last seconds. Entire armies have been broken and routed completely by this power before a battle even truly begins. The United Empire is split into a number of smaller states that each have their own governments and are all subordinate to the Roa'marii empire itself. The empire is heavily militaristic and values military leaders who normally hold powerful political positions as well. Besides the Emperor himself, the five generals are the most powerful political leaders.

Description of Military

The Roa'marii military is set up in a number of Legions specializing in different fields. All citizens of the Roa'marii Empire are required to attend basic military training at an early age. From there, citizens can choose to advance into further military training or leave the military. This makes sure that in the case of invasion all Roa'marii citizens are able to rise up and defend themselves against an enemy force. Those who remain in the military are sent into further training to prepare themselves for a number of legion tests. These tests decide which type of legion the soldiers will be sent to. A soldier may choose at this point to stay in the basic legions of that type or receive advanced training to attempt to enter one of the elite legions led personally by the five immortal generals. The legion divisions are as follows:
42nd Legion: the elite land assault based legion led by Immortal General Jer'rahd Kaisur.
48th Legion: the elite siege legion led by Immortal General Ble'reu Escal.
63rd Legion: the elite airborne legion led by Immortal General Sta'falia Silvad.
76th Legion: the elite medical legion led by Immortal General Zer'icia Velkora.
96th Legion: the elite assassin legion led by Immortal General Rhe'deri Peltis.

Weapons and Armor

The standard weapon for infantry is the mana rifle. The mana rifle uses streams of highly energized mana that works in a similar way to plasma weapons. The rifle draws mana from the soldier who wields it. The weapon does not require strong control over mana pools or even a large mana pool, but as mana rifles are tuned to the signature of the Roa'marii soldiers, they cannot be scavenged from the battlefield by enemy forces. Specialist forces of the Roa'marii use a variety of other weapons such as snipers, rocket launchers, or flamethrowers. High power magic users among the Roa'marii wield special armor made from a material known by the Roa'marii as Lunar Steel that amplifies the power of magical attacks, making it far less taxing on the individual mage to fight for long periods of time. Battle mages typically specialize in high powered ranged bombardments as well as illusions used to make armies appear much smaller or larger than they actually are. Every soldier is equipped with a short power sword and a pistol in addition to their other weaponry. Standard issue armor is made of an under suit of carbon fiber covered by a suit made from a heavy titanium alloy. High ranking officers such as the Immortal Generals wear armor made from an alloy of a material known as Arcadian Steel that is found in incredibly low quantities on the Roa'marii home planet of Arcadia. This metal is able to absorb incredible amounts of mana and is incredibly strong. The metal is capable of blocking magic and is one of the few things that can easily kill an Immortal Roa'marii god. The metal has been used to create special swords and daggers wielded only by the Immortal Generals and the Nightmare Emperor himself.

Technological Overview

The technology of the Roa'marii Empire revolves around the magical abilities of their people. Vast ships known as mana-link arrays are a major piece of Roa'marii mana tech ships. These ships are made up of a large group of much smaller ships in a swarm-like formation that are connected to one another through beams of mana. These ships are able to split apart and reform at will and can combine power in order to fire devastating beams whose power goes up greatly the more ships join the array. These arrays are mainly used in combination with portal technology to send blasts of mana through space and bombard enemy fleets or planets from many light years away. The main ships found in the Roa'marii fleets however do not have the mana-link properties and are instead known as the Dark Fleets or Void Ships. The Roa'marii ships are made specially so that no light is given off and the hull is completely black. Special systems in the hull cool it down to the temperature of the space around it so as to greatly reduce the effectiveness of heat tracking while cloaking devices block most long range scans. These ships excell in remaining unseen until the time is right to begin an assault. The main weapons on these ships are mana cannons that fire beams of mana stored in mana batteries much like those on board mana-link ships. The ships also use railgun tech to fire large projectiles at incredibly high speeds.

History

The Roa'marii people evolved and grew on the planet Arcadia, which deals with near constant global storms that block out most of the sunlight on the planet for very long periods of time. This led to many ancient Roa'marii nations hiding under the shroud of darkness and storm fronts to raid other nations for much needed food and supplies. By the time the Roa'marii finally achieved space travel and relative unity, there were seven nations of the Roa'marii people, each ruled by an immortal god. These nations competed for territory in their solar system. A number of wars took place over time that eventually ended in a single empire ruled by a sole immortal emperor. This Roa'marii Empire began to quickly spread out across the stars until a fairly large chunk of the Galaxy was under their influence. This prosperity ended with the reign of the Mad Emperor Cru'belis. This emperor led the empire into a war against an ancient power it could not compete with. The armies were successful at first, but we're soon pushed back. Then began the decimation of the Roa'marii Empire. In the end, the Roa'marii were subjugated under this enemy and forced back into their home solar system. Centuries later began the Nightmare Rebellion. This rebellion was led by the new god after Cru'belis who still reigns today as the Nightmare Emperor. By stealing an important relic of the enemy's the Nightmare Emperor gained immense power for the price of sanity and was able to strike back with a devastating blow. Armies of magically enhanced soldiers marched forth and retook the old empire's territory. But the New Empire didn't stop there, it attacked and all but exterminated its foe, starting a series of extermination wars on all other factions nearby. After many centuries, the Nightmare Emperor broke free from his insanity and withdrew the Empire inwards, allowing others to take its place. Since then the Empire has served to protect smaller factions nearby by absorbing them into the United Empire and hitting back against their foes. The New United Roa'marii Empire now stands to protect fledgling nations as reparation for their past devastation of the cultures around them.

[Dead Cruiser]

Whoops, three colonialist, pseudo-Roman, militaristic empires submitted in a row.

[Keyguyperson]

MonkeyBusiness said
I'm interested to see how my race of nomads fits into this crazy galaxy.

I'm interested to see what happens when the Abh kill every ship that enters their space because they assume that everything is part of the New Roman Empire.

[Durandal]

And here I was thinking the Abh were nice from their description. Not that mine is very nice either.

[Palamon]

My only question was about trade.Idk how so many competing empires are going to handle galactic trade and economics. I mean since presumably they all wanna be the biggest empire, does not bode well for a free market does it?

[Durandal]

Don't worry about me, the Dominion of C'ran doesn't care much for trade, nor needs it much.

[null123]

Zadubadabu while it seems good so far the Immortal Gods and the Nightmare Emperor seem a bit overpowered, they need to be toned down a bit. Also is that avatar Celestia? Personally I prefer Luna.

And the Abh are nice, however getting attacked at first contact is probably not the best way of being introduced to the galaxy.

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Palamon said
My only question was about trade.Idk how so many competing empires are going to handle galactic trade and economics. I mean since presumably they all wanna be the biggest empire, does not bode well for a free market does it?

The New Roman Empire does not always conquer anything, only attacking when a faction is weak and if the abilities of that race would be valuable, or if the faction has a world that the New Romans want. Otherwise they are quite happy to trade.

[MonkeyBusiness]

The Korwrath Confederacy if fairly open to trade as well. There only problem is no allowing outsiders onto the civilian ships, they prefer to do all business with other Empires on the Capital Ships themselves.

[Zadubadabu]

duck55223 said
Zadubadabu while it seems good so far the Immortal Gods and the Nightmare Emperor seem a bit overpowered, they need to be toned down a bit. Also is that avatar Celestia? Personally I prefer Luna.

I'll tone them down a bit. And yes, it is Celestia. I too prefer Luna, but this picture is just too great. It's a Warhammer 40K crossover, God Empress Celestia is the full version.
EDIT: I removed the advanced healing factor, but the immortals are still biologically immortal and far stronger than the normal Roa'marii. I don't think this will be too OP since there are only 7 of them and some other factions include those over the entire population.

[Dead Cruiser]

Sure. Let's trade.

[Durandal]

Oi, there's only room for one planet-consuming faction in this galaxy! And I sure ain't leaving

[Durandal]

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[Durandal]

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[MonkeyBusiness]

My sheet is finally done.

[Decker126]

Name of nation: The Grand Illixian Queendom

Species:The Illixian are an insect like species with various subspecies. The subspecies include the Drogan, the most common and ant like in appearance, the Hokar, which are similar to crickets, the Gundok, which are the largest and resemble beetles, and the Vissim, which are the rarest and are the only ones capable of natural flight due to their wasp like physiology.

Although there are vast differences among the subspecies, they do have many similarities. The average lifespan for all Illixians is only around forty to fifty years. The only exception to this is the queen, who usually lives for at least a hundred years. All Illixians also have natural chitin like armor that protects them, and most are very strong. The Illixians raise their young in hatcheries according to their subspecies. Illixians also have a very high birth rate and a female usually lays anywhere from 10-20 eggs a year.

Description of government: The Queendom is, as its name suggests, ruled by a queen who has absolute authority. However, there is a council consisting of at least one of each subspecies that helps govern smaller affairs. The crown is given to a successor chosen by the current queen, vary rarely does the position stay in one family. Any female from any subspecies could potentially be made queen however the current queen is from the Vissim species.

Description of military: The Illixians have a large army due to their high population and birth rates. They mainly focus on their navy due to fact that colonies and trade are vital to the government, however they do have a sizable ground army as well. The main strategy of the Illixians can be summed up in one word: Swarm. Any problem can be solved if enough soldiers are thrown at it. That is why most of their fleet is comprised of carriers and fighters to overwhelm their enemy through sheer numbers. The Illixians really lose wars of attrition sue to their numbers.
Another common tactic for the Illixian navy is to board an enemy ship and either re-purpose it for their own use, or to have it self-destruct to prevent the enemy from using it.
For the ground troops the strategies are basically the same, however each subspecies carries out a different role. The Drogan are the basic infantry, the Gundok usually have heavy weapons or vehicles, and the Hokar are able to use their powerful legs to serve as scouts. The Vissim are usually the elite guards or special forces to their flight capabilities. The Royal Guard are the strongest and best fighters from all subspecies, they rarely go into battle, except when escorting high priority targets, and even then a large group is never sent. Still, their skill can turn around a losing battle.
The Illixian weaponry are mainly energy based, but they do have some ballistic weapons. Most foot soldiers forgo body armor and instead rely on their natural exoskeleton to protect them. Royal Guards however do wear special armor when going to battle. The most common weapon in the army is the Letko, a large bladed staff that doubles as a rifle.
The Illixian ships use swarms of missiles and small, rapid fire lasers to overwhelm their targets. However, this does mean that they lack large powerful cannons, and it usually takes concentrated fire from several ships to bring down enemy ships with shields or heavy armor.

Technological Overview: The Illixians are an advanced race, discovering space travel relatively early and making great advances in science. They mainly focus on ships, since many of their resources come from off world colonies and travel to and from is vital. The Illixians put great emphasis on industrialization and so much of the home world is devoted to producing or researching new goods or weapons. These great achievements do come with a high mortality rate, with lab accidents and unsafe conditions in some factories, but the Illixians persevere and continue to push ahead for the good of the species.

Cultural Overview: Despite the differences between the subspecies there is little animosity between them due to the same positions being open to them all, and the fact that the queen can be from any one of the subspecies. The Illixians recognized the need for expansion early on due to their large population size. This led to the colonization of new planets, which not only provide home for the Illixians, but also provide new resources not found on their home planet. Trade is also very important to Illixians, not only between the colonies and the home world, but also to any other civilization that is willing negotiate. The queen is greatly revered and respected, many of the advances in medicine were made to help insure the queen had a long reign, hence their longer life spans.

History: The Illixians were conquered early on a by a more advance civilization many years ago. Although few records from that time remain it is known that the Illixians were able to push the invaders off the planet after a century of slavery. The Illixians soon faced another problem, however, due to their freedom their population quickly rose to a level the planet could not sustain. Thankfully, technology left over from their previous conquerors helped the Illixian scientists discover space travel and they were able to send many people off world to form new colonies. This also led to a rise in trade and manufacturing spurring the growth of the Queendom. Determined to never be conquered again, the Illixians built a large army and navy in order to defend themselves. They now prepare to deal with other civilizations, whether through peaceful negations or through force.

Other: The Illixians, are not an overly violent species, they are however, fully prepared to defend themselves and crossing into their territory without permission can easily result in conflict.

Ok, I think that's everything. If I left anything out, or you need more details please let me know.