Post by Glandor on Jul 7, 2015 1:27:44 GMT
HISTORY
The galaxy belongs to The Apex, the other residents just don't know it yet. They are the strongest, smartest, and most cunning species in the galaxy, they would be ruler of all if not for two issues- their individualistic need for power and the Conduit. Long ago The Apex was at war with itself, split into two factions...The Miniknog, and The Conduit. The Miniknog believed that knowledge and power meant they should rule their homeworld, that they alone had the right to play god and decide the fates of all other species in the galaxy. The Conduit meanwhile believed in isolationism, silently studying and learning about the universe, away from the distractions and biases of other races, eventually hoping to better all forms of life through their genius.
Needless to say these two ideologies clashed, and the Miniknog won out in the end- for the most part. The Miniknog went out into the galaxy, conquering through intellectual power and manipulation rather than brute force- only on occasion striking their more stubborn enemies directly, completely oblierating them as a result. However The Conduit is not dead, it operates from The Shadows, having changed its' mission to the complete and total destruction of the Miniknog institution.
BIOLOGY AND CHARACTERISTICS
The Apex may appear to be mindless apes to the naked eye, but they are easily the most intelligent race in the galaxy, even more ingenious than humans, and physically stronger and more durable as well. This is not a natural occurance, as all Apex are a result of deliberate genetic modification- iornically enough stepping their own physical evolution backwards in exchange for the intelligence they now enjoy. This more primitve form is not without its' flaws however, as The apex have a tendancy of throwing themselves into a 'battle rage' when they get into direct conflict...where they destroy everything and anyone in their path, whether it be friend or foe. Due to the fact that it requires such discipline to keep from flying into such a rage most Apex prefer to avoid conflict all together, resolving their problems through clever applications of manipulation and scientific ingeniuty.
Another side effect of their modifications to themselves seems to be that they have a drive to constantly improve themselves, whether it be physically, mentally or socially. They will step on anyone and everyone to achieve such superiority, even members of their own kind.
APEX IN THE FEDERATION
The Conduit- believing that the Miniknog is far too strong to take on by themselves alone were the first to form The Federation- starting with the most rebellious society they knew of- The Grounded. The Avians of The Grounded were not united before The Conduit began their plan. They subtley started to introduce "Grand heroes" to the downtrodden areas of Avian society. They manipulated particularily charismatic members of the species to gather other Grounded and unite the cause.
Once greater Avian culture came to see the threat of open rebellion coming from the outcasted members of their species they attempted to wipe them out, attempting to kill these new leaders and break the back of The Grounded...then The Conduit showed themselves, giving the rebels weapons and technology to defend themselves- on the condition that they come to a world called "Amerish"- a world that the Conduit had found in deep space...from there they continue to build The Federation, providing what they can to assist in its' growth- ...or rather, all they're willing to give.
The galaxy belongs to The Apex, the other residents just don't know it yet. They are the strongest, smartest, and most cunning species in the galaxy, they would be ruler of all if not for two issues- their individualistic need for power and the Conduit. Long ago The Apex was at war with itself, split into two factions...The Miniknog, and The Conduit. The Miniknog believed that knowledge and power meant they should rule their homeworld, that they alone had the right to play god and decide the fates of all other species in the galaxy. The Conduit meanwhile believed in isolationism, silently studying and learning about the universe, away from the distractions and biases of other races, eventually hoping to better all forms of life through their genius.
Needless to say these two ideologies clashed, and the Miniknog won out in the end- for the most part. The Miniknog went out into the galaxy, conquering through intellectual power and manipulation rather than brute force- only on occasion striking their more stubborn enemies directly, completely oblierating them as a result. However The Conduit is not dead, it operates from The Shadows, having changed its' mission to the complete and total destruction of the Miniknog institution.
BIOLOGY AND CHARACTERISTICS
The Apex may appear to be mindless apes to the naked eye, but they are easily the most intelligent race in the galaxy, even more ingenious than humans, and physically stronger and more durable as well. This is not a natural occurance, as all Apex are a result of deliberate genetic modification- iornically enough stepping their own physical evolution backwards in exchange for the intelligence they now enjoy. This more primitve form is not without its' flaws however, as The apex have a tendancy of throwing themselves into a 'battle rage' when they get into direct conflict...where they destroy everything and anyone in their path, whether it be friend or foe. Due to the fact that it requires such discipline to keep from flying into such a rage most Apex prefer to avoid conflict all together, resolving their problems through clever applications of manipulation and scientific ingeniuty.
Another side effect of their modifications to themselves seems to be that they have a drive to constantly improve themselves, whether it be physically, mentally or socially. They will step on anyone and everyone to achieve such superiority, even members of their own kind.
APEX IN THE FEDERATION
The Conduit- believing that the Miniknog is far too strong to take on by themselves alone were the first to form The Federation- starting with the most rebellious society they knew of- The Grounded. The Avians of The Grounded were not united before The Conduit began their plan. They subtley started to introduce "Grand heroes" to the downtrodden areas of Avian society. They manipulated particularily charismatic members of the species to gather other Grounded and unite the cause.
Once greater Avian culture came to see the threat of open rebellion coming from the outcasted members of their species they attempted to wipe them out, attempting to kill these new leaders and break the back of The Grounded...then The Conduit showed themselves, giving the rebels weapons and technology to defend themselves- on the condition that they come to a world called "Amerish"- a world that the Conduit had found in deep space...from there they continue to build The Federation, providing what they can to assist in its' growth- ...or rather, all they're willing to give.