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The Church of God
The Church of God was the official state religion of the Holy Empire of Man, and dominated the galaxy during Era-2.
Overview
Church of the Shattered God
A religion founded by the Markovians, dedicated to re-creating the primordial mind that created the Universe.
The Convergence
The Convergence came into being when the bulk of the Greys split off from the Empire of 1,000,000 Suns before the 1,000 Years war. It is one of the oldest of the breakaway states.
History
The Corporate States
As humanity expanded into space the Planetary League grew, but along side it the Corporate States took shape as well. Specializing in commerce, but performing the same functions as other factions, the Corporate States ruthlessly pursued the bottom line.
Ares Systems Cosmid Gazillion Pegasus Cybernetics
Cryptobots
The Cryptobots are a faction of robots that disguise themselves as other pieces of technology as a form of stealth.
The Cult of Troniac
Liberation and enlightenment. Many of the robots and AIs of the galaxy worship a mysterious supercomputer known as Troniac in the hope of one day being freed from their servitude to organic life forms. Most are peaceful, but some are more radical in their views.
The Engine of Negation
Defendrons
The Defendrons are a faction of robots that disguise themselves as other pieces of technology as a form of stealth.
Edenites
Edenism is a unique subculture centered around reverence of nature. This reverence extends to the point of many Edenites modifying their own bodies to resemble animals.
Overview
The Empire of 1,000,000 suns
We are not alone. Long ago, another space-faring civilization rose up on the other side of the galaxy. They conquered and colonized a substantial swath of space around their home planet, but lost interest in exploration after reaching a certain size. Much like historical China, they were the first to discover many advanced technologies, yet only exploited them to a limited extent. The Empire of 1,000,000 Suns is large and diverse, and set into a rigid social order.
Culture History
The Galactic Republic
Founded early in Era-2 by the remnants of the Planetary League, the Galactic Republic continually grew at the edge of the galaxy until bringing the galaxy together in the War of Galactic Unification. More than a republic, the Galactic Republic was also a mass-consciousness, unifying the minds of its citizens.
Culture History
The Hand of Eris
The Hand of Eris was an anarchic and chaotic group that spread discord throughout the galaxy.
Overview
The Fractal Legions
The Holy Empire of Man
Purity, piety, and power. The Holy Empire of Man was the dominant military force in the galaxy. Founded by a general from the Planetary League, the Holy Empire of Man enforced a strict order on the worlds of the galaxy, and those who stood in its way did not stand for long. The might of the Empire was matched only by its faith. The temples and cathedrals of the Empire overflowed with the throngs of the devout.
Culture History The Ranks of Man
Holy Empire of Man Organizations
The Hamsa
The Hamsa was the religious police force of the Holy Empire of Man.
The Purification Fleet
When the imperial hierarchy determines that a planet is too far gone, and there is no conventional way to bring its population back into line, the Purification Fleet is called in to cleanse the universe of its unrighteous inhabitants.
The Zodiac Guard
The soldiers of Zodiac Guard are the mist elite troops in the imperial military.
The Markovians
The Markovians are a secretive philosophical and religious movement dedicated to newtorking all intelligent minds.
The Planetary League
Peace, progress and prosperity. The Planetary League represents a hopeful future for humankind, at least initially. After suffering worsening conditions on Earth followed by a diaspora into the solar system, the majority of humans united for the common goals of exploring space, exploiting its resources, and expanding the reach of humanity in the galaxy.
Culture History
Alien Assistance Act of GSC 139
Planetary League Organizations
DAJ
The Department of Artificial Justice (DAJ) was a law-enforcement agency cnetered on the crimes of robots and AI.
PLAAA
The Planetary League Alien Assistance Agency (PLAAA) was the outreach arm of the Planetary League to alien civilizations, especially those undergoing any kind of humanitarian crisis.
PLAS
The Planetary League Astrophysical Survey (PLAS) was an exploration agency, dedicated to discovering and studying the galaxy.
PLIN
The Planetary League Interstellar Navy (PLIN) was the main military force of the Planetary League throughout its history.
The Tardigrades
The Tardigrades were an organization modeled on religious orders, and dedicated to survival and rebuilding after catastrophic events.
Sagokara
Sagokara was the dominant culture on Dasa before the Planetary League made contact with the Gorox.
The Vorgon Empire
The Vorgon Empire was founded by vorgons leaving New Albuquerque after the 1,000 Years War, and constantly at war with its neighbors.
The Yatagarasu
The Yatagarasu were an important part of the informal economy during Era-2.
