/Incoming Transmission/
A man of pale skin appears in the video, it’s Mazer in his old zarthenic space agent suit
Mazer: „In the last months, counting zarthanian time, we have setup a well working faction, our politics are setup and soon we’re going to be electing a first leader, as of now I am single handedly ruling this clump of star systems in hopes of political support from around the galaxy. Now that political means have been discussed I’d like to present myself as an honest man and knock off this disguise, this has been recorded in front of a wide crowd, as I told my people that I’d announce something very meaningful, so expect cheers and claps as I tell you the truth.”
A woman with long black hair walks out, it’s Petra, Mazers first companion
Petra: “I’m glad we’re doing this Mazer.”
Mazer: “I know sweetheart, we’ve been living this life far too long, I did not want this to go on for so long, but hiding was the only option. Our last client wasn’t pleased and I didn’t want to risk your, I mean our lives.”
Petra: “Just show them after you finish telling the others, I’ll get my brother over here. This was a good decision, and I want you to know that. Look at these people, and all these bounty hunters. You gave them homes…”
Mazer: “As to not waste any more time, I’ve not been honest with all of you people. It’s time for the curtain to fall.”
As Petra and Hayrum walk through the entrance Mazer turns off his disguise, with the team swiftly doing the same, the audience stands in shock, as they look at the feathers and beaks of those former human looking people
Mazer: “Some of you weren’t expecting this, to some it’s normal, to some it isn’t. We are of the zarthanian race, with our kingdom gone we came to gather you, we first started to take in only zarthanians, leaving other races to die in crashes along the way, in hindsight those were bad moves, and we shouldn’t have done that, but we wanted to help some of you, and now all of you. My name in fact is not Mazer but Xio, of the 4 star fighter squadron and my friends are called Ria and Zyre, if you’re surprized just remember we gave you all a home, and we will be helping you.”
Ria: “We’re hoping you’ll stay with us for now as our community grows, as for you the people this recording has been sent to, we’d like support. We can’t grow unless we get some more help.”
Xio: “This is it for now, I hope to see future co-operation, and now people, let’s celebrate!”
cheers unfold as the video cuts out
/Transmission End/
The Remnants of the Past
The Kingdom
The Kingdom of Zarthen where the current Empire of a Hundred Stars is located, Zarthen was a force to be reckoned with, but got overwhelmed by the Mak horde, dying in battle. The most people escaped, some died. A mass evacuation program was authorised during the Mak offensive, it was known that the kingdoms’ army wouldn’t stand for long, hence the program, it was eventually known as the “Hinav’ Av’ He’ Navarov”, coming from old zarthenic and meaning “Escape of the zarthanians”. None the less many people escaped to another universe, but those kind of travels were only able to be taken by the biggest ship in the fleet, hence no smaller ships could go. Many other people that did not makei t in time were left to travels the universe until the Mak swept by, most of those people were taken in by Xio and his people, then known as Mazer, Petra, Slattery and Hayrum.
The 4 Stars
The 4 Star Fighter Squadron, was a known group of bounty hunters taking a handful of missions, 2 members died along the way and there were many and rivalries between the 4 stars and other hunters. One stealth mission gone wrong, 2 escaped targets and they came to rest. After the Mak attack and the loss of the army they decide to buy ships from their bounty hunting money and picked up Zarthanians along the way to the Zarthanian space. Currently Xio is writing a log of all his adventures throughout his life.
A Reason
The reason for Xios action are easily explained, it was a patriotic move to rescue the people he dearly loved, his brothers and sisters, whom the war had hurt. He faced the same pain as his parents left him, he was alone, cut off from his home and scared for his life. The escapees and other people he picked up where also far from home, and scared for their life in a space full of raiders. That was Xio’s call.
The 4 Heroes
Xio
The current leader, red feathered, strong physically and mentally. He was part of(and created) the 4 star fighter squadron, at first he had switching partners, until he met Ria, she became a main stay in the team. Soon enough her brother joined as well. A few more members joined but the next one who stayed was Zythe, 2 other mainstays died during the last adventures of the Squadron. Xio as the leader was hit hard by this, taking his trainees death seriously he quit fighting soon after, only to appear again once he was saving stranded people, Ria never left him for that matter, she stayed by his side, right up till today.
Ria
A young female Zarthanian, she’s a smart woman and is connected to a great source of knowledge called The Weave it was put into her brain in an attack during a mission. By just seeing any tech she can instantly identify the process required to build such a thing, The Weave gives her even more information from all the people connected to it, and her incredible intelligence adds up to that.
Zyre
A green feathered Zarthanian and Ria’s older brother, he ran away in search of her and after finding her stayed in the group, his charisma can get him out of any situation, no matter the person he’s talking to. As long as it’s got some kind of sense of humour it can’t last longer than mere minutes. Zyre was motivated to fight further after his first love (Kryia) died during a mission. He was devastated and started taking the back space of the group and letting down his cheery persona and becoming grim and dull.
Zythe
A black aquatic Zarthanian he’s a great fighter, after a few year with the squadron his psychological problems disappeared and he thinks more logically. He’s a liked general and has stepped out of the bounty hunter business and decided to become the leading commander of the Empire’s military.
The Racial Mix
Zarthanians
The most common race inside the Empire, the people of the original kingdom. Very loyal to Xio and his crew, most knowing their stories. Though the original inhabitants, they serve the same roles as any other race. They’re split into 2 types: aquatic and avian, a larger sum being avian, due to Zarthen original being a planet with a 4/3 land/water distribution.
Homo sapiens
The humans are a race known for oddities and questionable decisions, but that doesn’t stop them from being great workers and military operatives.
Xynthians
A race coming from a galaxy far away, most being traders, exc. They usually occupy the banking jobs and other jobs related to finance. They escaped from their home galaxy due to a great war causing many deaths to that race.
Twiningieds
A race known for their royal speak, enjoying a multitude of fancy things. They largely colonized their part of the galaxy, they’re supposedly a hive mind, but only when activated, that being usually when a war begins. A rumour has been circulating around that they’re planning to launch a colony in the lands close to the Empires territories, but those are just rumours.
The Innards
Political State
The EoaHS’s government consists of a multi-party system, 2 leaders are elected from a multitude of parties, they co-lead the Empire and both propose their ideas to the Voting Ring. The Voting Ring (with up to 14 members, from both the leaders parties and none other) decides if the ideas and plans are well chosen, or if they’re not, after the Ring votes another vote is passed in the Outer Edge. The Outer Edge however consists of 30 members from all parties, voted in by the public.
Economy
The Economy of the Empire is not too different of the Kingdoms’. The main currency used is credits (₡), that is due to the usual currency used by bounty hunters and traders. Most money earned by the Empire is due to the many bounty hunter services and taxes.
Religion
The promoted religion of the empire is the religion of the Zarthanians, but all are welcome. Temples are regularly placed on planets, but most are private and no outsiders may come in.
The War Preparations
Basic Army
The basic army consists of government trained soldiers with a high grade of military education, but lacking experience, a basic throwaway unit that takes the basic ships, and usually not the more powerful ones.
The Recon Owls
They control the Blue Owl Reconnaissance Fleet, they’re skilled fighters if they do get caught, they’re trained in martial arts and usually carry light weapons, like knives and tiny pistols exc. They’re mostly female, trained basically like ninjas.
The Red Prey Hunters
Top of the notch fighters, they’re all former, and or active, bounty hunters, meaning they’re highly skilled and experienced. They’re major parts of the army and command the better ships of the main attack fleet. They’re a leading force, noted to being able to defeat armies up to 2.5 times larger than them. These tests were evaluated through high quality simulation tech
The Open Air
Offers
As an empire built from bounty hunters you can expect a great outside business from trading and hunting, hence great taxes were setup on hunting, as to make the country gain some of the revenue. Not only are there great taxes, the bounty hunters are supported by the government to offer their services outside of the empires’ territories, thus making it a great way to make money. To help this a new organization based on the 4 Star Fighter Squadron is being set up, so far this organisation is referred to as the “Shooting Stars”
Inter Faction Relations
Allies:
Trading Partners:
Neutral:
Enemies:
National Emblems
The Flag of the Empire of a Hundred Stars:
Other related organization:
The Shooting Stars
A per mission changing group of bounty hunters, chosen from a list of willing participants. They’re chosen to work together in random groups, in varying sizes, there are multiple difficulty tiers, meaning there are many changing groups, one for very difficult missions, one for easier ones, exc. (more information on the other forum post)
The Great Star Press
A holographic newsletter, written by contacts in all factions as to get info from every possible source. It mainly tells news from the inside of the Empire, though important events from other faction territories also appear.
The Ship Encyclopaedia
A collection of ship descriptions and top-down images, mainly made to show off ships and their glorious colours.
The Encyclopedia
