[hider=The Remnants][img]http://img07.deviantart.net/5b0b/i/2013/049/8/a/sci_fi__earth_authority_flag_by_leovinas-d3e9rzk.jpg[/img] [center][h1][color=red]Terran Imperium[/color][/h1][/center] [h3]Type of Government[/h3] Empire/Military Jaunta [h3]Capitol[/h3] Star: Sirius World: Astrion [h3]Leader[/h3] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/47/53/eb/4753ebabbf3536cca3eca078aa3c5715.jpg[/img] Grand Marshal Uther Eddion Uther was not always a military leader but the brutal rape and murder of his mother and then being abandoned by his then depressed father filled him the with the hate and drive to survive and thrive in modern times. The Fall of the Empire was not recent and many see joining a steadily dying cause to be suicide. Uther would argue that the Empire was the sole unifying force of the galaxy and has manifest destiny of returning the empire, in force. He is an idealist, strategist and aggressive leader. His methods however are varied by situation. On certain campaigns he would arrive as the brave liberator as independent worlds being invaded by would be "nations" are thwarted by the still massive might the Empire possesses. Other times he is outright ok with having an leaders family tortured in front of him to force one to "respect imperial law." [h3]Persons of Importance[/h3] Will add as stories unfold. [h3]Species(s) and Demographics[/h3] Every race that existed in the Imperium before the fall exists to some capacity within the Imperiums massive and broken borders. The majority is humans and early allies as their presence was essential in the early conquests centuries upon centuries ago. Due to constant battles and people either fleeing or joining the Imperial cause, a valid number is impossible to attain. [h3]Religion Description and Demographics[/h3] Every religion recognized within the Imperium before is still practiced today with the exception of those that would harm the values the Imperium holds. The prevalent belief however is that the Empire is the sole chance that the still fracturing galaxy has at unity and peace. This powerful drive can be seen as a faith onto its own. [h3]Culture[/h3] The Imperium used to boast conglomerations and 'free trade' amongst the stars but now.. now is a time was seemingly endless war as the Imperium to this day challenges the majority of the uprising would be nations, would be inheritors of earths glory. The Imperial navy is seen as a glorious entity with the Marines being the testament to power. To be in the military is to be worthy of life, to be part of a true cause. This has led to a pure military society that provides for itself to the best of its capability. Even farmers and miners fall within the military's ranks with the ideology that it is only a matter of time before a garden world is assaulted by the Imperium's enemies. Life within the Imperium is harsh until you reach an officer's rank. Enlisted and Conscripted forces are diverse as they range from marksmen to helmsmen, cargo hauler pilots and simple government farmers. Constant "purges" do loom in everyone's mind, a inquisitor arriving at ones home to conduct and a through "loyalty interview". Failure to pass is simple, Death. Above all, the people are worked hard but paid well and have the full might of the military for protection. [h3]History[/h3] The Imperium Remnants history only began with the assassination of the Emperor. This caused the military to fracture when the new nations formed. The early Imperium remnants were torn between the constant claims of heirs or third party claimants to the throne. The early days was an Imperium of Intelligence wars and grand Inquisitions to find its place, who to follow and who to lead. This fell apart when the wars did not cease and earth was still besieged. The constant war led the remnants to a simple conclusion, end the war and trace a legitimate heir. This has been their mission ever since, to unify the once mighty empire. [h3]Military[/h3] The Imperium, although bloodied and beaten, still possesses a modern and powerful military force. Their centuries of every evolving training gives them discipline in combat and being descendants of the once mightiest force in the galaxy, they have quite an impressive arsenal at their fingertips and are not hesitant to use them. [hider=Navy] [hider=Trident Fighter] [img]http://orig03.deviantart.net/a054/f/2009/124/2/c/bsg_viper_mk7_fastpack_wip_1_by_epytronomega.jpg[/img] The Trident is a modern multirole fighter craft. Its design has been updated to allow various alien species to pilot them, giving them the opportunity to further bolster the Imperium's ranks. These fast, primarily carrier launched fighters are atmosphere capable. They feature hard points for mission specific load outs but do have a few fixed weapons including a automatic railgun and laser arrays. ECM systems do their best to ward off incoming missiles while shielding gives it a fighting chance against capitol ship Point defenses in close range encounters. [/hider] [hider=Triton Class Frigate] [img]http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/avvatar/images/5/5f/Valkyrie.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120509152438&path-prefix=de[/img] Triton Frigates are the fast attackers of the navy. They are large for a frigate, around the tonnage of what most space faring nations would classify a cruiser but for the Imperium, big ships were needed to survive in the vast borders. These ships persist to this day and are a model of balance. Its armor and weapons are suited for its size and speed. It possesses a potent shield and a large compliment of interceptors. These are a much needed rapid responder in an ever shrinking remnant nation. [/hider] [hider=Ganymede Class Destroyer] [img]http://www.wallpapersxl.com/wallpapers/1280x960/warship/299767/warship-galactica-craft-colonial-battlestar-type-fighter-299767.jpg[/img] The Ganymede is the most well known warship design of the Imperium. It is by far the most numerous vessel within the navy and boasts a large compliment of fighters, powerful weapons and heavy armor. The shielding system is strong but its speed and maneuverability aren't something to be fearful of. [/hider] [hider=Liberty Class Cruiser] [img]http://img09.deviantart.net/2e81/i/2015/194/a/d/battlestar_fleet_by_crias-d9133uf.png[/img] The Liberty is a newer addition to the Imperium. It boasts immense firepower in a small package alongside the ability to host a wing of fighters. These ships are quick and maneuverable considering their size and possess powerful layers of armor. Sadly, with the lack of higher end industry and the shortage of certain precious materials, the shielding systems aren't as tough as older Imperium models. [/hider] [Hider=Sol Class Battleship] [img]http://www.galactica.tv/images/stories/gallery/razor/pegasus-01.jpg[/img] Sol Battleships are what the Imperium called "system dominators". These ships are massive resource hogs and can service ships from destroyer size down. These are monstrous ships that carry wings of fighters and host legions of troops. These vessels can easily level a planet within a short period of time and with powerful shields and excessive armor, they are one of the biggest symbols of Imperial military power. These vessels aren't as large as a super dreadnought that so many dick waiving nations are producing but these ships are far greater in number and with comparable weaponry, these are still a huge threat, and a crucial tool for Uther in the twilight decades of the Imperium. One of these ships, the "Orion", is the Flagship of Uther himself. [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Marines] [hider=The Marine] [img]http://pre03.deviantart.net/1a75/th/pre/i/2014/307/a/c/futuristic_sci_fi_soldier_dude_by_robbiemcsweeney-d8568eo.jpg[/img] Armed with accurate high velocity battle rifles and armored exo-suits, these men and women fulfill the primary role of unifying the Imperium. They are large in number and are constantly drilled. These warriors know little fear and will do most anything to complete their mission. [/hider] [hider=The Riflemen] [img]http://www.wallpaperup.com/uploads/wallpapers/2013/12/02/182547/e4f8fae14beaa47ef14583021a8c57b0.jpg[/img] Using a variety of weapons and armor, these soldiers make up the bulk of the Imperium's armed forces. They are well trained but by far are not the best warriors the galaxy has to offer. [/hider] [hider=Power Suit] [img]http://orig00.deviantart.net/b2da/f/2010/289/5/3/medium_power_armor_by_shimmering_sword-d30wsf5.jpg[/img] The "Heavy Infantry" of the Imperium is one of the most prolific symbols of the Remnants. These heavy gun toting powered suits are capable at destroying men and machine alike. They utilize a mission specific load out which can include shoulder mounted cannons and missiles along with hand held chain guns or hard hitting directed energy weapons [/hider] [hider=Battle Armor] [img]http://orig05.deviantart.net/2d83/f/2010/302/b/1/concept_of_a_power_armor_by_progv-d31r9mt.jpg[/img] The Imperium's remnants has long done away with the tradition armored vehicle in favor of mobile armor. These armored walking machines of war can carry incredible payloads for their size and are usually equipped with jetpacks for added mobility. These are not as fast as a tank and due to their inherent height are difficult to hide in the open. [/hider] [hider=Scouts] [img]http://www.wallpaperfo.com/thumbnails/detail/20120427/soldiers%20snow%20guns%20battle%20science%20fiction%201920x1080%20wallpaper_www.wallpaperfo.com_80.jpg[/img] Scouts come in many forms, from simple battlefield spies or dedicated sniper-spotter teams. These units are well trained for survival and usually have priority in a battlefield environment. Their calls on the field can be the difference between success and failure which has earned them a very unique honor in the military. To be called a scout is to nearly be a hero. [/hider] Sadly, even with all of these impressive weapons of war, the Remnants is plagued by logistics as they are spread too far and too thin. This was one of the main causes of the old Imperium's fall and it's quite true that of all the things one can learn from, that major flaw is not one of them. [/hider] Note: This is not at all the entirety of the Imperium remnants as I'm sure they would be spread around the galaxy to some degree. This is mainly the forces of the Orion spur, near Sagittarius and Perseus arms respectively. The [/hider] [hider=The Dominion of Man] [img]http://i.imgur.com/FOtkqY3.png[/img] [color=yellow][center][h1]The Dominion Of Man[/h1][/center][/color] [h3]Type of Government[/h3] Dictatorship [h3]Capitol[/h3] Star: Procyon World: Lyoneth [h3]Persons of Importance[/h3] Archon of the Dominion, known only as Faust. [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d9/5a/e2/d95ae2a92123b9335f4b668f44741aef.jpg[/img] An enigmatic man that is well known for his racist, Man-first rhetoric that fuels the Dominions hate for those who he believes destroyed the largely man driven empire. He claims to be an heir to the throne and has documents tracing his ancestry. The Imperium denies this line but it seems day after day a ship leaves the Imperium to join the Dominions loving arms. [hider=Morinth] [img]https://images.alphacoders.com/147/147383.jpg[/img] Morinth is one of four Justicars. The Dominions elite of elite soldiers. Morinth has a checkered past but for those who know what and who a Justicar really is, they would know that she is by far one of the most loyal to Faust people alive. Her skills as a soldier are wide ranged. A precise sniper and deadly stealth assassin as well as being trained in nearly every vehicle that the Dominion has possessed. Her deadly abilities is mostly all she has however as being very anti-social removes many chances at infiltrating as an intelligence gathering spy. Luckily, there are dedicated spies as when she is sent to infiltrate, people die. [img]http://www.igorstshirts.com/blog/conceptships/2015/thibault_girard/thibault_girard_04.jpg[/img] The Avalon is Morinths infiltration ship. Armed with nearly every ECM known to the universe and an advanced cloaking suite gives her the potential of traveling anywhere in the galaxy. It is nearly full proof against sensor systems of lower power but sadly higher power ones would ping the ship if they were actively looking. The Dominions own oppressors possess powerful sensors capable of detecting most types of cloaking, which is what they base her ships tech on. [/hider] [h3]Species(s) and Demographics[/h3] Humanity makes up the majority of the nation with a few groups of "lesser" races that operate mainly as slaves, with a very lucky few that has earned through great effort, freedom and respect among the new realm of man. [h3]Religion Description and Demographics[/h3] When Faust rose to power, he stomped out all religion except his manifest destiny of reclaiming the entirety of the galaxy in the name of humanity. His religion is not opposed to the decapitation of a criminal and dragging its corpse through a city for all to see. There is nothing but hate in this faith, a faith that desperate men and women trying to find their place easily grasp. [h3]Culture[/h3] Faust's Dominion is a very class based society where you earn your place by the loudness of your hate and the strength of ones actions for the betterment of the people. Fear is a common tool among the population as secret police constant snatch people for questioning and on many occasions, those people never return. The nation is nearly self sufficient in regards to resources due to very good management by Faust. Even though he professes a strong military, he manages to keep the public economy in check. Public services such as medical aid and food are supplied free by the government but at the cost of many liberties. People are born into a job and nearly every move is monitored. To live in another location requires a one-hundred page application and multiple screenings and then a personal interview of the leadership of that community they wish to live in. [h3]History[/h3] The Dominion was not solely Faust's creation, It was birthed from an Imperium sector vying for independence. This Dominion was originally intended to become a safe haven for all races to escape the new rising empires by being safely situated in the middle of a large still imperium controlled region. They swore fealty to the Imperium for defense, at the cost of their freedom. When the Imperium was pushed by a relatively close neighbor which afforded the Dominion a degree of independence which it used to create its own identity. This lasted for nearly two centuries before the Imperium went on the offensive. By the time they reached the Dominion's borders, it was a far different nation that was host to a variety of races that all gathered under the banner of freedom. A brief battle ended with the Imperium fleeing and Dominion sovereignty won. The new few decades favored the Dominion with breakthrough after breakthrough but a bitter fight over a leadership role fractured the nation. It was close to civil war until Faust came from seemingly nowhere. He pushed for human first leadership at first, gaining support for the human majority and after being elected into office through various death threats and abductions, he began the great campaign.. a campaign of sheer violence. He started with the grand purge of the more aggressive races within his Dominions borders. People were loaded onto ships to be deported from the nation but where then directed into nearby stars. Human crowds were coerced into destroying businesses and vandalizing homes used by aliens which caused many to flee the nation. Those that could not flee were usually publicly executed under a long list of charges, charges to make them look criminal even though in reality most had done nothing to warrant a death sentence. Modern Post-Purge Dominion is nearly entirely human held with only few aliens that have through great effort won their freedom. The nation is flourishing despite the loss of population over the past decades as the general population is highly productive. Faust has seemingly given them the sense of purpose they had long needed. Today's Dominion is a very aggressive expansionist with no regard for civilian casualties in the name of what it calls, "The betterment of mankind" [h3]Military[/h3] [hider=Navy] [hider=Shrike Interceptor] [img]http://orig00.deviantart.net/8d2c/f/2014/151/9/a/heavy_space_fighter_by_ionfluxda-d7khtmt.jpg[/img] A drastic change from the navy's Imperium roots is the Shrike, a multirole strike fighter with amazing flexibility. It is mainly drone operated and boasts incredible maneuverability and wide arc directed energy weaponry. It can be fitted with missiles and fixed kinetic weaponry to suit the operation and with it being an atmosphere capable weapon, it gives much needed support to ground forces. It was designed as a ship escort fighter as Point defenses would pick fighters and their missiles off at range. These craft would intercept and destroy fighters and missiles that aren't destroyed by point defenses. They would only venture to attack an enemy ship if the fleets had closed in enough where stealth and speed could keep turrets from effectively tracking them. Powerful ECM systems were designed to defeat missiles and make fighter to fighter tracking difficult. With their high performance comes a price, thinner armor and an shorter effective attack range keeps these from being very effective on their own. However it does fit the Dominion military's ideology regarding small strike craft perfectly. [/hider] [hider=Assault ship] [img]http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/7/6925/EAW_20110812_21104771kopie.jpg[/img] The assault ship is a fast attack warship that fills the frigate and destroyer roles within the nation. It carries a small compliment of fighters and has strong engines and shields. It's weapons have a lot to be desired but the Dominion is planning to upgrade them into a Mk II with far better and more versatile weaponry. [/hider] [hider=Oppressor class Cruiser] [img]http://ocs-pl.oktawave.com/v1/AUTH_2887234e-384a-4873-8bc5-405211db13a2/splay/2016/01/star-wars-episode-ix.jpg[/img] A shared trait between the Imperium and the Dominion is the big ship mentality. These warships are huge in size, easily dwarfing a common frigate or destroyer and with it bristling high tech Anti-proton based weaponry, this vessel is nothing short of a predator, designed solely to hunt and destroy the enemies of the Dominion. [/hider] [hider=Titan class Warship] [img]https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T1jR4E0Fm9M/maxresdefault.jpg[/img] The pinnacle of Dominion military prowess is a ship of epic proportions. This vessel is loaded with the most advanced technologies possible by Dominion engineers. It boasts heavy nuetronic shielding bolstered by projected gravity barriers. The excessive weaponry consists of kinetic and energy weaponry, the prominent being heavy Anti-Proton projectors. The Prototype singularity drive s a marvel of engineering, capable of powering a planet like earth for decades. This forms the primary drive system but us also backed up by dozens of back up and shielded generators. These ships may seem overly powerful with the exotic technologies and super weapons but with them being so huge and important, the Dominion spared no expense in their design. There are seven of these at present with another two in production. The resources required to build just one of these behemoths could upgrade the quality of life on many planets. However, the Dominion enjoys showing the galaxy its ability to project its will. [/hider] [hider=Shields!] Dominion shields are Anti-matter and gravity based. The gravity produced by the ship is focused outward, enabling it to essentially slow down incoming projectiles and then absorb, destroy, or deflect it with a anti matter burst from these point shield arrays all over the ship. The vessel usually maintain a secondary standing Plasma based shield bubble [/hider] [hider=Armor] The armor employed by the Dominion is essentially a living metal. It is loaded with thousands of self replicating nano bots that constantly move about to give constant coverage and repair/replace damaged or faulty units. This essentially gives the outermost layer of armor a nearly, liquid like plating. Below that layer is thick heavy metal plates, spaced armor plates below that with a high energy absorbing gel lining. Below this is a primary hull plating and then inside that, the squishy innards of a vessels interior. [/hider] [hider=Weapon of the Dominion] The Anti-Proton array is a variable yield energy weapon and explosive warhead. The technology required to create these fearsome weapons is quite sophisticated and incredibly hard to reproduce. On top of that, the weaponry are closely guarded with only specialized units and most capitol ships allowed to carry this. The basic property of this weapon is annihilation with anything containing a proton, which includes energy based shielding. The Anti-protons are created by a closely guarded secret (spacemagic) and stored in a vacuum before firing. It is then forced down a linear beam comprised of lasers creating a vacuum as to keep the anti-protons from colliding with anything enroute to their target. This process is near instantaneous as it travels at light speed, removing most countermeasures. These weapons are kept inside large domes positioned at strategic points around the ships hull. These Domes can fire in any direction giving them a massive advantage over traditional turrets. weapon is an auric but faded bluish purple for cool FX [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Army] [hider=Assault Infantry] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/48/28/9d/48289db44e7e3f0720ca7ad86bd73697.jpg[/img] Dominion forces are pushing man and machine interfaces as far as they can. To bolster their rather limited number of well trained infantry, they are bolstered by heavy armor and cybernetic parts to enhance their physical abilities. Large caliber guns and personal shielding make these warriors a pain to face in the field. [/hider] [hider=Battle Suit] [img]http://www.scifiideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mech-suits.jpg[/img] Like the Imperium that it spawned from, Dominion battle suits are heavy mobile combatants. They utilize jump jets and heavy weaponry to complete their objectives. [/hider] [hider=AWT IV mk2] [img]http://orig15.deviantart.net/c29a/f/2013/352/7/8/mwo_mad_cat__timber_wolf__repaint_by_odanan-d6yfarn.jpg[/img] The Assault Walker Tank is the pinnacle of adapted Imperium walker designs. It is loaded with armor and heavy shielding to compensate for the inherent flaws of a high profile and high heat, making it an easy to spot target. These walkers utilize reverse joint legs to enable 'crouching' to an extent which furthers this weapons potency. Unlike their Imperium cousins, heavy fixed gun points offer little in terms of customizability but when you choose a heavy railgun and high powered particle weapons, it makes little difference. [/hider] [hider=AHT II mk1] [img]http://orig15.deviantart.net/f9b0/f/2011/134/9/1/tank_repair_by_343guiltyspark-d3gcsml.jpg[/img] [I]AHT with its beam weapon raised for maintenance[/I] When it became clear that walking tanks weren't the king of the battlefield as the first Imperium concluded before the fall, many nations scrambled to develop countermeasures for the once mighty walking death machines. The Dominion wasn't fast to follow suit as they reverted to heavy tracked vehicles that while fast, weren't as mobile and had a much harder time on planets without ideal gravity. Luckily for the Dominion, the second imperium had given them the idea for using the hover tank. With a hover tank though, various technologies had to be considered. A high powered cannon produced recoil which for the Dominion at least, was a very strong liability. This gave the Dominion one of two options, a multi-missile platform or a Directed energy one. Both types were crated and tested but the DEW variant one the contract. By having a high end power plant for the weapon type, it was able to boost armor capacity and have a decent shield. These vehicles are quite fast and have a very low silhouette and with a high powered particle beam weapon, can fire at distance with pin point accuracy. As the AHT took center stage as the premier non walking combat armor, many of various models were produced from Armored transports to long range guided missile artillery pieces. [/hider] [hider=Drone Soldier] [img]http://www.3dtotal.com/admin/new_cropper/gallery_originals/android.jpg[/img] To assist the assault soldiers in their tasks and the general defense of the nation, a large number of semi autonomous drones are employed by the nation. Each operates on a separate platform and transmit wirelessly but in a manner that makes it extremely difficult to override. [/hider] [hider=Drone cruiser] [img]https://cdn0.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/001/330/268/large/igor-puskaric-drone-v2-scifi.jpg?1444483617[/img] Despite being labelled a cruiser, these are atmosphere exclusive drone carrier/controllers. These light high altitude warships carry an impressive array of drone fighters and utility craft. [/hider] [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Horde warships] While every nation could potentially have classifications for Horde ships, this is a quick reference to the Terran Imperium designation index. [b]Horde fighter- Bat[/b] [img]http://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/klavs_models267.jpg[/img] While not nearly as fast or maneuverable as just about any fighter in the galaxy, they more than make up for it with immense arsenals, heavy armor and a decent directional magnetic shield. It carries both energy and kinetic weaponry in a forward arc while its aft is protected by two smaller flak like turrets. They have been seen carrying missiles that are longer than themselves operating as ship hunters. [b]Horde frigate-destroyer class- Bronco[/b] [img]http://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/klavs_models227.jpg[/img] One of the first "new age" horde designs encountered was an obvious shift in mentality, right around the time 'Bragga' came to power. This one in particular is not the most advanced of the group but high in numbers and possessing an impressive array of weaponry for its size. Heavy armor bolsters this but the lack of a strong shield has baffled imperial officers. They are still not to be taken lightly though as they are much faster than most other nations ships of that class. [b]Horde Battle-carrier/Battleship class- Bulwark[/b] [img]http://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/klavs_models225.jpg[/img] Bulwark battleships are aggressive and bristling with many ways to kill a spaceship. Possessing massive three-gun turrets, forward mounted long range assault cannons and nothing short of a figher wing laying inside. Bolstered more so by a strong shield and a heavy armor that is unheard of even by barbarian standards, this vessel is a priority target during engagements. [b]Horde Super capitol class- Behemoth[/b] [img]http://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/klavs_models226.jpg[/img] Behemoths are a mystery to the Imperium. There's no point in delving into weapons and armor as this is a contender among the super-massive warships that the richest nations field. [/hider]