Genus Unity

Savant

Paladin

Tyro

Juvenis

Instructor

Investigator

Temple Guardians

Healers

Explorers

Rhana Thar

Quitare

Betanu

Velan

Eradication of the Genus Unity

Ty Ren

Anna Shin

Kal Kain

Parker Ardent

Chase Halcon

Kira Zolan

Amara Typho

Regin Lo

To Doorna

Vance Aras

The Genus are ancient protectors of the galaxy, keeping order and peace among the star systems. They fight threats that can't be contained by security or forces in the city. The Genus have been around for hundreds of years and possess elemental powers that allow them to be skilled in combat. These elements are used for good deeds like protection as they fight against other evil elementals. The Genus live on Thyrian, which is where their temple is located. In the pantheon on Thyrian, there is a Genus Committee and Genus High Committee.

The Genus Committee consists of ten individuals, all skilled in the ways of the elements as they have earned their place on the council. The Genus High Committee consist of five members from the original council, acting as Genus Grand Savant Kendar's main associates in official secret Genus business. These are his most trusted students as they work with him on many different assignments that are too dangerous or top secret for others to know. On the committee, many decisions on shaping the Genus Unity take place and they actively invest themselves in the Congress to survey the leaders in the Astronomic Supremacy.

For years upon years, the Genus have fought the Malus, who are elementals that use the elements for their own needs and dishonor their power. For the longest period of time, Kendar was the only living Genus to have seen, fought, and destroy a Malus but as time went on, the Malus returned in bigger and more powerful numbers, taking on the Genus. This was a surprise, as the Malus was viewed to be a myth or a legend of the past.

## Description

### Overview

The Genus Unity consist of different ranks, all rising with skill and practice as an elemental unlocks new abilities and becomes stronger with their element. The Genus try to connect with the Ancients, powerful cosmic beings who are the embodiments of the elements that the Genus and Malus use. With the connection to the Ancients, the Genus are able to unlock new abilities and powers, strengthening them overtime.

When the Genus Unity coincided with the Congress, the Congress limited what the Genus could do based on certain missions across the galaxy. If the Supremacy wasn't in league with a certain planet, the Unity couldn't get involved with those affairs, especially if the planet was under the control of the Federation. This occurred when the Congress was on Saiter and continued when the Congress moved to Planetoid to get better security from the Genus Unity. The Genus wanted to have some say in the Congress so when the Major Fuher Kin asked to move there, Flase Torum made sure they would have a part in keeping the senators in check.

### Enactment

The Genus Unity is usually tasked with the job to scout out new elementals when they are told through the Ancients. Most living beings have elemental power. This varies on a scale of sorts but some beings contain very little to no elemental power. The Genus are told by the Ancients to seek out certain individuals. Most of these individuals are young but some tend to be a bit older than what is usual.

The Genus tend to go out into the galaxy to contain them and bring them into one of the temples, mainly the Planetoid temple. There they will learn how to control their element and use it, since it can be dangerous if they don't control it at a young age. At a young age, the Ancients could start to communicate in different ways with certain elementals, guiding them towards either the Genus or the Malus. Most of the time, the Genus are able to gain more on their side, due to the Malus's picky nature.

### Pantheons

Vixia Prime was the main Genus pantheon where the first Genus trained through the Ancients. This place was filled with many different Genus texts and the elemental power is strong throughout it. In current day, this pantheon hasn't been actively used by the Genus in a while, being locked up and only able to become opened by another Genus. This will preserve the teachings of the Genus, keeping the secret of their existence to the outside universe.

Planetoid is the main base of operations for the Genus Unity. The Unity operates out of this planet as it is in the center of this universe, having strong connections with other planets around them. Planetoid was founded after Kendar traveled from Vixia Prime, the location where he learned how to master his elemental powers. This began the creation of the pantheon of Planetoid, which was crafted farther away from society, closing off the Genus from the outside world to contain their secrets.

Rhana Thar is a rocky, plains planet with the core environment being that of the snowy tundra. This planet has floating rocks, lifting into the air with civilizations on the tops. The Genus pantheon was created in the mountains of this planet, built into the side to extend inward and downward. This pantheon specializes in the art of forging Genus weapons as well as learning the different forms that comes with those weapons.

Quitare is a water planet with many islands sprinkled around the planet's surface, extending lower into the ocean. These islands are unique to others because of their black, red, or white sands that lay at the edges of each island. As one of the newer pantheons, the Genus built this alongside of the Supremacy. This was used as a location of one of the Genus pantheons to hold a maximum security prison. The sands are used as fuel as well, allowing ships and armor/clothes to be crafted for the Genus.

Betanu is a barren desert planet with giant rock formations growing upward with civilizations inside and on top of them. This planet's surface is dry with very little vegetation and a lot of exposure towards the suns. This planet's Genus pantheon was used to hold Genus ancient texts, which were written when the Defenders were active guardians of the galaxy.

Velon is a stormy jungle planet that tends to always rain and occasionally experience thunder and lightning storms. This planet is the most remote of the pantheons, being active in the Savage Realms. This planet's pantheon is the main place for masters to continue to experience their training in the elements. It's strong connection to the elements is rare, only being seen in a few planets across the galaxy. Many masters train here to learn more about their element as well as learn more about species and the history of the galaxy.

### Morals

> "The Genus is the best chance at saving the galaxy. We protect and serve but we do not show ourselves. We must remain hidden for the benefit of the universe to prevent war."
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> - Kendar to Parker, Chase, and Kira at their initiation into the Unity
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The Genus's main goal is to protect the galaxy. They feel that they have been given their elemental abilities for this sole reason, following in the Ancients footsteps. Lead by Grand Master Kendar, the Genus protect the galaxy in hiding. They don't interact with the larger universe often as they operate in their pantheons and in the battlefields. Little is known about the Genus, which benefits them so they can keep security within the Unity.

> "Trust in the Ancients"
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> - Ty Ren to Kira as they fight against raiders on Kira's first mission
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One of the main morals in the Genus Unity is to trust in the Ancients. They feel that the Ancients have sent them in the universe to carry out a larger goal, making their purpose solely based around these powerful beings. "Trust in the Ancients" is a regular saying among the Genus because they feel that they are to serve their higher beings. The Genus see that all of their actions can be justified through their superiors, who are the Ancients.

### Teachings

#### Tyros and Masters

Every Genus has a master, allowing them to train from those who came before them. Many masters have been known to take their Tyros off world to train, allowing them to focus and be away from the main pantheons of the Unity.

#### Genus Experience

The main form of learning that took place in the Genus Unity was experience. Most masters in the Unity work with their mentors and they use their element weapons in whatever field of study they find the most interesting.

#### Genus Weapon Form Creation

The types of Genus that use their element weapons the most are the protectors and temple guardians. These two groups are known for their skills with their weapons, allowing them to create new fighting forms. These new forms are documented for generations to learn from, being copied and shipped off to many different pantheons to learn from.

#### Genus Sub-Skills

Most Genus try to learn new skills, becoming more versatile to have advantages over other powers in the universe. Some Genus explore more knowledge, becoming more book smart as they learn new languages and document their findings. Others become more involved in the military, allowing them to train to become pilots. Though most Genus use their given elemental weapons, some Genus do train in the art of a phaser, preparing themselves for any conflicts or situations.

### Weapons

The main elemental weapons of the Genus Unity are the sword, hammer, axe, staff, sai, nunchuck, shield, spear, scythe, bow, ring blades, knives, and escrima sticks. Genus are presented with each weapons but are allowed to choose them based on how they feel, allowing their spirit to guide their paths for the future. Genus aren't allowed to use each others weapons. The elemental power inside of the individual acts as a key that unlocks the weapon, turning it on to access its power.