Yuuzhan Vong Empire

The **Yuuzhan Vong Empire** is the interstellar government forged by the Supreme Overlord Shimrra Jamaane, upon the discovery of the galaxy of which they believed was promised to them by their gods.

## Background of Species

The **Yuuzhan Vong** are a sentient species which originated from beyond the known galaxies.

A typical member of the Yuuzhan Vong resembled a Human in form, though they are taller and heavier than the average Human and had less hair on their heads. The Yuuzhan Vong were religious zealots, who viewed mechanical technology as blasphemy. Their technological innovations were genetically engineered and purely organic. Additionally, the Yuuzhan Vong deeply respected pain to the point of masochism, and strove to improve their physical capabilities through organ grafting. Such grafting was a status symbol within Yuuzhan Vong society.

Perhaps most notably, the Yuuzhan Vong were unable to be sensed through the Force, because their species originated from outside the boundaries of the energy field which makes up the Force.

## History of the Empire

The **Yuuzhan Vong Empire** did not technically exist until Supreme Overlord Shimrra Jamaane decreed that the Yuuzhan Vong would unite into a government powerful enough to crush the inhabitants of the galaxy destined to be their home.

## Military Statistics

### Warrior Caste

The second largest caste in Yuuzhan Vong society, the warriors were conditioned from birth to be brave, fierce, and merciless in battle against the "Infidels"—as well as their fellow warriors. The warriors were, naturally, the most aggressive of the Yuuzhan Vong castes, but also the most self-important, feeling that all others were beneath their notice (particularly the intendant caste) though this actually would work against them. This meant challenges were often made against their enemies and they saw the refusal of a challenge being considered a disgrace on all Yuuzhan Vong.

Their role within the Yuuzhan Vong Empire meant that they served as footsoldiers who were fanatical to their leaders as well as their gods. It was known that they never cried out in pain with fates such as death or dismemberment meaning nothing to them; all that mattered was performing the maximum amount of damage to their enemies. As such, once the battlefield, a warrior often maneuvered themselves as close to their target as possible in order to engage in melee based combat.

Surrender was not an option for the warrior caste, and to retreat was a sign of cowardice. If a Warrior was captured, they would immediately commit suicide, rather than shame themselves or their Domain. For warriors, there was only victory or death. They often respected courage and resistance from their foes which meant the more challenging battles only incited them more so in combat.

### Ranks

* Supreme Overlord (Shimrra Jamaane)
* Warmaster (Tsavong Lah)
* Supreme Commander (Nas Choka)
* Commander (Shedao Shai)
* Sub-Commander
* Subaltern
* Warrior

## Government of the Empire

The head of the empire was the Supreme Overlord who was aided by the Great Council which consisted of the heads of the four castes. The Warmaster, High Prefect, and Most High Priest were known to sit on the Council. In the event of the Supreme Overlord's death, there was typically an heir present who would ascend to the leadership of the Yuuzhan Vong Empire. Amongst their politics, it was considered a duty to punish insubordination of lower ranking individuals. In fact, it was expected that a newly risen leader typically killed their predecessors.

Local planets were ruled by the Intendant caste with Prefects administering the worlds under their command. However, a few systems were known to have been granted to select Domains. The members of the Priest castewere noted for managing ceremonies and ensure the loyalty of the masses.