Domolaki

Rudimentary Sketch of a warriorform Domolaki from Tsatsos' Journal

The **Domolaki** are an intelligent, space-faring extraterrestrial race first encountered on the exoplanet Proxima B in the 2250s by survivors of Space Cruiser Hayat, although former CEHN President Cassia Tstatsos previously made formal contact in 2247, although this is not considered 'true' contact as she exiled and withdrew herself from human civilisation.

## Origins

Their home planet is unknown, although they call it **Durumgar**. It is almost certainly in the Milky Way galaxy, although no human has yet designated a suitable candidate. Theories include a planet of Rigel, and the planet Proxima B, which has since been debunked.

## History

Little is known about their history, but legend speaks of a warlord known as **Oromkarh** who united all Domolaki across Durumgar. This led to millenia of progress, and the Domolaki put away their squabbles due to the prospect of galactic domination.

It has been deduced by Tsatsos that the Domolaki started leaving Durumgar at least 25,000 years ago, if not earlier. She believes it is possible a Domolaki ship had visited Earth long ago, although this is merely a theory by the scientist.

Tsatsos also discovered that the Domolaki defeated the multi-species bloc known as the **Galactic Federation** in the Galactic Calendar year 38476 - analagous to 2020 of the Common Era. Invasions and raids occured for many decades before this point, and likely persisted after while the Domolaki sought to consolidate further territory into their empire. Several years following this, they first set foot on planets and moons within the Proxima System.

## Habitat and Population

Durumgar is perhaps similar to Earth, albeit with a slightly cooler climate.

As they are spread across many systems, their total population is hard to determine, but they have around eight million across their ships around the Proxima system, concentrated on Proxima B, though the majority of this number are not true Domolaki; instead being other species' clones welded with Domolaki armour. This is the same for their force attacking Earth; actual numbers of Domolaki are more likely in the thousands, with soldiers in the millions.

## Biology

The Domolaki are known hermaphrodites with two main forms: *warriorform*, and *peacegiverform.* Warriorforms are bulkier and taller, while Peacegiverforms are smaller and more skinny. Tsatsos believes they are born into one or the other, but processes exist to change between them.

Little is known about their biology due to their armour, but Tsatsos has theorised they are 'somewhat reptillian' in nature. It is clear they are humanoid, although it is possible their limbs are merely part of their outer suit instead. Despite their suspected reptillian nature, it appears the Domolaki do not require heat and sunlight. Furthermore, evidence points towards theri homeworld being slightly colder than Earth, though they appear to breathe oxygen.

They are able to sexually reproduce, which due to cultural reasons must be between the two distinct forms, although artificial methods are much more common, especially around Proxima.

## Culture

The Domolaki take their culture and history with great pride, and frequently reference events from the past. The legacy of their home planet lives on among them all.

### Life Pledge

An ancient custom by Domolaki is that of a 'life pledge,' effectively an agreement that would last for a lifetime, usually revealed as that of the lesser species. Due to the Domolaki's longer lifespans, and their insistence on forming deals with individuals rather than collective bodies, it allows them to betray deals while still keeping their personal honour intact.

### Language

The Domolaki share one standardised language, with Tsatsos believing they once had multiple, and through millenia of conditioning, it became the one seen today. It involves a lot of harsh, guttural sounds, though humans are capable of producing most phonemes.

### Beliefs

Many Domolaki believe they serve a greater purpose than it seems. They believe in a form of afterlife - **Makakalzoli -** roughly translating to the Tranq*ualine Gates.* There, they think they will face the next battle of defending this afterlife. This is more common among Warriorform.

### Science and Technology

The Domolaki are an incredibly advanced race, but likely parasitic in nature - evidence suggests much of their technology once belonged to other races that they conquered. The technology that is their own is substantially more organic in nature, although many other technology has been altered to fit these natural ways too.

## Society

The Domolaki society is war-based and invasive in nature.

### Space Empire

In the Domolaki Empire proper, it is ruled over by the *Alzurkarrh*, or God Emperor, currently **Digkalzukh.** The God Emperor employs a number of lesser kings to goverrn territories, usually solar systems, in their name. In addition to this are various councils used to advise the Emperor and Kings.

The Domolaki Empire is a large, spacefaring entity that controls several dozen star systems, and is widely believed to be the principal galactic power.

## Relations

### Humans

Relations with humans are, with few exceptions, openly hostile. They view humans as unintelligent pests, but see merit in their use as a labour force. Like with most species they conquer, they often use several Collaborators to further their goals; this can be seen in Cassia Tstatsos. However, she goes against the norm, as by and large the collaborators are disposed of once their use has been fulfilled.