Llamanian Mothership

## Lla Confederate

Not to scale.

The **Lla Confederate**, commonly known as the **Llamanian Mothership**, is a massive spacecraft that serves as the homeworld for Llamanians and the Llamanian Republic. It began construction in 2589 GUY when the Llamanians sought to move away from their planet, Geltris, in favor of an ambitious hyperefficient space habitat to further their empire. Since then, it has diversified to being the home of individuals of many different species, particularly those under Llamanian jurisdiction.

## Structure

The Llamanian Mothership is a marvel of extraterrestrial engineering, setting it apart from any other spacecraft. Subdivided into three stacked levels resembling the arrangement of a "hamburger," each tier functions with its self-contained artificial gravity, effectively simulating the distinct top and bottom sides upon which a sprawling infrastructure is built. This contributes to an environment that closely mimics planetary living conditions. The unique "top" and "bottom" sides of each tier create distinct spatial orientations, ensuring efficient use of space while accommodating diverse infrastructural layouts.

With a diameter of 5,000 kilometers, the Llamanian Mothership's colossal proportions provide space for an astonishing variety of buildings on each level. The array of structures fulfills practically all purposes, from residential habitats and research facilities to recreational complexes and commercial centers. The incorporation of every imaginable type of building imaginable has transformed the spacecraft into an self-sustained microcosm akin to a small, habitable planet.

The Mothership's size necessitates an efficient transportation network, aptly provided by a fleet of high-speed shuttles that crisscross each level with blazing agility. These shuttles ensure rapid movement across the expansive terrains of the mothership, allowing its inhabitants to traverse great distances with ease. Additionally, to foster seamless connectivity and accessibility, a select few shuttles facilitate vertical transportation, shuttling passengers between the three stacked levels. This intricately orchestrated shuttle system comprises approximately 36 strategically positioned stops at the most populated locations.

## History

After the formation of the Llamanian Empire in 2548 GUY, the Llamanians decided that a centralized habitat for the species and its allies would be needed for further expansion. While their homeplanet was still in use, its small size and stagnant population compared to its other colonies made it less of a viable option. The Empire began planning for a new mothership, intended to be the LE's legislative building with additional housing for government officials. This project quickly grew once the demands of the Llamanian population were realized, and its design was finalized in 2554 GUY. Design changes incorporated a wider disc for more infrastructure, two residential districts (one on each side), a basic shuttle system and eight power generators arranged along the edge of the ship.

The Llamanian Empire faced incredible difficulties beginning the construction of its mothership, with competing views from within the legislature and growing demands from the general public. Subsidies were taken from major factions, notably the Galactic Union, its major ally at the time, and the ADE, as well as corporations such as the KYL Corporation and GalactaTech. Despite incredible odds, construction eventually concluded in 2589 GUY. After the completion of the Lla Confederate, a significant population of Llamanians from all across its imperial claim began to move to it. The original plans for the Lla Confederate had only one layer. Over time, as the Empire grew and brought with it higher populations and greater demands, more layers would be added to the ship. Fortunately, the original construction plans considered such a possibility; as of 2913 GUY, two additional layers have been constructed, bringing it to three in total.

In 3020 GUY, the Mothership was raided by the Vortox Pummelers and a myriad of hired troops. The south-eastern side of the Mothership's middle layer was where the attack began, and it lasted about 21 hours in total before the Pummelers managed to remove a chunk of the ship and tow it away. The piece in question harbored the south-eastern generator, and there were no people inside the structure when it was removed from the ship. About one-sixteenth of the mothership suffered blackouts for a few semesters, including part of a residential district. Repairs finished in Semester 7 after the attack, and power was restored after only 93 equinoxes. Despite the fast repairs, the fledgling Llamanian Republic was severely impacted by this attack, both in regards to units and reputation. The Republic sent a request to the Galactic Union for a bounty to be placed on the head of Emmett Tawfeek, the coordinator of the attack, although this bounty had ulterior motives for the Squoatling Preservation Project.