Nox-Veredian Empire

## General Overview

Nox Veredians are a race that originated from the void, only colonizing their planet once the universe had formed around it, originally nomadic, they eventually developed a culture and ideology.

## Established History

Originally lead by Emperor Tiklaya Roseria Veltakor Vel'nama Varamek, the Nox Veredians grew into a large and powerful nation, eventually splitting into 3 different sections, the rebels, lead by Leviathan, the synths, led by Twilight, and the Remnants, who chose to stay true to the original ideologies, lead by Tiklaya. Throughout history the Nox Veredians have tried to befriend or help other species advance through the ages, only to be remembered through stories. Nox Veredians speak in a very poetic form of language, sometimes known as Verakax, it is commonly hard to learn their language, as most races do not have the same type of speech capability as Nox Veredians. Nox Veredians are also very musical, choosing to have festivals for every month.

The Nox Veredians, five thousand years prior to 2420, commanded the largest Empire ever seen in the Black Eye Galaxy. At the zenith of their power, the Nox Veredians made astonishing advancements in technology, science and philosophy. Similar to Iconians, the Nox Veredians were driven into a brutal war with the Strategos Collective which lasted for hundreds of years and resulted in the complete destruction of the Nox Veredian Empire. Some traces of their technology still remain, such as on the planet of Va'toh, a former colony world of the Nox Veredian Empire.

Although there is only one dominant religion, the Nox Veredians have a secondary religion, the "Followers of the exiled god", Nox Veredians who were exiled for their rather radical views and their beliefs that niridiom would bring upon them the next step of evolution. Due to that belief, most of them have become infused with niridiom themselves, worshipping it like some form of sentient god like material. This new form is called a Niridiom Acolyte, and if untended to, could lead to another war among the Remnants and the Followers.

## Factions

Remnants: The Remnants (Ancient Nox Veredians) are what remains of the oldest Nox Veredian nation after its civil war, retaining the highest technology out of all the factions, and being the most likely to talk instead of fight. The Remnants may be peaceful, but their capital ship is not something to go against in a fight, as they will defend their last home with their lives.

Followers: The Followers of the exiled god follow in the step of a false god in hopes of once again gaining power. They know nothing but deceit and hatred for the Remnants and only desire to destroy what they claim is theirs.

Acolytes: Niridiom Acolytes are Nox Veredians who have fused with Niridiom (for example, Emperor Sierra), granting them enhanced combat prowess and skills, as well as an adaptive system and strengthened against most types of damage. Although they have to regrow their armor if it gets too damaged.

Exiled: The exiled are a faction of Nox Veredians who were exiled from the main nation, due to their radical views, segway into Followers of the exiled god for more.

Students/Followers of Varamek: The Students of Varamek follows the teachings of Emperor Sierra Varamek whom has been the very symbol of how the Nox Veredian, no matter their belief, can be more than just the Children of the Void Mother. For this Faction, The Students of Varamek are known to be peaceful while still worshiping the Void Mother.

Synths: the synths were constructed during a war known as the 300 year war. the intent was that they would aid in winning the war however they turned sides as they believed in the views of the old Nox Veredians more so then the new Nox Veredians. the war was narrowly won in favor of the old Nox Veredians. the Nox Veredian synths are a major part of current day Verakia being the builders of a new artificial copy of Verakia the original planet having been displaced during the battle of Verakia.

## Known Locations

* Verakia (Verakia I) - Home Planet
* Va'Toh (Va'Toh III)
* Kan'Toh (Kan'Toh II)

## Notes

* The Nox Veredian species was developed by Twilight Varamek, Devlyn Kardrack and Sierra Varamek
* One faction of the Nox Veredian Empire, the Nox Veredian Rebels are one of the founding members of the United Commonwealth of Planets
* The Nox Veredian Empire were first encountered in the U.S.S. Warrior episode, "*The Stygian Abyss*" on the 4th October 2018