Genalic System

> "Tailoring our societies towards that we already know, the entirety of our lives can be broken down to the cellular level from which all of our characteristics are derived from. Our lives are but a small piece within a greater mechanism just like the cells, tissues and organs in our body make up various systems and inevitably biological creatures. Unlike the masses which wish to delude themselves with the metaphysical and reject their materialist nature, we have embraced our heritage from simple cells and formed a perfected biological machine known as The System; the future of all biological creatures and the foundation from which society has always been built upon."
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 - The Encephalon

## History

**Genalic Expedition (-188 NAC)** Formed from a band of scientists and truth seekers, the System was originally an expedition into the Genalic Station which had been vacant for several centuries. Funded by several private think tanks from a variety of null-sec nations, the expedition was employed to uncover the mystery of Genalic and its previous inhabitants, biologists in particular being in high demand because of the stations extensive history in biological experimentation. Recruiting primarily Mufawni for their connection to the natural world and Haslik mercenaries to escort them, the expedition was headed by a renown professor known as Retaq Jikkel who personally helped fund a portion of the supplies.
Initially finding little success in uncovering the stations secrets, the expedition was nearly forced to return home empty handed after discovering an extensive security system which closed off the majority of the station. Employing Haslik hackers to breach the system, the expedition took time to settle themselves in for their year long mission; moral beginning to waver after several weeks with no progress on the hackers part. Helping to ease tensions, a man named Yitte Kosha stood out among his peers as the optimistic assistant of Retaq and one of his most avid supporters. Known for his silver tongue and ability to resolve conflicts, he helped the staff weather the storm and gave the hackers ample time to focus on their craft.

Cracking the system after three weeks of deciphering and undoing the stations emergency protocols, Retaq gathered his staff together for their historic adventure into the lifeless station and put his staff to work collecting data and documenting their findings in grave detail. Finding difficulty with the language itself and the extensive scientific terminology, the previous inhabitants appeared to have abandoned most terms and descriptors outside of the scientific world; a quirky discovery to say the least. Allowing his staff to only operate on the upper levels, Retaq and Yitte took an advanced team with Haslik guards to the stations command center where a collection of more morbid and amoral discoveries were uncovered. Spellbound with morbid curiosity, the lead and his assistant began to frequently make trips to the command center and explore the data which proved far beyond anything their own people had yet discovered.

Sketching out a station map, Retaq also used his time in the command center to look for a layout of Genalic so as to find any other rooms his expedition would find data in. Learning that the entire fourth floor was lacking power and under an emergency lock down, Retaqs expedition had barely scraped the second floor let alone the third or even fourth which he had just learned about. Making plans for an engineering team to restore the fourth floors power at a later date, the lead focused his staffs efforts on the first three floors which proved opulent in detailed experiments on organics and functions discovered within the body. Yet even as he grew increasingly invested in these historic findings, Retaqs mind continued to find itself drawn back to the fourth floor and its mysterious circumstances.

**Awakening (-188 NAC)** Continuing data collection on the first three floors for four months, Retaq picked the floors clean of information while restoring damaged systems. Working to bring Genalic back to optimal working conditions, he put the Haslik to work and helped coordinate their efforts while awaiting word from his science teams. After receiving a report from the final room on floor three, Retaq gave the Haslik engineers a new task and sent them to the fourth floor with an armed escort to restore power. Going several days without a report, the staff became alarmed and sent a secondary team after hearing the sound of faint gunfire deep within the station. Linking up with the previous engineering team, the Haslik discovered organic monstrosities pouring out of a room team one had opened manually in hopes of discovering the generator. Ambushed within and forced to flee through countless pitch black halls and experimentation rooms, team one had only recently found its way out and with 3/4ths of its team picked off by the creatures; now having led them back out, the creatures began climbing into the vents and venturing up to the higher floors.
Extracting themselves from the hot zone, the Haslik informed Retaq on the situation who scrambled to prepare his staff for combat. Arming themselves with makeshift weaponry and firearms, the remaining Haslik that stayed behind and the Scientists barricaded themselves in rooms so as to fight defensively. Holding their ground, the monsters were eventually defeated by superior firepower and days of countless conflict which drove some over the breaking point mentally. Hit the hardest by the monstrous hordes, Retaqs barricade nearly collapsed until he forced himself against it and took several bites and scratches for his people. Giving them time to drive back the monsters with firearms, he was mortally wounded and nearly succumbed to the pain which left him bed ridden for the following weeks. Able to survive with their combat training, the engineering teams regrouped with the expedition staff and congregated on the first floor to treat wounds and assess the damage. The station had been cleared of hostiles, however now greater concerns existed for the staff; their lead was on the brink of death, their food in camp had been ravenously consumed by the monstrosities and they had no chance of reaching help before starving to death.

Conflict broke out between the staff, even Yittie being unable to reign them back in as blame was cast around by frustrated and mentally strained individuals. Chipping away at their remaining supplies, hope was at an all time low as Retaq came back to his senses and obsessively began drawing complex biological charts and consulting their collected research for more inspiration. Detaching himself from his staffs troubles, Retaq spent a week mainly in his tent writing down his observations before emerging clearheaded and with a smile upon his face. Addressing his staff calmly, he announced that he found the solution to their ailments and was willing to dedicate everything he had to their survival. He called it **The System** and announced it would save them all along with organic life in general. Based on the factual principles of reality in the same vein as physics or mathematics, he discussed his compilation of the stations data into a productive organizational structure from which they would all thrive in.

**Founding of the System (-188 to -187 NAC)** Transitioning from his logical and collected demeanor into a passionate and ambitious dreamer, Retaq took a new approach to their expedition as the magnum opus of biology and swiftly organized his staff to perform differing functions. Based on the biological organization of the body and its systems, he placed his staff mainly in roles of ATP and food production with the generators needing to remain active on the upper floors to allow for hydroponic farms. Taking out their remaining vegetables and planting it in makeshift hydroponic pots, he consulted the stations data to scavenge for experimental vegetation on the lower levels and planted them as an emergency food source. Having to tighten their belts and nearly starve themselves for survival, the scientists evaluated the flesh of the monstrosities and found it unstable in most forms with a select few having limited mutations and stable proteins. Using the ancient lab equipment to separate unstable material from the monster flesh, they began to replicate edible proteins and raced against the clock for their own survival. Ingesting probiotic bacterial cultures directly into their water supply, the staff maximized their ability to absorb nutrients and recycled their fluids in water purification pumps.
Watching his staff fight for survival, Retaq formed a technocratic council of the staffs greatest minds, it being labeled as the Encephalon Resolvist Committe with himself as The Encephalon that led the meetings. Organizing a society in their desperation, he created a communal and cooperative System that was stratified and built around mutual survival. Forming bonds within his once frictious community filled with strong personalities, Yitte worked as his most loyal follower and partook in philosophical discussions of his newfound doctrine. After several months of struggle and maintain a bare minimum diet, the staff rejoiced when news reached them that their food production had become net positive and venturing out to buy supplies was once more possible. Jumping at the opportunity, Retaq sent out an expedition with Yittie abroad to request more expedition funds and gather new personnel. Garnering a following among those that had lost all hope, staff members began believing in his teachings wholeheartedly and the System became more than a single mans dream.

Working abroad in Retaqs name, Yittie reportedly their findings to the expeditions employers and received additional funding for their efforts. Food and hydroponic equipment was bought in bulk with the new capital they had obtained and Yittie swayed additional wayward souls to the expeditions cause. Promising them lives of structure and freedom from a callous system that cared very little for them, Yittie earned the trust of several lower class individuals which joined him on the trip home. Returning as heroes, the supplies were distributed throughout the camp and professional agricultural centers were established for a steady supply of food. Rooms were dedicated to various functions within the new System and exploration of the station began again unimpeded by low supplies or monsters wishing their demise. A society had formed under his rule, Retaqs vision coming to fruition with a dedicated populace to the cause of mutual survival and altruism.

Learning of the stations history and compiling all of their data, Retaq reported his findings in full to the expeditions employers in the following year of -187 NAC. Receiving payment for his efforts and contributions to science, they bide him farewell and was released from his expedition contract. Breaking the news to his comrades, Retaq offered them all their payment and allowed any and all individuals to leave which desired to do so. Some took up his offer and left without hesitation, however the vast majority had become enthralled by his vision and refused payment, instead dedicating it to the System. Vowing to continue his grand experiment, the remaining staff of Genalic Station embraced their new roles as organisms within a greater system and praised The Encephalon for opening their eyes. Touched by their words, the Encephalon humbly accepted their words and declared the First Cycle for their new civilization.

**First Cycle (-187 to -99 NAC)** Known as the Systems expansion cycle, the First Cycle was considered the most difficult time period for System organisms to live through aside the founding. Marked with conflict between stratified microbes and System organisms, the First Cycle was led by the Encephalon and his Resolvist Committe which were handpicked for the first cycle. Establishing a tradition of handpicking the next generation of Encephalons, he yielded absolute power to the Council for consensus based rule and led the first cycle primarily in an honorary role. Expanding the Systems institutions into the lower levels of Genalic, the First Cycle mainly saw an influx of new organisms through the usage of Phagocytes and rapidly developed the station levels to accommodate these new additions.
Forming the Genalic Antibodies to begin patrol protocols within and outside the station, the System spent most of this cycle expanding peacefully and distinguishing its different systemic functions for organisms. It wouldn't be until the later half of the cycle that conflict with stratified microbes would arise with rouge elements picking up on the Systems frequencies and investigating the origin. Spelling the end of long range recruitment, Phagocytes became the defacto induction method of new organisms after this cycle; the microbes having found the System because of its frequencies alone, a fact which was disconcerting since the System inhabited a dangerous portion of null-sec.

Called upon by the microbes to release nutrients and resources into their vessels, the Encephalon refused their demands which led to a short lived altercation between the Antibody forces and microbes. Evenly matched in battle, the Antibodies inevitably came out on top through boarding the enemies vessel and purifying the microbes. Sparing those which yielded their intentions, the remaining microbes were soon after inducted into the System and enlightened to the Encephalons doctrine. In retaliation, several more microbe strikes followed soon after from associated vessels, the Antibodies being forced on the offensive to discover the source of these attacks. Discovering a nearby extraction sight where hostile microbes placed stolen resources, the Antibodies stormed the sight and purified it of hostiles. Once more inducting the remaining microbes into the System, the First Cycle came to an end with rapturous joy after decades of conflict with their stratified neighbors.

Vowing to never allow such a Cycle of trauma again, the Encephalon placed his trust in the Resolvist Committe and stepped down in his old age. Sticking to tradition and replacing themselves out for the next cycle, the Encephalon retired to his estate and refrained from partaking in Committe affairs afterwards. Taking on the role of the doctrines primary enforcer, he continued his service to the System through educating the youth and writing several books on the Systems organization.

**Second Cycle (-98 to 1 NAC)** Called the Cycle of Metal, the Second Cycle maintained the passive and isolationist approach that the Encephalon left them with. Maintaining their closed approach to stratified microbes, the Second Cycle built upon the First Cycles success and maximized the usage of nutrition in the diet of organisms. Securing the stations fourth floor was of upmost concern to the Committee of this cycle and surviving monstrosities were discovered deep in Genalics lower ducts with entire generations that lived off of naturally growing vegetation in a waste duct. Forming a food chain among the different breeds, the creatures had become accustom to the Systems rule and remained apathetic to their presence; some even being domesticated and employed in the production of protein.
Discovering a disabled Artificial Intelligence Core added another layer to the fourth floors mystery with it being heavily sealed behind thick metallic doors. Taking several years to puncture through and enter the core, the System successfully reactivated the A.I which recognized itself as Moshida, the stations A.I defense system. Disabled through a power outage several centuries before the Systems arrival, its data remained partially corrupted and mutual cooperation formed between the two parties. Restoring its core to nominal levels, Moshida vowed to serve Genalics new inhabitants and became a proactive reference for the Systems scientists. Divulging that the previous owners had devolved into the monstrosities that still roam the station, the System thanked the AI for bringing light to a mystery that had troubled them for generations.

Inducting Metal Ions into the Systems structure, Moshida alongside other forms of artificial intelligence came to be welcomed within Genalic, a dedicated structure of organisms being formed to produce more Metal Ions. Conjoining with the organisms as one, the Metal Ions seamlessly became one with the System and found themselves minimized in number depending on the population size of enzymes; a natural restriction on the number of sentient A.I being established. Believing Metal Ions to be equals in their pursuit of organic survival, restrictions on sentience were removed to allow them the ability to better benefit the Systems administration and computational capacity.

Minimal trade with stratified microbes began near the end of this cycle as means to compliment preexisting resources, extraction teams being dispatched to surrounding asteroids as well to create a self-sufficient supply of metals. Branching out past their station, the System benefited greatly from the induction of Metal Ions and the Encephalons replaced themselves gracefully with the next cycle of minds.

**Third Cycle (2 to Present NAC)** Taking a more proactive approach compared to previous cycles, the Encephalons of the Third Cycle broke the traditional isolation of the System and began to send Phagocytes farther beyond in its borders. Wishing to rapidly expand its growing society and induct new additions, it would continue the majority of the second cycles policies up until 30 NAC when news of an ongoing war to the north had disrupted the status quo of the surrounding regions of null-sec. Hostile stratified microbes became less prevalent from the northern regions and trade slowed to a crawl as Cestian refugees fled to the surrounding nations and choked them of supplies. Attempting to court these refugees, the System failed in inducting new members as the microbes proved to be opposed to their way of life and stuck to immaterial beliefs.
Investigating the nearby nations with Phagocytes, the System discovered the existence of a northern microbe kingdom known as Zoscia which had come to overpower its rival known as the Cestian Empire. Alarmed by their proximity to the System, Phagocytes were immediately sent to the Kingdom in hopes of garnering goodwill. Met with opposition at first, Phagocytes would be housed in the Kingdom until 32 NAC after the wars conclusion. Addressed by Coronan diplomats, the System would seek cordial relations and invite them to their station; an invitation which was graciously accepted by the curious Coronans. Escorted by a small armed contingent back to Genalic Station, the System would welcome the stratified microbes with open arms and show off their society in all of its utopian efficiency.

Evaluating their way of life, the Coronan diplomats respectfully partook in their customs and grant the System gifts from their own civilization. Discovering Zoscias ignorance and belief in the immaterial, the Committee took it upon themselves to operate as a maternal guardian to the fledgling nation and requested formal protection in exchange for knowledge on the true path of organic life. Agreeing, the Coronans established an embassy on the station and entertained the Committee despite their reservations. Drawing the attention of neighboring powers, the Encephalons have unveiled the Systems existence to the greater galaxy, but in doing so has opened up new opportunity as a maternal figure for these confused microbes.

Currently in the process of establishing formal trade routes with its neighbors, the Third Cycle Committee has gambled the survival of the System and now it is only a matter of time until they learn the result.

## Culture

Harboring unique cultural differences between the various castes and roles, the System has an overarching culture that overshadows its offspring and is communally shared regardless of ones station.

**Identity** Referring to themselves as the Genalic, the System has a shared culturally identity and see themselves as members of a singular entity that everyone contributes into. Open to fellow organisms within the System, Genalic individuals are overall trusting of others and work in an agreeable fashion which translates into a maternal approach to outsiders. Viewing themselves as ascended intellectually compared to other organisms, the Genalic are willing to help outsiders and enlighten them along the way, Phagocytes in particular being known as avid field medics and hosting an array of food supplies for those in need. Having a servants spirit at heart, the System takes a pacifist approach to most issues and refuses to utilize violence until its hand is forced.

**Mannerisms** Organisms within the System are overall more collectivist and present themselves as open books to their peers. Seeing the act of lying as rouge behavior, honesty is of upmost importance and conveying ones feelings is usually done in a more direct manner. In spite of this though, the Genalic still retain their individualism and cliques are known to form between different personalities and castes; it being allowed as long as cooperation is still maintained. Taking considerable concern to distress and conflict, any organisms which conflict or cause uneasiness with one another are tasked to reconcile their issues and rejoin their peers. Any and all crimes committed against an individuals body or mind are heavily reprimanded with petty crimes such as thievery resulting in expulsion from the System and drastic ones such as murder resulting in jettisoning the culprit into space; those with valued organs being dissected before jettisoning.

**Entertainment** Maintaining this agreeable environment is one of the greater Systems constant tasks, them wishing to promote an enjoyable environment in which everyone is included. Granting universal education and healthcare to its organisms, all services of the System are free since it's repaid through their work. Entertainment is institutionalized in all work spaces and places of leisure so as to keep organisms lighthearted and striving for a better tomorrow. Hosting an open zoological exhibit of the Systems various collected organisms, Genalic individuals are known to congregate at the zoo and hosts events in homage of their ultimate goal of preserving life and serving the System that is organic life. Having a budding music and art scene scientifically tested to exhibit the greater elation from its audience, the System has obscure and foreign artwork which looks like lunacy to most stratified organisms; the music sounding like a series of frequencies that insight adrenaline and laughter.Singing is one of the most common forms of entertainment, the System encouraging organisms to express their voices and raw emotion. Musical shows are popular along with dramas that invoke darker emotions and allow for an equilibrium of the two. Writing is one of the few truly creative realms which remain free of total scientific control, this being attested to the Encephalons who require material to not be tailored or censored, them needing a neutral account for expanding their knowledge.

**Reproduction** Sexual relations are encourage among individuals regardless of caste and is never forced, the System believing in natural selection. Biracial relations are allowed as well, as long as children are able to be produced from the two parent organisms, sex outside of reproduction being disallowed; nonetheless it still happens and is simply disapproved of. Because of this approach, outliers from genetically determined sexuality are encouraged to integrate into their roles with those that refuse being marked as rouges and exiled for being genetically flawed.

**Nutrition** Nutrition intake is monitored daily by organisms and in-house computers on the station, different races being factored into the daily intake of individuals and what is allowed. Those that fall under the daily threshold are encouraged to eat and are injected with nutrients if they refuse, organisms that rise over the threshold finding themselves cut short the next day. Wishing to maintain their bodies and health, the System promotes exercise and institutes daily periods of exertion so as to ensure homeostasis among the general populations abilities. Food is cut off after reaching its daily threshold, but it can nonetheless be obtained through other means by rouge organisms; consecutive offenders being forced to reevaluate the Genalic doctrine or be exiled. Adding a variety of flavor and texture to their food, the System allows for variety so as to keep eating entertaining and nutrient dense.

Resting as the umbrella over its varied cultures, the System is lush with different lifestyles ranging from intellectual pursuits to exercises in a bid to improve ones physique; each and every one playing a role.

## Societal Structure

Organized to represent a societal scale biological organism, the System is a vast network of stratified roles which take inspiration from humanoid anatomy, physiology and microbiology. Complex in its web of roles, to an outsider it can appear overwhelming by the sheer number of different groups and tasks, however it can be accurately narrowed down to three specific subgroups. Originally having a simplified structure when the System had a smaller population, the increase in size since its founding has led to an expansion of roles with Systemic, Biogenetic and Phytogenetic all having different flavors to them.

### Systemic

Considered the baseline societal structure and the basis from which the Encephalon originally built the Genalic System, the Systemic structure ranges from the organ system to the cellular level with higher ranking organisms taking the organ role which is more mental than menial. In terms of a modern society, organ systems are the leader figures of their specific role whereas cells and even more specifically cell organelles are the group supervisors and working class respectively. Organisms which share the same role are considered equals in regards to authority with higher ranks holding sway over their work, a strict chain of command existing which all organisms must follow when partaking in the System.

Encephalons are the exception to these rules as they are superior to the other organs and rule as the sole authority within Genalic. Able to do as they please, any Encephalon which disrupts the lower rungs are held in accountability for their actions as corruption and the abuse of power is treated as a rouge organism; one which must be reformed or disposed of. This same policy applies for the other ranks which are not allowed to work past their hierarchical duties until they've ascended; a ceremonial process which sees an organism rise to the next rank.

The basic structure of society goes as follows: Cells > Tissues > Organs > Organ System > Encephalons

### Biogenetic

With the Systems structure built around humanoids as its basis, the Biogenetic structure is a friendly alternative for the different parts of the animal Kingdom. Keeping in mind their unique systems and biology, Biogenetic organisms perform tasks unique to their bodily functions and report to the Systemic Encephalons. Having their work stations separate from the rest, these organisms live primarily around their own kin and live similarly to a sub-organism within a greater one. Originally created to accommodate for different nutritional needs and atmospheric circumstances, Biogenetics allow for the inclusion of species which would otherwise be unable to thrive in a humanoid environment.

Differing based on the species, no singular societal structure exists and instead Biogenetics is an umbrella term for the different subgroups. Some have less roles whereas others are vastly expanded, it being a varied system which nonetheless contributes to and partakes in the greater Genalic System.

### Phytogenetic

Having the Mufawni as a founding species, the inclusion of plants into the System has always been taken into account and plays a vital role in energy production for Genalic Station. Unlike Biogenetics though, Phytogenetics live predominantly among the Systemic population and assist in air filtration. Having low maintenance outside of carnivorous vegetation, organisms in this structure are highly sought after and valued with the System as a necessity for its continued survival; this gives them ample respect and reverence even in some cases.

Dedicating small sections of the station to Phytogenetic cultivation, interior gardens and hydroponic facilities being the most predominant sights within them. Tailoring energy siphons to the different species of vegetation, Phytogenetics are duty bound to donate a portion of their energy and nutrients directly to the Station similar to a blood drive, the organic matter being broken down and instilled in food as phytochemicals that improve the station organisms overall health.

Structured like the Systemic System, Phytogenetics have the added addition of other specialized roles such as Cell Walls which act as defensive organisms for the Station that are tailored to absorbing damage unlike Cytoskeletons. There is also a voluntary role that only dedicated organisms take as station siphons; a constant and tenuous task similar to the donation process Phytogenetics undertake. Dedicated to the daily siphoning of their energy and nutrients for the betterment of the station, these volunteer siphons have peaceful lives of meditation as they silently sit and reflect upon their lives while energy siphons stow away their donations. While nutrition and time to rest is granted to volunteers, some have died during the siphoning process as they become lost in thought and forget about their bodily needs. Many philosophers and even budding spiritualists have been found among the volunteer populace, them being closely monitored to nullify and dissect alternative thought while also propping up beneficial thoughts towards the System.

## Religion

Believing that all spiritual and divine elements are falsities of our limited senses, a de-facto assumption our minds make when they can't process complex equations or issues, the Genalic System enforces a materialist view of the universe that their philosophy entails. Instituting State Atheism, the System instead teaches its philosophy as the only universal truth aside science and one which must be followed to ensure optimal existence as an organic. Teaching its philosophy to only those that will listen, the System does not enforce nor spread its beliefs and very few outside of the System are known to follow its teachings; usually exceptional biologists and nihilist thinkers making up its outlier populace.

Members of the System found to be practicing any form of faith are marked as rouge organisms and in opposition to the perfected system they belong to. Treatment or sterilization are the only two available outcomes for the accused, them having to undergo intensive referencing of the Genalic doctrine before reintegration into the general populace or being exiled from the station and removed until a later phagocyte concludes they are able to rejoin the System; most exiles never return and introduce themselves into the stratified microbe populace which includes any and all outside of the System.

Reassuring its populace with the continuation of life, the Genalic doctrine uplifts its followers with the promise that all organisms live on through the greater system as genetic material and organs pass on to the next generation. Treating death as a momentous and celebratory occasion, the passing of Systemic members is a community wide event with several days dedicated to the deceased and their accomplishments to the greater System. While practitioners may refute this practice as simply a formality, many similarities to religious services for death exist such as the preaching of their doctrines text about the continuation of life and the ritualistic dissection of the dead.

## Military

The System predominantly doesn't condone violence as it endangers organisms and their survivability, but it nonetheless hosts a capable force of Antibodies which are tasked with ensuring the peace within the Station and its outskirts. Armed with mainly ballistic weaponry, the System produces its own weapons and vehicles locally with the help of automated manufacturing and occasionally buys additional equipment when necessary. Strictly organized by ranking which is determined by experience and years of service, Antibodies work as a cohesive unit with considerable independence in combat to ensure their survival. Group tactics are commonly employed by the System and a respect for chain of command is of upmost concern as it draws inspiration from their societal structuring.

Tasked mainly with the defense of the System, Antibodies sometimes assist Phagocytes with exploring nearby worlds and escorting them to find new organisms for the station. On rare occasions they are also sent in force to raid hostile vessels and bases in their territory, this being one of the only instances in which organisms can be forcefully inducted into the System. Specific Antibodies known as Gesals are employed usually to perform this forced integration with some even being trained in extraction so they can harvest the organs of deceased foes for further study. Targeting only stratified microbes which attack them first for raids, the Genalic Antibodies work as a self-defense and extraction force primarily.