Mana'aktoo

Mana'aktoo is a Lanaktallan System High Most in charge of Artcarik-482. He is known for his extremely high empathy and intelligence, and is one of the few non-corrupt Lanaktallans introduced.

## Personality

Mana'aktoo is incredibly intelligent and empathetic, while also possessing extreme narcissism. He cares for the wants and needs of all his subjects, and regards himself as a benevolent god of his world. In the face of his ego, he decided that even perfect beings had flaws, and this was simply a flaw for him to overcome. Because of his empathy, he is willing and able to provide for every need his subjects request, and in doing so runs one of the most prosperous systems in the United Council of Systems. Along with that, his empathy means that he lacks contempt for uncivilized species, and dislikes the term neo-sapient system.

When faced by overwhelming odds against a Terran fleet, Mana'aktoo remained calm and devised a plan that resulted in no casualties on either side of the conflict. He was able to absorb and interpret an enormous amount of information on Terrans in ten hours, and devise said plan in the same time span.

Mana'aktoo also has high expectations of his subordinates, expecting them to actually do their jobs and be competent.

## History

Mana'aktoo was born to a relatively unimportant family, where it was found that his empathy and intelligence were far above average for Lanaktallans. Several doctors evaluating him suggested that his intelligence should be lowered through gene therapy, however this never happened. This has later been confirmed by Ralts as he is a Herd Stallion

At fifty years old, he was a planetary governor, and refused to advance past that station, declining to rise to council member nor join the Unified Military. He took over Artcarik-482, and quickly deposed the corrupt officials and attempted rebellions. During this time, he sired multiple children with already bonded fillies. Some of the males in those pair bonds considered it an honor for him to pass on his genes through their mate. He created one of the most prosperous systems in the UCS through his policies, wanting to create a paradise.

During his tenure as System High Most, Mana'aktoo developed a plan with his highest military official Kulamu'u to declare war on the Unified Council of Species, as he had become aware of its stagnation over the eons. He quietly separated himself from corporations, and falsified records to show a lower amount of troops and military equipment than he truly had. His plan would not have worked according to Admiral Schmidt, and was aborted after the Terran invasion and occupation.

When the Terran Confederacy attacked his system, Mana'aktoo invited the admiral of the Terran fleet for lunch after establishing contact and informing them of the Dwellerspawn swarm hibernating near the system. After the meal, he negotiated the unconditional surrender of Artcarik-482 to Terran forces, exploiting the fact that the Terran Confederacy would then have to occupy and ensure the safety of the system. This resulted in a conflict with no casualties on either side, and slowed the Terran fleet for a considerable time, all while keeping his system safe and secure.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 First Contact Second Wave - Chapter One Hundred Thirteen
2. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/HFY/comments/id05mr/first\_contact\_xxx\_interlude/g270hu6/
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 First Contact Second Wave - Chapter One Hundred Sixteen
4. ↑ First Contact Second Wave - Chapter One Hundred Fourteen