The Dalian Race

## Origins

The Dalian race is the sentient species of inhabitants of the planet of Dalos. These beings are usually 6'5 to 7 feet tall, coated in thick grey, black, and dark brown furs, and have a large, wolf-like appearance, sometimes associated to lycanthropes of the Human Mythology. Although not the sole inhabitants of Dalos, the Dalians, or Wolves of Dalos were the main, most numerous and most impactful resistance to the Imperial Conquest of the same planet. Their tactics included guerrilla warfare, Psychological Combat and at times even Attritional Warfare. The Conquest lasted 2 years and saw the involvement of 5,000,000 Imperial Auxiliaries, and over double the number of **White Ones**. Several branches of the GAUE's Military were also involved, including the personal **Arm of Light** (Subject to name change) which saw the use of **Inquisitors** such as Herran, a master torturer. The Dalian society had reached the equivelent of the Feudal Ages by the time Humanity reached them, and after the Conquest, it had evolved to an equivelent of the Human Modern Times, and although much of the Dalian population was killed during the Conquest, many of them still live upon Dalos, and a few of them have even enlisted in The Empire's armies and fleets, and nearly outdo all their comrades-in-arms when it comes to Close-Quarters-Combat.

## Appearance

Most Dalians are of grey fur, and are coined **Greys** by the Human Population of Dalos. In lesser numbers, but still overpopulous are those Dalians coated in dark brown fur, and are coined **Elders** due to their apparent "Beards" sprouting from their jaws and necks. Unlike Humans, Dalians change their furs to darker colours as they age, hence Greys are younger than Elders, and finally, those coated in black furs are revered by their kin, having lived for hundreds of years. The Humans coined these **Whites,** although ironic, it was most likely due to their white, blank eyes, giving the idea that they are blind, when thats not the case. All Dalians have an expert sense of placement, and are all capable and skilled combatants. Their talons cut deep into infantry armour, which prompted an upgrade for **White Ones** and Imperial Troopers. Since these black-furred Dalians were so revered, killing one was regarded as a high honour among the Imperial armies, and not only did it award a trooper his own medal of honour, it also painted a massive target on their backs, as killing these revered beings was seen as an enormous insult, which in turn led to a streak of anger and outrage, leading many Dalians to hurl themselves at enemy lines, inflicting grievous casualties. During this moment an ecstasy of adrenaline rushed the Dalians, allowing them to fight for longer amounts of time, and sustain considerable injuries.

## Current History

The Dalian race struggled to survive the Imperial Conquest, and many died in the destruction of their forests and cities. Orbiting Imperial vessels unleashed barrages of flame bombardments on the larger concentrations of Dalian cities and forests, effectively wiping out 30% of their population on that single action, which was attempted to be covered up by the Imperial Navy, and horrendously failed, leading to a change of tactics and Conquest Commander. After the Imperial Conquest and the surrendering of the Dalian Race, the planet was aided in its rebuilding and advancement. It became the Fringe Territories Capital, and the Dalian Chiefs, or those that had survived the Conquest were given a seat at the GAUE's Council. The Dalian race eagerly partake in events and exploration within the Empire, and although they still hold bitterness and anger towards the assault on their people and destruction of their forests, most have attempted to resume their lives and fit in, taking military, industrial, political, and economic roles within the Empires they call home.

## Notable Characters and Trivia

* It is commonly said that **Inquisitor Herran** lost an eye during the Conquest of Dalos, hence his scar reaching from his forehead to his chin.
* **Ashik 'Atar** is a widely known Dalian Champion and highly decorated Trooper of The Empire, which enjoys monthly meetings with **Herran,** although once mortal enemies, the two have found peace and mutual respect.
* During the initial clashes of the Imperial Conquest, upon seeing the effectiveness of the Dalian use of their claws, schematics were desgined to improve The Red Emperor's own talons and Combat Suit's melee weaponry.