Races

Terran

Appearance
Terrans are typically between five and seven feet and weigh anywhere from 100-300 lbs. Males tend to have navy or ivy toned skin with red markings while females typically have violet or rose toned skin with dark purple markings. Both sexes usually have a shade of blue or purple hair and blue or red eyes. Abnormalities do occur though rarely. Terrans are known to live at least 500 years though can live longer.

Homeworld
Terra is much like earth in appearance. The majority of her surface is covered with water. The terrain, like earth, varies from region to region. Terra's gravity, however is far stronger than earth's. Another difference between Terra and Earth is the three moons that circle it.

Government
Terrans are divided into 7 different classes- Agriculture (farming and textiles), Military, Science (Natural, Cognitive, Formal and Social Sciences), Commerce (trade and individual business), Entertainment (Sports, Cinema, and Music), Workers, and Civilian. The leader of each class serves on a council that makes all decisions based on most votes. Unanimous decisions rarely happen whereas split decisions occur frequently, usually with the military being the deciding vote. Leaders of the each class are selected by a voting system amongst members of each class.

History
Terra's history is eerily similar to that of Earth's even though it is almost a million years older. In it's earlier days Terra was divided into separate nations, each with their own governmental system ranging from democracies to military dictatorships. These nations were often at war with one another and Terra suffered a few of their own world wars.
Tired of the inequality amongst Terrans and all the war, Callisto a visionary and charismatic woman convinced others to follow her. After the end of the last world war, Callisto united all of Terra under her rule. During her reign she formed the commerce, science, agriculture and military classes. The leaders of these classes became her advisors and helped her in making decisions, though ultimately it was Callisto that had the final say. She also oversaw great leaps in the sciences that included the birth of an advanced A.I., instant transportation, a cure for most illnesses and several other advancements.
Her successors would face a few hardships but overcame them establishing a worker and civilian class adding the leaders of each of these new classes to their advisory council. The last ruler of Terra made several poor decisions ignoring advice from his council. It was one of these decisions that brought Terra into a war with a nearby planet. During the short war the advisory council overthrew their ruler with the approval of all of Terra and brought a quick end to the war establishing peace between them and their neighbor.
The council decided to maintain their control of Terra and formed a system to choose the leader of each class. They also established how to make decisions for Terra. After coming to a split decision repeatedly the council saw a need for a new class to help resolve this. Their solution was to create a class for entertainers bringing the council to 7 members and giving them a tie breaking vote. The new governmental system has seen no resistance because it allows for everyone on Terra to have some say in the way their world is run.



Vashrath

Appearance
Vashrath are a race of cat like people. Each has a unique appearance depending on the tribe they come from.

Characteristics
Vashrath are fiercely territorial and will do whatever it takes to protect their territory. They are considered some of the greatest warriors in the universe.

Homeworld
Vashra is mostly jungles and forest with some mountainous and savannah regions. The climate is typically determined by the region.

Government
The Vashrath government consists of a council of elders lead by the most dominant warrior.

History
Throughout their history the different tribes of Vashra have been at war until the Saber tribe untied the tribes. The Saber's ruled over Vashra for eons using fear to keep the other tribes in line until a member of the Leo tribe rose up to challenge the Saber leader and defeated him. To make sure there was no retaliation he had every member of the Saber tribe old enough to fight killed as well as most of the children. The Saber cubs he did not kill were raised to believe their only role was to serve as enforcers and guards for the Leos or breeders for the tribes. The leader of the Leos formed a council of elders from the other tribes though never sought their advice when making decisions.
La'On disapproved of the way the Leo leader was leading and decided to challenge him. After winning he took over as leader of the Vashrath he allowed the Sabers and Saber hybrids to once again become their own tribe and join the council of elders. Unlike his predecessors, La'On consulted the elders frequently before making any decisions that will have a major impact on their world.


Min' taa

Appearance
The Min' taa resemble what on earth is known as a minotaur. They can be anywhere between 6 and 10 feet in height and 200 to 500 pounds in weight. Their skin has a bronze or tan tone to it while their hair can be any color. Their eyes are usually a shade of red. Min' taa have been known to live to be as old as 2000.

Characteristics
The Min' taa have no morals which makes them the perfect mercenaries. They will take any job, if the price is right. They are ruthless, merciless, greedy and generally untrustworthy. Min' taa have been known to betray their employers because the target offers them more money or a better deal.

Homeworld
Quiny (pronounced keen eye) is about the size of Mars. It contains mostly plains or mountainous regions with very few drinkable water sources. The climate is generally the same year round.

Government
The Min' Taa government can be best described as controlled anarchy. They have no clear leader, but will occasionally select someone to act as leader.

History
Before arriving on Quiny the Min'Taa were a nomadic race known for raiding planets and ships taking what they want from them. They became known as ruthless, cutthroat pirates during this period of their history. Once arriving on Quiny they decided to settle and wiped out the locals, claiming the small planet as theirs. With a place to call home the Min' Taa began to rely less on piracy and started providing their services to those that pay the most.

Mintharans

Appearance
Mintharans are extremely similar to Caucasian Humans, however Mintharan males have either Green or Red eyes and dark hair and Mintharan females have Green or Blue eyes and lighter hair colors. Mintharans are known for being tall with the shortest Mintharans standing at just under 7' and the tallest at 12'.

Characteristics
Regarded as the best warriors and soldiers in the universe due to their almost religious devotion to war. Mintharans are known to be proud and protective of their holdings and often see it as their duty to fight for those who can't. Mintharans are extremely long lived and have garnered the nickname "Immortals" by other races due their long lifespan and the difficulty one has in trying to kill a Mintharan. Mintharans are immune to all diseases and poisons and are extremely strong physically.


Homeworld: Minthar
Minthar is a massive planet dwarfing Jupiter in Earth's solar system and is the center of their vast Empire. Minthar is very much like Earth in gravity, atmosphere, and the terrain varies from region to region.

Government
The Mintharan government is led by an Emperor and the Sovereign Council made up of military leaders and elected territorial representatives that the Emperor consults when making big decisions.

History
Early History
Eons before Humans walked on Earth, life on Minthar was thriving. The Mintharans were split into many countries with governments ranging from Monarchies, Democracies, Theocracies, and Dictatorships. Mintharan countries were often at war with one another. How ever after years and years these countries ventured into space and colonized entire worlds. After the First Mintharan Extrasolar War these nations united together and formed the Mintharan Republic.

Mintharan Republic
Under the new Republic the Mintharans thrived and spread out colonizing systems and spreading out. The Mintharan Republic fought various wars as they colonized worlds and came into competition with other races. However the warrior spirit of the Mintharans could not be bested and the Republic seemed to win every war. The Mintharan Republic would have it's might truly tested by a fearsome force; the Kothryn Star Empire.

Thousand Year War
The largest war the Mintharans had been involved. Fought when Humans were just learning to organize themselves into tribes, the Mintharans and Kothryns were waging an interstellar war. The war started when the Kothryn Star Empire attacked outlying Mintharan Republic worlds. The Kothryns and Mintharans did battle on numerous worlds with each side gaining the advantage but the Republic Senate was holding the Mintharan Military back. Due to the convoluted nature of the Senate the Republic was not able to strike swiftly and decisively against the Kothryns and was forced into a defensive war. That all changed after the Siege of Wayland. A Mintharan Army was being besieged by a large Kothryn force and the battle was ravaging the world. The Senate did not act to send support to Wayland and the world fell and was turned into a ruined world covered in wreckage from battle and destroyed cities. General Azrael, the commander of the Republic Military then overthrew the Mintharan Senate and named himself Emperor, he would then form the Sovereign Council made up of elected representatives and military leaders to advise the Emperor on important issues. Under the new streamlined government the new formed Mintharan Empire struck back against the Kothryn Star Empire and the Mintharans began driving the Kothryns out of their space. The Mintharans then drove into Kothryn space and began the Trinity Sieges, besieging the two fortress worlds of Kontran and Kel and the Kothryn Capital world of Kothra. During the sieges the Kothryn Emperor commissioned the World Devastator and it's massive escort fleet. The World Devastator would only drag the war out as the Kothryns managed to retake several worlds using the World Devastator and it's fleet. However the Mintharans would destroy the World Devastator in the costly Battle of Bastion, where the Kothryns aimed to destroy the Mintharan fortress world. With the World Devastator destroyed the Kothryn military began losing momentum and the Mintharan Empire finally drove the Kothryns from the galaxy.

Golden Age and Current state
After the Thousand Year War the Mintharan Empire took over the worlds the Kothryn Star Empire once held and increased it's wealth ten fold. Their military was strengthened and their economy flourished. The Mintharan Empire would spread out into more systems and then consolidate all their holdings. After fighting in a handful of small conflicts against other races who would challenge the Mintharans and when the Empire would spread out the Empire began a policy of isolationism. The Mintharan Empire would only get involved in other races' affairs if directly threatened, but the Mintharans would have mutually beneficial economic relationships with many races such as the Terrans and Humans. After the Kothryns resurfaced from the Uncharted Territories the Mintharan Empire would be one of the many races in the Allied Powers fighting the Kothryn Star Empire off.

United Earth Federation
Motto: Out of the ashes, we rose
Demonym: The Federation
Government: Federal Constitutional Presidential Republic
Military: The UEF Military is a force that uses fast assaults that hammer enemy forces with speed and fire power, however the UEF Military is also highly adaptive being able to respond to any threat. The UEF military is also divided into several Branches, the UEF Star Fleet, UEF Army, UEF Marine Corps, UEF Air Force, and the UEF Colonial Defense Force currently the Army is the largest branch in terms of man power.

History: The UEF has it's origins in the United Nations of the 21st century. The UEF was formed by the leading countries of the world, The United States of America, The People's Republic of China, The Russian Federation, Japan, The United Kingdom, France, and Germany to unite the Earth to spread out into space after the devastating Resource War (World War III) which almost ruined the Earth, after the United Nations became the UEF, small conflicts arose from countries not wanting to join the might of the UEF Military crushed all opposition and the UEF took firm control the Earth and began colonizing the Moon, Mars, and other planetoids.


UEF Army Trooper/ UEF Marine
UEF Soldiers and Marines are highly trained and very disciplined fighters. They are given augmentations to increase their speed, endurance, and strength. UEF troops were highly durable combat armor that is very resistant to projectiles but energy based weapons are it's weakness. UEF Soldiers are equipped with powerful and accurate rifles that fire high powered rounds capable of taking down even the largest of foes.


UEF Orbital Drop Shock Troopers
ODSTs are the elite special forces soldiers of the UEF. They're armor is similar to Marines and Army Soldiers except it's black and it covers more of their body. Their helmets also completely cover their head providing more protection and their visor also displays a HUD that gives the tactical data on battles going on. ODSTs are usually sent into combat zones via orbital drop pods but are also deployed by drop ships when needed.


Kothryn

Appearance
Kothryns are tall creatures standing around 8-12' tall and they are broad. Kothryns are pale skinned with skull like faces and they are hairless. Considered foul and intimidating looking by most races.

Characteristics
Kothryns are known for their hyper aggressive behavior and their territorial natures. Kothryns are also expansionists seeking to constantly expand their holdings through conquest.

Homeworld: Kothra
Kothra is a massive world rivaling the size of Minthar and it was once a lush jungle world but was turned into a planet wide city due to the Kothryns industrial nature. Kothra is currently abandoned and only a few Mintharan Legions are posted there.

Government
A brutal dictatorship headed by an Emperor who has all authority, usually their greatest warrior.

History
The Kothryns evolved on the world of Kothra which was a lush but extremely dangerous jungle world. The Kothryns were not the only sentient life forms on the world, they shared it with a race called the Vasudans. The two races clashed in several wars until the Kothryns finally began a genocidal campaign. The Kothryns wiped the Vasudans out and claimed the planet for themselves. The Kothryns advanced technologically at a fast pace and began colonizing nearby worlds establishing the Kothryn Star Empire. The Kothryns wiped out several other races through conquest until they came across the Mintharan Republic. The two Galactic Super Powers went head to head after the Kothryn Star Empire attacked the Mintharan colony world of Wayland was attacked. The war dragged on and it became clear the Kothryns would win due to the ineffectiveness of the Mintharan Senate during a total war time. After the world of Helion Prime fell to the Kothryns, General Azrael a legendary warrior and tactician overthrew the Senate. The Kothryns were then quickly dislodged from several worlds by the new Mintharan Empire. With the Mintharans closing in on Kothra the Kothryn Emperor commissioned the World Devastator a super weapon he hoped would win the war for the Kothryn Star Empire. The Weapon did work but it only extended the war. The Mintharan Navy destroyed the World Devastator and it's massive escort fleet over the Mintharan fortress world of Bastion. With the World Devastator gone as well it's huge fleet the Kothryns began losing ground again and the Mintharan Empire defeated the Kothryns. Only a few scattered fleets escaped to the Uncharted Territories of the Galaxy and there they kept the Kothryn Empire alive out of the scope of galactic affairs, slowly rebuilding. The Kothryn Star Empire would launch an all out offensive on the galactic powers to retake their holdings and defeat their hated enemy; the Mintharans. Thus began the Great Galactic War between the Kothryn Star Empire and the Allied Powers (Mintharans, Terrans, Vashrath, Humans, Bein'ru) and the Min' Taa offering their services to the highest bidder.

Bein'ru

Appearance
The Bein'ru looks very much like humans aside from their mysterious and (with mostly females) sensual characteristics. They all have the small tint of dark glow to their skin and the average height is just about the same as humans except for those few males who are born too late in birth and always grow to be at least 7 feet. Their eyes change by will but sometimes is controlled by emotions.

Characteristics
As said, this race use of sensual advantages or a lot of the times influential tactics and are typical in the personalities of the people (the first usually used by women and the other by men). They can have cynical look on things but have a very large appreciation for art of different kinds and such and believe that introducing yourself to be a crucial thing to do in any moment. Mischievous although gentle. They use dark magic.

Homeworld
Cryptica, which is a planet of rich fertility for plant life and such. It's double the size of Earth.