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Spadhoi (Spah-doy)

The Spadhoi are the dominant species on the planet of Morteus. They are an Omnivorous species, usually peaceful but fully capable of defending themselves if need be. While religion plays a large part in Spadhoi society, they are great believers in the separation of church and state and as such most decisions are made on logical and secular grounds. Science plays a major role in Spadhoi society and is seen as a means of progressing and advancing their species.

Architecture: Spadhoi buildings are tall spires reaching into the clouds. There building are mostly black, but with red throughout. The largest buildings have extra spires shooting from different angles. All buildings are tipped in red to warn approaching aircraft.

Contents 1 Religion 2 Age of Tribe 3 Age of Cities 4 Age of Nations 5 Age of Space 6 The War of Morteus 7 Great Recession 8 Genetic engineering and other Technology 9 The castes 10 Morteus and the Spadzon system

[edit] Religion

Religion: For the most part, the major Spadhoi religions live in relative harmony with one another. (With a few exceptions). The Spadhoi have three major religions, as well as an assortment of others.

Nautauianism/ Nautauianites Nautauianism is a religion based on the belief that a very powerful group of aliens called the Nautauians created planets and star systems millions of years ago. Was founded when, during the Age of Cities, the Great Tablet of Hydrometes was found, depicting the creation of the galaxy. Begins to fade midway through the Age of Space when people begin to realise that the Spadhoi could do the same.

Centarus/ Centarii The Centarus religion is based upon the belief that at the beginning of time, there were 6 stars, each with six planets. Each planet had six moons, and on six different moons, there were six inventors. 600 Billion years ago, the 36 inventors met and decided to create a universe. They set out with their marvelous machines to create the stars, planets and galaxies. The inventors were known as the Centars. The Centarii hold the number 6 in high esteem.

Kendrusia/ Kendrusians The Kendrusians believe that the universe was created when their God,Kendi, blew up. They believe that everything in the universe is what's left of Kendi. They also believe that the universe is slowly being sucked towards the center. When it is all there, Kendi will reform. Unfortunately, for Kendi to reform, everyone on every planet must believe in Kendi. This has caused many wars and conflicts with other religions.

[edit] Age of Tribe

In the Spadhoi Age of Tribe, the Spadhoi began to split up and separate, along religious and idealogical lines. Theses early tribes worship a number of Gods, The Nautauans, Centars, Kendri as well as numerous others like Hunjjuur and Milderno (God and Goddess of the Trees). Some tribes split apart due to other differences, such as the electing of a chieftain who they thought unworthy. In total there were 29 tribes: Centarii, Kendunia (Kendrusians), Nauteana (Nautauianites), Hunjjuurus, Mildulars, Lundulus, Uilarples, Harpena (water), Iopetii (Tree), Jundulonisi (Marsh), Followers of Porleal (Split from Harpena), Followers of Muudruj (Split from Hunjjuurus), Opila, Durndreck, Mildernos, Hunjjuurs, Followers of Miktalak (Split from Mildernos), Kulu, Kanamaliakata, Qedru, sderniasa, putralya, demokratis, tulumba, Rendreesk, Zunfre, Verndy, Iop, Asderng.

[edit] Age of Cities

During the Age of Cities, large city-states began to form. By now, there were seven tribes left. These formed the cities of Naut (The Nautauianites), Kendrupi (Kendrusians), Centerli (Centarii), Harpa (Harpenas), Demoka (Demokratis), Io (Iopetii), Opila. Around this time, many idea's were fading out, while others like Democracy were gaining strength. The first democracy was in the city of Demoka. It was also during this time that technology began to play a major role in people's lives. As a result of this, what was known as the Age of Technology. Life changing inventions, theories and discoveries were made and then became obsolete in the blink of an eye (Which Spadhoi cannot do, they have no eyelids!) This age ended with the great recession near the beginning of the Age of Nations.

[edit] Age of Nations

The Age of Nations was a time of science, education, and war. It was during this time that the Waning War between Nautauianites and Centerli erupted. It was also during this time that the Kendrusians began launching attacks on the "Infidels". The Kendrusians captured the Historic cities of Opila and Io. This threat ended the Waning War, and Demoka, Nauk, and Centerli formed the Alliance for Protection of Morteus. Harpa allied themselves with the Kendrupi. These were the opening moves in the worst war in Spadhoi history.

[edit] Age of Space

The Age of Space begins with the launch of the SIPC(Spadhoi Inter-Planetary Craft)Melamana. Although the Spadhoi had launched space probes and missions before, this was the first craft that was capable of inter-planetary travel. The first mission was to the planet of Berndlz. There they found many species, only one of them sentient however. The Spadhoi policy in the Age of Space, was to create a peaceful galaxy. To make this possible they formed P.O.I.S.E.D (Prestigious Organization of Independant Systems, Empires and Dominions.) This was an organization of space-faring planets who's main goal was to bring all sentient races in the galaxy into a single galactic forum. At the start, P.O.I.S.E.D encountered much resistance and was involved in more than a few wars. However, they quickly became recognized as the main power in the Galactic Zoo and eventually they created the Inter-Planetary senate.

[edit] The War of Morteus

Near the end of the Age of Nations, the planet of Morteus was in a state dubbed the Grey Battle. On one side was the Alliance for Protection of Morteus. On the other was the Kendrupi Pact. After the capture of Opila and Io by the Kendrupi, political tensions were high, it would only take a spark to set off the War of Morteus. That spark came one day with the assassination of the High Priest Jundiup. Jundiup was the High priest of the Kendrusia religion. He was killed when he was shot with a hollow bullet filled with Cespyrus (A deadly neuro-poison found in Cespyr plants). The bullet was fired by a Nautauianite radical. Kendrupi and Harpa declared war on Nauk, the APM came to Naut's aid. The War of Morteus had begun. For the first three years, the war came to a standstill. APM Launched assault after assault on the Kendrupi and Harpa defences, but were almost always repelled. The turning point came half-way through the fourth year of the war. A combined force of Naut and Demoka forces launched an all-out attack on the near-impregnable Kendrupi/Harpa fortress of Merluuk. Due to the brilliant generalship of the Demoka Commander, and the betrayal of three Harpa advisers, the Kendrupi forces under Lt. Gen. Halmaccabeus were shattered, forcing a general retreat of all Kendrupi and Harpa forces to avoid being out flanked. As they retreated, other APM forces broke through in several places. By the end of the year, Kendrupi had fallen and Harpa surrendered.

[edit] Great Recession

A few years before the Age of Nations began, the Great Recession started. The Great Recession was a time when economies failed, trade stopped and scientific advancement came to a standstill. The Recession was caused by financial mismanagement in many cities, and the corruption in many companies and all levels of government. The Recession officially began with the Tilando scandal. Tilando was the king of Io. It was discovered that Tilando and a large portion of his government had been involved in embezzlement, extortion, blackmail and violence for profit. Many of the government officials involved, including Tilando's second in command, escaped due to equally corrupt law-enforcement. Without a government, the city of Io collapsed. This set off a chain-reaction in many other cities. Economies failed and cities cut off trade with others. Many businesses went bankrupt and the poverty rate sky-rocketed. The Great Recession only ended with the beginning of the Waning War.

[edit] Genetic engineering and other Technology

With the discovery of life in the stars (and lots of it!) many Spadhoi became traders, travelling the galaxy, bringing Spadhoi goods to other nations. Most of these were legitimate traders, making a life for themselves through honest work. Unfortunately, many traded illegal and dangerous technologies. One of the most common and dangerous was Genetic Engineering. At the time the process of Genetic Engineering was still being perfected, and it was very dangerous. DNA copiers exploded randomly and the process often failed completely. When this technology was introduced illegally to other, less advanced cultures, it could cause massive damage. One such case was on the planet of Kaazor. An illegal trader had sold a Genetic Engineering device to a wealthy noble-man. The noble-man then built an army of deformed mutants, and attempted to gain control of the planet. In the resulting war, millions of lives were lost and the civilization shattered. There were many different technologies being traded as well. Many weapons and explosives "disappeared", and more than once Spadhoi space expeditions have stumbled upon planets completely destroyed by their own weapons. Many measures were taken to stop the traders, the Ministry of Inter-Planetary crimes was set up by P.O.I.S.E.D with the purpose of combatting the illegal sales, as well as their own Police force the Galactic Trade Crimes Force (GTCF)As well as illegal trading, they also hunt pirates and looters along trade lanes, and escort freighters.

[edit] The castes

Spadhoian culture is divided into different castes, whose members are determined not by birth right but by physical characteristics. So, a member of the Kastolon caste may be born to Mendrik parents.

Kastolon: The Kastolon are the leaders of the Spadhoi civilization. There are very few Kastolon and they are the rarest of all castes. Their physical distinctions are a larger cranium to match thier increased brain mass. They also have a more arched back and a gold band around there legs. The Kastolon serve as rulers, advisers and generals.

Arelas: The Arelas are the scientists and teachers of Spadhoi civilization. They are recognized by their much larger cranium and poor eyesight.

Pezatador: The Pezatador are the warriors of Spadhoi civilization. They are distinguished by their much more upright bodies, thicker skin, increased muscle massed, increased height and decreased brain mass. When in an AIFU (Armoured Infantry Fighting Unit) they become fully bipedal.

Merkaliot: The Merkaliot are the business people of Spadhoi civilization. They have smaller bodies, good eyesight and a larger arch. They manage businesses and work in government offices.

Laskilon: The Laskilon are the farmers and labourers of Spadhoi civilization. They have long muscular arms, long legs but haven't an arched back. They perform tasks such as farming, constuction, plumbing, and heavy labour.

Gareezoluk: The Gareezoluk are the caretakers of Spadhoi civilization. They have short legs and arms, less muscle, less brainpower and good eyesight. They are at the bottom of the Spadhoi caste system. They have jobs as cleaning staff, and caring for newborns.

[edit] Morteus and the Spadzon system

Year: 593.7 Earth days

Day: 28 Earth Hours

Water: 59%

Moons: 3, Upi, Loma, Deloana

Population: Tribe: 107,000 City: 1,237,786 Civilization: 904,378,931 Space: 18,687,972,436

Planets: 6 (In order): Huurdurrl, Kappanaluq, Morteus, Berndlz, Yiuo, Pumnal