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Wigglesworth Jones: Replaced "K'laxian" with "K'laxan."

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Replaced "K'laxian" with "K'laxan."

Triogenix at 13:57, 16 August 2025

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	Its adoption would have been gradual at first, however it piqued the interest of Vaurca society when K’lax learned about it. As they were still regarded as the leaders of technological innovation and communications, K’lax marketed the Virtual Reality as an invention of their own. It is unsure if they reverse-engineered the Virtual Reality or gained access to the secrets behind it, effectively stealing it. However the case may be, the K’lax Hive began to produce the first version of the neural socket, an augment that joined both the Hivenet and Virtual Reality in a single piece. This first prototype was rather sturdy and essentially required a brain case installed below the exoskeleton.		Its adoption would have been gradual at first, however it piqued the interest of Vaurca society when K’lax learned about it. As they were still regarded as the leaders of technological innovation and communications, K’lax marketed the Virtual Reality as an invention of their own. It is unsure if they reverse-engineered the Virtual Reality or gained access to the secrets behind it, effectively stealing it. However the case may be, the K’lax Hive began to produce the first version of the neural socket, an augment that joined both the Hivenet and Virtual Reality in a single piece. This first prototype was rather sturdy and essentially required a brain case installed below the exoskeleton.

	Eventually, the Virtual Reality technology pervaded every aspect of the ~~Vaurcesian~~ lifestyle. Seen as a means to reinforce religious dogma, and as a way to combat the already popularizing [[Vaurca Religion#Preimminence\|Preimminence]], the religious and ritualistic significance of Virtual Reality was achieved by the Queens.		Eventually, the Virtual Reality technology pervaded every aspect of the Vaurcaesian lifestyle. Seen as a means to reinforce religious dogma, and as a way to combat the already popularizing [[Vaurca Religion#Preimminence\|Preimminence]], the religious and ritualistic significance of Virtual Reality was achieved by the Queens.

	These changes marked the birth of the Vaurca society as we know it today. While plenty of documentation of their previous ways exists, Vaurcae believe that their pre-Augmentation days were primitive and incompatible with their current lifestyle.		These changes marked the birth of the Vaurca society as we know it today. While plenty of documentation of their previous ways exists, Vaurcae believe that their pre-Augmentation days were primitive and incompatible with their current lifestyle.
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	The Lii’dra defeat here signaled the beginning of the end of the war. From here, increasingly bloody battles would blanket nearly all of Sedantis. Forced to attack the K’laxian positions after their defeat within the Ryitu’kya Abyss, the Lii’dra broke the K’laxian defensive line despite its cost in lives. By some accounts, in the aftermath of the '''Siege of the Kol’axta Plate,''' entire underground caverns were filled to the brim with corpses from both sides. The Great Hive War officially ended 29 930 years ago after the sinking of the Lii’dra capital Illuau’tia.		The Lii’dra defeat here signaled the beginning of the end of the war. From here, increasingly bloody battles would blanket nearly all of Sedantis. Forced to attack the K’laxian positions after their defeat within the Ryitu’kya Abyss, the Lii’dra broke the K’laxian defensive line despite its cost in lives. By some accounts, in the aftermath of the '''Siege of the Kol’axta Plate,''' entire underground caverns were filled to the brim with corpses from both sides. The Great Hive War officially ended 29 930 years ago after the sinking of the Lii’dra capital Illuau’tia.

	With over the half of Vaurca population slain in the conflict, a mass depression blanketed the survivors in their Pyrrhic victory over the Lii’dra, that not even the surviving Queens themselves could mend. It was from this bleakness and death that the ~~Vaurcesian~~ idea of [[Virtual Reality#Afterlife\|the Afterlife]] spawned. Envisioned and proclaimed by High Queen Zo’ra, the Afterlife technology was gifted freely to all surviving Hives, as she declared nevermore would such death haunt their species. For truly, based upon their newest technology, the Queens relieved their Hives of death and despair by making real the idea of life after death, that the death witnessed here would never again be an issue for the generations after.		With over the half of Vaurca population slain in the conflict, a mass depression blanketed the survivors in their Pyrrhic victory over the Lii’dra, that not even the surviving Queens themselves could mend. It was from this bleakness and death that the Vaurcaesian idea of [[Virtual Reality#Afterlife\|the Afterlife]] spawned. Envisioned and proclaimed by High Queen Zo’ra, the Afterlife technology was gifted freely to all surviving Hives, as she declared nevermore would such death haunt their species. For truly, based upon their newest technology, the Queens relieved their Hives of death and despair by making real the idea of life after death, that the death witnessed here would never again be an issue for the generations after.

	More information can be found [[The Great Hive War\|here]].		More information can be found [[The Great Hive War\|here]].
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	===The First Contact With Unathi===		===The First Contact With Unathi===
	In early '''2459,''' another Hiveship entered the Uueoa-Esa system. Now with knowledge of how ~~Vaurcesian~~ spaceships looked, the [[Izweski Nation\|Izweski Hegemony]] prepared for a first contact situation. Despite the public fear of perhaps being a Lii’dra Hiveship, the Hiveship looked rather unarmed and much smaller when compared to the Zo’rane ship. Using the same methods Biesellite scientists employed to contact the Titan Prime, Unathi authorities hailed the Hiveship, asking to know its affiliation. Although its response was delayed, it was discovered that it was the missing K’lax Hiveship.		In early '''2459,''' another Hiveship entered the Uueoa-Esa system. Now with knowledge of how Vaurcaesian spaceships looked, the [[Izweski Nation\|Izweski Hegemony]] prepared for a first contact situation. Despite the public fear of perhaps being a Lii’dra Hiveship, the Hiveship looked rather unarmed and much smaller when compared to the Zo’rane ship. Using the same methods Biesellite scientists employed to contact the Titan Prime, Unathi authorities hailed the Hiveship, asking to know its affiliation. Although its response was delayed, it was discovered that it was the missing K’lax Hiveship.

	It appears that the K’lax Hive established some temporary bases, and headed towards [[Moghes]] drawn by the increasing space activity in the area. The Zo’ra Hive was contacted, and they vouched for the K’lax as good vassals. While the exact conversation is unknown, it is implied that the idea of the K’lax being subjugated to Zo’ra somehow translated into thinking the Hive was subservient and ready to find new masters. The thought of integrating and utilizing the K’laxian workforce was appealing to the Hegemony, and would eventually become a reality once official meetings were held. [[Zkaii, The Sleepwalker\|Queen Zkaii]] was made Overlord of [[Colonized Vaurca Worlds#Tret\|Tret]], a mining colony in an otherwise hostile planet, in exchange for their vassalage to the Izweski Nation. While some may question just how much the agreement benefits Vaurcae, the K’lax Hive has thrived under their new agreement.		It appears that the K’lax Hive established some temporary bases, and headed towards [[Moghes]] drawn by the increasing space activity in the area. The Zo’ra Hive was contacted, and they vouched for the K’lax as good vassals. While the exact conversation is unknown, it is implied that the idea of the K’lax being subjugated to Zo’ra somehow translated into thinking the Hive was subservient and ready to find new masters. The thought of integrating and utilizing the K’laxian workforce was appealing to the Hegemony, and would eventually become a reality once official meetings were held. [[Zkaii, The Sleepwalker\|Queen Zkaii]] was made Overlord of [[Colonized Vaurca Worlds#Tret\|Tret]], a mining colony in an otherwise hostile planet, in exchange for their vassalage to the Izweski Nation. While some may question just how much the agreement benefits Vaurcae, the K’lax Hive has thrived under their new agreement.

Desven: /* The Celis Conflict */

2024-03-20T22:06:53Z

The Celis Conflict

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	While inter-hive cooperation was encouraged the first years, territorial disputes began soon after. A major issue was with the k’ois supplies and how they were being divided, with K’lax ceasing to provide tribute to Zo’ra in a clear move of independence. C’thur sided with the K’lax in a strange alliance, which put high pressure on the Zo’ra Hive despite outnumbering them both with Warriors. For the first time in history, Zo’rane rule was openly questioned by its closest allies.		While inter-hive cooperation was encouraged the first years, territorial disputes began soon after. A major issue was with the k’ois supplies and how they were being divided, with K’lax ceasing to provide tribute to Zo’ra in a clear move of independence. C’thur sided with the K’lax in a strange alliance, which put high pressure on the Zo’ra Hive despite outnumbering them both with Warriors. For the first time in history, Zo’rane rule was openly questioned by its closest allies.

	War also became impractical due to a famine that cut most of the k’ois supply in a short time. The exact reasons behind this “k’ois ~~dry”~~ are unknown, but perhaps the fungi was still unprepared to thrive in environments of high oxygen. It was during this period that C’thur took control of the '''Kloxa’xia.''' While the C’thur Hive claims it was gifted by K’lax because of their damaged ship and their alliance, K’lax instead argues that it was stolen while their guard was down. Whatever the case may be, for K’lax and C’thur trying to remain on Celis was seen as futile, both Hives parting shortly after.		War also became impractical due to a famine that cut most of the k’ois supply in a short time. The exact reasons behind this “k’ois drought” are unknown, but perhaps the fungi was still unprepared to thrive in environments of high oxygen. It was during this period that C’thur took control of the '''Kloxa’xia.''' While the C’thur Hive claims it was gifted by K’lax because of their damaged ship and their alliance, K’lax instead argues that it was stolen while their guard was down. Whatever the case may be, for K’lax and C’thur trying to remain on Celis was seen as futile, both Hives parting shortly after.

	Though the Zo’ra Hive managed to salvage the k’ois and grow a steady colony, they were ready to search for a more suitable environment, with conditions more familiar to them. Two of the three Hiveships of Zo’ra parted, leaving High Queen Zo’ra and her brood on the Celis colony, with promises to regain contact once more resources were found.		Though the Zo’ra Hive managed to salvage the k’ois and grow a steady colony, they were ready to search for a more suitable environment, with conditions more familiar to them. Two of the three Hiveships of Zo’ra parted, leaving High Queen Zo’ra and her brood on the Celis colony, with promises to regain contact once more resources were found.

	It is uncertain as to why High Queen Zo’ra decided to stay behind. The Celis conflict, while diplomatic in nature, proved that Zo’ra was not the same mighty giant she once was, which may have affected her decision to settle there. It is also known that the idea of returning to a nomadic lifestyle terrified her, as their species had evolved long from that. Another reason might have been the mere shock of the dynamic change with K’lax. Knowing [[Tupii, The Surrogate Queen#Background\|Mother K’lax had died]], she might have felt as if she did not recognize this new Hive, with the Lesser Queens having a completely different stance on the Zo’ra. Whatever the case might have been, High Queen Zo’ra seemed to be content with her decision to settle in Celis, and while both sides might have expected to be reunited again, no contact with the Celis colony has been possible ever since.		It is uncertain as to why High Queen Zo’ra decided to stay behind. The Celis conflict, while diplomatic in nature, proved that Zo’ra was not the same mighty giant she once was, which may have affected her decision to settle there. It is also known that the idea of returning to a nomadic lifestyle terrified her, as their species had evolved long from that. Another reason might have been the mere shock of the dynamic change with K’lax. Knowing [[Tupii, The Surrogate Queen#Background\|Mother K’lax had died]], she might have felt as if she did not recognize this new Hive, with the Lesser Queens having a completely different stance on the Zo’ra. Whatever the case might have been, High Queen Zo’ra seemed to be content with her decision to settle in Celis, and while both sides might have expected to be reunited again, no contact with the Celis colony has been possible ever since.

	===The Nomadic Approach===		===The Nomadic Approach===

Desven: /* The Rise of Zo’ra */

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The Rise of Zo’ra

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	One of the biggest changes under Zo’rane rule was the introduction of [[Vaurca#The Bound\|Bound]] populations. While since ancient times some Vaurcae were deemed less as people and more like objects due to the nature of their jobs, these drones were not augmented or even modified to enforce their control. Zo’ra began to lobotomize her drones to remove their free will, in what is regarded as the creation of the Bound, though this term would not arise until the Era of Augments. Problematic subjects, or those composed mostly of Warrior populations, would often be lobotomized as a whole to ensure their loyalty to the Zo’ra Hive.		One of the biggest changes under Zo’rane rule was the introduction of [[Vaurca#The Bound\|Bound]] populations. While since ancient times some Vaurcae were deemed less as people and more like objects due to the nature of their jobs, these drones were not augmented or even modified to enforce their control. Zo’ra began to lobotomize her drones to remove their free will, in what is regarded as the creation of the Bound, though this term would not arise until the Era of Augments. Problematic subjects, or those composed mostly of Warrior populations, would often be lobotomized as a whole to ensure their loyalty to the Zo’ra Hive.

	Though the Mya’kt Fault was far from the Zo’ra menace, K’lax was not safe. The eldest of K’lax daughters, Queen Neiim, was the Warrior brood of the Hive and prepared for an eventual war. However, nothing she could do was enough for when Zo’ra attacked, despite the diplomacy between the two Hives. In a short span of time, the K’lax became vassals of Zo’ra.		Though the Mya’kt Fault was far from the Zo’ra menace, K’lax was not safe. The eldest of K’lax daughters, '''Queen Neiim''', was the Warrior brood of the Hive and prepared for an eventual war. However, nothing she could do was enough for when Zo’ra attacked, despite the diplomacy between the two Hives. In a short span of time, the K’lax became vassals of Zo’ra.

	Despite the fact that modern values regarding the war etiquette already existed at this period, and were enforced both by Zo’ra and K’lax, ~~'''~~Queen Neiim~~'''~~ mysteriously died shortly after the conquest. To this day, the Zo’ra Hive claims to have no involvement in her death, and is still a debated topic.		Despite the fact that modern values regarding the war etiquette already existed at this period, and were enforced both by Zo’ra and K’lax, Queen Neiim mysteriously died shortly after the conquest. To this day, the Zo’ra Hive claims to have no involvement in her death, and is still a debated topic.

	===The Uplifting of C’thur===		===The Uplifting of C’thur===

Desven: /* The Great Evacuation */

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The Great Evacuation

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	More information can be found [[Hives Renaissance\|here]].		More information can be found [[Hives Renaissance\|here]].

	==The ~~Great Evacuation~~==		==The Exodus==
	The consciousness of Sedantis I orbiting their sun, '''Sc’theth’stak,''' was common knowledge since the early Age of Death. However, its relationship with the gas giant Sedantis, the planet it was a satellite of, was vastly understudied. Scientists of different Hives discovered that each cycle Sedantis I deranged from the gas giant, pulling towards Sc’theth’stak instead. The reasons behind this change were largely debated, but it is possible that the large quantities of phoron had something to do with this gravitational shift. By 150 CE, the scientific consensus was that this change of orbit would mean their home planet crashing into the Sun in the next three-hundred years, with possible fatal consequences for the rest of their home system as a consequence of the solar flares’ aftermath.		The consciousness of Sedantis I orbiting their sun, '''Sc’theth’stak,''' was common knowledge since the early Age of Death. However, its relationship with the gas giant Sedantis, the planet it was a satellite of, was vastly understudied. Scientists of different Hives discovered that each cycle Sedantis I deranged from the gas giant, pulling towards Sc’theth’stak instead. The reasons behind this change were largely debated, but it is possible that the large quantities of phoron had something to do with this gravitational shift. By 150 CE, the scientific consensus was that this change of orbit would mean their home planet crashing into the Sun in the next three-hundred years, with possible fatal consequences for the rest of their home system as a consequence of the solar flares’ aftermath.

Connorjg1: /* The Zo’ra Trail */

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The Zo’ra Trail

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	===The Zo’ra Trail===		===The Zo’ra Trail===
	Shortly after the evacuation, the Hiveships coordinated to resettle and rebuild their society. The small planet, called '''Gii’moss,''' was nothing like Sedantis, with much more biodiversity and a more jungle-like appearance. However, it had traces of phoron in its atmosphere. The Hives would quickly spread massive k’ois plantations, systematically ~~eliminate~~ the native flora and fauna and increase the phoron composition to match that of Sedantis. Proving to be fatal to the ecosystem and fearing an incident which would render the place completely inhospitable, it was rapidly evacuated after a few years of colonization.		Shortly after the evacuation, the Hiveships coordinated to resettle and rebuild their society. The small planet, called '''Gii’moss,''' was nothing like Sedantis, with much more biodiversity and a more jungle-like appearance. However, it had traces of phoron in its atmosphere. The Hives would quickly spread massive k’ois plantations, systematically eliminated the native flora and fauna and increase the phoron composition to match that of Sedantis. Proving to be fatal to the ecosystem and fearing an incident which would render the place completely inhospitable, it was rapidly evacuated after a few years of colonization.

	Other similar attempts occurred in different ecosystems, such as the legendary '''Vutx’ic,''' which was said to have lakes of liquid phoron. However, k’ois and the disregard of local life made it so that catastrophes were inevitable. Even after the introduction of some more careful layouts of k’ois farms, many of the first waves of colonies would wither because of the ecological devastation.		Other similar attempts occurred in different ecosystems, such as the legendary '''Vutx’ic,''' which was said to have lakes of liquid phoron. However, k’ois and the disregard of local life made it so that catastrophes were inevitable. Even after the introduction of some more careful layouts of k’ois farms, many of the first waves of colonies would wither because of the ecological devastation.

	The first signs of a major dispute between the Hives occurred with the blames placed towards Zo’ra by the C’thur in regards to their aggressive methods to colonize. The inferior C’thuric Hiveship would begin to fail at the end of this first phase, perhaps due to its overwork to match the other ships’ velocity.		The first signs of a major dispute between the Hives occurred with the blames placed towards Zo’ra by the C’thur in regards to their aggressive methods to colonize. The inferior C’thuric Hiveship would begin to fail at the end of this first phase, perhaps due to its overwork to match the other ships’ velocity.

	===The Celis Conflict===		===The Celis Conflict===

Connorjg1: /* The First Contact With Humanity */

2022-10-09T05:39:05Z

The First Contact With Humanity

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	===The First Contact With Humanity===		===The First Contact With Humanity===
	In November '''2456,''' the heat signature of a massive alien ship was detected near the Romanovich Cloud in Tau Ceti. A small scout vessel was dispatched to scan the massive ship, which was dubbed ‘Titan Prime’ by the media. Though not feared to be hostile due to its obvious damaged state, the Hiveship surprisingly ceased its engines once in contact with this first probe. Instead of any movement, the Titan Prime sent a radio signal that, while mathematically complex once decoded, the message could not be understood. For the following ~~groups~~ a large group of scientists, including those from the nearby NSS Aurora, participated in the interpretation of this message, as well as means to send a signal in return that they would be able to understand. Once cracked, it became obvious it was a request for phoron supplies.		In November '''2456,''' the heat signature of a massive alien ship was detected near the Romanovich Cloud in Tau Ceti. A small scout vessel was dispatched to scan the massive ship, which was dubbed ‘Titan Prime’ by the media. Though not feared to be hostile due to its obvious damaged state, the Hiveship surprisingly ceased its engines once in contact with this first probe. Instead of any movement, the Titan Prime sent a radio signal that, while mathematically complex once decoded, the message could not be understood. For the following weeks, a large group of scientists, including those from the nearby NSS Aurora, participated in the interpretation of this message, as well as means to send a signal in return that they would be able to understand. Once cracked, it became obvious it was a request for phoron supplies.

	When communication was established, [[Notable Humans#President Joseph Dorn\|President Joseph Dorn]] addressed the Hiveship directly. From their conversation, humanity learned about the grim situation which they were facing, and the urgent need of assistance to survive. A decision was made to tow the ship and make physical contact with its inhabitants, who proved to be the Zo’ra Hive.		When communication was established, [[Notable Humans#President Joseph Dorn\|President Joseph Dorn]] addressed the Hiveship directly. From their conversation, humanity learned about the grim situation which they were facing, and the urgent need of assistance to survive. A decision was made to tow the ship and make physical contact with its inhabitants, who proved to be the Zo’ra Hive.

	Many of the '''Klo’xryek''' systems were already failing and damaged, meaning that if contact were made shortly afterwards, the survivorship of many of those inside would have probably been reduced. The Republic of Biesel provided humanitarian aid and soon after citizenship to the Vaurcae in exchange for their cheap workforce in Tau Ceti. A mass evacuation of the Titan Prime was carried over, dividing the different Queens onboard it in distinct locations of the Republic. The Hiveship itself was towed and parked in the orbit of [[Biesel#Valkyrie\|Valkyrie]], until its relocation to [[Colonized Vaurca Worlds#Caprice\|Caprice]] in late 2463.		Many of the '''Klo’xryek''' systems were already failing and damaged, meaning that if contact were made shortly afterwards, the survivorship of many of those inside would have probably been reduced. The Republic of Biesel provided humanitarian aid and soon after citizenship to the Vaurcae in exchange for their cheap workforce in Tau Ceti. A mass evacuation of the Titan Prime was carried over, dividing the different Queens onboard it in distinct locations of the Republic. The Hiveship itself was towed and parked in the orbit of [[Biesel#Valkyrie\|Valkyrie]], until its relocation to [[Colonized Vaurca Worlds#Caprice\|Caprice]] in late 2463.

	===The First Contact With Unathi===		===The First Contact With Unathi===

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	The rest of the Hives, however, were left for dead without any possibility to construct their own ships. The anti-Zo’ra sentiment reached a new height when a failed attack to Veii’kt was launched by minor Hives. To ensure some stability in the doomed planet, Queen L’kaal volunteered to remain on Sedantis and ensure no attempts of Zo’ra trailing were made. For this, she is remembered as '''The Sacrifice Queen''' by the Zo’ra Hive.		The rest of the Hives, however, were left for dead without any possibility to construct their own ships. The anti-Zo’ra sentiment reached a new height when a failed attack to Veii’kt was launched by minor Hives. To ensure some stability in the doomed planet, Queen L’kaal volunteered to remain on Sedantis and ensure no attempts of Zo’ra trailing were made. For this, she is remembered as '''The Sacrifice Queen''' by the Zo’ra Hive.

	~~Vaurcae had no need to travel faster-than-light, as they would not know how long their journey would last.~~ Due to their available phoron, as well as fusion reactors, the Hiveships were prepared to travel for long periods of time. The speed of light was thought to be the barrier of how fast an object could move, but such velocity was ~~almost reached~~. ~~The~~ K’lax design ensured almost 95% of what ~~a standard human ship traveling a single light-year can do~~.		Due to their available phoron, as well as fusion reactors, the Hiveships were prepared to travel for long periods of time. The speed of light was thought to be the barrier of how fast an object could move for almost all of Vaurca history, but such velocity was breached by [[Vetju, Iron_Queen#Ka’Akaix’Yix_K’lax \| Ka’Akaix’Yix K’lax]], the engineer behind the Hiveships shortly before the Exodus. Whilst significantly slower then Human and Skrell Bluespace drives would later end up being, the K’lax design ensured almost 20% of what the best warp drives are capable of.

	The ultimate fate of Sedantis I is unknown, as no certainty exists as to whether it crashed or simply changed orbits. The second possibility might have been too damning for the planet, however, as the already thin ozone layer would have disappeared, exposing Sedantis to new levels of radiation and scorching it completely, making even subterranean life difficult to continue. Contact with the Vaurca home planet remains impossible.		The ultimate fate of Sedantis I is unknown, as no certainty exists as to whether it crashed or simply changed orbits. The second possibility might have been too damning for the planet, however, as the already thin ozone layer would have disappeared, exposing Sedantis to new levels of radiation and scorching it completely, making even subterranean life difficult to continue. Contact with the Vaurca home planet remains impossible.
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	It appears that the K’lax Hive established some temporary bases, and headed towards [[Moghes]] drawn by the increasing space activity in the area. The Zo’ra Hive was contacted, and they vouched for the K’lax as good vassals. While the exact conversation is unknown, it is implied that the idea of the K’lax being subjugated to Zo’ra somehow translated into thinking the Hive was subservient and ready to find new masters. The thought of integrating and utilizing the K’laxian workforce was appealing to the Hegemony, and would eventually become a reality once official meetings were held. [[Zkaii, The Sleepwalker\|Queen Zkaii]] was made Overlord of [[Colonized Vaurca Worlds#Tret\|Tret]], a mining colony in an otherwise hostile planet, in exchange for their vassalage to the Izweski Nation. While some may question just how much the agreement benefits Vaurcae, the K’lax Hive has thrived under their new agreement.		It appears that the K’lax Hive established some temporary bases, and headed towards [[Moghes]] drawn by the increasing space activity in the area. The Zo’ra Hive was contacted, and they vouched for the K’lax as good vassals. While the exact conversation is unknown, it is implied that the idea of the K’lax being subjugated to Zo’ra somehow translated into thinking the Hive was subservient and ready to find new masters. The thought of integrating and utilizing the K’laxian workforce was appealing to the Hegemony, and would eventually become a reality once official meetings were held. [[Zkaii, The Sleepwalker\|Queen Zkaii]] was made Overlord of [[Colonized Vaurca Worlds#Tret\|Tret]], a mining colony in an otherwise hostile planet, in exchange for their vassalage to the Izweski Nation. While some may question just how much the agreement benefits Vaurcae, the K’lax Hive has thrived under their new agreement.

	The powers of the Orion Spur have opposed providing Vaurcae with faster-than-light engines and have their Hivenet communications constantly monitored. Especially in human space, Vaurcae suffer from racism and are still considered a pest. Though dynamics have greatly shifted, the Vaurca have taken the opportunity of this second chance to start anew, now integrated to the history of the Orion Spur as a whole.		The powers of the Orion Spur have opposed providing Vaurcae with faster-than-light engines unmonitored and have their Hivenet communications constantly monitored. Mercantile Vaurcae are discouraged but defacto allowed in many places. Especially in human space, Vaurcae suffer from racism and are still considered a pest. Though dynamics have greatly shifted, the Vaurca have taken the opportunity of this second chance to start anew, now integrated to the history of the Orion Spur as a whole.

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	The turning point of the war began with the first Lii'dra defeats. At the hands of K'lax, Lii'dra were unable to breach their plate's defensive network, a complex set of machines that prevented any lifeform from approaching within miles of their territory. This resulted in forcing the Lii'dra to attack the Zo'rane plate through the '''Ryitu'kya Abyss.''' This battle is considered the single most important in Vaurca history. Such was its importance that there are legendary claims about the Queens themselves participating in the conflict.		The turning point of the war began with the first Lii'dra defeats. At the hands of K'lax, Lii'dra were unable to breach their plate's defensive network, a complex set of machines that prevented any lifeform from approaching within miles of their territory. This resulted in forcing the Lii'dra to attack the Zo'rane plate through the '''Ryitu'kya Abyss.''' This battle is considered the single most important in Vaurca history. Such was its importance that there are legendary claims about the Queens themselves participating in the conflict.

	The Lii'dra defeat here signaled the beginning of the end of the war. From here, increasingly bloody battles would blanket nearly all of Sedantis. Forced to attack the K'~~laxian~~ positions after their defeat within the Ryitu'kya Abyss, the Lii'dra broke the K'~~laxian~~ defensive line despite its cost in lives. By some accounts, in the aftermath of the '''Siege of the Kol'axta Plate,''' entire underground caverns were filled to the brim with corpses from both sides. The Great Hive War officially ended 29 930 years ago after the sinking of the Lii'dra capital Illuau'tia.		The Lii'dra defeat here signaled the beginning of the end of the war. From here, increasingly bloody battles would blanket nearly all of Sedantis. Forced to attack the K'laxan positions after their defeat within the Ryitu'kya Abyss, the Lii'dra broke the K'laxan defensive line despite its cost in lives. By some accounts, in the aftermath of the '''Siege of the Kol'axta Plate,''' entire underground caverns were filled to the brim with corpses from both sides. The Great Hive War officially ended 29 930 years ago after the sinking of the Lii'dra capital Illuau'tia.

	With over the half of Vaurca population slain in the conflict, a mass depression blanketed the survivors in their Pyrrhic victory over the Lii'dra, that not even the surviving Queens themselves could mend. It was from this bleakness and death that the Vaurcaesian idea of [[Virtual Reality#Afterlife\|the Afterlife]] spawned. Envisioned and proclaimed by High Queen Zo'ra, the Afterlife technology was gifted freely to all surviving Hives, as she declared nevermore would such death haunt their species. For truly, based upon their newest technology, the Queens relieved their Hives of death and despair by making real the idea of life after death, that the death witnessed here would never again be an issue for the generations after.		With over the half of Vaurca population slain in the conflict, a mass depression blanketed the survivors in their Pyrrhic victory over the Lii'dra, that not even the surviving Queens themselves could mend. It was from this bleakness and death that the Vaurcaesian idea of [[Virtual Reality#Afterlife\|the Afterlife]] spawned. Envisioned and proclaimed by High Queen Zo'ra, the Afterlife technology was gifted freely to all surviving Hives, as she declared nevermore would such death haunt their species. For truly, based upon their newest technology, the Queens relieved their Hives of death and despair by making real the idea of life after death, that the death witnessed here would never again be an issue for the generations after.
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	The consciousness of Sedantis I orbiting their sun, '''Sc'theth'stak,''' was common knowledge since the early Age of Death. However, its relationship with the gas giant Sedantis, the planet it was a satellite of, was vastly understudied. Scientists of different Hives discovered that each cycle Sedantis I deranged from the gas giant, pulling towards Sc'theth'stak instead. The reasons behind this change were largely debated, but it is possible that the large quantities of phoron had something to do with this gravitational shift. By 150 CE, the scientific consensus was that this change of orbit would mean their home planet crashing into the Sun in the next three-hundred years, with possible fatal consequences for the rest of their home system as a consequence of the solar flares' aftermath.		The consciousness of Sedantis I orbiting their sun, '''Sc'theth'stak,''' was common knowledge since the early Age of Death. However, its relationship with the gas giant Sedantis, the planet it was a satellite of, was vastly understudied. Scientists of different Hives discovered that each cycle Sedantis I deranged from the gas giant, pulling towards Sc'theth'stak instead. The reasons behind this change were largely debated, but it is possible that the large quantities of phoron had something to do with this gravitational shift. By 150 CE, the scientific consensus was that this change of orbit would mean their home planet crashing into the Sun in the next three-hundred years, with possible fatal consequences for the rest of their home system as a consequence of the solar flares' aftermath.

	This information was at first hidden from the public, though the efforts were futile. Mass hysteria developed due to the impending apocalypse, and the Zo'rane rule was questioned more than ever, with [[Vetju, Iron Queen\|Queen Vetju]] publicly supporting K'~~laxian~~ independence for the first time. Fighting for Sedantis, however, was pointless. The only means of survival, it seemed, forced Vaurcae to consider colonizing the stars.		This information was at first hidden from the public, though the efforts were futile. Mass hysteria developed due to the impending apocalypse, and the Zo'rane rule was questioned more than ever, with [[Vetju, Iron Queen\|Queen Vetju]] publicly supporting K'laxan independence for the first time. Fighting for Sedantis, however, was pointless. The only means of survival, it seemed, forced Vaurcae to consider colonizing the stars.

	Zo'ra developed a plan to construct massive Hiveships, which would be able to transport their entire Hive to other star systems. The design, however, was a subject of controversy, as [[Xakt, Queen of Corpses#Za'Akaix'Cimm Zo'ra\|Cimm's proposal]] was deemed impossible to develop in a short timespan and with their current technology. Although at first the Zo'ra Hive's idea of Exodus did not include any Hive but the Zo'rane broods, Zo'ra was forced to cooperate with a reinvigorated K'lax.		Zo'ra developed a plan to construct massive Hiveships, which would be able to transport their entire Hive to other star systems. The design, however, was a subject of controversy, as [[Xakt, Queen of Corpses#Za'Akaix'Cimm Zo'ra\|Cimm's proposal]] was deemed impossible to develop in a short timespan and with their current technology. Although at first the Zo'ra Hive's idea of Exodus did not include any Hive but the Zo'rane broods, Zo'ra was forced to cooperate with a reinvigorated K'lax.
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	===The Celis Conflict===		===The Celis Conflict===
	The original C'thur Hiveship had to make an emergency landing on the planet of '''Celis,''' which is notable for its similarities to Sol III in terms of size and atmospheric composition. Completely useless now, C'thur hailed for help and both the Zo'rane and K'~~laxian~~ Hiveships landed for aid. Because of the inhospitable conditions for them at first, it was at this stage when the first prototypes of the phoron tanks were built and quickly perfected to the design still in use today. Celis was less than ideal to colonize, but a large barren desert proved the perfect place to cultivate k'ois, and the complex natural cave tunnels served as the basis for the city foundations.		The original C'thur Hiveship had to make an emergency landing on the planet of '''Celis,''' which is notable for its similarities to Sol III in terms of size and atmospheric composition. Completely useless now, C'thur hailed for help and both the Zo'rane and K'laxan Hiveships landed for aid. Because of the inhospitable conditions for them at first, it was at this stage when the first prototypes of the phoron tanks were built and quickly perfected to the design still in use today. Celis was less than ideal to colonize, but a large barren desert proved the perfect place to cultivate k'ois, and the complex natural cave tunnels served as the basis for the city foundations.

	While inter-hive cooperation was encouraged the first years, territorial disputes began soon after. A major issue was with the k'ois supplies and how they were being divided, with K'lax ceasing to provide tribute to Zo'ra in a clear move of independence. C'thur sided with the K'lax in a strange alliance, which put high pressure on the Zo'ra Hive despite outnumbering them both with Warriors. For the first time in history, Zo'rane rule was openly questioned by its closest allies.		While inter-hive cooperation was encouraged the first years, territorial disputes began soon after. A major issue was with the k'ois supplies and how they were being divided, with K'lax ceasing to provide tribute to Zo'ra in a clear move of independence. C'thur sided with the K'lax in a strange alliance, which put high pressure on the Zo'ra Hive despite outnumbering them both with Warriors. For the first time in history, Zo'rane rule was openly questioned by its closest allies.
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	In early '''2459,''' another Hiveship entered the Uueoa-Esa system. Now with knowledge of how Vaurcaesian spaceships looked, the [[Izweski Nation\|Izweski Hegemony]] prepared for a first contact situation. Despite the public fear of perhaps being a Lii'dra Hiveship, the Hiveship looked rather unarmed and much smaller when compared to the Zo'rane ship. Using the same methods Biesellite scientists employed to contact the Titan Prime, Unathi authorities hailed the Hiveship, asking to know its affiliation. Although its response was delayed, it was discovered that it was the missing K'lax Hiveship.		In early '''2459,''' another Hiveship entered the Uueoa-Esa system. Now with knowledge of how Vaurcaesian spaceships looked, the [[Izweski Nation\|Izweski Hegemony]] prepared for a first contact situation. Despite the public fear of perhaps being a Lii'dra Hiveship, the Hiveship looked rather unarmed and much smaller when compared to the Zo'rane ship. Using the same methods Biesellite scientists employed to contact the Titan Prime, Unathi authorities hailed the Hiveship, asking to know its affiliation. Although its response was delayed, it was discovered that it was the missing K'lax Hiveship.

	It appears that the K'lax Hive established some temporary bases, and headed towards [[Moghes]] drawn by the increasing space activity in the area. The Zo'ra Hive was contacted, and they vouched for the K'lax as good vassals. While the exact conversation is unknown, it is implied that the idea of the K'lax being subjugated to Zo'ra somehow translated into thinking the Hive was subservient and ready to find new masters. The thought of integrating and utilizing the K'~~laxian~~ workforce was appealing to the Hegemony, and would eventually become a reality once official meetings were held. [[Zkaii, The Sleepwalker\|Queen Zkaii]] was made Overlord of [[Colonized Vaurca Worlds#Tret\|Tret]], a mining colony in an otherwise hostile planet, in exchange for their vassalage to the Izweski Nation. While some may question just how much the agreement benefits Vaurcae, the K'lax Hive has thrived under their new agreement.		It appears that the K'lax Hive established some temporary bases, and headed towards [[Moghes]] drawn by the increasing space activity in the area. The Zo'ra Hive was contacted, and they vouched for the K'lax as good vassals. While the exact conversation is unknown, it is implied that the idea of the K'lax being subjugated to Zo'ra somehow translated into thinking the Hive was subservient and ready to find new masters. The thought of integrating and utilizing the K'laxan workforce was appealing to the Hegemony, and would eventually become a reality once official meetings were held. [[Zkaii, The Sleepwalker\|Queen Zkaii]] was made Overlord of [[Colonized Vaurca Worlds#Tret\|Tret]], a mining colony in an otherwise hostile planet, in exchange for their vassalage to the Izweski Nation. While some may question just how much the agreement benefits Vaurcae, the K'lax Hive has thrived under their new agreement.

	The powers of the Orion Spur have opposed providing Vaurcae with faster-than-light engines unmonitored and have their Hivenet communications constantly monitored. Mercantile Vaurcae are discouraged but defacto allowed in many places. Especially in human space, Vaurcae suffer from racism and are still considered a pest. Though dynamics have greatly shifted, the Vaurca have taken the opportunity of this second chance to start anew, now integrated to the history of the Orion Spur as a whole.		The powers of the Orion Spur have opposed providing Vaurcae with faster-than-light engines unmonitored and have their Hivenet communications constantly monitored. Mercantile Vaurcae are discouraged but defacto allowed in many places. Especially in human space, Vaurcae suffer from racism and are still considered a pest. Though dynamics have greatly shifted, the Vaurca have taken the opportunity of this second chance to start anew, now integrated to the history of the Orion Spur as a whole.