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The origins of preterni lie in the many creations of the Vxtvul Empire. Seeking a solution to the massive radiation that spilled out in their plasma-enriched engines, the insectoids opted to work to make their '''silicon intelligence''' capable of working and maintaining the engines, which led to the creation of the first '''cyborg''' units in existence. However, the first units suffered from significant mechanical coordination issues, and their circuitry would fail and fry in the presence of extreme fusion burns. Furthermore, their inability to act freely of their laws made them an unideal fit for a worker that needed to be independent and self-sufficient for massive periods of time, as the decontamination process of any object leaving a burn chamber proved to be an endeavor that often required organic confirmation. It is not known exactly when the first preternis unit was made, but the beings combined the best of both organics and silicons for their purposes. Namely, preterni had standard anthropomorphic appendages and free will, while also having an augmented exterior to their fleshy insides, which permitted theorized infinite exposure to radiation, as their chassis implemented plasma alloys into its shielding, as well as their lungs being more capable of filtering out plasma particles. Preterni were then one of the many species implemented into the Vxtvul Empire for the rest of its lifespan. They primarily served as chemical, nuclear, and otherwise industrial workers due to their capability to withstand significantly hazardous conditions. At some point, the factory lathes that produced the species implemented a capability for preterni to perform self-surgery with typical tools. Mainly, this was an attempt to make them even more capable of sustaining their own bodies in the hellish environments they often existed in. | The origins of preterni lie in the many creations of the Vxtvul Empire. Seeking a solution to the massive radiation that spilled out in their plasma-enriched engines, the insectoids opted to work to make their '''silicon intelligence''' capable of working and maintaining the engines, which led to the creation of the first '''cyborg''' units in existence. However, the first units suffered from significant mechanical coordination issues, and their circuitry would fail and fry in the presence of extreme fusion burns. Furthermore, their inability to act freely of their laws made them an unideal fit for a worker that needed to be independent and self-sufficient for massive periods of time, as the decontamination process of any object leaving a burn chamber proved to be an endeavor that often required organic confirmation. It is not known exactly when the first preternis unit was made, but the beings combined the best of both organics and silicons for their purposes. Namely, preterni had standard anthropomorphic appendages and free will, while also having an augmented exterior to their fleshy insides, which permitted theorized infinite exposure to radiation, as their chassis implemented plasma alloys into its shielding, as well as their lungs being more capable of filtering out plasma particles. Preterni were then one of the many species implemented into the Vxtvul Empire for the rest of its lifespan. They primarily served as chemical, nuclear, and otherwise industrial workers due to their capability to withstand significantly hazardous conditions. At some point, the factory lathes that produced the species implemented a capability for preterni to perform self-surgery with typical tools. Mainly, this was an attempt to make them even more capable of sustaining their own bodies in the hellish environments they often existed in. | ||
When the Vxtrin inexplicably disappeared and their empire went dark in a matter of microseconds, so too did preterni factories shut down. It was only | When the Vxtrin inexplicably disappeared and their empire went dark in a matter of microseconds, so too did preterni factories shut down. It was only in 2431, on the planet of '''Ur’lan''', did Indonesian colonists sponsored by '''Sano-Waltfield Industries''', a subsidiary of '''[[Nanotrasen]]''', come across and accidentally re-activate one of the many, decrepit preterni factories that span the Milky Way. Aided by two of the first silicon crew that had been reverse-engineered from the uncovering of '''MMI''' technology in 2419, the recently built preterni were able to communicate and learn '''Galactic Common''' through explanation of decoding of '''binary''' in order to speak the lingua franca. The organic hybrids then expressed confusion at the disappearance of their creators, before quickly confirming that approximately seventeen millennia had passed since the last production cycle of the factory. | ||
When news of the new constructs finally passed through the several communication beams back to '''Luna''', Nanotrasen immediately swooped in to purchase the colony rights for more than one thousand times the value of the original contract. At first, the corporation attempted to claim the preterni as property, arguing that the mechanical beings were constructs that belonged to them under the prerogative of alien salvage, as they had before with the uncovering of silicon life twelve years ago. When Commonwealth representatives were able to quickly ascertain the free will and sapience of the preterni, the '''Orion Chamber''' quickly moved to decide the next steps for the species. Eventually, a conclusion was reached that it was in the best interest of humanity that the preterni become allies to help the Commonwealth uncover more of the Vxtul’s ancient structures, as well as maybe start learning more about what caused such a civilization to seemingly go extinct. When offered a treaty and recognition of rights under Commonwealth law, the preterni unified into the '''Remnants of Vxtvul''', a skeletal government that would quickly grow to become a legitimate ruler of several different Vxtvian planets while offering their hospitality where applicable. Concerns about the preterni finding and enabling a weapon that could turn the military advantage on the Commonwealth’s several nations continued to mark xeno relation discussions within the Chamber. To this day, these fears have not been realized, though several different intelligence agencies from the various nations in the Commonwealth keep a wary eye on the Remnant’s expansion and re-activation of more and more preterni factories. | When news of the new constructs finally passed through the several communication beams back to '''Luna''', Nanotrasen immediately swooped in to purchase the colony rights for more than one thousand times the value of the original contract. At first, the corporation attempted to claim the preterni as property, arguing that the mechanical beings were constructs that belonged to them under the prerogative of alien salvage, as they had before with the uncovering of silicon life twelve years ago. When Commonwealth representatives were able to quickly ascertain the free will and sapience of the preterni, the '''Orion Chamber''' quickly moved to decide the next steps for the species. Eventually, a conclusion was reached that it was in the best interest of humanity that the preterni become allies to help the Commonwealth uncover more of the Vxtul’s ancient structures, as well as maybe start learning more about what caused such a civilization to seemingly go extinct. When offered a treaty and recognition of rights under Commonwealth law, the preterni unified into the '''Remnants of Vxtvul''', a skeletal government that would quickly grow to become a legitimate ruler of several different Vxtvian planets while offering their hospitality where applicable. Concerns about the preterni finding and enabling a weapon that could turn the military advantage on the Commonwealth’s several nations continued to mark xeno relation discussions within the Chamber. To this day, these fears have not been realized, though several different intelligence agencies from the various nations in the Commonwealth keep a wary eye on the Remnant’s expansion and re-activation of more and more preterni factories. | ||