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'''Preterni''' are a hybrid organic-synthetic species consisting of a simple, mechanical chassis that holds an assortment of augmented organs comprised of flesh and metal. Lost relics of the ancient '''Vxtvul Empire''', preterni used to serve their creators, the '''Vxtrin'''. Now, they | '''Preterni''' are a hybrid organic-synthetic species consisting of a simple, mechanical chassis that holds an assortment of augmented organs comprised of flesh and metal. Lost relics of the ancient '''Vxtvul Empire''', preterni used to serve their creators, the '''Vxtrin'''. Now, they seek to be their own power under the flag of the '''Remnants of Vxtvul'''. Some end up working in '''Sol Interplanetary Coalition''' space, though tensions between the Remnants and SIC means this is rare. | ||
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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 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 | 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 SIC representatives were able to quickly ascertain the free will and sapience of the preterni, the '''Sol Representative Board''' 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 SIC 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 SIC 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 Coalition’s several nations continued to mark xeno relation discussions within the Board. To this day, these fears have not been realized, though several different intelligence agencies from the various nations in the SIC keep a wary eye on the Remnant’s expansion and re-activation of more and more Vxtvul tech. | ||
Secretly, several | Secretly, several SIC factions and companies moved to intercept and discover a preterni factory before the Remnants claimed it as their own. Several factories were deconstructed, sabotaged, or otherwise made unworkable through fanatical or research-based work. Skirmishes between opposing forces were common over the ancient tech, and while Nanotrasen proved to reverse-engineer the '''protolathe''' technology first, opposing interests such as '''Cybersun Industries''' also obtained the schematics and knowledge of how to re-utilize the technology, though their scientists still work to try to mold it to their own ends. When the Remnants inevitably discovered evidence of human conflict or interference on many sites, diplomatic tensions flared, though the preterni, with no navy or significant military presence established yet, begrudgingly bore the blow, though a widespread animosity for humanity began to spread through their culture. Some attempted to justify and excuse their actions, but their societies still remain fairly divisive on the issue that still rampantly continues. | ||
In the present day, a level of wariness still poses between the two powers, though the Remnants have begun to defend their own space as well as sizing a modest fleet that’s primarily meant to defend existing sites from would-be scavengers. Humans are accepted in their several settlements and stations, though often watched with caution and screened extensively as to the purpose of their visit or migration. Very few manage to obtain citizenship, though they become idealized targets for corporate employment or diplomatic integration. | In the present day, a level of wariness still poses between the two powers, though the Remnants have begun to defend their own space as well as sizing a modest fleet that’s primarily meant to defend existing sites from would-be scavengers. Humans are accepted in their several settlements and stations, though often watched with caution and screened extensively as to the purpose of their visit or migration. Very few manage to obtain citizenship, though they become idealized targets for corporate employment or diplomatic integration. | ||