Creature:Libertus

The Libertus, are medium sized carnivorous bird-like saurians native to the Cyrannus Galaxy. They are famed for their memberships in United Republic of Cyrannus, the Confederacy of Allied Systems and many other organizations throughout Cyrannus.

Caprisaurus libertus is the most famous race of Capricornians and are often known as the First Tribe.

Early Growth
The origins of the Libertus is shrouded in a deep vail of mystery, with the location of the original Libertus homeworld being lost ot the endless advance of time. For some reason, the Libertus are known to have evolved on many different planets scattered all across Cyrannus in an extreme example of convergent evolution. One of the first known instances of Libertus influences in Cyrannus was known as the Pyrinian Republic, a massive benevolent force much like the larger of more recent times. The Libertus of the Pyrinian Republic were prosperous, but many began to feel the seductive powers of the and joined with the newly formed Nagith Empire. Two massive wars were waged, with the second culminating in a dark age that wouldn't be lifted for thousands of years.

However, exactly 11,384 years later, a new power began to rise in the Coruannus System in the Core Worlds, the Twelve Colonies. Legend states that the twelve enlightened Libertus tribes; Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn traveled across the stars and eventually discovered the planet of Caprica, where by some extremely small chance, a race of Libertus evolved, identical to that of the Twelve Tribes. To the newcomers, this was utmost proof in the belief of the old saying, All this has happened before and all of it shall happen again. Reinforcing their belief in powers beyond even their comprehension. In order to ensure the continuity of the Libertus on Caprica, the leaders of the Twelve Tribes placed these early Capricans on the other Twelve inhabitable planets of the system. The Twelve Tribes, now nearing the end of their journey then mingled with the Capricans, becoming lost to history. But they remained adament that their long voyage would be repeated in the distant future. Thousands of years past, with each of the Twelve Colonies of Coruannus eventually growing as twelve separate civilizations with no sign of a unified government between them. Wars even broke out between the separate nations of the Twelve Colonies, which was finally halted, only to pave the way by terrorism, which often stroke the major cities of the colonies, such as Caprica City.

Capricorn Sector Alliance
However, terrorism nearly ground to halt when contact was made with an extraterrestrial species, the Draken. This contact led to an integrated culture, and the prospect of a unified alliance grew more realistic with each passing year until finally, the was formed. In the years that followed, many other civilizations joined the CSA, like the and the  and an era of peace emerged, however a small faction of rebel  soon made contact with the Libertus and the Draken, and a huge war enveloped the space around the Sector. Despite the leader of the CSA, Gua Long being killed, the CSA was able to win the war, unbeknownst to them that this was but a small faction of the Mortalitas Empire.

Soon after the Mortalitas War, another threat emerged, known as the, who attacked the CSA for unknown reasons. The war was long and bitter, but eventually led to the CSA meeting its future great allies of and the, and also led toward a giant leap forward for the CSA, which became a universal superpower. However, war was always around the corner, and the, allies of the nearby Rambo Nation began a great conflict known as the Second Galactic War, which the CSA joined to help defend their newfound allies against the evil threat of the Galactic Emperor of the Imperial Alliance. The war became the largest that the CSA had ever experienced before, and led to the revelation that the Quadrantia and the beings of Cyrannus somehow where related. Eventually, despite attacks from the Imperial Alliance, the war ended, but during the next war, the was formed!

Society and Culture
Libertus culture varies from colony to colony and planet to planet, however they are generally liberal in there outlook on life and moving forward is key to all the Libertus nations in history.

Libertus are almost always incredibly intelligent, diplomatic and wise. For example, after becoming a key member in universal society, idiotic empires galore thought by insulting the Libertus that they would wage war. Nothing could be further from the truth as an average Libertus would find such a threat idiotic and futile.

However, meeting different empires is a sure path to hostility and the Libertus often fight on the side of good, but this is in no case set in stone, Libertus can be manipulative, cunning and some individuals can be evil and sadistic. In civil wars, the URC would almost always fight for the righteous empire, a notable exception being aiding the Tralor Freedom Force against the United Lanat Empire.

Libertus are naturally curious about other races, civilizations and cultures, which means that since reaching the universal stage, the Libertus are now common in allied nations across the universe.

Biology and Appearance
The Libertus are a race of sentient bipedal raptors native to the planet, Caprica.

In prehistoric times, the Libertus were a deadly killer that hunted when not even hungry, however when they became sentient, they became noble, just, intelligent and cunning. Today, Libertus are famous for their belief in friendship, democracy and justice, to this end they have many alliances with empires all over the universe, relations are particularly high with the Rambo, Krassio, Grimbolsaurian and Ravernii.

In terms of physical appearance, Libertus look like the raptors of Mesozoic earth, with an upright posture, feathers and most notably they bare a relatively large, sickle-shaped claw, typical of dromaeosaurid and other dinosaurs. This enlarged claw, which could be over 8.5 cm long around its outer edge, is a predatory device used to tear into prey, delivering a fatal blow, today however they are a subject of fashion, with large claws being considered attractive.

Caprisaurus Libertus, like many other theropods, have a large hand with five strongly curved claws, which were similar in construction and flexibility to the wing bones of terran birds, but on a more powerful scale. Libertus and all Capricornians as a whole are warm-blooded, as in ancient times it required a significant amount of energy to hunt.

Fossils of Caprican dinosaurs more primitive than the Caprisaurus are known to have had feathers covering their bodies, and fully developed, feathered arms and tails. Libertus today have many feathers which they find very attractive and lovely.

Notable Individuals
- '''President Apollo, leader of the

- ''', Senator of Coruindia

- ''', Co-leader of the

- ', Admiral of the Spirit of the Republic''

Creature
The Libertus were a dangerous species that killed when not even in need of food. They evolved on the Island Continent of Capricana where they quickly became its most intelligent and successful creature. Its mortal enemies the Raptorous (see Caprica page) were the most successful hunter and many battles were waged between the two. Above all the Libertus love exploring and this helped them to find and discover new creatures to hunt.

Capricana at this time was home to many large predators, and many large and fast herbivores, to adapt to these, the Libertus evolved raptor like reflexes and speed, in other words as soon as you saw a Caprisaurus you were already dead. These deadly creatures also had a particular fondness for fish, and often nested near rivers or lakes in order to have a large supply of available food to eat.

Planet
Caprica is a lush, blue green world. It contains large oceans and continents, including the arctic region of Capartica, small desert regions but mostly forests and plains. The planet's climate can be described as temperate, especially in the region around Caprica City and Oldale.

Caprica shares its orbit with Picon. This planet is another one of the Twelve Colonies. At times, Picon can be seen as a large celestial object on the Caprican sky along with the moon of Lunasa. The surface of Caprica is covered by dense swamps, rolling grass plains, seas and verdant hills.

Today, the Libertus holds great care for Caprica, and despite the fact it is no longer the capital, it is a place of great cultural and spiritual importance.

Religion
As a species, the Libertus are generally not very religious, the majority of the URC are agnostics or atheists who place their trust in science. Most however, believe in the Thirteenth Tribe, not as a race of gods, but an enlightened ancient civilization.

Few Libertus worship outside deities, such as Spode, however they are generally respectful toward the religions of others.