Fiction:Kormacvar

"We can no longer remember their real name, but thanks to them, we can travel across the galaxy safely."

The Cold Ones were a race of highly advanced creatures native of the. A highly powerful race who went extinct for many reasons, they were notable for creating the Borealis Grid and many artifacts that the galaxy now uses. Their legacy lives on through the s, who look after the Grid and their artifacts.

Early history
Much of the Cold Ones' history is a mystery. They evolved in the galaxy's outermost regions, being away from the rest of the other species, and evolved until they became the largest empire of the galaxy.

To expand their influence, the Cold Ones started to create networks of jumpgate arrays, which they would use for interstellar travel. As more species became space-faring, they also started to use the Cold Ones' jumpgates, which the Cold Ones' didn't mind, giving them a very good reputation.

Vyro'Narza relation
It is a well known fact that the Cold Ones were close friends of the, for unknown reasons. The Vyro'Narza seemed to have a close interest with the Cold Ones, and indeed, the galaxy. It is unknown why this is, but it is known that Vyro'Narza artifacts are often found near the Cold Ones artifacts in many locations.

Downfall
When the Grox arrived, the Cold Ones attempted to fight them, but were defeated. In a final attempt to fight them, the Cold Ones used a superweapon of massive proportions which liberated energy through all the galaxy. This energy changed the particles present in some planets, causing them to, after some time, freeze. It is because of this that Borealis has a very large quantity of cold planets. However, the Grox's natural resistance to extreme conditions made them mostly unnaffected by this weapon, and they eventually wiped out the Cold Ones.

However, many have begun to question this theory of their destruction. There are many beliefs that the Cold Ones' weren't just killed by the Grox, but by another force. What this force was, however, is unknown, which is why the theory isn't generally accepted.

Biology
The Cold Ones were a silicon-based species, with two pairs of arms and a pair of legs. Crystal-like formations formed around their sholders and backs. The back crystals were particularly large, having a wing-like structure, but they weren't capable of flight.

The Cold Ones were blind, but could see their surrounding with their antenna-like tendrils.

Behaviour
The Cold Ones' behaviour is mostly unknown. It is thought that they were mostly a friendly race, but it is also known that in their evolution to the biggest empire in the galaxy, they were incredibly aggressive to others. It is, for this reason, generally accepted by experts that they were neutral in behaviour, being both evil and good in ways.

Society
Cold Ones' society is generally mysterious, with little known facts. Their society, from accounts, seems to have been very controlled, but it is unknown how it operated. Their government is also unknown, and it is questionable whether it was an empire or republic, but it is generally accepted that their government was unique.

Habitat
Based on old cities, it can be seen that Cold Ones cities were magnificent, with huge skyscrapers, and nearly impenetrable fortresses. It is also known that they lived in enormous spaceships, as well as colonies on worlds.

Vehicles
The vehicles used by the Cold Ones are unknown to anyone besides the Caretakers. Al that is known is that the Cold Ones used the Cold Relays to travel around the galaxy.

Devices
Cold Ones devices are still found around the galaxy. They are capable of warping universal physics with spacetime defects, and possibly more. Many Cold Ones devices are found in artifacts scattered around Borealis.

Weapons
The Cold Ones weaponry is all but unknown, besides from the weapons used in the Grid's defences.

Allies
"Together, we bring prosperity to our galaxy..."


 * s - Ah, our little creations...
 * - Your people is admirable and we are happy to be allies.

Neutral
"Greetings, little creature."


 * - You didn't really turn out like we wanted.

Enemies
"If we must fight, then we will."


 * - We won't allow you to destroy what we worked so far to build!

Quotes
"The Ancient Ones...all I know about them comes from history classes. They say they made our technology look like chew toys, but were still very friendly people."

"If they lived to this day, they would all fall to me instead of the Grox!"

"Your legacy is mine, now and forever."

"Indoctrinate...ancient technology...advance..."

"Nnnggrrrh!"