Fiction:Xylon Empire

Early History
The Great Xylon race started from a foreign meteor from space, and emerged as a cell. The origins of the meteor are currently unknown, but they are thankful the meteor struck Darnist, their homeworld. During their creature stage, the were carnivorous and aggressive, befriending few and made the rest of the continent's species extinct. They were wary of the Epics, but made sure they were away from their nests. They then discovered fire, leading them onto the tribal stage. The other tribes disliked them so, the Xylons, led by Cheiftan Kiplon, got rid of the rest, for they were not worthy of existence. The extinction of the other tribes led them to the civilization stage. This was their first feeling of diversity, and they sought peace. This was a torn world, however. So they then took the world by brute force, seeking unification. Once they had achieved their goal, the headed into Space. Their first alien contact was a extremely zealous empire, which was disgusted by them for the Xylon Empire had dealt with the zealous in their early civilization era. Soon they demanded tribute for not believing in Spode, the Xylons refused to pay tribute, which began the War of Test. The test was whether the Xylons were worthy of their existence. The Xylon Empire then attacked. The name of the zealous empire is unclear, but scientists are searching what was left of their homeworld, which is now under the Xylon's control, and trying to uncover clues. Later on, the enemy empire surrendered, and the Xylon Empire felt merciful and accepted their surrender. However, they were soon demanding tribute, yet again. Which led to their own demise and destruction.

Pre-Annihilation - Annihilation
The Xylon Empire was at the height of Her glory, all was well, and all seemed to continue well indefinitely. However, all took a turn for the worst. The majority of sentient species were wiped out. The Xylon Empire barely left unscathed.

Post-Annihilation
Today, the Xylon Empire is rising from their ashes, and picking up the pieces of what was once a great empire. They have had many spurts of growth, but they still are nothing like what they once were. So now, they attempt to restore relations with others and themselves.

Government
The leader of the Xylon Empire is addressed as Warlord, and can only be a veteran of a battle. The Warlord is the one who declares war, presents new laws, and assigns the Captain. The Xylon that handles the economical and financial issues is addressed as the Financial Editor. He (or she) is appointed by the people, and is accompanied by four other Xylons to help the Financial Editor with decisions, like voices of reason, who are appointed by the Warlord. The one who assigns battle tactics and fleets is the Strategical Leader, and is appointed the Warlord. The Captain is the one who leads the battle fleets and assaults/communicates other emires, and is handed down from father to son. The very first Captain is the one who single-handedly destroyed the Zealot empire mentioned above. The three governers of the Homeworld Darnist are appointed by the people and is command of one third of the planet each. They are below the Warlord. The four sub-governers controls sections of continents and are appointed by the governers, two each. The War Council is made up of thirteen, the Warlord, the Financial Editor, the Strategical Leader, the Captain, the two governers, four sub-governers, and three that are appointed by the people, for life. The War Council decides an the large desicions, like how to destroy the Grox, how to overthrow a leader of a corrupted empire, how to get to the Galactic Core and survive, and whether to ally the Grox or to destroy them. List of Officials (from most power to least) Warlord Strategical Leader Captain Governer Financial Editor Sub-Governer Elected Council

However, they all have the same word power in the War Council Even though the Captain has less power, the Captain is more respected than the Warlord

Religion
The Xylons believe in a single God, a God of vengeance, order, test, and weeding out the weak and undeserving. They call their God Ytach. They say he is legless, like the Xylons, strong upper body, but he is omnivorous, unlike the Xylons, and he has six tentacles protruding from his back. Some say his tentacles is what gives him the ability to fly and to unleash terror unto the world. Prophets speak of a time, trillions, perhaps quadrillions of years from now, where the Xylon Empire falls. Ytach rises, he comes out of the Galactic Center and rages terror upon the galaxy, he leaves nothing left, consumes planets and suns, not even the black holes can escape him. Xylon prophets and scientists call this catastrophe the Day of the Risen Fall. Even though, of course, it'd take more than a day, they still call it that.

Allied
"They are our allies, respect them."

Friendly
"They have earned our thanks, for now."

Neutral
"We know not of their intentions. Beware."

Cautious
"You anger us. Do not make it worse."

Enemies
"Prepare for annihilation!"