Fiction:Drodo Empire

The Drodo Empire is a rather young empire that expands at a rapid rate. Although new to the galactic scene, the Drodo Empire is a formidible foe, and a useful ally.

History
The Drodo Empire starts when the first Drodoian ship capable of interstellar travel, the Explorer, is launched. Many more follow, and within 25 years, the Drodo Empire had control of over 100 systems. This became known as the Golden Age of Exploration. It was cut short, however, when an one of the most powerful ememies the galaxy had ever known invaded, That enemy is the Grox...

The Drodo-Grox War
The Grox attacked quickly, and brutally, without remorse. If it where not for the intervention of the considerably more advanced Duckulon, there would be no Drodo Empire! After the war, the Drodo and Duckulon Empires formed the InterStellar Union, or, ISU, it would provide supplies, business, and protection to any who joined, as long as they did their part.

Recovery and ISU's Height
It took years for the Drodo Empire to pick up the pieces after the war. But, during this time, many small empires flocked to the ISU's banner, seeking support and protection against other, larger empires. This was a sort of "golden age" for the Union, but everyone knew that it was only a matter of time before someone came to the ISU's doorstep, armed to the teeth.

Attack on Toranis III
It did not take long for other empires to realise just what the InterStellar Union could do if they let it grow. The first attack in a series of others was performed by the Varkinian Confederacy, they first destroyed the few Time Flies Defence Force ships stationed there. And looted the capital city, Yt'varri, with little to no resistance. Finally, they commenced orbital bombardment of the planet, it's surface was turned to glass. By the time Drodoian ships arrived, there was nothing to save. Cesterity, the captain of the Impaler II, the Drodoian flagship, said three simple words; "This means war."

The Two Unions' War
After the InterStellar Union declared war on the Ancient Union, or AU, ISU stratagists where preparing a devastating attack on three fronts, the Drodoians would lead the first prong, or Fleet A, directly through the center as a distraction, while Fleets B and C would flank. All of the fleets were trying to get to the capital planet of the AU, Darsonis. The AU anticipated that and spread their fleets out. Fleets B and C were small as they did not expect much resistance. Fleet B was utterly destroyed over Jarsis III, and Fleet C took massive casualties, but got through to Darsonis. Fleet A, on the other hand, took only a few casualties, because A was the largest fleet, and expected heavy resistance, but did not. Fleet A won victory after victory until they reached Darsonis, which was under siege from Fleet C. 2 Months later Darsonis and the rest of the AU surrendered. After the war the ISU demanded that the commanders heading the Toranis III attack be handed over, after a month long combined AU-ISU manhunt, the Former Varkinian Rear Admiral Tor Kah was arrested, charged for war crimes and sentenced to exile on, ironically, Toranis III.

Aftermath-Modern day
After the war, several former AU powers joined the ISU, but most stayed independant. Today, the Drodo Empire is large and prosperous, with about 1500 systems [many were gained from the planets who voted to be part of the Drodo Empire after the two Unions' war.]. It is an active member of the ISU along with 50 other empires.

Government
The Drodo Empire is a representitive democracy, much like modern day Canada. The council has a a senator for every system [or planet], and votes on a course of action accordingly [The ISU also follows this model]. You must be a citizen of the Drodo Empire in order to vote or be on the council.

Military
The Drodo Empire maintains a large army at all times.