Fiction:Neraida Gigamatrix

"Submit or be destroyed."

The Neraida Gigamatrix is a superpower of mighty proportions that currently inhabits the. Formed during the by the captured president of the, , the Neraida are perhaps the Cluster's second most powerful civilization, joint with their arch-enemies, the Bisistar Dominion and behind the.

Feared across the cluster for their assimilation of innocent species and their vast technological achievements, as well as their monolithic ships, the Neraida are also very mysterious, with their origins being clouded in mystery.

Reconnection
The modern Neraida Gigamatrix was formed in the year 02 NE, when the lay under the iron claws of the. The civilization known as the managed to ascertain information regarding their mysterious origins, coming to the conclusion that their ancient civilization was split across the  by their makers, with different factions in the  and the  being seperated by hundreds of thousands of lightyears.

Eventually, the attempted to stop the Cyrannian Grox from reconnecting with the rest of the Gigamatrix, hoping to prevent them from becoming more of a threat. However, with the unwitting help from the President of the, , the Bisistar failed, and Apollo himself was assimilated. Travelling on a Neraida Cube, Apollo made contact with both the Cyranai and, eventually forming the Gigamatrix.

Endless Conflict
One of the first acts of the Gigamatrix was to attack the, the Obliberator, captained by. Surprising the lone Imperial ship, Apollo opened communications with Mortikran, before sending down to destroy and absorb the crew. Unfortunately for the Gigamatrix, Mortikran managed to escape, though the Obliberator itself was assimilated. With this, the Empire began seeing that the Gigamatrix was a much larger threat then it originally believed. Concurrently to their ongoing war with the, the Gigamatrix also began learning more about their origins on various discovered Nagith planets. On one such planets, the Gigamatrix sent a task force consisting of and  and various other drones. This task force soon uncovered that the original Neraida were the so-called "children" of the. However, before they could uncover more about their origins, they were forced to escape when the cave came crashing down.

The Neraida eventually learned of the location of an ancient artificial world, with technologies that haven't been seen in the galaxy since the enigmatic civilisation's disappearance. When they arrived, they were faced with a small Imperial fleet. A massive battle erupted between the two factions, each vying for dominance over Amemoriam's treasures. However, all this ended when the installation's volatile AI, the activated Amemoriam's defenses, destroying all but a single Cube. Eventually, learned that this Cube hid both Apollo and Khuenaten and invaded it. In the ensuing firefight, Khuenaten managed to escape while Apollo was captured and healed of his assimilation, thanks to the ancient AI. Though defeated, the Neraida gained much from Apollo's knowledge. This knowledge however, did not save the Neraida from a direct assault on their home system by the. However, the Neraida also did not anticipate that the would join in on the Bisistar's assault on the central Core. The resulting battle was catastrophic on both sides. Though the Gigamatrix was arguably the most powerful faction, this didn't stop the Cognatus from retrieving the ancient artificial intelligence that lay in the heart of the Core. This AI, the Licent's movement from the Core caused an explosion that destroyed the Core, causing the Neraida to retreat. However, the ever adaptable Neraida gained much information in the battle and repaired whatever damage was dealt within a few weeks.

The Neraida came into direct conflict with the Galactic Empire for a second time as the third year of the New Era began during the quest for ancient artifacts. Unfortunately, the Empire came out on top. A few months later, the Neraida attacked the Dhyrma Collective in the and managed to assimilate the majority of its technology and inhabitants.

Society and Culture
The Neraida Gigamatrix doesn't have an incredibly advanced culture or society, with every citizen of the Neraida being programmed to strive to a greater purpose, complete and utter perfection. The Quadrantia faction believe that their current form is the pinnacle of biological evolution, with the other two factions assimilate other species, turning them into hideous machines such as the.

Species
Neraida=

An ancient and artificial species, the Neraida have long been one of the most feared species in the Cyrannia Cluster. Having three generic forms, the Quadrantia, Cyranai and Cyrannian versions, they all however share a common origin, linked to some of Cyrannus' ancient civilizations...

Cyrannian Marinox=

The  are a mysterious subspecies of, originated from the Cyrannus Galaxy. They are among the strongest cybernetic servants of the Neraida Gigamatrix. The Cyrannian Marinox are completely obedient to the Neraida and follow the wills of their superiors without moral question or hesitation. This makes them the perfect enforcers of the commands given to them by the Neraida. However, these changes have obviously been given in the expense of personalities, society and culture.

Like the regular Marinox used by the Grox Empire outside of Cyrannus, the Cyrannian Marinox are descended from the Marinar, a amphibian species greatly enhanced by advanced Grox technology. However, the Cyrannian Marinox are generally larger and more powerful than the mainstream Marinox and are more upright.

Caprigrox=

The individuals that became the  were kidnapped from their homes by the evil Cyrannian Marinox, these former Libertus have been genetically enhanced into intelligent killing machines whose only function is to crush their enemies and ensure the dominance of the Neraida Gigamatrix.

The Caprigrox have changed greatly since their indoctrination into the Neraida Gigamatrix, the once proud Libertus became brutal looking cybernetic monsters. Their tails were removed, as were their legs and arms, replaced with cybernetic legs, resembling a tripod. Their feathers have been removed, giving them an overall horrible appearance indeed.

Assimilated races= Over the years, the creatures who were unlucky enough to be captuted by the Neraida are now assimilated under their control. These creatures now work as mindless drones in a similar, but far less brutal, way to the Caprigrox. They have no individuality or memory of their past lives, and wouldn't have any trouble in attacking their own species.



Individuals
Commandant Khuenaten= "I will have my vengeance yet."


 * Name - Drone 78K5A42, "Khuenaten"
 * Species -
 * Position - Supreme Commandant

 is the leader of the Cyrannian Marinox and one of the highest ranking figures of the Neraida Gigamatrix, having more personality then most other drones. His past is a complete mystery, but it is speculated that he has been in the Grox's service for at least 300 years. Khuenaten is notable for having led the "Grox" invasions on the, the and the  during the second and third years of the.

During the third year, in the Battle of Carindes, Khuenaten was killed in action by in one of the largest battles of the entire war. Despite being killed, Khuenaten was recreated with a new, more powerful body, and now stalks the Unknown Regions of the Cyrannus Galaxy, awaiting for a chance of revenge against the Mortalitas general.

Apollo=

"That individual is no longer."


 * Name - Apollo Cretacea
 * Species -
 * Position - Diplomat

Aedan Apollo Cretacea known officially as was the last president of the United Republic of Cyrannus before it was reformed into the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus. During the Second Year of the Dark Times, Apollo was assimilated by the Cyrannian Neraida, being forced against his will to do their bidding, eventually being tasked with the formation of the Neraida.

The Neraida eventually gained much information from Apollo, but he was eventually healed and returned to the. However, his legacy as a drone hasn't been forgotten by the Neraida, who seek to return him to their control, while Apollo's former allies began to fear him.

Sakhmet=

"You will be assimilated, inferior."


 * Name - Sakhmet
 * Species - 
 * Position - Warrior

The individual known as Drone K826JA03 (Or Sakhmet) is one of the most feared individuals who serves the Neraida. Unlike the majority of the countless drones, Sakhmet has a greater degree of autonomy, similar to the Supreme Commandant Khuenaten and often makes his own decisions independent from the Neraida. Apart from the possible exception of anger, Sakhmet is completely without emotion, seeking only to better the Neraida and to assimilate all life in the universe.

Sakhmet was first seen in action during the initial conflicts between the Neraida and the. He served as an adversary to the Imperial captain, who eventually killed Sakhmet. Death however, is meaningless in the Neraida and the feared Corthrinus drone was soon cloned.



Astrography
As one of the largest civilizations in the Cyrannia Cluster, it is believed that the Neraida control millions of systems across the galaxies in which they inhabit. In the, the nexus of the former Cyrannian faction is located in the Unknown Regions, where they often come into conflict with the dreaded , in the , they are also located near the galactic rim, while in the , they are often found near the cores of their galaxies, similar to that of the.

Starships
Cube=


 * Name - Neraida Cube
 * Task - Assimilation, annihilation
 * Size - Varies

One of the most recognisable ships currently being used by the Neraida Gigamatrix, the Cube was originally only found stalking the Unknown Regions of Cyrannus, instead, now it is found in all three former "Grox" territories, making them one of the most feared ships in the Gigaquadrant, having firepower similar to that of the Empire's.

Tactical Sphere=


 * Name - Quadrantia Sphere
 * Task - Assimilation, annihilation, scout
 * Size - Varies

The most common ship class of the Quadrantia faction are a spherical design ship, classified as Neraida Tactical Spheres. Though they are rarely spotted their power is feared across the Quadrants.

Encountering one means you entered the Quadrantia Grox their territory. Until 04 AQF, none has ever survived an encounter with a sphere, better to say none has ever escaped their assimilation. The spheres have an average size of 600 meters, meaning that they can be launched by the larger Cubes.

Probe=


 * Name - Probe
 * Task - Scout
 * Size - 400 metres

Probes are generally much smaller than Cubes, but are deadly all the same. Armed with advanced weaponry, the Probe is feared across the Unknown Regions, and now the entire Cyrannia Cluster.

Prepare for Assimilation
"You will be annihilated."


 *  - Prepare for annihilation.
 *  - We will take back what you stole.
 *  - Your invasion is no longer accepted.
 *  - Irrelevant.
 *  - Democratic society. You too will be assimilated.

Quotes
"They will pay for kidnapping my son!"

"Good, unite so I can destroy you all!"

"Everything is going as plan."

"Neraida domination will ensue."

"Neraida...you are limited."

"Mystery awaits beyond the Imperial borders. But it matters not. In the end, everybody... shall... succumb."

"Interesting."

"Their power is truly both frightening and awe-inspiring. We must be cautions of these "Neraida"."

"With the fall of the Grox Meta-Empire, the rise of the SubGrox Grox to fill the niche is to be expected. However, unlike the Meta-Empire we know next to nothing about the Neraida Gigamatrix."

- Delpha Coalition of Planets assessment

"What?! No! God no! This is not possible!!!"

- High Prophet of Honour

"I'm all for order but this is just over the top."

Trivia

 * The Neraida Gigamatrix is owned by Cyrannian, OluapPlayer and Dinoman82.
 * The Neraida Gigamatrix was a featured article in July 2012.