Creature:Corthrinus

The Corthrinus are the ninth tribe of Capricornian, and are amoung the most aggressive, only on a par with the Basileus and the. They are, however more deceitful then the other species and have a lust for greater power.

It is these qualities that led them to establish a great alliance with the Basileus Imperium, though when the time came to join the Confederacy, the Corthrinus refused, believing that this would limit their power. Instead, when the time came, they joined the.

Early History
The Corthrinus are believed to have entered space over 7,400 years ago, when Cyrannus was without a major galactic government. The galaxy was filled with empires of all shapes and sizes, and the Corthrinus seemed like just another one. However, their tale really begins while exploring the Unknown Regions of Cyrannus, where their empire evolved, unfortunately, Corthrinus space was located quite close to the Cyrannian Grox Empire, who ruthlessly attacked the exploration fleet, sparking a war between the two factions.

The war lasted hundreds of years, with neither side coming to a definitive victory. However, it sparked a great upbuild in the Corthrinus military and its government became more and more dictatorial. However hundreds of years, the Corthrinus grew and expanded, becoming one of the most feared empires in Cyrannus. Many years later the Great Corthrinusi Empire made contact with the Navajaó and decided to conquer them, who had very little experience with war. The Navajaó were left near exterminated, save for a few colonies which were protected by their allies. The Navajaó were left in a dystopian state, collapsing from all the damage done by the Corthrinus. However, they were then found by the United Republic of Cyrannus, who accepted them with open arms. The Navajaó now happily live new lifes around the Republic, something that the Corthrinus dislike.

Recent History
However, news reached their ears about a war between the Confederacy of Allied Systems and the United Republic of Cyrannus. Interested, a diplomatic visit was arragened by the Basileus, members of the CAS and great allies of the Corthrinus. However, a bounty hunter assasinated the Corthrinus diplomat, which was treated as an act of aggression on behalf of the CAS. Now, the Corthrinus are contemplating an alliance with the URC...

Society and Culture
The Corthrinus are amoung the most feared empire of Cyrannus, and their very name inspires dread from the average citizen and their relentless quest for power has left many worlds ravaged by the storm that is their armada. The Corthrinus often think simularly to the Basileus as the two share many things in common. However, the Cothrinus do not plan as far ahead as the Basileus, but prefer to improvise in battle situations.

Despite their aggressive foreign policy, the Great Corthrinusi Empire has neutral relations with the Cyrannus Republic, believing them to be a worthy neighbour. Still, the Cortrinus would fire at first sight if a Republic ship entered their territory.

Biology
The Corthrinus are quite similar to the other races of Capricornian, and yet they are quite distinctive in that that have a pair of rounded crests on their skull. In ancient times, these crests were believed to have been used for display and also for potential battles given the strong structure of the crests. The species is also considerable bulkier in appearence than their relatives and have a greater muscle mass, given them huge strength.

Appearance
Despite the before mentioned crests that appear on the top of the Corthrinus skull, the Corthrinus greatly resemble their Capricornian relatives, espeically the Basileus, though they are much bulkier. They have large claws and strong feet which they use to stamp down on prey to ensure that a kill is made.

Allies
"You have proven yourselves worthy of survival."


 * Basileus Imperium - Our Capricornian kin! Hail our alliance!
 * Saurornithanta - We keep an eye on them, but our alliance remains strong.

Neutral
"..."


 * United Republic of Cyrannus - They are a strong nation, perhaps a relationship would prove useful.
 * Confederacy of Allied Systems - We have reconsidered an alliance with them, they failed to protect our ambassadors.

Enemies
"You will regret ever being born."


 * Osteolan Kingdom - Diplomatic idiots. They fail to see that diplomacy isn't everything.
 * Cyrannian Grox Empire - Mechanised morons!

Quotes
"A strong empire, whose power spreads fear across the galaxy like a wildfire."

- President Apollo

"They ain't half-bad. Maybe I can spare them."

"*Opens a Corinthius fan web page*"

- A Random Terridan

"We have unfinished business."

"Someone needs a chill pill."

"That Asgord head is for a science experiment, right?"

- Vonzata'akanau from the FRA

"Needs more Asgord spines."

- Kicathian

"We could get along with this race."

- Emperor Aoblix of the ULE.

Trivia

 * The Corthrinus are based on Dilophosaurus, a theropod dinosaur from the Sinemurian stage of the Early Jurassic Period.