Fiction:Tyrómairon

"Everything is proceeding as planned."

- Antediluvian

Antediluvian is an incredibly powerful, known and feared across the cosmos as the mysterious and scheming Galactic Emperor of the and the manipulative and vastly intelligent Dark Lord of the. The details of how this dark figure came into existence remains unknown, however he was revered and even feared among his fellow Oikoumene, with the knowledge that he was the most powerful member of the Tribe being well known. His might was unrivalled and his intellect was matched only by his wife,.

As the supreme leader of the Oikoumene's military, he commanded the military forces of entire galaxies, the most elite of which were the so called "Warriors of the Revelation", which eventually became known as the feared. Leading this frightening force, he put down countless alien rebellions against the Oikoumene during the early part of the Era in the Oikoumene's history. When the rest of the Tribe mysteriously vanished, Antediluvian had his subordinates sealed on planets scattered across the universe, before finally locking himself away on an unknown world, all the while forming an intricate and dark plan. When he finally awakened during the, he set this plan into motion, eventually forming the , one of the greatest hyperpowers in history. This however, is only the first stage in his "Plan".

Apotheosis
"You provide all the more reasons for us not to falter in our loyalty to the beliefs that have kept the Oikoumene strong since the beginning. We must teach these primitives to stand with us, not against us. We must maintain order in the mother galaxy. If they refuse to cooperate peacefully, we must consider an act of occupation until they come to their senses."

- Antediluvian

The details about the origins of the, including Antediluvian himself, is unknown. It can be assumed however, that he is billions upon billions of years old and spent most of these countless years as the supreme leader of the military of the Oikoumene. Under his watch, the Oikoumene's military became the mightiest fighting force of it's time, harnessing the power of countless galaxies. His personal army was soon established, known as the Warriors of Revealation, though they soon became known as the. In these early days, he was known as the fair, but terrible Antediluvianás and was considered by most to be the most powerful member of his race. He strongly believed in the supremacy of the Oikoumene over the lesser life that it protects. Despite this, he took his obligations to protect them very seriously. During this time, Antediluvianás met and fell in love with, a beautiful fellow Oikoumene, whose intelligence rivalled his own. Eventually, the couple married and travelled the universe, all the while doing deeds for the greater good. However, in the beginning of the Era, countless smaller civilisations began to rise up against the Oikoumene. As surpreme leader of the military, Antediluvianás was forced to spend long periods away from his wife while concentrating on the war effort. However, during the construction of, he once again met his wife during a meeting of the Oikoumene Council where the two argued over the uprising of the primitives. Eventually, Antediluvianás won the support of the Council and the current Primercer by suggesting that those primitives that stand against the Oikoumene in a violent capacity should be immediately occupied. Though Libraé was annoyed that her own husband overuled her, she didn't hold it against him. After the Council meeting, Antediluvianás returned to the battlefield, while Libraé embarked on an adventure to discover the meaning of a higher power's plan for them. As the Apotheosis Era drew to a close, the Oikoumene mysteriously vanished, however, Antediluvian and his warriors did not. Contemplating some dark master plan, he sealed his warriors away until a time when they were needed, before finally going into hybernation on an unknown world in the Unknown Regions of Cyrannus, where he would remain for countless years. Despite this, many remnants of his Apocalypta remained, in the form of Artificial Intelligences and technologies that strived to bring about a return of what they saw as their god. The most notable case occured millions of years after Antediluvian "disappeared", when an unknown essence loyal to Antediluvian took control over the leader of the, igniting the. This essence was stopped when of the  killed the Nex Prophet at the end of the conflict.

Early Return (9 BTC - 1 BTC )
"And so it begins."

- Antediluvian

Millions of years after he began his long hibernation, Antediluvian awoke during the in a much more different world. It is unknown why Antediluvian chose to awake at this time in history, but some believe he was brought out of hibernation by the meddling of crashed Republic troopers. Nevertheless, he quickly began to gather any and all information about the current timeline, eventually forming the intricate stages of his Grand Plan around the current political atmosphere. Wasting no time, he began to reassert his dominance, with many powerful acolytes quickly joining him, believing that he was a god. Antediluvian also began to reawaken some of his chief Apocalyptan lieutenants during this time.

In the aftermath of the that haunted the, the fallen warlord Tricarrion heard about Antediluvian through many whispers heard through descension energies, and came looking for aid on how to defeat Bo Ramik. As the were seemingly destroyed in the March of the Apocalypse, he came looking for another possible ally, and found Antediluvian. Though Antediluvian agreed to help, Tricarrion was defeated. Antediluvian's quest for knowledge led him to the newborn Kezoreg Breek, the son of and  and spawn of the demon king, Angazhar. Antediluvian saw that Kezoreg had great power and went to meet him in person. Impressed, Antediluvian decided to wait until the boy was older before manipulating him into joining him.

Consolidating his Power (1 BTC - 3 ATC/1 NE)
The Thirteenth Tribe began to grow seriously destrubed by the growing power of Antediluvian, who was once one of their own. He left the Thirteenth Tribe after failing to kill the leader of the Tribe, Apol'eus, sparking a massive war which threatened the very concept of reality. However, he was eventually defeated, only to return again on a mission to destroy the Tribe he once served. However, Apol'eus knew that he would rather be destroyed then let this happen, sending three powerful warriors to try and either convince Antediluvian to rejoin the Thirteenth Tribe, or to once again attempt to destroy him.

Three warriors tried to convince him to rejoin the Tribe, but Antediluvian refused and killed all three. Now Apol'eus knew that he would have to face Antediluvian himself.

Antediluvian was searching the galaxy for some remnants of his followers, locked away by the Thirteenth Tribe in the Great Civil War. However, while researching the ancient texts he discovered the probable location of one of his most trusted lieutenants, Apeligateza, who was trapped away on a planet deep in the Unknown Regions of Cyrannus. Antediluvian arrived on this planet in an instant and recited an ancient Apocalyptan poem.

A huge crack in the ground appeared, with a wormhole in its centre. From the wormhole, Apeligateza awakened and was greeted by his master. Apeligateza was longing for revenge, but first Antediluvian had a mission for him, to infiltrate the CAS, which his follower completed with success. Antediluvian soon began to wrap his plans in motions, punishing his followers who failed in their tasks. In time, he grew weary of the failures of his acolytes and began to create one, second in power only to himself. The entity known as was born, unknown to his other followers. Now, the Dark Lord plotted to test his new creation on his followers. Under his command, Agonânghâsh attacked and defeated, spewing the dark Radeon across the ground.

First Year of Rule (01 NE)
Antediluvian decided to finally put his grand plan into motion at the end of the when he revealed himself as a benelovent figure who united the galaxy under the rule of a lawful and peaceful empire. He entered the senate of the and declared the end of the URC and the beginning of a much more powerful superpower, the. Finally consoladating his power, Antediluvian now controlled one of the most prosperous galaxies in the Gigaquadrant and one of the most powerful hyperpowers in history. In the early months of his rule, the new found Emperor began to instate his new Imperial order. Loyality to the ideals of democracy and the old ways of the and the  were quickly dropped in favour of the promises of the Declaration of the New Empire. The Emperor soon began to secretly destroy those within the Empire's space that could pose a threat to his rule. The beginning of these purges was against the Miluiel, whose numbers dropped greatly in response to the Empire's retribution.

Soon afterward, Antediluvian arrived on, unbeknownst to the general public. The, Ekrillium located an ancient wormhole device that would grant the Empire a secret backdoor into the on Caprica. Showing his master Antediluvian the portal, the Dark Lord gave the order to to enter the portal, and to bring the Quadrants to their knees. Antediluvian then returned to Orbispira, where he summoned the fierce, to him. Discussing the condition of the galaxy with the Grand Admiral, Antediluvian gave him a task to hunt down, a newly revealed rebel, who wishes to return the ideals of the. After Tyrant departed Orbispira, Antediluvian laughed and sat on his throne. Everything was transpiring as he had foreseen.

In the aftermath of the massive Battle of the Rambo Capital,, and  managed to capture Empress Ramashe. Knowing that the Empire had won this round, Ramashe surrendered and was brought before Antediluvian, who had travelled to the Quadrants. Ramashe was surprised by the awe inspiring Emperor, who managed to destroy the Empress' uncooperativeness by threatening to kill her people.

Ramashe eventually agreed to the Emperor's demand, turning the glorious Rambo Nation into a protectorate of the Empire. Ramashe herself signed the so-called Nim-Glaré Concordat, turning her into a puppet ruler under direct Imperial control from Garlboz. Antediluvian remained on the Rambo Capital in the aftermath of the signing, preparing to announce the victory to his new subjects. After appearing before the Rambo public and indeed, the entire Cyrannia Cluster, he officially began Rambo Nation's status as a protectorate. After this, he returned to Orbispira. In the time after he returned to Orbispira, Antediluvian learned of a rebellion against his rule coordinated by, who planned on killing the Mandator of , Nenabie in order to gain more power. The Dark Lord sent his acolyte, to kill Agnassana's assassin and Grand Admiral Carandial with an Imperial Fleet to lay siege to Agnassana's capital of Miragna in order to depose the troublesome Mandator. Meanwhile, Antediluvian surveyed his plans from the past year, confident in the Empire's future in Cyrannus.

Second Year of Rule (02 NE)
Antediluvian continued to rule with an iron fist during the second year of the, despite outwardly appearing as a benevolent emperor. Nevertheless, during the first few months, he ordered many rebel and disobedient planets destroyed in order to crush potential threats. However, he also met with the leaders of the to, the first state visit since the Empire's formation.

Growing weary of the world of mortals, Antediluvian soon decided to put another plan into motion, which required him visiting the Realm of the Gods, where he could unless his true form. Appearing before the Atlantica, Antediluvian managed to convince them in dropping the war against them, thus ending the Clash of the Gods. When he returned to the mortal realm, he began overseeing the Hunt for the Zevian Skull from afar. Soon after returning to Orbispira, Antediluvian summoned and his son,, who were visiting the planet. Assuming the persona of a benevolent leader, Antediluvian managed to imprint on the young Kezoreg, where he planned on using him for his own, sinister purposes.

Appearance
Antediluvian is a shape-shifter, and as such, has no single defined appearence or gender. However he most often appears as a dreadful, towering being, similar in appearence to the form most commonly used by members of the. However, Antediluvian is also known to take the form of a huge black dragon with wings of fire, as well a so-called "pure" form resembling a brilliantly bright. In his disguise as Emperor of the, Antediluvian's form is said to be a mix of all , and is surrounded by a pleasent aura. However, in reality, his aura is one of pure malevolence and it is believed that meer presence to him can drive even the most powerful of beings to maddness and corruption.

Personality and Traits
"Everything is transpiring according to plan."

- Antediluvian

Evil incarnate, Antediluvian is a force of darkness and malevolence, unlike any seen in the. However, he is not often considered to be a force of chaos and destruction, however Antediluvian is quite different, instead he uses charm, manipulation and an incomprehensible degree of intelligence to achieve his goals, and ultimately dominate. Mythology from around the make mention of Antediluvian by a variety of names, such as the "Nameless Fear" and the "Fallen God", based on the stories of the, all of which name him as an antagonistic god. In truth, Antediluvian is a hyper-powerful member of the, who was once a member of the , giving him a massive amount of power.

The Dark Lord of the group known as the, Antediluvian commands the use of a highly mysterious energy force, unknown to even his former kin in the Thirteenth Tribe and indeed, the other factions of Ultraterrestrials. Having the ultimate goal of the acquisition of absolute power. In his most recent plot, Antediluvian united the, and indeed a great deal of the under his dark grasp, outwardly appearing as a benevolent and incredably intelligent Galactic Emperor of the , each day gaining more and more power. Indeed, this serves as a testament to Antediluvian's cunning, even more frightening considering that the creation of the Empire was merely the first act of a wider play. In regard to lesser beings, Antediluvian sees them as being inferior. However, he also sees their purpose and power, as seen in their many victories against vastly more powerful foes. Instead of destroying them, he dominates them.

Though many of those who have come into contact with him as Emperor feel uneasy when around him, only and Antediluvians acolytes know of the Emperor's true form as the Dark Lord of the Apocalypta. Those who come close to learning the truth are quickly and quietly silenced.

Apocalyptan Relationships
"They will follow me to the ends of reality. Or Die."
 * Followers


 * Apocalypta - My loyal followers, they shall return soon enough.
 * Moranonúngur - A powerful acolyte. He will spread my name across the universe.
 * Meketanor - A vessel that I shall use to crush my enemies from the shadows.
 * - I see great things for you.
 * - Serve me well, Libertus.

"They may prove useful"
 * Allies


 * Artmyris - A very powerful Atlantica indeed, his demise was unfortunate.
 * Salbagrim - A powerful entity, he will be useful.
 * Tricarrion - A useful mortal if ever their was one. However, he failed to complete his task.
 * Shu'wokerama - I believe we can both work together to reach our goals.
 * Emperor Zargoth - He has yet to prove his worth.
 * Khazurhal Angazhar - The destruction of mortals has failed many times. Domination is a much more successful approach.

"These creatures could prove advantageous, but I shall still keep a close watch on them."
 * Neutral


 * Kezoreg Breek - ''Weak and undisciplined. Though he may be useful in the future.

"There is no life in the Void. Only death."
 * Enemies


 * The Members of the Thirteenth Tribe - For too long have you reigned. Prepare to die, vermin.

Imperial Relationships
"We share in our desire for an Empire of peace, justice and order."
 * Subjects


 * - An ambitious and powerful Basileus.
 * - A highly effective commander.
 * - Dangerous and effective.
 * - He is very efficient at hunting down pitiful rebels.
 * - Hopefully, he'll keep that senate under control.
 * - I put you on a mission. You will succeed.
 * - Do not let your ambitions hurt the stability of the Unknown Regions.

"Submit to Imperial rule and I'm sure you can win my favor."
 * Others


 * - Any hint of disloyalty and you'll suffer my... displeasure.
 * - Control your urges. Lest you find yourself before the firing line.
 * - A most useful bounty hunter.
 * Empress Ramashe - Submit the Empire, my dear.

"And now... you will die."
 * Enemies


 * - You are of no concern. Though I will hunt you down regardless.
 * - The old ways are dead. Move on.

Apocalypta Quotes
"Know you not death when you see it?"

- Antediluvian, to three Thirteenth Tribe warriors, before he destroys them.

"I am power in the ecstasy of death. I am god to gods."

- Antediluvian, tempting to join the Apocalypta

"When I awakened, reality shuddered, groaned. It knelt at my feet.''"

- Antediluvian, to his would-be assassin Esdras.

"I will deliver you to the houses of lamentation, where your flesh shall be devoured and your mind left shriveled and bare."

- Antediluvian, being Antediluvian.

Imperial Quotes
"I come before you as a herald of a New Era, one where we put aside our beliefs and embrace the hand of peace."

- During the Declaration of the Empire

"The Republic and indeed, the galaxy must evolve beyond its borders and unite itself under one law, language and under the enlightened guidence of one individual. My friends, the United Republic of Cyrannus is a failed dream. However, today we shall create one that will not fail and like a phoenix from the ashes the shall rise!"

- Formation of the Empire

"Fear not, this Empire will not be one of hardship or oppression but one of democracy and resolve. But know this, I, Emperor Antediluvian will show no mercy to those who would dare challenge Cyrannian resolve and progress."

- Revealing himself to the Senate

"A New Order has arisen."

- During the formation of the Empire.

Quotes from Others
"A former brother and friend. Before he betrayed us to the temptation of power, now I fear nothing can stop him."

- Apol'eus

"Our relations have been...beneficial..so far."

- Shu'wokerama

"That one has brain and patience, much like me... But remember that here has only ever been, only ever will be... one Divin-Ra.""

"I don't like your attitude."

- Khazurhal Angazhar

"Meh. I could work with him."

- Emperor Zargoth

"With every good, there is evil. And Antediluvian is the embodiment of it."

"An interessting individual, with great plans and evil schemes. And as an ally of Artmyris, my former master I consider him an ally in any cause. Though I must admit, when I am around Antediluvian and always feel a bit nervous!"

- Morgandaûr

"Oh dear...working with him is gonna be complicated..."

"I knew it... I knew it. Dark times would come to them... I saw something coming. I now know what it was. We must beware."

"Hmmmm, he seems nice, then again Apollo hates him... I'm confused. *Goes back to playing games*"

- A Common Kraw

"Wooooooooow he is awesome!"

- TDP

"Gaaaah... the Empire is weak... order is meaningless... only... WAR... IS... ETERNAL..."

"Pfft. Even if some of the rumors I've heard are true, "Emperor" Antediluvian is nothing special. I will smash his head in if he comes within range."

- Captain Lorrelas

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

"What a cute little Empire.It's so tiny and Wittle.Like your brain Emperor.Now surrender to the Alpha Grox!"

- Terrox of the Alpha grox

"Your power is to be admired. I will serve you... for NOW."

"Infantile? Says the...'god'...who has not yet stuck his feeble head out of a galaxy just waiting to be crushed in the palm of my hand."

- Angazhar

"Well, I believe that Antediluvian has overestimated his abilities.Eventually he will fall.I would presume that Angahazhar will see to that.Truly Antediluvian, its going to take more then Rambo Nation and your empire to defeat such mighty empires."

- Basvila

"It is a shame that you see the illusion of domination as such. Orderly. Explain to me, Antediluvian. Has there ever been an orderly domination of a macrocosm such as the universe? Unfortunately for your sake, Chaos lives in everything. Throwing Chaos, disorder, panic, dementia into a situation and causing mortals to assert themselves into an illusion of hope and confidence creates a situation where anarchy just flies across the universe, and the illusion of control is shattered and broken. Where your manipulative skills are indeed...beneficial, you yourself are under the illusion of control. Behind your frame of darkness I sense a certain...fear over the loss of your grasp - What you forget to see that my 'useless' endeavors has indeed caused yourself to criticize my lack of order. In the end, order is made to become chaos. Madness. Nothingness. Much like your control, the Apocalpyta and yourself. In the end, to me, the Dark Lord Antediluvian is nothing. What you so crave only ends in chaos."

- Angazhar

"You seriously need a smack."

"Grrrrhhhh...!"

"The Apocalpyta's darkness exudes from you, Antediluvian. Unlike my master, cooperation and domination is on my agenda."

- Anzilanarus

Trivia

 * Despite only becoming a major character on the wiki on June 21st 2011, his earliest origins and concept date all the way back to June 10th, 2010 during a battle in the Intergalactic War.
 * This piece of music from the Lord of the Rings fits Antediluvian as the Dark Lord of the Apocalypta: Minas Morgul.
 * While this piece of music fits him as the Emperor of Cyrannus: Emperor's Theme.
 * Antediluvian's audio quotes were made by Imperios.