Creature:Basileus

"Dare defy the power of the Basileus?"

The Basileus are an aggressive species that are perhaps the most influential member in the. Their culture is based around speciesism, as they believe that they are superior to all other species.

They are very inventive and the pride of their empire is their formidable warships, because of this, they are past members of the Confederacy of Allied Systems, only to leave to form their own superpower, the, whose goal includes the complete subjugation of the galaxy. After the, the Basileus became members of the Empire.

Early History
The Basileus entered space with great technology beyond their tier level, due to the discovery of the technology of an ancient civilization. Using this technology, they travelled the cosmos within their star cluster, always on the lookout for more technology and planets suitable for life. However, after decades of search, Basileus scientists concluded that the Basileus Star Cluster was quite devoid of sentient life, prompting the Imperial Government to fund military expeditions in deep space.

At last, contact was finally made with the Cavaneu, who disliked the Basileus' imperialistic growth into space. After various insults and failed diplomatic visits, war was declared between the two powers, one that would last for decades. The war was vast and spanned a great deal of known space at the time, both eventually an armistice was declared, due to the crippling stalemate of the last years of the war, which nearly destroyed both empires. The two enemies decided to ignore one another until a time when the war could be resumed. However, paranoia gripped the Imperium, and the government began a huge military build-up in order to protect their conquered space against the Cavaneu.

Reemergence
However, as the Imperium repaired its wounds over a period of ten thousand years, a great civilization spread from the Core Worlds, fighting a great enemy known as the Cognatus, the Basileus immediately grew to hate the Cyrannian Republic and began to conspire to bring it down completely. During the, the Cognatus decided to invade the Basileus, a race that had not yet come to the forefront of galactic politics. Taking a large fleet, the Cognatus, under the command of invaded Basileus space. However, they had greatly underestimated their victims. As soon as the first Cognatus ship entered Basileus space, they were immediately engaged by huge Basileus warships. After a series of bloody and brutal battles, the Cognatus decided to retreat and to concentrate their attacks on the falling Republic. The Basileus believed that the Republic brought this invasion upon them and really began to plot against it.

They knew however that they could not destroy the Republic alone, and began to search for a possible ally. However, this ally would eventually come to them. Exploring the Unknown Regions of Cyrannus, the Mortalitas Empire  made contact with the Imperium. The Basileus saw that the Mortalitas were much like them, and agreed to an alliance, due to their similar goals. The two conspired to construct a Confederacy to rival and one day topple the URC. They were eventually joined by many dissatisfied Libertus and countless other species who wished to see a new government in Cyrannus. Eventually, the Confederacy of Allied Systems was formed, with the Basileus becoming major members, despite disagreeing with the Confederacy's way of democratic government. Never the less, they felt that their rule was near. As the Great Cyrannus War raged on, the Basileus grew in size and influence, with attracted the attention of Shu'wokerama, who selected an individual to be one of his followers. Mar-Júun still however, shared his people's lust for victory over the URC, and is commonly regarded as somewhat of a hero among the citizens of the Basileus. After the fall of the Imperial Alliance, they helped conquer the territory into the CAS. Annoyed by the Confederacy's lack of progress in recent weeks, authorised a long awaited attack on the Cavaneu Intersteller Union, an old enemy of the Imperium. Striking fast, the Basileus Fleet attacked the Cavaneu Capital Planet of Neudan, placing under a strict blockade. However, this was short lived, as the planet was eventually liberated, while the Basileus left, swearing revenge on the Cavaneu.

Weeks passed, and the Basileus became ever-increasingly frustrated with the Confederacies tactics in the war, criticizing the Quadrantia campaign and the tactics against the Republic, believing more ruthless methods of warfare are needed for the annihilation of the URC. made an official declaration of secession from the Confederacy, forming the to take the place of the Imperium. At last, his master plan was nearly complete and the Basileus rule of the galaxy was near.

The Dark Times
Indeed Basileus rule of the galaxy was quite near indeed. Under the command of, the Basileus became important members of the. Meanwhile, became the second in command of the Empire as High Praetor of the Outer Rim.

Culture
The Basileus can be best described as being sadistic, cynical and warlike, however unlike barbarous warlike beings, the Basileus are intelligent, ruthless and determined to succeed in every regard and will ruthlessly destroy an entire species if they have been crossed. However, they are more then willing to negotiate with empires that they see as strong and useful to their cause, and can even grow to respect them, most prominently the Mortalitas.

However they have little respect for their enemies, regarding them as wastes of space whom should be destroyed for the betterment of the galaxy. When they mark a civilization as an enemy they will stop at nothing until it as been eradicated.

Biologically, they are closely related to other Capricornian Species, especially the Corthrinus, one of their closest allies. On average, the Basileus are taller than the and are even considered stronger, despite their smaller mass.

Notable Individuals
-, Leader of the Basileus

-, acolyte of Shu'wokerama

-, senator in the URC

Allies
"We shall honour our alliance, just don't do anything to anger us."


 * Mortalitas Empire - Our great allies, we shall forever stay loyal.
 * Great Corthrinusi Empire - Similar to ourselves, we shall honour an alliance.
 * United Lanat Empire - They can sometimes prove dishonourable, though we have little to quarrel about.
 * Vartekian - We have not contacted them in a while.

Enemies
"Prepare to die!"


 * Cyrandia Alliance - Foolish idiots, their days are numbered.

Quotes from Others
"A frightening empire with a huge military, we are unfortunate to consider them an enemy."

"Worthy allies in our case to rid the URC from the galaxy!"

"Once I'm done with the Republic, my people will reign supreme over Cyrannus. Hail the Imperium!"

"A strong and impressive empire with a strong militairy and will to combat their enemies. No wonder they allied the former glorious Imperial Alliance. Perhaps now, as members of the Confederacy they can finally achieve their goals, as supreme rulers of the Cyrannus Galaxy. Something I would surely be willing to help them with!"

- Morgandaûr

Trivia

 * The Basileus have gone through three remakes.
 * The Basileus have been voted the most popular Cyrannian lifeform.