“So much is changing so quickly. I hold no hope in my heart that a god would intervene so implicitly in the affairs of mortals...”
- - Thaur Vicliquam, displaying his scepticism regarding the divinity of the Primercer
Thaur Vicliquam is a male Cogsangui serving as a Shiplord in the Battlefleet of the Cognatus Empire. Joining the military of the First Cognatus Empire during the opening stages of the Intergalactic War in 06 BNE, Thaur was involved in many battles of the devastating conflict though was ultimately spared the fate of much of the Cognatus Battlefleet when it was transported into Xeranbha territory during the war's conclusion over Capricus. In the aftermath, he became a loyal follower of Voro'Acetee and his Cognatus Remnant, a civilisation he served loyally and without question. However, when the Remnant became the Cognatus Empire once more, he become more sceptical about the development of his people, especially once the ancient entity known as the Primercer took control.
Biography
Early Life
Born into the Vicliquam Clan on the Cogsangui homeworld of Cognalorilos in 24 BNE, from a young age, Thaur had much to prove in order to please his elders. Since his family were famed for their exploits in battle, such as the great deeds of his uncle Thel'Vicliquam, Thaur was given little choice into the direction of his life; he would be a warrior. From a young age however, he quickly realised that the life of a warrior was not the life he wanted to live. Rather, he was far more interested in studying the ancient tomes of his people rather than fighting his peers with vibroblades. Nevertheless, pressure from his family urged him to join the esteemed ranks of the Cognatus Battlefleet, eventually doing so in 06 BNE just as the great Intergalactic War began.
Despite his initial reservations about joining the Battlefleet, eventually he forged a great bond with the men and women he served alongside as well as a great respect for his superiors. Thaur primarily saw service during the Cognatus invasion of the Quadrant Galaxies serving on his uncle's flagship the Shadow of Liberty fighting against Rambo Nation in battles such as over the Quadrantia-Cyrannian Wormhole and Javan Luckily for the young Cogsangui, when the war ended he was on board the Shadow of Liberty and was thus spared the fate of the Cognatus who vanished without a trace.
Service to the Remnant
Vicliquam emerged years later as a member of the Cognatus Remnant, led by Voro'Acetee. Pleased with the direction of the Remnant in building peaceful relations with other civilisations such as the United Republic of Cyrannus and Rambo Nation, he nonetheless questioned the move to join the Cyrandia Alliance, which he believed would raise anger in his conservative people. Nevertheless, he fought with honour with his new found allies though was outraged when the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus used mistrust towards the Cognatus as a means to ensure their own power.
Shiplord of the Tenebrous
As the Dark Times continued, Vicliquam was given control over the Tenebrous, a newly constructed vessel. However, his happinness soon turned to misgiving when the Remnant was reformed into the Cognatus Empire. Though he had no disrespect towards the three Cogsangui hierarchs that took control of the empire, when they were killed and replaced by the ancient Oikoumene AI known as the Licent, Thaur began to question the direction of his civilisation. These series of events later resulted in the resurrection of the Primercer who soon gained control over the Cognatus. Though claiming to be a god, Thaur had his doubts, though kept them to himself.
As the Second Cyrannian War began in the outer reaches of Cyrannus, Thaur and the crew of the Tenebrous were sent to the desolate world of Amphryssos in search of an ancient and powerful device, ultimately sparking the Amphryssos Campaign, a defining event in Thaur's life.
Physical Appearance
Thaur is, to the untrained eye, a typical example of a Cogsangui Shiplord. He is garbed in an elaborate suit of red and golden armour as well as mandible guards and a complex helm considered proper for a high-class Cogsangui warrior. However, beneath his armour, Thaur is notably less bulky than his kin and is slightly smaller than the average male Cogsangui. Nevertheless, he is quick, nimble and lean and is quite capable of holding his own against larger opponants in battle.
Personality and Traits
A highly intelligent and pragmatic Cogsangui, Thaur is somewhat of an anomaly amongst his kind. While most Cogsangui adhere to a rigid code of honour and faith, Thaur places a much higher emphasis on reasoning and science, facts shown by his scepticism regarding the Primercer and his apparent divinity. Indeed, Thaur even considers the honour-centric culture of the Cogsangui as a great weakness of their people, one which lost them the Intergalactic War as well as many other conflicts throughout history.
With regard to his personal life, Thaur is considered by many to be distant and cold while simultaneously showing great care for those who serve under him as well as a great urge to prove himself to be a capable shiplord to his clan back on Cognalorilos. As a young Cogsangui, Thaur has yet to marry though privately dreams of settling down from the nasty business of war to start a family as well as to tend crops on his homeworld. Though not a xenophobe by any means, Thaur mistrusts the civilisations of the inner worlds of Cyrannus such as the New Cyrannian Republic and the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus, partly due to lingering animosity lingering from the end of the Intergalactic War, though also partly due to the Empire blaming the Cognatus for Cyrannus' woes at the end of the Great Cyrannus War. He is, however, highly educated in the customs of species such as the Libertus and the Rambo Serindia, subscribing to the belief that you should know your enemy very well before you attack.
Acquaintances
Friends
“May the gods watch over their battles.”
- None.
Liked
“Good tidings.”
- Voro'Acetee: Rumour has it that he survived the betrayal. I wish him well.
- Rtas'Shagili: He is no fool. I hope to fight alongside him some day.
- Thel'Vicliquam: Uncle, you do our clan proud when you avoid killing mercilessly.
Neutral
“Greetings...”
- None
Disliked
“Stay your tongue, lest I cut it out.”
- Primercer: Your influence on my people has worsened our kind.
Hated
“A thousand hells await you!”
- Vos'Adama: A madman in control of entire fleets?! I shall keep my distance.
Quotes
“You tread on dangerous ground...”
- - Vos'Adama
“A true Cogsangui, unaffiliated with the traitors that ousted control of the Remnant from me.”
- - Voro'Acetee
Gallery
Trivia
- Thaur is a major new Cognatus character that will have a large role in future fiction.
