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The Adelphi are a saurian species, distantly related to the Libertus, native to Quadrant 82. Modern scientists and historians believe that the Adelphi originated from Libertus settlers drawn through a Cyrannus-Quadrantia Wormhole in the unknown eras prior to the establishment of the First Republic, resulting in the eventual emergence of the Adelphi and their Venatioa kin.

A regional power in the Quadrants for many decades, the United Colonies of Adelentia was devastated by a Mortalitas invasion prior to the Great Cyrannus War, although much of their territory was later reclaimed by the United Republic of Cyrannus. With the majority of their worlds in ruin, many Adelphi migrated to the Cyrannus Galaxy in the so-called Great Migration, ultimately settling on the peaceful planet Inner Rim world of Delfoí. There, the Adelphi forged close bonds with the nearby D'annaoí and the Mon Nahdar, resulting in the establishment of the Delfoí Republic as a powerful, albeit short-lived, member state of the URC. The formation of the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus at the close of the First Great War was met with hostility by the Adelphi, with their space in the Quadrants falling under the banner of the Republic in Exile, and later, the New Cyrannian Republic—being considered the species among the most supportive of the restored Republic.

With a strong military tradition and sense of honour, the Adelphi are a formidable species, and often serve as military officers in the New Republic Navy. Others, such as Senator Raesa, have risen to high positions in diplomatic and political circles.

History[]

Scientists believe that the Adelphi, who rose to power in the Quadrant Galaxies, descend from Libertus explorers in an era of antiquity prior to the rise of the First Republic. These explorers split into two separate clans, one of whom eventually settled on Adelentia to become the Adelphi, and the other became the closely related Venatioa of Bikasulam. Through some unknown cataclysm, the Adelphi lost much of their technological progress, regaining their spacefaring capabilities millennia later. Forming the United Colonies of Adelentia, they rose to power as an influential, albeit reclusive, regional power.

An alliance was formed between the Adelphi and the nations of the Cyrandia Alliance during the Intergalactic War, marking the beginning of the Adelphi playing a key role in intergalactic politics. After the war ended, their space was ruthlessly attacked by the Mortalitas, who had hoped to carve their own dominion in the Quadrants. This conflict ultimately led to the devastation of Adelphi space and an intervention campaign led by the United Republic of Cyrannus, which ultimately liberated their territory.

Nevertheless, millions of Adelphi had been killed and all of their key worlds lay in ruin. To regain lost hope, the Adelphi provisional government launched the Great Migration initiative, where millions of displaced citizens of Adelphi space migrated to the Cyrannus Galaxy, taking up residence on the Inner Rim world of Delfoí. Over the course of the following few years, the Adelphi of Delfoí forged a strong alliance with the D'annaoí and the Mon Nahdar, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Delfoí Republic in 04 BNE. This alliance also led to the creation of Delfoí Shipwrights, resulting in the development of fleets of joint Adelphi/D'annaoí/Mon Nahdar cruisers, many of which would be used in later years by the New Republic and the Cyrandia Resistance.

The Adelphi of the Delfoí Republic became respected members of the United Republic, protecting their new homeworld from an attack by the Confederacy of Allied Systems during the galaxy-spanning Great Cyrannus War in 02 BNE. After the end of the war, the Delfoí Republic, along with the rest of the URC, was absorbed into the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus. For the most part, the Adelphi accepted the new Imperial regime, though as the years went on, many grew skeptical of the Empire's motives. Many Adelphi joined factions such as the Cyrandia Resistance and the Confederacy of Free Planets, such as Mandator Mich'Lea, who acted as a Confederate spy within the Imperial government prior to his arrest and execution.

In the Quadrant Galaxies, Adelphi space remained under provisional Republic control through the Republic in Exile, refusing the accept the legitimacy of the Imperial government. This region of space would later join the New Cyrannian Republic as part of Republica Elen'Nanethia in 03 NE, although it remained isolated from the core region of space surrounding Apatalore and New Capricaerón. However, during the events of the Torments, the astrographical map of the Quadrants was rearranged, relocating Adelphi space in the heart of Elen'Nanethia.

Although Adelphi space was conquered by the Empire during the Quadrantia Campaign of the Second Great Cyrannus War, it was subsequently liberated following the Great Battle of Orbispira, with the Adelphi remaining as a valued member species of the New Republic in both the Quadrants and Cyrannus following the simultaneous liberation of the Adelphi colonies in the Delfoí Sector.

Characteristics[]

Biology[]

Similar in appearance to their Libertus ancestors, the Adelphi are distinguished by their blue-skin, unusual headcrests and their unique tail, which splits into two spikes. To this day, biologists debate the emergence of these tail spikes in such a short span of time from the Adelphi's divergence from the Libertus, but many point to the unique energies of the Quadrants, which have often shifted the physiology of extragalactic species.

Culture[]

Like many of their cousins, the Adelphi have a long tradition of democratic self-government, establishing the Federal Republic of Adelphi early in their spacefaring history. However, in comparison to most Libertus in Cyrannus, the Adelphi are considerably more insular, for while they enjoyed peaceful relations with other civilisations in the Quadrants for centuries, they refused to pursue such relationships beyond occasional trade. The arrival of the United Republic of Cyrannus to the Quadrants changed these outlooks, ultimately culminating in the establishment of the Delfoí Republic and their particularly strong ties to the Mon Nahdar and D'annaoí of Cyrannus. Unlike many species in the Quadrants, the predominant Adelphi religion focuses on the worship of the One God—highlighting their ancient origins in Cyrannus.

Individuals[]

Raesa

Only through reason and understanding will the future be secured, not through threats and aggression

Raesa was a female Adelphi who served as the Senator of Adelentia, the homeworld of her people, in the Senate of the New Cyrannian Republic. A prolific public figure since first contact, Raesa was steadfastly opposed to the Empire and supportive of the New Republic's claim to galactic governance. Although a favourite to win the Presidential Election of 07 NE, she was defeated by Nexarón Valkistair, though remained an influential voice in the Republic prior to her death during the Mou'Cyran Cataclysm.

Quotes[]

The Adelphi are good friends of our people and the galaxy. They are a reliable people who should be considered an example.

- Senator Milinitt

More Libertus ilk, like we have any need for those. We'll have to do some "clean-up".

- Mar-Júun

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Trivia[]

  • The Adelphi were the second Capricyránae species to be made.

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