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“We must wade through the blood of our enemies to achieve salvation.”
- - A Cogsangui saying.
The Cogsangui are a saurian race native to the Zelotes Sector in the Unknown Regions of the Cyrannus Galaxy. A highly advanced culture that revolves around a certain devotion to the Oikoumene as well as a strong code of ethics revolving around personal honour. The Cogsangui are infamous for their involvement in the various incarnations of the Cognatus civilisation throughout history, often functioning as the leaders of the zealous societies, most notably the Cognatus Empire, formed during the Dark Times. Highly intelligent and deeply loyal, Cogsangui can either be a strong ally or a relentless enemy.
History
Early History
The Cogsangui evolved on the planet of Cognalorilos in the Unknown Regions of the Cyrannus Galaxy, a world filled with the remains of artefacts from the Oikoumene. The early Cogsangui used these artefacts to quickly advance into space, becoming a major superpower in their region of Cyrannus. When they began to explore the Unknown Regions, they quickly found other sentient species, such as the Defiler and the Scavengers. The three races quickly formed an Alliance between them, united in their belief in the Gods. However, it was no secret that the Cogsangui were the main leaders behind the Cognatus, and the other three races were often belittled.
Juggernauts of Faith
The Cogsangui lead Cognatus invasions.
However, the Cognatus eventually met another species, the Nequam who the Cogsangui took an immediate disliking to. However, they noticed that the Nequam could make a good physiological enemy noticing their rage and lust for flesh. The Nequam, naturally resisted the Cognatus invasion of their space, but were eventually quelled by the Cogsangui themselves. The Nequam quickly became one of the races in the Cognatus, but a rift continues to separate the two species.
In the immediate months prior to the beginning of the Intergalactic War, the Cognatus Alliance began exploring deeper into the Unknown Regions of Cyrannus, searching for long lost Atlantica and Thirteenth Tribe artifacts and constructs. Eventually, they came across a world sacred to both the Cognatus and Rambo Nation, who would also eventually discover it. When they did, the Cognatus were furious and began a genocidal campaign against the United Republic of Cyrannus and Rambo Nation.
This war would last for years, and all sides would face extreme casualties, though the Cognatus continued their genocides regardless. Eventually, the Cognatus brought the Cyrannian Republic to it's knees, attacking their homeworlds of the Twelve Colonies. As the battle raged on, the Cognatus became aware of a sacred portal of the gods. When they finished uncovering it, they entered the portal, into what they believed was the Realm of the Gods. However, the Thirteenth Tribe redirected the portal to exit in unknown and dangerous space, where the vast majority of the Cognatus military were consumed by the Purity Virus.
Remnant
A Cognatus Fleet.
However, some survived this fate and lived on in the form of the Cognatus Remnant, who became allies and later members of the Cyrandia Alliance, helping their former enemies against threats like the Confederacy of Allied Systems and the Cyrannian Grox Empire. However, many Cogsangui still distrust the Cyrandia, especially in the aftermath of the Great Cyrannus War, when the Emperor of the newly formed Galactic Empire of Cyrannus declared the Cognatus enemies of the state and traitors. This angered the Cogsangui, many of which are beginning to plot against Voro Acetenus. One of the leaders of the Cognatus, Rha' Chonchiyo managed to contact the Tra'ssahk bounty hunter, Garnossk. He ordered the vicious hunter to find and kill Voro Acetenus.
Cognatus Empire
After supposedly succeeding in the task, Rha'Chonchiyo and the other Cognatus Hieroarchs began to implement a new government that would replace the Remnant with a nation like the Alliance of old. To this end, the Cognatus Empire was formed. With their new found power exceeding Intergalactic War-era potency, the Cogsangui began to expand once more into the unknown regions of the Cyrannus Galaxy as well as the Borealis Galaxy. Soon afterwards, the Cogsangui's new empire came under the sway of the Primercer, an ancient Oikoumene reawakened by Vos Adamae.
Biology and Appearance
The Cogsangui are a race of reptilian warm blooded saurians that tower above many Cyrannian lifeforms. They are extremely strong and can probably fight with a taller Mortalitas on equal terms. It is said that the Cogsangui are perhaps the most elite warriors in Cyrannus, which is due to the fact that they are raised from birth to be warriors. A defining characteristic of of the Cogsangui is their peculiar mandibles which they often used to catch and dismember prey in prehistoric times.
Society and Culture
The Cogsangui see themselves as the greatest lifeforms in the galaxy and generally look upon other races as being inferior in terms of intellect and strength. They have a military centric culture and place great credence in their religion, worshipping the ancient structures left behind by their gods, the Oikoumene. The concepts of family and ancestors is also very important to the Cogsangui, who often organize themselves into clans. The betrayal of a member of a clan is punishable by death and is considered the deepest shame imaginable. The Cogsangui are amongst the greatest warriors of Cyrannus and dying while in battle is often seen as the most desirable death.
Clans
Most Cogsangui are born into a clan that serves as the family of a particular individual as well as a socio-political group, with some clans such as the Patricians having significantly more power than a clan such as the Peon. Though individuals are usually born into a particular clan and remain there for the rest of their lives, extraordinary deeds in battle can often result in a promotion to a higher rank. For example, though he was born a Peon, Vos Adamae later ascended to the clan of Patricians.
Individuals
Quotes
“An honourable race, who always act within the reasons of their Gods. I once thought we could put the differences of our past behind us, but it appears like many wish to see a return to their old ways.”
- - Apollo
“Uuurgh, those creatures are so disgusting.”
- - Mar-Júun
Gallery
Trivia
- The Cogsangui are based on the Sangheili from the Halo Franchise.
- They have gone through five versions.
