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The people of Tyranikus respect one thing above all else: strength.

- Tyrant

The Tiranozark is a race of sapient dragons native of the mysterious Mortiol Starcluster, in the Unknown Regions of the Cyrannus Galaxy. Originated from the mountainous planet known as Tyranikus, the Tiranozark have made themselves known across the galaxy for their physical might and their long history of mutual respect towards the feared Mortalitas.

History[]

The Tiranozark's history before they joined the galactic community is subject of debate, but it is known they first colonized space about 7,000 years before the formation of the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus. Starting their history as expansionist conquerors under the name of Tyranikus Stratocracy, they rapidly dominated the space around their homeworld until their ships reached the borders of the Mortalitas, leading the two warrior races to see each other as rivals immediately.

While at first restricted to small skirmishes, the two races eventually escalated into a brief full-scale war known as the War of the Blue Scales, where the Mortalitas slowly stomped out what they believed to be usurpers in their space, though they would slowly come to see the Tiranozark are honorable and worthy opponents. A few years into this war, however, a surprise attack by the Cogsangui on their space caused the two factions to finally sign a peace treaty and combine their forces in order to push off the invaders, leading the Mortalitas and Tiranozark to recognize each other as valuable allies rather than rivals.

The Tiranozark would continue to serve as close allies of the Mortalitas, absorbing some of their culture over centuries. The Intergalactic War saw the largest invasion in their history, as the Cognatus Alliance pushed into the Mortiol Starcluster in an attempt to destroy their ancient foes; while the Tiranozark and Mortalitas worked together to push them back, the Tyranikus Stratocracy was left crippled and leaderless as a result. Out of respect for their ancient friendship and their aid against the Cognatus, the Mortalitas leader Zillum offered the Tiranozark shelter under the Mortalitas Empire, leading the two races to finally merge into a single faction.

Under their Mortalitas allies, the Tiranozark would spread through the rest of the galaxy, being known to have positions across the Confederacy of Allied Systems, the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus and the Great Star Dominion.

Society and Culture[]

Female Tiranozark

Female Tiranozark have lighter scales than males.

Tiranozark culture largely revolves around demonstrations of might and strength, with the stronger among their kind being granted positions of power as a result. Their people are extremely militant, believing that the authority of the military will grant them peace, order and protection against their foes. Over time, the Tiranozark have absorbed many cultural aspects of the Mortalitas due to their close association; to them, offending their honorable allies is akin to offending their own people.

Biology and Appearance[]

The Tiranozark are a species resembling humanoid dragons with blue and white scales which cover their entire bodies. They can reach heights of 3,8 meters in average, with the tallest members of the race reaching over 4 meters. Both their arms and legs are covered in thick, bony material which acts as natural armor, and their shoulders in specific possess large bony plates which act like natural shoulderpads. Tiranozark possess large, webbed ears, a long tail which often possesses four or more spikes at its end, and a pair of vestigial wings on their backs. Due to their massive size, modern Tiranozark are too heavy to fly with them.

Tiranozark possess two large horns upon their heads, one smaller and one larger which curves to the right on males and to the left on females, which is thought to have been used by their ancestors to attract mates instead of fighting. A Tiranozark's claws are sharp and designed to tear the opponent's flesh, serving as their main natural weapons.

Individuals[]

Tyrant
MiniTyrant

Only the mightiest warrior can bring true order to Cyrannus. And I follow him.

Tyrant is a powerful Tiranozark admiral who rose into prominence during the Intergalactic War, where he led his people in battle against the Cognatus Alliance. One of the closest allies of the dreaded Zillum, Tyrant is a firm follower of his ideals and works to see them through, destroying anyone who would oppose the two of them.

Quotes[]

A powerful and noble race. I can easily work with their kind.

- Zillum

The Tiranozark inspire fear in the hearts of even the bravest citizens in Cyrannus.

- Apollo

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