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==History==
==History==
The Dionae's history is highly debated - with no significant evidence, xenoarcheological or actual, towards an origin point - most notably due to the tendency of space-bound gestalt's seeds to travel immense distances. The species itself does not have concrete information on this subject - however many people of all species have linked them to mythological being, as it is thought that the species is old enough to have spread to a significant portion of the galaxy, including all of the currently colonized areas, some even being recorded in Vaurca histories, half-way across the galaxy.


===Discovery, Part One - The Conglomerate===
The enigmatic species, Dionae, have been discovered in various different locations throughout the Orion Spur. With a history unlike any other, with myriads of different perspectives and thousands of years of experiences culminating into what is known today, it was inevitable that there would be different viewpoints of the discovery of the Dionae with each species.  
'''''"The first discovery was unexpected, and changed my view of the Stars forever. It seemed impossible to be true, but the more I dwelled on it, the more I began to see the truth..."''''' - Weirun Tup's Deathflower journal - 2426


The first discovery - the one that proved their existence, in 2320 - was an immense pod-like gestalt. It is theorized to have contained upwards of a thousand nymphs, protected in a thick, haphazard organic shell that took the shape around whatever body it hit and integrated within itself. The entity was put into observation by its Skrell discoverers, being labeled as a simple organic anomaly - the lack of atmosphere and contact making communication not even a thought. Interaction did not happen until nine years later, 2329. Skrell scientists created a device to translate the chirping and popping of the pod, and exchanged greetings. This sent interest through Skrell society, as these Diona were the first sentient beings that the Skrell had met. The Skrell put forward more simple communications, and found out what this pod of life was. The two parties spoke in simple information exchanges, and this led to the Dionae pod explaining how to better communicate with each other - via blood samples.
==Skrell History==
===First Discovery===


With this new-found information, the large object - the Original Conglomerate - was finally officially contacted by ambassadors of the Skrell. The contact delivered a wealth of information - about star movement, physics behaviors, material properties, and so on. In the end, the "Original Conglomerate" was towed, with their glee, in orbit of Nralakk, where it remains to this day the main source of Dionae pods, cyclopes, nymphs, and seeds. Diona have gradually gained a better standing in Skrell society, and the Federation began slowly integrating Diona into their workforce in the late 2360's.
[[File:DionaeCap.PNG|thumb|alt=First Discovery.|The first discovery of the Dionae lead to a rush for rare minerals collected by their mass.]]


===Discovery, Part Two - The Organic Craft - "DSS Ophion"===
It is speculated that the species was initially discovered by [[Skrell]] prospectors on an arctic planetoid within the Xelp System. Originally sent to Xelp III to locate minerals that could aid in the reconstruction of Qerrbalak, but instead discovered concentrated and condensed metals shrouded by weeds. The discovery prompted the ‘Gold Rush’ of the '''2190s CE''' with thousands pouring their efforts into searching for more of the refined and compressed metals, climaxing in '''2198 CE''' when it could no longer be located throughout the planet. It is now suspected that the Skrell had caused an Echion Colossus to perish during the Gold Rush.
'''''"This second discovery, funnily titled by the humans as the ship it devoured, was agile and beautiful in the stars. The way it swam reminded me of a child on Homeworld. It swam with such grace and poise that it seemed to be able to manipulate the void."''''' - Weirun Tup's Deathflower journal - 2426


The Dionae were found, the second time, in 2426, almost a full hundred years after the first encounter. An anomalous reading tipped off a scout ship - part of a Human-Skrell joint practice operation. A low-intensity yet high-frequency energy signature in the middle of seemingly nowhere, far in deep space. Upon investigation, a large mass - now known to be the result of six hundred nymphs being overgrown - was present. It was definitely organic - yet it showed readings similar to a space craft, including a simple (and empty) supermatter reactor and some sort of rudimentary drive. It seemed inactive.
===Skrell Discovery===


However, upon approach - the craft took life, quickly dashing towards one of the human frigates, shrugging off the firepower and attaching itself to a ship called the Ophion. It moved like nothing they had ever seen - a captain of the nearby frigate even provided this description: "Like a fish moving as if space was an ocean". It quickly infiltrated the Ophion, bending hull and causing breaches, eventually reaching the ship's own power plant, siphoning power off. The ship saw no further damage - however, it was already done, all the engineering decks were breached and the ship no longer had enough power for the engines. Under the orders of the Skrell Fleet Admiral (at least the equivalent of it) and with the approval of the incapacitated ship's captain, the exercise was cancelled and the ships returned home, requesting a few science vessels and a rescue shuttle to be sent to them. Unfortunately, when they did arrive roughly a week later, no life was found aboard. The ship was considered derelict - and the vessels returned home, with a warning being placed on both of their star maps about a possibly hostile lifeform there.
The first documented discovery of the species occurred in '''2217 CE'''. A [[Skrell]] Exploratory Vessel noted an inconsistency with data taken from a scan of the Neuron Star - Kelo’Hen. It was soon labelled as an astrological anomaly, prompting further investigation after the discovery of an organic celestial body orbiting Kelo’Hen IIa. Whilst the loggings indicate a massive hull breach occurred shortly after first contact.


This event also caused a rigorous security increase in the observation of the first structure, causing the Dionae to be officially labelled as "potentially hostile to Humans and Skrell". The Fleet returned later with a science ship, and a Dionae ambassador. The ambassador communicated with the colossus surrounding the Ophion, and the Ophion responded, stating it was simply 'Growing'. Of course, with the current status, the question was asked: where is the crew? Correlated with the logs acquired later, the scenario became clear. The Diona's infiltration of the power plant not only caused the engines to fail, but life support. With all the breeches present, it did not take long for the crew to suffocate and die. And once that was done, the Diona (and it is quoted) "simply assimilated their form to learn about your species and conserve matter".
The destruction of the vessel sent shockwaves throughout the Nralakk Federation - many theorising that Glorsh-Omega had returned after a period of hibernation. The recovering nation quickly dispatched a small fleet of cruisers to be attached to a rescue operation. Upon entering the system, they were welcomed by a now overgrown derelict, filled with an unknown organic growth. Initially believed to be some kind of parasite, the [[Skrell]] outfitted themselves with the appropriate gear to investigate the derelict exploratory vessel.  


Culture: Jokingly given the nickname "Dionae Space Station Ophion, Keeper of Life", the Ophion Cyclopes are regularly hauled between Ophion and Tau Ceti - as while they are seen as methodical and even cold, there is no denying their scientific methodology. However - all stations whom host one are instructed to keep an eye on them, should they become hostile for whichever reason.
The operation perforated the derelict, discovering the dozens of hull breaches. As they pushed deeper into the vessel, it became apparent that there were no signs of the deceased crew. Although this gave rise to the hope that they had managed to utilize the escape pods, it soon proved to be false hope as they located the untouched pods. Additional analysis yielded that the growth was in fact flora - one that could survive in the clutches of space - and thus samples were taken.  


===Discovery, Part Three - The Planet of Eden===
[[File:SkrellDionae.png|thumb|alt=First Discovery.|The first-ever documented discovery of the Dionae was simply tagged as an anomaly in astrological data.]]
'''''"They deserve to experience the stars as I did. It will be my final gift."''''' - Weirun Tup's Deathflower journal - 2439


The final time the Dionae were found was in Epsilon Ursae Minoris (EUM) in 2430, discovered by Skrell Captain Weirun Tup who had been exploring stars on the behalf of the Jargon Federation in order to find new habitable planets for expansion. Upon passing through a particular sector, a planet was analyzed from afar to have possibly desirable conditions for life. But upon drawing closer, the planet itself seemed to be alive- the expedition team picked up strange sounds from their equipment, haunting songs being broadcasted on their radios when there should have been the white noise of static. Dumbfounded and excited, the team worked to understand the cause of this anomaly. Unfortunately, their equipment was not up to the challenge, leaving the team no choice but to send out a few experimental signals in an attempt to copy and possibly communicate with whatever was creating the sounds, and send an exploratory team to the surface to see if they could locate the cause. Descending with the crew was Captain Weirun Tup, out of excitement and concern for his crew alike.
Upon their return, it was discovered that a stowaway had managed to cling onto some gear - a small worm-like creature that shared characteristics with the growth located within the confines of the derelict. Initially believed to be a non sapient creature of the void, it was only after it had begun utilizing various chirps, and incoherent sentences in Nral’Malik, that the team began to understand the gravity of the situation at hand. Almost immediately, it was contained and transported to the nearest scientific asset for it to be studied.


Upon landing, it was immediately noted that the planet was rich in untouched wilderness. The crew had touched down near a site with a strong signal of the strange sounds and cautiously pushed forth through the alien flora and fauna to happen upon something that was even more alien. It was a large structure made of a living creature, and one that was already a previously discovered oddity. It was a colony of Dionae Colossus, a massive tower constructed out of Nymphs that acted as a radio tower while a village of Argus and Cyclopes worked and moved around it. The team was warmly welcomed and after exchanging genetic samples, communications were established between the crew and a Cyclops that acted as their guide. It was explained that the planet's only sapient creatures were the Dionae that have colonized the entirety of the surface, the species themselves finding the low gravity and thinner ozone to be beneficial to their purposes. They had also deemed to leave the landscape otherwise untouched and leave the local wildlife alone while taking the more uninhabitable areas for themselves, stating that it was "their home", while the Dionae were merely "guests" to the visiting team.
The project was deemed confidential, with the reasoning for the destruction of the derelict simply cited as a massive solar flare decimating the electronics - further leading to a catastrophic failure of life-sustaining machines. After covering up the destruction, the Grand Council proceeded to select very choice Biologists, Botanists and Linguists to investigate the creature, and whether a language could be deciphered. It was Linguistics Professor Xuq’mqix Volq that successfully constructed the Xuq Translator, a machine only capable of being described as a Skrell Enigma Machine.  


The exploration crew had contacted their main vessel and sent a report back to Jargon of their find. The team members had decided to remain for the duration of their expedition to learn more about this colonized planet and it's inhabitants, finding that the Dionae present contained a vast wealth of information. Working together, the scientists and Dionae managed to create a device capable of deciphering long-distance Rootsong so crew aboard the main vessel may communicate with the Dionae as they studied the planet. A team of researchers were sent to the ground as well, with Captain Weirun Tup often accompanying them to engage in discussion with their hosts. After a short time of consideration, an agreement was made between the Jargon Federation and the Dionae. The colony would supply the Federation with what information they could as well as provide a workforce while the Federation would enrich the Dionae with opportunities to further their interests, supplying both materials (organic and otherwise) as well as the equipment to do so. There was another condition that was mutually agreed upon; the Dionae seemed rather protective of the planet, and while the visitors remained they were to follow the Dionae's example and were to leave the landscape undisturbed for the most part.
The creation of the Xuq Translator allowed for crude, but coherent communication to occur between the singular nymph, and the Skrell. In horrific detail, the creature describes the acts committed against and within the exploratory vessel but reassured that after the deceased Skrell had assimilated into the conglomerate that they understood the weight of their actions. The species was soon dubbed Dionae Primis, after a similar species on Qerrbalak that had parasitic qualities. With the use of the Xuq Translator, the remainder of the Dionae were contacted. It was established that the Dionae would be rerouted to the Nrallak Star System, where they could commence additional diplomatic engagements. The entirety of the cluster promptly agreed, and navigated through the stars to where it remains today as the [[Minor_Dionae_Factions#The_Conglomerated_Choir_of_Nralakk_-_Nralakk_Federation|Conglomerated Choir of Nralakk.]]


When the time came for the expedition to return back to the Jargon Federation, a permanent agent was requested to act as an ambassador between the two species. Having learned more about the Dionae and finding to have a fondness with them as well as wanting to learn more of what they knew, Captain Weirun Tup volunteered to step down from their position of Captain and remain behind. A few other expedition teams visited EUM and the planet the Dionae considered home, nicknaming it Eden for it's wealth in natural resources and wildlife. A small colony of Skrell were established upon Eden to assist the now esteemed researcher and ex-Captain Weirun Tup over the years, and all was well. After nine years, however, now Director Weirun Tup had suddenly disappeared after walking off into the nearby forest at night, saying that they wanted a "clearer view of the stars before I sleep" according to his colleagues. By morning, Weirun's effects were returned to the researchers cryptically stating that the man was "well and a part of them, now". When further questioned, the Dionae stated that the man had been suffering a terminal illness and had decided to become a part of the collective. This had left the other Skrell sceptical, as their Director had not been showing signs of said illness.
===Skrell Aftermath===


Despite the mysterious disappearance of their beloved Director in 2439, the man was venerated by other Skrell as the first of their kind to have truly ascended and become a part of something greater, and it is said that one can still speak to the Director through a Gestalt that remains with the Skrellian settlement. Since then, Skrell from the Federation have often made pilgrimages to and from Eden as a spiritual journey- others choosing it as their final resting place through "reincarnation", following Director Weirun Tup's example and becoming a part of the Dionae residents. The process has never been observed before, but friends and families of the "ascended" hold fast in their beliefs that there is undisputed proof that such a thing is real.
After the Dionae the operation had become declassified, the cultural shockwave it had on [[Skrell]] society was enormous. Hundreds of different theories expanded across the species - some believing the Dionae wish to harm them, whilst others believing that the discovery of an alien species was inevitable, and they should be welcomed. Formal recognition of the species' [[Diona_in_the_Federation|integration]] into the Nralakk Federation was made in '''2240 CE''' when the species had its contributions to the reconstruction of the Federation recognised.


Culture: The largest Dionae to have communicated with other sapients, Dionae from EUM have become highly focused on being efficient, having learned and adapted to Skrell culture. Most notably - the system has become notorious for being a checkpoint shipyard as the Dionae there within orbit most often specialize in engineering tasks while those planetside excel in the natural sciences. Of course - the exposition to the Skrell has made them wary of synthetic intelligence. Furthermore, they are the only known group with a unified creation theory - according to them, Dionae have been at home in "the Great Void" - as paraphrased - since the beginning of their existence, and their creation should have been nothing short of impossible.
Dionae and [[Skrell]] have since formed an inseparable bond. The Skrell provide the Dionae with resources necessary for reproduction, as well as for the development of places of living, which the Dionae repay by contributing their efforts to assist in the Federation’s expansion across the stars. Another byproduct of this relationship is an order to destroy a theoretical form of the Dionae, noted to as a [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Dionae_Forms#Titan| Titan], due to the inherent risk of intelligence singularity and other classified risks.


===Venter's Cetus, Reade's Argus, and Other Groups===
==Human History==
A recent discovery, Venter's Cetus is one of the few known Cetus-class Dionae. Rather reclusive, they seem to have an immense amount of knowledge in atmospheric systems, having designed a circulatory array within themselves. Slow and meticulous - this group has elected to provide the Sol Alliance with Cyclops bodies in exchange for large amounts of biomass from various species - with supplementary "credit" for sapient specimens. They do not seem to fear extinction at the phase they have found themselves to be in, with "shards" of the gestalt being of almost nil importance.
===First Discovery===


Discovered in orbit of Reade, there is also an isolated and small group that is sometimes seen on facilities across Tau Ceti. They are reported to be highly social, a Biesel bar even boasting an occasional Dionae bartending experience. This particular gestalt seems rather knowledgeable about the goings of supply and civilian departments- though they are often seen with distrust due to the rumours of Reade. Of course, these are the large known groups. Among these two more recent additions, there is a total of eighty-one known subgroups with various traits - and an unknown amount of yet undiscovered groups. More information will be added when available.
It is believed that the Dionae were first discovered by humanity during the Great Interstellar War, within the Weeping Stars Region on the Orion Spur. Numerous auxiliary fleets seemed to have stumbled upon a now derelict Battleship, within 1.2 parsecs of the war’s deadliest assault - The Battle of the Binary. The auxiliary fleet further investigated the derelict, noting the existence of an abnormal growth of the starboard bow. Initially, it was thought that the Battleship had been destroyed by Coalition Forces, however, after preliminary scans it was observed that the derelict had become a breeding ground of sorts for extraterrestrial fauna. The auxiliary fleets eventually disembarked, leaving the vessel to be engulfed by the red giant it orbited.  


===Integration in Society===
===Human Discovery===  
Their value, however - along with general helpfulness, high curiosity and impressive intelligence, even to the Skrell (who have approved them onto titles as high as Representatives since 2432) - gave the Dionae enough going for them that they were not phased out, and are commonly seen aboard space stations and spacecraft, especially human-owned. The Skrell have, however, started a new program to find and appropriate any other Dionae groups to ensure proper incorporation - or destruction, should the group be too dangerous. This program has already uncovered four dozen gestalts.
See: [[Rueltab]]


===Mythological associations===
Almost a decade after the discovery of [[Skrell]] by Humanity, a joint operation had been initiated. The respective operation had been alerted to an astrological anomaly similar to the one noted in Kelo’Hen before it was discovered to be the Dionae. The possibility turned into reality as a new cluster was unearthed - just as the operation entered the Rueltab System on '''July 18th 2378 CE'''.  
Bearing a wood-like appearance, a small bulbous nymph and with the tales of necrophagy, the Dionae have been said to actually have been the species behind several mythical creatures - such as the humans' Green Man and Leshy, and even the Mandragora and Man-Eating Tree. Most notably - it has been linked to a wise, ancient God of Life by some Skrell - the Oernabi (Tree-God), who was said to be benevolent to those deemed worthy. Such a belief spawned the Dienabi religion - the term literally meaning "tree child" - which stipulates that it is possible to ascend to the status of a noble Diona by protecting them with your life - after which they absorb and transform the martyr. Captain Weirun Tup is considered to be the first "ascended" of this kind, earning him almost as much veneration.


==Beyond the Knowledge==
The [[Skrell]] forewarned that proximity was important - as getting too close to the Dionae may prompt them to become hostile. Whilst the Xuq Translator was being prepared, the Cluster began rapidly navigating through the void - with onlookers stating it was almost as if the species were capable of manipulating its surroundings. It pounced on a [[Sol Alliance|Solarian]] vessel, known as the Ophion, causing multiple hull breaches which ultimately prompted the overload of the warp core - an explosion echoed and acted an electromagnetic pulse to any ships within a ten-kilometre squared radius of the explosion. With most of the joint operation being damaged one way or another, they were forced to retreat into more civilised segments of the Orion Spur - dubbing the event the “Rueltab Incident.”
As seen with reports of Ophion, this species is still mostly unknown - in capabilities, origins and intentions. Many scientific organizations are willing to pay a good price for any useful data on the Dionae.
 
[[File:DionaeCaelphon.png|thumb|alt=SASV Ophion.|The SASV Ophion was abandoned shortly after a Dionae assault on the vessel.]]
 
After the exponential damage done to the operation, it was deemed necessary for additional firepower to be sent. Upon entering the Rueltab System, the fleets were welcomed to a similar sight experienced by the [[Skrell]] a century earlier - an overgrown derelict that replaced the Ophion. Armed with knowledge on how to circumvent the possibility of hostilities, they fired upon the cluster as a preventative measure.
 
The talks would continue for over a year - with a blockade of the system being placed to prevent unnecessary interruption. The assimilation of the crew aboard the Ophion assisted greatly giving the Dionae an inkling of the culture, and the language, that the Solarians had. The Dionae were soon ‘arrested’ for their crimes against the [[Sol Alliance]] and were almost immediately integrated into menial labour, where they were expected to pay their debt to the Alliance - usually taking a decade or more to do so.
 
===Human Aftermath===
 
The tragedy of the Ophion is still considered the greatest example of why the Dionae should be kept under close monitoring. Decades following the incident, the Dionae would have regulations and restrictions placed on them - essentially being classed as residents, but not citizens, of the Solarian Alliance.  Many were sent to [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=New_Gibson| New Gibson], to strip mine the planet - and assist in developing it as a major-industrial powerhouse in the '''Middle-Ring''' of the [[Sol Alliance]]. Their survival only being guaranteed by the various electronics designed to provide light, and the majority of the radioactive waste produced on New Gibson being sent to the sizable community.
 
Those who had paid their debt to the Solarians resettled themselves to [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Biesel| Biesel] eventually leading to the commencement of the construction of the Eternal Temple in '''2382 CE'''. It became a beacon for all Dionae, to continue to strive and work hard for the eventual taste of freedom. It took nearly sixty years for the Temple to be completed, finally being unveiled as a whole in '''2431 CE'''. [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Notable_Dionae| Connected to the Blossoms Beyond] was one of the first to resettle, being granted rights to a rather large piece of land considered to not be of any value to the [[Sol Alliance]], which would eventually become the one of the largest [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Dionae_Clusters#The_Eternal_Temple| community] of Dionae a century later.
 
==Unathi History==
===First Discovery===
[[File:DionaeHistory1.gif|thumb|alt=Unathi First Discovery.|The first Unathi discovery was merely the watching of a meteor shower, later discovered to be Dionae seeds.]]
 
Various clans littered across the northern wastelands of Moghes saw thousands of streaks descend from the skies - a beauty not commonly seen in the horrific conditions known to most. What was in fact not shooting stars, but thousands of Dionae seeds entering the atmosphere. Whilst some theorise that they hitchhiked a meteorite, others have speculated that other species across the Orion Spur delivered the payload to assist in pushing back the immense expanse of continued growth across Moghes - The Wasteland.
 
===Unathi Discovery===
 
Several months after the supposed meteorite shower, an area previously just a crater spanning over two kilometres in diameter, had become an Oasis. No longer did an irradiated lake ruminate within the centre, but a source of freshwater that allowed its surroundings to once again bloom with biodiversity.
 
The nomads of the wastes stumbled upon the ever-growing number of these areas - all previously deemed uninhabitable, but now sprouted full of life. Many ‘colonising’ these areas, and settling their tribes within the now flourishing segments of the Wastelands.
[[File:Reclaimation.png|thumb|alt=Dionae Unathi.|The Dionae have since been used by various Unathi - even Reclaimers.]]
 
Upon further investigation, these miracles were in fact not just miracles. It was discovered that hundreds of little worm-like creatures would cement themselves within the most irradiated segments of the wastes, leaving the area only once the radiation levels dropped. The Unathi slowly came to understand that these creatures were in fact behind the restoration of the wastes - leading many to capture them in hopes of focusing their effort. It wasn't until communication was established between the species (thanks to assimilating the corpses of the Unathi). The relationship prospered - the Dionae extracted the radiation within the Wastelands, in return for being cared for by the Unathi. A symbiotic relationship, where each relied on another for further prosperity.  
 
===Unathi Aftermath===
 
The two live in a state of symbiosis - With Unathi that are confined to the wastes relying on the species in order to expand their influence, and means of agriculture, through the radiated areas. Some Dionae have even been inducted into various tribes, being treated as equals in the eyes of the Unathi. Sk’akh followers have even hailed them as blessings from Sk’akh, allowing for Dionae to easily integrate within Unathi society.  
 
==Recent History==
In recent times, the species has undergone massive advancements. Not only have they integrated into most societies across the Orion Spur - but have even begun expanding their reaches and colonising planets themselves.
 
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  • History

    The enigmatic species, Dionae, have been discovered in various different locations throughout the Orion Spur. With a history unlike any other, with myriads of different perspectives and thousands of years of experiences culminating into what is known today, it was inevitable that there would be different viewpoints of the discovery of the Dionae with each species.

    Skrell History

    First Discovery

    First Discovery.
    The first discovery of the Dionae lead to a rush for rare minerals collected by their mass.

    It is speculated that the species was initially discovered by Skrell prospectors on an arctic planetoid within the Xelp System. Originally sent to Xelp III to locate minerals that could aid in the reconstruction of Qerrbalak, but instead discovered concentrated and condensed metals shrouded by weeds. The discovery prompted the ‘Gold Rush’ of the 2190s CE with thousands pouring their efforts into searching for more of the refined and compressed metals, climaxing in 2198 CE when it could no longer be located throughout the planet. It is now suspected that the Skrell had caused an Echion Colossus to perish during the Gold Rush.

    Skrell Discovery

    The first documented discovery of the species occurred in 2217 CE. A Skrell Exploratory Vessel noted an inconsistency with data taken from a scan of the Neuron Star - Kelo’Hen. It was soon labelled as an astrological anomaly, prompting further investigation after the discovery of an organic celestial body orbiting Kelo’Hen IIa. Whilst the loggings indicate a massive hull breach occurred shortly after first contact.

    The destruction of the vessel sent shockwaves throughout the Nralakk Federation - many theorising that Glorsh-Omega had returned after a period of hibernation. The recovering nation quickly dispatched a small fleet of cruisers to be attached to a rescue operation. Upon entering the system, they were welcomed by a now overgrown derelict, filled with an unknown organic growth. Initially believed to be some kind of parasite, the Skrell outfitted themselves with the appropriate gear to investigate the derelict exploratory vessel.

    The operation perforated the derelict, discovering the dozens of hull breaches. As they pushed deeper into the vessel, it became apparent that there were no signs of the deceased crew. Although this gave rise to the hope that they had managed to utilize the escape pods, it soon proved to be false hope as they located the untouched pods. Additional analysis yielded that the growth was in fact flora - one that could survive in the clutches of space - and thus samples were taken.

    First Discovery.
    The first-ever documented discovery of the Dionae was simply tagged as an anomaly in astrological data.

    Upon their return, it was discovered that a stowaway had managed to cling onto some gear - a small worm-like creature that shared characteristics with the growth located within the confines of the derelict. Initially believed to be a non sapient creature of the void, it was only after it had begun utilizing various chirps, and incoherent sentences in Nral’Malik, that the team began to understand the gravity of the situation at hand. Almost immediately, it was contained and transported to the nearest scientific asset for it to be studied.

    The project was deemed confidential, with the reasoning for the destruction of the derelict simply cited as a massive solar flare decimating the electronics - further leading to a catastrophic failure of life-sustaining machines. After covering up the destruction, the Grand Council proceeded to select very choice Biologists, Botanists and Linguists to investigate the creature, and whether a language could be deciphered. It was Linguistics Professor Xuq’mqix Volq that successfully constructed the Xuq Translator, a machine only capable of being described as a Skrell Enigma Machine.

    The creation of the Xuq Translator allowed for crude, but coherent communication to occur between the singular nymph, and the Skrell. In horrific detail, the creature describes the acts committed against and within the exploratory vessel but reassured that after the deceased Skrell had assimilated into the conglomerate that they understood the weight of their actions. The species was soon dubbed Dionae Primis, after a similar species on Qerrbalak that had parasitic qualities. With the use of the Xuq Translator, the remainder of the Dionae were contacted. It was established that the Dionae would be rerouted to the Nrallak Star System, where they could commence additional diplomatic engagements. The entirety of the cluster promptly agreed, and navigated through the stars to where it remains today as the Conglomerated Choir of Nralakk.

    Skrell Aftermath

    After the Dionae the operation had become declassified, the cultural shockwave it had on Skrell society was enormous. Hundreds of different theories expanded across the species - some believing the Dionae wish to harm them, whilst others believing that the discovery of an alien species was inevitable, and they should be welcomed. Formal recognition of the species' integration into the Nralakk Federation was made in 2240 CE when the species had its contributions to the reconstruction of the Federation recognised.

    Dionae and Skrell have since formed an inseparable bond. The Skrell provide the Dionae with resources necessary for reproduction, as well as for the development of places of living, which the Dionae repay by contributing their efforts to assist in the Federation’s expansion across the stars. Another byproduct of this relationship is an order to destroy a theoretical form of the Dionae, noted to as a Titan, due to the inherent risk of intelligence singularity and other classified risks.

    Human History

    First Discovery

    It is believed that the Dionae were first discovered by humanity during the Great Interstellar War, within the Weeping Stars Region on the Orion Spur. Numerous auxiliary fleets seemed to have stumbled upon a now derelict Battleship, within 1.2 parsecs of the war’s deadliest assault - The Battle of the Binary. The auxiliary fleet further investigated the derelict, noting the existence of an abnormal growth of the starboard bow. Initially, it was thought that the Battleship had been destroyed by Coalition Forces, however, after preliminary scans it was observed that the derelict had become a breeding ground of sorts for extraterrestrial fauna. The auxiliary fleets eventually disembarked, leaving the vessel to be engulfed by the red giant it orbited.

    Human Discovery

    See: Rueltab

    Almost a decade after the discovery of Skrell by Humanity, a joint operation had been initiated. The respective operation had been alerted to an astrological anomaly similar to the one noted in Kelo’Hen before it was discovered to be the Dionae. The possibility turned into reality as a new cluster was unearthed - just as the operation entered the Rueltab System on July 18th 2378 CE.

    The Skrell forewarned that proximity was important - as getting too close to the Dionae may prompt them to become hostile. Whilst the Xuq Translator was being prepared, the Cluster began rapidly navigating through the void - with onlookers stating it was almost as if the species were capable of manipulating its surroundings. It pounced on a Solarian vessel, known as the Ophion, causing multiple hull breaches which ultimately prompted the overload of the warp core - an explosion echoed and acted an electromagnetic pulse to any ships within a ten-kilometre squared radius of the explosion. With most of the joint operation being damaged one way or another, they were forced to retreat into more civilised segments of the Orion Spur - dubbing the event the “Rueltab Incident.”

    SASV Ophion.
    The SASV Ophion was abandoned shortly after a Dionae assault on the vessel.

    After the exponential damage done to the operation, it was deemed necessary for additional firepower to be sent. Upon entering the Rueltab System, the fleets were welcomed to a similar sight experienced by the Skrell a century earlier - an overgrown derelict that replaced the Ophion. Armed with knowledge on how to circumvent the possibility of hostilities, they fired upon the cluster as a preventative measure.

    The talks would continue for over a year - with a blockade of the system being placed to prevent unnecessary interruption. The assimilation of the crew aboard the Ophion assisted greatly giving the Dionae an inkling of the culture, and the language, that the Solarians had. The Dionae were soon ‘arrested’ for their crimes against the Sol Alliance and were almost immediately integrated into menial labour, where they were expected to pay their debt to the Alliance - usually taking a decade or more to do so.

    Human Aftermath

    The tragedy of the Ophion is still considered the greatest example of why the Dionae should be kept under close monitoring. Decades following the incident, the Dionae would have regulations and restrictions placed on them - essentially being classed as residents, but not citizens, of the Solarian Alliance. Many were sent to New Gibson, to strip mine the planet - and assist in developing it as a major-industrial powerhouse in the Middle-Ring of the Sol Alliance. Their survival only being guaranteed by the various electronics designed to provide light, and the majority of the radioactive waste produced on New Gibson being sent to the sizable community.

    Those who had paid their debt to the Solarians resettled themselves to Biesel eventually leading to the commencement of the construction of the Eternal Temple in 2382 CE. It became a beacon for all Dionae, to continue to strive and work hard for the eventual taste of freedom. It took nearly sixty years for the Temple to be completed, finally being unveiled as a whole in 2431 CE. Connected to the Blossoms Beyond was one of the first to resettle, being granted rights to a rather large piece of land considered to not be of any value to the Sol Alliance, which would eventually become the one of the largest community of Dionae a century later.

    Unathi History

    First Discovery

    Unathi First Discovery.
    The first Unathi discovery was merely the watching of a meteor shower, later discovered to be Dionae seeds.

    Various clans littered across the northern wastelands of Moghes saw thousands of streaks descend from the skies - a beauty not commonly seen in the horrific conditions known to most. What was in fact not shooting stars, but thousands of Dionae seeds entering the atmosphere. Whilst some theorise that they hitchhiked a meteorite, others have speculated that other species across the Orion Spur delivered the payload to assist in pushing back the immense expanse of continued growth across Moghes - The Wasteland.

    Unathi Discovery

    Several months after the supposed meteorite shower, an area previously just a crater spanning over two kilometres in diameter, had become an Oasis. No longer did an irradiated lake ruminate within the centre, but a source of freshwater that allowed its surroundings to once again bloom with biodiversity.

    The nomads of the wastes stumbled upon the ever-growing number of these areas - all previously deemed uninhabitable, but now sprouted full of life. Many ‘colonising’ these areas, and settling their tribes within the now flourishing segments of the Wastelands.

    Dionae Unathi.
    The Dionae have since been used by various Unathi - even Reclaimers.

    Upon further investigation, these miracles were in fact not just miracles. It was discovered that hundreds of little worm-like creatures would cement themselves within the most irradiated segments of the wastes, leaving the area only once the radiation levels dropped. The Unathi slowly came to understand that these creatures were in fact behind the restoration of the wastes - leading many to capture them in hopes of focusing their effort. It wasn't until communication was established between the species (thanks to assimilating the corpses of the Unathi). The relationship prospered - the Dionae extracted the radiation within the Wastelands, in return for being cared for by the Unathi. A symbiotic relationship, where each relied on another for further prosperity.

    Unathi Aftermath

    The two live in a state of symbiosis - With Unathi that are confined to the wastes relying on the species in order to expand their influence, and means of agriculture, through the radiated areas. Some Dionae have even been inducted into various tribes, being treated as equals in the eyes of the Unathi. Sk’akh followers have even hailed them as blessings from Sk’akh, allowing for Dionae to easily integrate within Unathi society.

    Recent History

    In recent times, the species has undergone massive advancements. Not only have they integrated into most societies across the Orion Spur - but have even begun expanding their reaches and colonising planets themselves.