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<center>[[File:DionaeMainpage.png|The cold, desolate void of space, the only home Dionae have always known.|link=]]</center>
==History==
The Dionae are a cryptic species, and have been discovered through-out the Orion Spur. The following are the documented discoveries of Dionae so far.


==Overview==
==Skrell-Dionae History==
Enigmatic witnesses to various events through the centuries, the Dionae are an inquisitive species with a childlike disposition after initially gaining sentience. Their origins, behaviour and functions are never alike - with each being as unique as the next. The Dionae are capable of great intellectual, biological and physical feats going above and beyond what was considered possible for millennia. Dionae are similar to both plant and animal, however, they primarily survive off of the electromagnetic spectrum coinciding with a diet of biological matter to supplement their growth. Their lack of ability to adapt to lack of radiation can lead to death, if not exposed to at least efficient lighting. Dionae have been seen across the Orion Spur, each with a unique [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Dionae_History#History history] and [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Dionae_Clusters personality].


{{Infobox Diona
===First Discovery===
|Species    = Dionae
One can speculate that Dionae were originally discovered by [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Skrell Skrell] Prospectors on an arctic planetoid orbiting the Xelp system. The Skrell Prospectors were originally sent to Xelp III [[File:DionaeCap.PNG|thumb|alt=First Discovery.|The first discovery of the Dionae lead to a rush for a rare mineral formed within a Dionae - Ambergris.]] in order to locate minerals that would be used for the reconstruction of [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Notable_Skrell_Systems_and_Locations#Qerrbalak.2C_Homeworld Qerrbalak], but instead stumbled upon unique mineral surrounded by organic weeds, this mineral was later found to be Ambergris, leading to the ‘Ambergris Rush’ of the 2220s, where hundreds if not thousands of Skrell dedicated their time and energy to searching for more of this rare mineral. The rush would last until 2232 CE - when Skrell Prospectors could no longer locate Ambergris. It is suspected that during this period of time the Skrell had slaughtered what is now known as an Echion Colossus.
|Scientific = D. Primis
|Image  = Dionae410x320.png
|Language = Rootsong
|Factions = [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Notable_Dionae_Factions Mult.]
|Location = [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Notable_Dionae_Systems_and_Locations Mult.]
}}
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==Occupational==
Dionae have the ability to explore numerous employment opportunities, even that of Command Staff in the ranks of NanoTrasen. Although they are limited, Dionae '''''can''''' be found as [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Research_Director Research Directors], [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Chief_Engineer Chief Engineers] and [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Chief_Medical_Officer Chief Medical Officers]. They, however, '''''cannot''''' be Emergency Medical Technicians nor Paramedics due to their severe slowness, risking the life of the patient.  


==Mechanics==
===Skrell Discovery===


*Access to the specie’s unique language, Rootsong with ,q prefix.
The first documented discovery of Dionae occurred in 2247 CE. The '''JVSS Lu-Wahoq''' noted there was an inconsistency with data taken from a scan of the '''Kelo’Hen system'''. The inconsistency was soon labelled an astronomical anomaly, after they had discovered a large celestial object orbiting Kelo-Hen IIa, which seemed to be exhibiting flora-like properties. The JVSS Lu-Wahoq was ordered to probe and investigate the anomaly, which they soon did. There has been a debate on exactly what happened next, however, one thing can be agreed upon - The JVSS Lu-Wahoq was destroyed shortly after commencing the investigation.
*Lives off of light and radiation, dies without either for a long period of time.
*Heals damage while in light or radiation.
It sent shockwaves throughout the Jargon Federation - many fearing that [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Skrell_History#The_Third_Incident Glorsh-Omega] had returned only shortly after its disappearance to continue its tyrannical reign. The Jargon Federation dispatched a Search & Rescue team - alongside with two Cruisers. When they had entered the Kelo’Hen System, they were welcomed by an overgrown derelict, filled with what seemed to be some kind of flora. The Search & Rescue Team suited themselves with EVA Gear, and ensured they were armed before going out to investigate the now derelict JVSS Lu-Wahoq'.
*Heals from radiation chemicals, gains damage from anti-radiation and weedkillers.
 
*Not affected by lack of atmosphere or pressure.
The investigative team soon entered, discovery with what seems to be a completely empty vessel. There were multiple hull breaches, and much of the team had come to terms that they’d likely discover the deceased crew - but there was not even a body onboard. Venturing further, they stumbled on some of the growth that had seemed to have formed a two smaller spherical bulbs, and one large one. Samples were taken, and they continued to investigate. After the investigation was concluded, and ultimately deemed that the JVSS Lu-Wahoq was simply an anomaly itself - no one could understand what had happened to the corpses of the crew.
*Moves slower than most other species, even slower when in darkness. Speed increases when in good light or irradiated.
[[File:SkrellDionae.png|thumb|alt=First Discovery.|The first-ever documented discovery of the Dionae was simply tagged as an anomaly in astrological data.]]
*Can split a nymph from their gestalt and control it. Can also switch between the split nymph and original gestalt at will.
It was only once aboard the Search & Rescue Vessel that the team had stumbled on what seems to have been a part of the growth - a small worm-like creature had managed to stowaway with the EVA Gear, and had begun to chirp a song before making some incoherent sentences in Nral’Malik. The team was intrigued, and as soon as they possibly could, they returned to the nearest suitable Federation planet in order to allow the small creature to be studied.  
*Can split completely into several nymphs, as well as reform into a gestalt with enough biomass.
 
*Can regrow limbs with enough nutrients and while exposed to light or radiation, faster with radiation.
The project was kept confidential, the JVSS Lu-Wahoq was covered up and cited to have been destroyed after a solar flare event had decimated the vessel - and it was lost to the void. A choice team of Biologists, Researchers and Linguists had been chosen to help investigate the creature - taking over four years before any breakthroughs had occurred.  It was Linguistics Professor, '''[https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Notable_Skrell#Xuq.E2.80.99mqix_Volq Doctor Xuq’mqix Volq]''', that had managed to decipher the unknown language spoken by the creature. The Professor had successfully constructed a device similar to what could only be described as an Enigma Machine by Humans - which still exists today, and has been used to help decipher languages such as '''[https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Unathi#Language Sinta’Unathi]''', '''[https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Tajara#Social Siik’Maas]''' and '''[https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Vaurca#Language Vaurcaesian]'''.  
*Can *chirp and *chirp_song.
 
*Can devour certain creatures by grabbing them, aiming for the mouth, and clicking yourself.
The creature was soon able to communicate with the Skrell team, explaining everything that had occurred on the JVSS Lu-Wahoq - from the attack on the vessel after it had provoked the collective cluster of the species to when they had assimilated the deceased and had truly begun to understand that they never intended to hurt the cluster. The creature was soon labelled as Dionae Primis, after a similar species on Qerrbalak that attacked the native fauna. Multiple conversations would occur for almost a year, before they would return with Professor Xuq’mqix to the Kelo’Hen System. The device constructed would allow for a conversation to be held - and if it were to fail, they had the Dionae Primis still with them to assist.
*Can use the Create Structure verb to form their biological mass into a wall, floor, or glowing bulb.
 
The Kelo’Hen System anomaly was soon contacted, and after a series of diplomatic talks, they were brought to the '''Nralakk System''' - where they still remain today. After numerous years spent studying and conversing with the cluster, they began to slowly be integrated into Skrell Society. The cluster was soon nicknamed the Conglomerated Choir of Nralakk, due the almost serene songs that could be heard originating from the cluster.
 
===Skrell Aftermath===
 
After the species was declassified, it sent a shockwave through Skrell Society. Some believed the species to want to harm them, whilst others believed them to be a symbol that Oernabi truly did exist - further allowing the creation of the Dienabi Religion, and largely others were just excited that a new sapient species had been discovered, especially a species capable of helping them during the reconstruction period. Dionae labour was first used in 2263 CE, mostly in assistance with reconstructing the majority of the terrestrial cities.
 
Dionae and Skrell have since formed a bond inseparable by almost anything. Dionae assist the Skrell in exchange for safe passage and havens in which they can grow and produce more Dionae. More information on this cluster can be found here. Dionae from the Nralakk Cluster are typically menial workers, but there have been some noted to have achieved various degrees similar to Skrell.  
 
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.
 
==Human-Dionae History==
 
===First Discovery===
Humanity first discovered the Dionae within the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=The_Orion_Spur Weeping Stars Region] in 2281 CE, during the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Sol_Alliance_History#The_First_Interstellar_War First Interstellar War] between the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Coalition_of_Colonies Coalition of Colonies] and [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Sol_Alliance Solarian Alliance]. Solarian Cruisers noted to have discovered the derelict Battleship, the '''SAMV Leviathan''', near where one of the war’s most deadly interstellar assault had occurred, The Battle of the Binary. The SAMV Leviathan was noted to have an abnormal breach - not caused by any known form of weaponry at the time. Initially, many thought that the Coalition of Colonies had somehow managed to create an all-powerful weapon, but upon further investigation noted an unknown growth located on the inner port side hull - being Soldiers, they had just assumed it was a nest of space fauna of some sort that had begun to use the vessel as breeding grounds. Nothing much else was noted, and there was never any official investigation into the matter. The SAMV Leviathan was never seen again, and was suspected to have been swallowed by the Red Giant it orbited.
 
===Human Discovery===
A decade after Humanity had been discovered by the Skrell, a joint Human-Skrell exploratory fleet had been put into service for the sole reason to strengthen relations as well as to search for other sapient life. The fleet had been alerted to an inconsistency, similar to that found in 2247 CE within the Kelo’Hen system. The Skrell Researchers notified the Human counterpart of the possible discovery of a new cluster - exciting both species. When the fleet had entered the Rueltab System on July 18th 2342, not only was the inconsistency proved to be a cluster, but it was on a much smaller scale than that discovered in the Kelo’Hen System.
 
The Fleet manoeuvred to be relatively close to the cluster, however, the Skrell warned to keep a distance in the event that they turned hostile. The '''Xuq Machine''' created almost two centuries early by '''Professor Xuq’mqix''' was implemented in almost every Science Vessel that had been constructed post-reconstruction era. Whilst configuring the machine, the cluster suddenly moved through space - many onlookers saying it was almost as if it was capable of manipulating the void to its will. The SASV (Solarian Alliance Science Vessel) Ophion was the first target, the cluster caused multiple hull breaches, and ultimately caused the overload of the warp engine, leading to an explosion that acted as an EMP to any ships within a kilometre of the explosion. Majority of the fleet has been disabled, and those left capable of fleeing did so. The Cluster was noted to be hostile, and in the following weeks after the '''Rueltab Incident''', more and more Researchers pushed to continue investigating the Cluster finally getting their wish six months later.  
 
[[File:DionaeCaelphon.png|thumb|alt=SASV Ophion.|The SASV Ophion was abandoned shortly after a Dionae assault on the vessel.]]
 
Another Skrell and Human joint exploratory fleet was sent to investigate, however, the fleet had been outfitted with a unique chemical weapon, later discovered to have been created by the Skrell in the unlikely event that the Nrallak Cluster had begun to act hostile. The fleet approached what seemed to be a graveyard of the previous, slowly and carefully manoeuvring between the large derelicts in order to locate the SASV Ophion. Once they reached the vessel, it was clear that the Cluster had made it their new home - the entire Ophion was covered in Dionae, from bow to stern. Again, the Skrell had begun to configure the Xuq Machine, when the cluster attempted to attack  - however it was rendered futile, as the chemical weapon was fired into the attacking force forcing them to retreat in order to recuperate. It was during this period of recuperation that the Skrell finally managed to begin diplomatic talks with the Cluster.  


==Biology==
The talks continued for over a month, with a blockade being put in the surrounding systems to prevent anyone from entering besides authorised vessels. Many of the deceased crew aboard the SAMV Ophion were assimilated by the Cluster, and soon enough the '''Xuq Machine''' was no longer required and they began to converse in rudimentary Sol Common with Human Researchers. The Dionae from the Ophion Cluster were deemed the property of the Solarian Alliance - considering the Rueltab System was located within the Outer Ring Sector - and so were declared to pay off their debts to Solarian Society in the form of menial labour. Many Dionae were put to work for the Alliance, mostly with mining and construction. Dionae from the Ophion are only allowed to leave the Solarian Alliance after paying for their actions - which typically can take up to a decade to do so.  
Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution. The Dionae, by virtue of being a unique lifeform, features an anatomy seen almost nowhere else, and a variation in colour and texture that comes from different experiences in life. Each Dionae is unique to the next, none being alike.  


===Physiology===
===Human Aftermath===  
Dionae come in a myriad of [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Dionae_Forms forms], all different in terms of their sizes. Nymphs are highly adaptable and are capable of living in various environments deemed uninhabitable for other species. Their worm-like appearance that many are familiar with is shaped by many tough tendrils, beneath the large, singular eye, near which two long, thinner tendrils act as delicate sensory organs. These tendrils tightly wrap themselves around the body to cocoon it in a thick, protective layer, using six thick, shorter tendrils for locomotion. The most common sighted form of Dionae is a Cyclops, which is a four-limbed bipedal created by the fusion of several nymphs. Merging consists of wrapping or forming a symbiotic relationship with other Nymphs, and as the tendrils constrict they harden to almost stone - which further allows them to support the rest of the gestalt.  
The tragedy of the Ophion is still spoken about in the present, and many Solarians find themselves either out-right hating Dionae and showing it, or just ignoring their presence flat out. Every year on July 18th. There is a memorial held for the hundreds of crew that lost their lives in the Rueltab Incident, coinciding with the memorial there is typically a spike of deceased Dionae located the next day. Dionae from the Ophion Cluster are typically menial workers, and this should be reflected on Station; Mining or Engineering should be the two departments chosen.  


Nymphs that form the bipedal body typically use the standard construct of two arms, two legs and a central abdomen from which these sprout from. They are all connected to the top Nymph, who is usually the most vocal but also more commonly the one with the most experiences. Whilst merged, each Nymph surprisingly manages to keep their sense of self and individuality as they share their thoughts and communicate with one another as separate entities while acting as one.
Shortly after the Rueltab Incident, 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 Solarian 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. [We will be creating a new cluster on New Gibson, outside of the Arcologies]


Dionae have also been known to form organs in order to assist in adapting to new environments. Typically they form Neural Stratas, Gas Bladders, Polyp Segments and Anchoring Ligaments. Neural Stratas are considered the ‘arteries’ of a Dionae - linking each Nymph to one another directly. It is said the Neural Strata is one of the first organs formed, and is considered the flow of information between each nymph, and severing it unexpectedly can force Dionae to go catatonic.  
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 2362 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 Solarian 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.  


Gas Bladders are small pouches of growth, similar to a human lung, that allows gaseous exchange to occur - mostly being in that it turns only large amounts of various gases to use for biomass growth. Polyp Segments are one of the last organs to form - mostly along the Dionae’s Gas Bladder - but also the most likely to get infected. When infected, the Polyp Segments secrete large amounts of mucous which then is dispelled by the top nymph, which then goes on to infect more. Polyp infections are considered extremely dangerous to Dionae, and entire gestalts can perish as it spreads throughout them.
Anchoring Ligaments are some of the last organs to form, and generally are formed on the ‘legs’ of a Dionae, which in turn assist in balancing. The ligaments can get inflamed, which is normally treated with various periods of rest. The condition is only noted in gestalts over a decade old.


===Self Preservation===
==Epsilon Ursae Minoris==
Dionae feel pain uniquely. When damage is inflicted upon a certain part of a gestalt, it would be incredibly painful for the nymphs affected and so they cry out in pain, however, it would be an intense throbbing to the other members of the gestalt. Discomfort would originate from the injured section across to the entirety of the gestalt.  
 
Epsilon Ursae Minoris, nicknamed The Planet of Eden due to its untouched wilderness, was discovered in 2428 CE by [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Notable_Skrell#Weirun_Tup Captain Weirun Tup] aboard the '''JVSS Qu’Ruii'''. The planet seemed to be emitting some sort of signal that interfered with electronic devices, first noted when entering the constellation weeks before. The JVSS Qu’Ruii designated that the planet was an astrological anomaly, and an investigation would be conducted.
 
Initially, many of the crew were sceptical in regards to the planet - citing it shouldn’t be possible that any interference wouldn't be heard, however, this further exciting others who thought that it may be a homeworld for a previously uncontacted sapient species. The JVSS Qu’Ruii descended onto Epsilon Ursae Minoris, setting up a minor camp in the surrounding area where they had landed - later to be the largest, and only settlement on Epsilon Ursae Minoris - '''Qerr’Naal'''.
 
Upon further inspection of the planet, it became increasingly more obvious that it seemed to be untouched, however as they pushed further and further into the forests of Epsilon Ursae Minoris they discovered something they’d never thought possible - '''a Dionae Colony'''. The team was astounded, not only that they had discovered a new Dionae Cluster, but also the Dionae had created a makeshift signal tower out of themselves.
 
[[File:EUMDionae.jpeg|thumb|alt=Epsilon Ursae Minoris.|Epslion Ursae Minoris is a planet that can only be described as full of untold beauty.]]
 
The team was greeted with enthusiasm, and after retrieval of the Xuq Machine began their diplomatic talks. Captain Weirun Tup was a follower of the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Dionae_Culture#Dienabi Dienabi Religion], and the finding of the cluster could not be overlooked as a coincidence, and it was here that he began to write what is now known as '''‘The Deathflower Journal’'''. Captain Weirun Tup would spend the next few months jotting his conversations as well as discoveries - growing closer and closer to the Dionae on Epsilon Ursae Minoris.
 
It was after the investigation had concluded, fifteen months after the discovery of the cluster, that the Jargon Federation wished to recall the team in order to continue exploring the Milky Way, but requested a Senior Researcher remain in order to continue the studies. It was here that the Captain stepped down from his position, and signed on to become the Director of Qerr’Naal. He would spend the next and last nine years of his life documenting his discoveries, as well as leading the small settlement to a large prosperous city where both Skrell and Dionae would work together.
 
August 19th 2440 CE was the day Director Weirun Tup disappeared. It plunged the settlement of Qerr’Naal into a state of emergency, many wondering what had occurred. It was the next morning that a dozen Dionae had come to Qerr’Naal, and laid down many of the Director’s personal items, stating that he had now joined the Dionae. At first, most of the settlement became alarmed however, as time moved on it become clearer and clearer that he had continued to live but within the Dionae. His journal was discovered amongst the items delivered by the Dionae, it was then mass-printed and spread through-out the settlement converting most to Dienabi as a wave of new ideals and concepts swirled around the Epsilon Ursae Minors Nlom.
 
Director Weirun Tup was venerated by the followers of Dienabi to have been the first to have truly ascended to something greater - and it was here that the Planet of Eden was considered to be extremely sacred to the followers of Dienabi. Many choose to pilgrimage to Epsilon Ursae Minoris and interact with the Director through the Dionae, and many others choose it to be their final resting place in order to join the Director in the Dionae Colossus.
 
The Dionae found on Epsilon Ursae Minoris have also noted to be incredibly advanced, even before that of their discovery. They are the first Cluster to have hailed another species through the creation of a makeshift radio tower, but also are the first cluster to have been seen creating a society without the assistance of genetic samples. Many Skrell Researchers will journey to Epsilon Ursae Minoris to study the now advanced society - where not only are Dionae becoming more popular and seen as equal, but the Dionae are now becoming more and more interested in spacefaring.
 
It is currently unknown why the Dionae on Epsilon Ursae Minoris have flourished, whilst those in the surrounding systems perished almost a thousand years ago - some speculate that it has something to with the other systems having been singular stars, whilst the Epsilon Ursae Minoris System was a set of Binary Stars.
 
==Unathi-Dionae 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.]]
[https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Unathi Unathi] around the Northern Hemisphere of [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Moghes Moghes] would have seen almost a hundred different meteors descend from the skies in early 2451 CE - most admiring the beauty of such a rare sight in the horrific conditions of [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=The_Wasteland the Wasteland]. The Unathi did not consider that these were, in fact, hundreds of Dionae seeds entering Moghes atmosphere.
It is unknown how the hundreds of seeds had not been seen before, but many have speculated that it was either a Solarian or Jargon vessel that had delivered a payload of the Dionae in order to assist with pushing back the growing wastelands on Moghes, however, it is still unknown.
 
===Unathi Discovery===
Unathi first discovered the Dionae several months after the meteorite shower, in an area that was previously just a large crater with an irradiated lake in the centre - but it was now what seemed to be some kind of Oasis. The Unathi couldn’t believe their eyes, many praising their ancestors for the gifts that had been brought upon them, more rushing up to the now lush dunes.
 
Hundreds of Unathi that had been wandering the wastelands stumbled on these spots, all had previously been some kind of crater but was now an Oasis in which they could thrive. Many began to take back the wastelands in these areas - settling their tribes in these newfound areas of life.
   
   
Dionae also have a sense of fear, however, mostly related to that of losing experiences due to splitting. Splitting is the act of a gestalt fracturing due to continuously sustained damage, and is to be avoided. They would inherently fear environments deemed dangerous, as the risk of losing experiences is akin to that of death.
[[File:Reclaimation.png|thumb|alt=Dionae Unathi.|The Dionae have since been used by various Unathi - even Reclaimers.]]
Although physiologically plant-based, Dionae behaviour is more animal than plant. Radiation, specifically in the form of light, is extremely vital to Dionae, and without it will begin to wither. Dionae have three innate behaviours throughout their lifespan, no matter what samples are collected. Dionae see light as their main priority, and environments without such are deemed hazardous and are to be avoided at all costs, at risk of losing memories and knowledge.
 
===Nymph Splitting===
A Dionae Gestalt is able to split a nymph from itself and move semi-independently. This process is done by the two '''“singing”''' to each other on a frequency only they can understand. Since individual nymphs hold individual experiences, removing a nymph from a gestalt will cause minor amnesia while they're apart. This can mean that the gestalt might forget languages or ideas on nymph separation until the nymph returns to the physical body.


To best explain the idea, the Dionae philosophers in The Overgrowth of Xrim cluster describe the feeling as ... '''''"Thoughts are liquid, winding as a river does. When the river splits, they are different beings with different experiences. When they return to each other, they share both experiences of both paths."'''''
They began to investigate more, wondering if these were simple miracles, or if perhaps there was something behind the sudden spring of life into the wasteland. What they discovered shocked them even more - dozens of little worm-like creatures would disappear across the wastelands during the day, but suddenly would converge on the Unathi huts with various fires and such going. The Unathi began to slowly understand that these creatures were behind the wasteland’s restoration and realised that these creatures needed light or they’d perish. It took months before any of them could understand - Only after feeding on numerous corpses deep beneath the dunes of the wasteland did the Dionae begin to understand the Unathi and what they had to say.  


===Metabolism===
The new-found relationship between the Unathi and Dionae prospered. In exchange for revitalizing the Wasteland, the Dionae would be sheltered within the confines of the Unathi huts when nightfall would begin and during the day they were expected to continue their efforts in providing a new home for the Unathi.
Dionae are capable of taking just about any matter from their surroundings and able to metabolize it into nutrition for themselves, being opportunistic feeders. Soil, fluids, biological matter, even particles from the air- biomatter being the most beneficial in the form of matter-to-energy conversion. If something is consumed and cannot be digested, the material is ejected through the process of regurgitation as the species appear to only have one orifice, their rather effective digestive system not producing waste, unlike most other organics. However, their main source of energy comes from the electromagnetic spectrum in the form of radiation, the most common being ultraviolet. While they can go without nutritious matter, being in the presence of radiation- ultraviolet being the minimum tolerated- is a necessity at all times. Without it, Dionae are soon to wither, enter a comatose state, and shortly die within the span of a few hours. A powerful source of radiation is highly beneficial to the species, and when provided biomatter can heal themselves at an accelerated rate; reproduction and growth is also done in exponentially short periods of time in such perfect conditions.


Means of neutralizing energy found on the electromagnetic spectrum would be disorienting to Dionae, but because they have evolved with radiation as their primary form of sustenance and must be exposed to the energy source at all times, substances that neutralize it, in particular, are toxic to the species.
===Unathi Aftermath===
They live in a state of symbiosis with the Dionae, which clears the radiation from their crops. They are agricultural experts, capable of farming even in the wastes. The food produced from these are used to feed both themselves and their animal companions.


=== Reproduction ===
The larger villages plant huge swathes of dionae pods, which either get used to absorb the radiation in the surrounding area, or sent to new settlements to give them a headstart on the minute terraforming procedures. The more land that gets terraformed, the more crops that get planted, and the more biomass the Dionae have available.
Dionae follow an asexual reproduction cycle, similarly observed in plants. Gestalts will release a plume of seeds approximately once every ten years, typically after having travelled to their place of origin (similarly to Salmon). The reasoning for such is to best ensure that experiences occur, as many cite their best experiences come from their origin point, however, If it is either impossible to return to such a point, or it is simply wished to spread their seeds elsewhere, many Dionae will attempt to find environments that are optimal for pod growth.  


Xenobotanists have noted that the spores released from Dionae are configured to be capable of spreading via solar winds - and many study the journey of it, allowing for solar wind trails to be noted and investigated. This has also led to various clusters to form far from civilised corners of the known universe. It is also believed that the spores are capable of surviving atmospheric entry thanks to a hardened form of ambergris covering the seed, which becomes fertilizer within the soil after germination occurs.  
The most well-known relationship between Dionae and Unathi in the Wastelands belongs to [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=The_Wasteland#Clan_Dorviza_-_The_Dryads Clan Dorviza].


When the seeds reach a location (preferably optimal) they sink themselves within the ground, many have noted once they have rooted themselves it becomes increasingly more hard to remove them. The Dionae seed then begins to germinate and develops into a Diona Replicant Pod - which is, in essence, a Diona egg. The pod then absorbs much of the nutrients surrounding itself, but also feeds on the ambergris coating that had once upon a time protected it.
==Venter's Cetus, Reade's Argus, and Other Groups==
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.


In optimal condition, a pod can grow relatively quickly - however, should required nutrients not be available the pod enters a state of hibernation until such nutrients are provided. It can sometimes take centuries for a pod to fully develop. Pods grown without Ambergris tend to find the nymphs produced to wither soon after being disgorged.
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.
== Social ==


===Language===
==Beyond the History==
These cryptic creatures are capable of comprehending hundreds of languages if exposed to the correct amount of genes, however, their physical limitations restrict them to only being able to speak a handful. The typical Dionae will likely speak Tau Ceti Basic and Rootsong - but can emulate other languages such as Freespeak and Tradeband, albeit slowly to annunciate the words correctly. [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Unathi Sinta'Unathi] is also amongst the languages easily emulated, but Dionae will tend to fall flat when speaking Siik'Maas as the translation is sometimes lost due to their inability to do imitate the same gestures as the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Tajara Tajaran].


====Rootsong====
===Integration in Society===
Their language, named "Rootsong" (as translated), uses various limbs and membranes to imitate what most would see as "natural" sounds - leaves whisking in the wind, branches rubbing - and even some instrumental sounds, at times (flute-like sounds and drumming being common). However, to those who can discern it - Rootsong is a true orchestra of language. Syntax and grammar are simply part of the song, reflected in tempo and beats, while emotions are conveyed through pitch and the imitation of weather effects, such as wind and moisture. Most interestingly - the sound itself is only a byproduct of their body structure, as some humans have successfully learned Rootsong (without the emotional intonations) through violin and calliope organs. Xenohistorians often use the Rootsong as evidence that the Dionae evolved in conditions involving an atmosphere.
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.


===Communication===
==Mythological associations==
While Dionae gestalts are able to utilize a myriad of ways to communicate with other lifeforms, the majority will speak either slowly, pausing between some words, or speak quickly, extending their words.


Dionae who speak slowly will generally only use one nymph to communicate, having to pause to decide amongst the gestalt what to say next (an example being “We… are a… dionae”). These Dionae will generally be much older and contain a larger amount of nymphs in their gestalt. The speaker in this instance is usually seen as an elected leader, trusted to speak only what the gestalt agrees upon.
===Dienabi===
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. '''Director Weirun Tup''' is considered to be the first "ascended" of this kind, earning him almost as much veneration.


Dionae who speak quickly are generally using multiple nymphs to communicate, their words seemingly extending as multiple are speaking (an example being “Wee aarre aa dioonaee.”). These dionae will generally be much younger and contain a small number of nymphs in their gestalt. A majority of the nymphs will speak at once, rather than just utilize one nymph. The nymphs will still generally agree upon what to say, sometimes causing pauses similar to the other method.
===Paspitami'rran===


'''Note that while these two methods are generally the way dionae will communicate, it does not mean the only ways they will. You're free to make up your own ways and reasons. You’re free to contact the Dionae loredev team with questions'''
These beings are described as good-willed living trees. Hulking giants walking upon [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Adhomai Adhomai] compromised of small woodland spirits which actually “pilot” the massive wooden construct. They’re said to be able to change shape, speak all languages and create various magical items. In return only wanting a cup of blood and various foods. Although eerily similar to Dionae, due to the extremely long nights as well as the cold, it is impossible for Dionae to survive on Adhomai.


===Psychology and Emotions===
===Ancestral Spirit Groves===
Dionae differ incredibly to other species in terms of their emotions and psychology; primarily in how it affects each nymph and how it would be displayed in a gestalt. Dionae feel a myriad of diverging reactions to certain issues - which is what set them apart from others. When a Nymph first becomes sentient, and the ability to grasp more intricate and complicated ideas becomes easier, there is a rare chance for complications to arise which are deemed ‘Cognitive Obstacles’ and can easily be seen as mental disorders.


‘Cognitive Obstacles’ parallel mental illnesses that frequently find themselves rooted within other species across the Orion Spur. These ‘Cognitive Obstacles’ affect Dionae uniquely in the sense that each nymph can experience these differently to another. Dionae can form ‘Cognitive Obstacles’ similar to that of PTSD, Anxiety and Tourettes. It can be expected that Dionae that fall into this category of ‘Cognitive Obstacles’ will have bursts of unintended chirps, additionally coinciding with spasms. Some have noted that they have intense bouts of paranoia, and periods where they will experience an existential crisis.
For hundreds of years, Th'akh clans had followed the tradition of planting the seed of a tree whenever a new child is hatched. This created thousands of small, gated forests on the outskirts of towns and cities - places of meditation, isolation, and peace for a specific clan. When the Contact War came and expanded the deserts - these groves soon became lost in sands or firestorms. Only a few dozen remain now - the ravaged Th'akh lands no longer able to sustain Moghesian native trees.


Dionae can also form ‘Cognitive Obstacles’ similar to that of various depressive disorders. These are often seen as a mortal danger - where if an individual nymph begins to feel symptoms similar to the depressive disorders, such as intense periods of feeling impending doom or simply feeling lifeless, will eventually spread these thoughts through a gestalt which will eventually perish. Nymphs that are deemed ‘a hazard to the entire gestalt’ are cast and left to find treatment or will perish if they do not.  
This is why when the Diona came from the sky, many Unathi ancestor worshippers would believe a prayer was answered. A new seed, symbolic of adaptation and growth - friendship and family.


Splitting Disorder is a temporary disorder which occurs in gestalts that have split off into smaller forms, usually for work purposes (an Argus splitting into Cyclops forms to work in an office). The disorder is characterised by increased anxiety within the Dionae at being apart from each other and an intense fear that harm might befall one of the split forms, getting worse the longer the gestalt is split. This fear of danger varies for gestalt to gestalt, with some split forms being “braver” than others. Splitting Disorder can temporarily be relieved by brief re-merging via physical contact. This usually appears to other species as close hugs or hand-holding followed by happy chirping of the nymphs within the gestalt. It can be permanently cured by a full re-merging or after a long period of separation through long periods of separation can instead turn into a Depressive Disorder. The death or injury of a split partner tends to be extremely traumatising for the other partners, with the level and manner of the trauma dependent on each individual nymph, with some being “braver” than others.
==Additional information==
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As seen with reports of SASV 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.
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  • History

    The Dionae are a cryptic species, and have been discovered through-out the Orion Spur. The following are the documented discoveries of Dionae so far.

    Skrell-Dionae History

    First Discovery

    One can speculate that Dionae were originally discovered by Skrell Prospectors on an arctic planetoid orbiting the Xelp system. The Skrell Prospectors were originally sent to Xelp III

    First Discovery.
    The first discovery of the Dionae lead to a rush for a rare mineral formed within a Dionae - Ambergris.

    in order to locate minerals that would be used for the reconstruction of Qerrbalak, but instead stumbled upon unique mineral surrounded by organic weeds, this mineral was later found to be Ambergris, leading to the ‘Ambergris Rush’ of the 2220s, where hundreds if not thousands of Skrell dedicated their time and energy to searching for more of this rare mineral. The rush would last until 2232 CE - when Skrell Prospectors could no longer locate Ambergris. It is suspected that during this period of time the Skrell had slaughtered what is now known as an Echion Colossus.

    Skrell Discovery

    The first documented discovery of Dionae occurred in 2247 CE. The JVSS Lu-Wahoq noted there was an inconsistency with data taken from a scan of the Kelo’Hen system. The inconsistency was soon labelled an astronomical anomaly, after they had discovered a large celestial object orbiting Kelo-Hen IIa, which seemed to be exhibiting flora-like properties. The JVSS Lu-Wahoq was ordered to probe and investigate the anomaly, which they soon did. There has been a debate on exactly what happened next, however, one thing can be agreed upon - The JVSS Lu-Wahoq was destroyed shortly after commencing the investigation.

    It sent shockwaves throughout the Jargon Federation - many fearing that Glorsh-Omega had returned only shortly after its disappearance to continue its tyrannical reign. The Jargon Federation dispatched a Search & Rescue team - alongside with two Cruisers. When they had entered the Kelo’Hen System, they were welcomed by an overgrown derelict, filled with what seemed to be some kind of flora. The Search & Rescue Team suited themselves with EVA Gear, and ensured they were armed before going out to investigate the now derelict JVSS Lu-Wahoq'.

    The investigative team soon entered, discovery with what seems to be a completely empty vessel. There were multiple hull breaches, and much of the team had come to terms that they’d likely discover the deceased crew - but there was not even a body onboard. Venturing further, they stumbled on some of the growth that had seemed to have formed a two smaller spherical bulbs, and one large one. Samples were taken, and they continued to investigate. After the investigation was concluded, and ultimately deemed that the JVSS Lu-Wahoq was simply an anomaly itself - no one could understand what had happened to the corpses of the crew.

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

    It was only once aboard the Search & Rescue Vessel that the team had stumbled on what seems to have been a part of the growth - a small worm-like creature had managed to stowaway with the EVA Gear, and had begun to chirp a song before making some incoherent sentences in Nral’Malik. The team was intrigued, and as soon as they possibly could, they returned to the nearest suitable Federation planet in order to allow the small creature to be studied.

    The project was kept confidential, the JVSS Lu-Wahoq was covered up and cited to have been destroyed after a solar flare event had decimated the vessel - and it was lost to the void. A choice team of Biologists, Researchers and Linguists had been chosen to help investigate the creature - taking over four years before any breakthroughs had occurred. It was Linguistics Professor, Doctor Xuq’mqix Volq, that had managed to decipher the unknown language spoken by the creature. The Professor had successfully constructed a device similar to what could only be described as an Enigma Machine by Humans - which still exists today, and has been used to help decipher languages such as Sinta’Unathi, Siik’Maas and Vaurcaesian.

    The creature was soon able to communicate with the Skrell team, explaining everything that had occurred on the JVSS Lu-Wahoq - from the attack on the vessel after it had provoked the collective cluster of the species to when they had assimilated the deceased and had truly begun to understand that they never intended to hurt the cluster. The creature was soon labelled as Dionae Primis, after a similar species on Qerrbalak that attacked the native fauna. Multiple conversations would occur for almost a year, before they would return with Professor Xuq’mqix to the Kelo’Hen System. The device constructed would allow for a conversation to be held - and if it were to fail, they had the Dionae Primis still with them to assist.

    The Kelo’Hen System anomaly was soon contacted, and after a series of diplomatic talks, they were brought to the Nralakk System - where they still remain today. After numerous years spent studying and conversing with the cluster, they began to slowly be integrated into Skrell Society. The cluster was soon nicknamed the Conglomerated Choir of Nralakk, due the almost serene songs that could be heard originating from the cluster.

    Skrell Aftermath

    After the species was declassified, it sent a shockwave through Skrell Society. Some believed the species to want to harm them, whilst others believed them to be a symbol that Oernabi truly did exist - further allowing the creation of the Dienabi Religion, and largely others were just excited that a new sapient species had been discovered, especially a species capable of helping them during the reconstruction period. Dionae labour was first used in 2263 CE, mostly in assistance with reconstructing the majority of the terrestrial cities.

    Dionae and Skrell have since formed a bond inseparable by almost anything. Dionae assist the Skrell in exchange for safe passage and havens in which they can grow and produce more Dionae. More information on this cluster can be found here. Dionae from the Nralakk Cluster are typically menial workers, but there have been some noted to have achieved various degrees similar to Skrell.

    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-Dionae History

    First Discovery

    Humanity first discovered the Dionae within the Weeping Stars Region in 2281 CE, during the First Interstellar War between the Coalition of Colonies and Solarian Alliance. Solarian Cruisers noted to have discovered the derelict Battleship, the SAMV Leviathan, near where one of the war’s most deadly interstellar assault had occurred, The Battle of the Binary. The SAMV Leviathan was noted to have an abnormal breach - not caused by any known form of weaponry at the time. Initially, many thought that the Coalition of Colonies had somehow managed to create an all-powerful weapon, but upon further investigation noted an unknown growth located on the inner port side hull - being Soldiers, they had just assumed it was a nest of space fauna of some sort that had begun to use the vessel as breeding grounds. Nothing much else was noted, and there was never any official investigation into the matter. The SAMV Leviathan was never seen again, and was suspected to have been swallowed by the Red Giant it orbited.

    Human Discovery

    A decade after Humanity had been discovered by the Skrell, a joint Human-Skrell exploratory fleet had been put into service for the sole reason to strengthen relations as well as to search for other sapient life. The fleet had been alerted to an inconsistency, similar to that found in 2247 CE within the Kelo’Hen system. The Skrell Researchers notified the Human counterpart of the possible discovery of a new cluster - exciting both species. When the fleet had entered the Rueltab System on July 18th 2342, not only was the inconsistency proved to be a cluster, but it was on a much smaller scale than that discovered in the Kelo’Hen System.

    The Fleet manoeuvred to be relatively close to the cluster, however, the Skrell warned to keep a distance in the event that they turned hostile. The Xuq Machine created almost two centuries early by Professor Xuq’mqix was implemented in almost every Science Vessel that had been constructed post-reconstruction era. Whilst configuring the machine, the cluster suddenly moved through space - many onlookers saying it was almost as if it was capable of manipulating the void to its will. The SASV (Solarian Alliance Science Vessel) Ophion was the first target, the cluster caused multiple hull breaches, and ultimately caused the overload of the warp engine, leading to an explosion that acted as an EMP to any ships within a kilometre of the explosion. Majority of the fleet has been disabled, and those left capable of fleeing did so. The Cluster was noted to be hostile, and in the following weeks after the Rueltab Incident, more and more Researchers pushed to continue investigating the Cluster finally getting their wish six months later.

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

    Another Skrell and Human joint exploratory fleet was sent to investigate, however, the fleet had been outfitted with a unique chemical weapon, later discovered to have been created by the Skrell in the unlikely event that the Nrallak Cluster had begun to act hostile. The fleet approached what seemed to be a graveyard of the previous, slowly and carefully manoeuvring between the large derelicts in order to locate the SASV Ophion. Once they reached the vessel, it was clear that the Cluster had made it their new home - the entire Ophion was covered in Dionae, from bow to stern. Again, the Skrell had begun to configure the Xuq Machine, when the cluster attempted to attack - however it was rendered futile, as the chemical weapon was fired into the attacking force forcing them to retreat in order to recuperate. It was during this period of recuperation that the Skrell finally managed to begin diplomatic talks with the Cluster.

    The talks continued for over a month, with a blockade being put in the surrounding systems to prevent anyone from entering besides authorised vessels. Many of the deceased crew aboard the SAMV Ophion were assimilated by the Cluster, and soon enough the Xuq Machine was no longer required and they began to converse in rudimentary Sol Common with Human Researchers. The Dionae from the Ophion Cluster were deemed the property of the Solarian Alliance - considering the Rueltab System was located within the Outer Ring Sector - and so were declared to pay off their debts to Solarian Society in the form of menial labour. Many Dionae were put to work for the Alliance, mostly with mining and construction. Dionae from the Ophion are only allowed to leave the Solarian Alliance after paying for their actions - which typically can take up to a decade to do so.

    Human Aftermath

    The tragedy of the Ophion is still spoken about in the present, and many Solarians find themselves either out-right hating Dionae and showing it, or just ignoring their presence flat out. Every year on July 18th. There is a memorial held for the hundreds of crew that lost their lives in the Rueltab Incident, coinciding with the memorial there is typically a spike of deceased Dionae located the next day. Dionae from the Ophion Cluster are typically menial workers, and this should be reflected on Station; Mining or Engineering should be the two departments chosen.

    Shortly after the Rueltab Incident, 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 Solarian 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. [We will be creating a new cluster on New Gibson, outside of the Arcologies]

    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 2362 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 Solarian Alliance, which would eventually become the one of the largest community of Dionae a century later.


    Epsilon Ursae Minoris

    Epsilon Ursae Minoris, nicknamed The Planet of Eden due to its untouched wilderness, was discovered in 2428 CE by Captain Weirun Tup aboard the JVSS Qu’Ruii. The planet seemed to be emitting some sort of signal that interfered with electronic devices, first noted when entering the constellation weeks before. The JVSS Qu’Ruii designated that the planet was an astrological anomaly, and an investigation would be conducted.

    Initially, many of the crew were sceptical in regards to the planet - citing it shouldn’t be possible that any interference wouldn't be heard, however, this further exciting others who thought that it may be a homeworld for a previously uncontacted sapient species. The JVSS Qu’Ruii descended onto Epsilon Ursae Minoris, setting up a minor camp in the surrounding area where they had landed - later to be the largest, and only settlement on Epsilon Ursae Minoris - Qerr’Naal.

    Upon further inspection of the planet, it became increasingly more obvious that it seemed to be untouched, however as they pushed further and further into the forests of Epsilon Ursae Minoris they discovered something they’d never thought possible - a Dionae Colony. The team was astounded, not only that they had discovered a new Dionae Cluster, but also the Dionae had created a makeshift signal tower out of themselves.

    Epsilon Ursae Minoris.
    Epslion Ursae Minoris is a planet that can only be described as full of untold beauty.

    The team was greeted with enthusiasm, and after retrieval of the Xuq Machine began their diplomatic talks. Captain Weirun Tup was a follower of the Dienabi Religion, and the finding of the cluster could not be overlooked as a coincidence, and it was here that he began to write what is now known as ‘The Deathflower Journal’. Captain Weirun Tup would spend the next few months jotting his conversations as well as discoveries - growing closer and closer to the Dionae on Epsilon Ursae Minoris.

    It was after the investigation had concluded, fifteen months after the discovery of the cluster, that the Jargon Federation wished to recall the team in order to continue exploring the Milky Way, but requested a Senior Researcher remain in order to continue the studies. It was here that the Captain stepped down from his position, and signed on to become the Director of Qerr’Naal. He would spend the next and last nine years of his life documenting his discoveries, as well as leading the small settlement to a large prosperous city where both Skrell and Dionae would work together.

    August 19th 2440 CE was the day Director Weirun Tup disappeared. It plunged the settlement of Qerr’Naal into a state of emergency, many wondering what had occurred. It was the next morning that a dozen Dionae had come to Qerr’Naal, and laid down many of the Director’s personal items, stating that he had now joined the Dionae. At first, most of the settlement became alarmed however, as time moved on it become clearer and clearer that he had continued to live but within the Dionae. His journal was discovered amongst the items delivered by the Dionae, it was then mass-printed and spread through-out the settlement converting most to Dienabi as a wave of new ideals and concepts swirled around the Epsilon Ursae Minors Nlom.

    Director Weirun Tup was venerated by the followers of Dienabi to have been the first to have truly ascended to something greater - and it was here that the Planet of Eden was considered to be extremely sacred to the followers of Dienabi. Many choose to pilgrimage to Epsilon Ursae Minoris and interact with the Director through the Dionae, and many others choose it to be their final resting place in order to join the Director in the Dionae Colossus.

    The Dionae found on Epsilon Ursae Minoris have also noted to be incredibly advanced, even before that of their discovery. They are the first Cluster to have hailed another species through the creation of a makeshift radio tower, but also are the first cluster to have been seen creating a society without the assistance of genetic samples. Many Skrell Researchers will journey to Epsilon Ursae Minoris to study the now advanced society - where not only are Dionae becoming more popular and seen as equal, but the Dionae are now becoming more and more interested in spacefaring.

    It is currently unknown why the Dionae on Epsilon Ursae Minoris have flourished, whilst those in the surrounding systems perished almost a thousand years ago - some speculate that it has something to with the other systems having been singular stars, whilst the Epsilon Ursae Minoris System was a set of Binary Stars.

    Unathi-Dionae History

    First Discovery

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

    Unathi around the Northern Hemisphere of Moghes would have seen almost a hundred different meteors descend from the skies in early 2451 CE - most admiring the beauty of such a rare sight in the horrific conditions of the Wasteland. The Unathi did not consider that these were, in fact, hundreds of Dionae seeds entering Moghes atmosphere. It is unknown how the hundreds of seeds had not been seen before, but many have speculated that it was either a Solarian or Jargon vessel that had delivered a payload of the Dionae in order to assist with pushing back the growing wastelands on Moghes, however, it is still unknown.

    Unathi Discovery

    Unathi first discovered the Dionae several months after the meteorite shower, in an area that was previously just a large crater with an irradiated lake in the centre - but it was now what seemed to be some kind of Oasis. The Unathi couldn’t believe their eyes, many praising their ancestors for the gifts that had been brought upon them, more rushing up to the now lush dunes.

    Hundreds of Unathi that had been wandering the wastelands stumbled on these spots, all had previously been some kind of crater but was now an Oasis in which they could thrive. Many began to take back the wastelands in these areas - settling their tribes in these newfound areas of life.

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

    They began to investigate more, wondering if these were simple miracles, or if perhaps there was something behind the sudden spring of life into the wasteland. What they discovered shocked them even more - dozens of little worm-like creatures would disappear across the wastelands during the day, but suddenly would converge on the Unathi huts with various fires and such going. The Unathi began to slowly understand that these creatures were behind the wasteland’s restoration and realised that these creatures needed light or they’d perish. It took months before any of them could understand - Only after feeding on numerous corpses deep beneath the dunes of the wasteland did the Dionae begin to understand the Unathi and what they had to say.

    The new-found relationship between the Unathi and Dionae prospered. In exchange for revitalizing the Wasteland, the Dionae would be sheltered within the confines of the Unathi huts when nightfall would begin and during the day they were expected to continue their efforts in providing a new home for the Unathi.

    Unathi Aftermath

    They live in a state of symbiosis with the Dionae, which clears the radiation from their crops. They are agricultural experts, capable of farming even in the wastes. The food produced from these are used to feed both themselves and their animal companions.

    The larger villages plant huge swathes of dionae pods, which either get used to absorb the radiation in the surrounding area, or sent to new settlements to give them a headstart on the minute terraforming procedures. The more land that gets terraformed, the more crops that get planted, and the more biomass the Dionae have available.

    The most well-known relationship between Dionae and Unathi in the Wastelands belongs to Clan Dorviza.

    Venter's Cetus, Reade's Argus, and Other Groups

    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.

    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.

    Beyond the History

    Integration in Society

    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.

    Mythological associations

    Dienabi

    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. Director Weirun Tup is considered to be the first "ascended" of this kind, earning him almost as much veneration.

    Paspitami'rran

    These beings are described as good-willed living trees. Hulking giants walking upon Adhomai compromised of small woodland spirits which actually “pilot” the massive wooden construct. They’re said to be able to change shape, speak all languages and create various magical items. In return only wanting a cup of blood and various foods. Although eerily similar to Dionae, due to the extremely long nights as well as the cold, it is impossible for Dionae to survive on Adhomai.

    Ancestral Spirit Groves

    For hundreds of years, Th'akh clans had followed the tradition of planting the seed of a tree whenever a new child is hatched. This created thousands of small, gated forests on the outskirts of towns and cities - places of meditation, isolation, and peace for a specific clan. When the Contact War came and expanded the deserts - these groves soon became lost in sands or firestorms. Only a few dozen remain now - the ravaged Th'akh lands no longer able to sustain Moghesian native trees.

    This is why when the Diona came from the sky, many Unathi ancestor worshippers would believe a prayer was answered. A new seed, symbolic of adaptation and growth - friendship and family.

    Additional information

    As seen with reports of SASV 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.