Kastalian Survivors

Summary :
The Kastalian Survivors, often times simply referred to as the Survivors, are some of the last members of one of the largest empires in galactic history. However, time proved against them and they were betrayed both within and without. Now a shadow of their former selves, they still seek to prove right in the universe, aiding those that cannot aid themselves and promoting positive connections and relations with and between species. Many a race has heard rumour of these near-legendary beings, and their wandering nature and monk-styled mannerisms can, and have, made even some of the most dangerous and aggressive species in the Great War lower their weapons in reverence.

While not an empire in the most direct term, the Survivors roam the stars in large colony ships, often times in minimal numbers to make ease of movement possible alongside creating less attention when not. The Survivors are a dwindling species, the Kastalian race in a general decline and their participation in the war only adding to the pressure they have and feel. However, they cannot stand by while the younger races continue to rip apart the universe, and they will stand once again to bring unity and peace to the cosmos, with what little they have left. They will not go quietly into the dark.

Interactions with other races???
Long as fuck so I'll probably just do specific important sections of history

Physical Description
Describing a Kastalian physically is not difficult. Massive avian forms, covered in a layer of short black feathers, with stripe-like streaks of white plumage along their chests, arms, and back. Large three-toed talons compliment their impressive stature, dwarfing most species not only in sheer height but overall size. Kastalians are wide, imposing individuals, with pairs of dark nerve spines lining their back to make a set of eight. Webbed tri-fingered hands and a thick, layered beak complete their physical features, a standard that has been set longer then some species have even existed in the universe.

Although many features are only noticeable by their own species, there is always an air of eerie calm and focus around them. They are remarkably intelligent creatures, even their young can make the elders of some species sound void of experience. Considered exotic by some, they can certainly bring a powerful presence into any location they reside, and often times the presence of one could be considered a fortuitous sight, even to those that oppose their monolithic ideals.

Guardian
The Guardian sect is easily the largest sect within the survivors, comprised of almost every able bodied individual that is not directly involved with another sect. As the population is so minimal, mandatory conscription of all individuals of mature age occurs, although being willing to serve the survivors as a whole is considered a simple fact of life. Guardians perform all duties of ship maintenance and general services of life when not participating in a conflict, and the sect itself has split into numerous subsects that self maintain and promote a cohesive connection between all individuals in the survivors.

The main motivations and goals of the Guardian sect is to serve as a basis for all other sects, and for the Kastalian species in general. Unity, order and knowledge dictate the actions of those participating, and guardians being this to the forefront both on and off the battlefield.

Civilian duties for guardians range from mechanical maintenance to teaching their cohorts the passed down knowledge of ages. All younglings are brought up and cared for by a guardian, and it's considered a rite of passage to maintain the tradition as one ages. Beyond this, they are the farmers, the assistants and pilots, the still beating heart of the survivors as a whole, and every sect can trace their routes and heritage to the guardians of old.

On the battlefield they are considered the basic infantry of the Survivors, although they are far from basic. Trained from early in their childhood, every Kastalian is expected to take up arms if they are needed, and they are properly equipped to bring the fury of the ancients on their foes.

Standard equipment tends to be a full suit of powered armour, the reputation of Kastalian infantry being tough as other species tanks holding true. Dwarfing most species vehicles in sheer bulk, they hold the line and fulfilling general battlefield roles. While not being specialized they fulfilling a jack of all trades role, working with other sects to take down elements of an opposing force they cannot handle normally.

Templar
Templars were officially the first militarized sect of the Survivors, although they were not considered standard until two generations after the Architect sect was officiated. Templars are one of the more common specialized sects as well, primarily due to their icon as the challenge to other races heavy threats. Vehicles, infantry swarms, even aircraft and low orbit ships are considered targets for a properly equipped Templar, and many an opponent has mistaken how much firepower they bring to the field.

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To do : - Summary - Header and indicia - Brief history - Brief biology - Relations - Military - Significance and role in war - Terminus Survivors???