Sargof Principality

Summary

Faction: Lesser Race
Philosophy: Survive the harshness of the Galaxy by any means.
Home Planet: Carkah-Tril

Description: The Sargof Principality is not a large force, nor is it exactly a completely helpless one. The Sargof have long been considered one of the...less appealing races that have graced the galactic community. The reason for this distaste is likely brought forward by the Sargof's unmatched will to survive. Now one may say that the will to survive does not in any way make a race weaker or less appealing but in the Sargof people have taken their survivalist nature to an extreme. For example: the planet of Retyah-Tril is one of the most hotly contested planet in it's sector due to its position to several warring races and it's abundance of resources. The population of Retyah-Tril have taken it upon themselves to raise no armed forces on the planet, instead the locals have gone so far as to welcome the invading armies and offer themselves as a workforce for whichever power is in control of the planet in return for allowing the Sargof residents to be unharmed and allowed to pursue interest that do not conflict with the will of their invaders. Now, not all Sargofs are like their brethren on Retyah-Tril, In-fact there are many tails of bravery of the Sargof peoples, especially from those under the Principality who have scavenged from old abandoned Gronian, IAE or Kastalian sources.

Government

Type: Divided Principalities
Status: Weak and unorganized
Popularity of Government policies: Varies between Principalities

Description: The Principalities of the Sargofs are vastly different, especially when distance and time are between these Principalities. Many of the Sargof Principalities have taken on the styles, culture, and military workings of their neighbors, or lack there of. Principalities are commonly named by the color of their banner, for example: The Violet flagged Principality gets its name from the vibrant purple color of it's banner.

Short History

The Home Planet of the Sargof, Crakah-Tril, was divided into roughly 580 different nations, each of which were lorded over by a powerful leader who ruled through either force or religious dominance. These countries, surprisingly, had very little conflict between one another making their transition into space both peaceful and extremely chaotic at the same time. The individual nations sent forth their 'fleets' of colony ships out into the galaxy without a plan or a purpose, simply to expand the power of which ever nation they had been sent by. Eventually, the time and distance between these colony fleets and their respective nations became so large that it became simpler for the colony fleet to break off and form it's own nation. Thanks to the disorganized colonization set by the Sargof nations of Carkah-Tril, the Sargof are now a fairly common sight throughout the galaxy.

Relations with Alien Races

The Gronian Imperium

Relation: Scavenger

Attitude: Extremely Fearful, unaware of their continued existence.

"The legends of such beast are said to be stories made up centuries ago, but stories do no leave behind technology."--Prince Lyak-Tril of the Green Banner Principality

"I heard that Gronians stood twelve-feet tall and shot lightning from their fingertips...I hope I never meet one..."- Sargent Wiolos of the Green Banner Principality

"Thank goodness we scavenge from other sources than the legendary demons of old."--Scavenger of the Red Standard Principality

The Sargof know very little of the Gronians from which they scavenge off of, this is due to the fact that all scavenged equipment gathered from the Imperium is over ten-thousand years old. The Sargofs have heard gruesome stories of the Gronians, which they whole-heartily believe. The paranoia and fear generated from these old stories have made the Green Banner Principality extremely superstitious, to the point where it is common practice to have a clergyman 'sanctify' materials after scavenging old Gronian ruins. The Sargof are wholesomely ignorant of the Gronian's continued existence and pray that they never will return to the realm of the living.

The IAE

Relation: Scavenger

Attitude: Fearful/Cautious

"'Powerful,' does not even begin to describe these people"--Prince Qaz of the Yellow Markings Principality

"I hope they don't notice us..."--A Commander of the Yellow Markings Principality

"Man, we are so lucky that we don't have to deal with them."--Scavenger of the Red Standard Principality

The IAE is a very very old empire because of this there are literally tons of technological marvels to be found on IAE battle torn worlds or abandoned colonies. While these grand IAE treasures are the hearts desire of any scavenging Sargof they are also one of the most hazardous due to the fact that so many others are wishing for the same prize. The Sargof and IAE themselves know of each other's existence but the IAE simply does not seem to care much for the weak and small Sargof Principalities and the Sargof are more than happy to continue being ignored by such a large and fearsome military power.

The Kastal Survivors

"Treasures beyond the dreams of a thousand worlds"--Prince Yuahn of the Red Standard Principality

"Nothing quite feels like a billion year old piece of scrap that still shines as if new"- Citizen of a colony located on a former Kastal agricultural world.

"Whew! Free stuff!"--Scavenger of the Red Standard Principality

(I would write something else here but Zong needs his beauty sleep)