Post by Akren Garkos on Jul 15, 2008 22:59:41 GMT -5
Following the defeat of the Orii & their subsequent de-programming, the Orii worshipers had made leaps & bounds since the end of the Holy Crusade to conquer & convert the Milkyway Galaxy in 2007/2008 A.D.
Taking the name Alterrans - after the original unified species that was once the Ancients & the Orii from which they are descended - the orii worshipers set about quickly consolidating their society & co-operating with the myraid worlds located across the Alterran/Orii home Galaxy; amalgamating into the first galaxy-wide empire encountered by Humans & the SGC in modern times.
The fact that the basis of Alterran society in pretty much identical in terms of organization, structure & operation on virtually every world encountered throughout their home galaxy is one reason given for this rapid pace of advancement & remarkable cohesion.
Much of their old laws, traditions & ways of life have been kept pretty much intact during this transitional period, with the vast majority of Alterrans all believing in the same spiritual path (Origin), following the same laws, & leading similar, productive lives on any number of worlds throughout the empire. There have been a few notable exceptions & changes; mostly in the areas of law, administration & adherence to the tenants & beliefs of the Origin religion; but Alterran civilization is, for the most part - at least on a fundamental level - otherwise intact & proceeds as normal.
The Alterrans are in a unique position in that they have ready access to, & use of, Ascended knowledge & powerfully advanced technology bequeathed them by the Orii - originally provided to the Orii by their followers in order to invade, conquer the Milkyway - as well as those remaining artifacts left behind by the original Alterrans (Ancients) before their exodus from their home galaxy & falling out with the Orii. This technology is incredibly advanced - amongst the most advanced & powerful ever encountered by any known race currently in existence - & is in stark contrast to the normal day-to-day simplicity with which the majority of Alterrans lead their lives.
The Empire maintains a standing military consisting of vast number of motherships, Orii starfighters & phenomenal numbers of soliders - a legacy left over from the Holy Crusade in the name of the Orii - as well as the Omnus Infanatus Infernus (Order of the Infinite Flame); an extensive spy & information network that extends into the Milkyway & beyond.
Priors of the Orii guide the people in the tenants of Origin - the official (& dominate) faith of the Empire - reading from the Book of Origin, leading Prostration & guiding Imperial citizens on the road to enlightenment, & ultimately, Ascension. They are also responsible for piloting the fearsome Orii motherships, acting as generals & leaders during wartime, as well as officiating over all religious duties & day-to-day matters of faith & spirit.
Scientific & scholarly advance is encouraged & has flourished since the ban on such teachings was lifted following the destruction of the Orii & the reformation of their previous way of life, & the Alterrans have taken to such pursuits with a frevor & passion that is astounding to behold.
Trade has also flourished - both through the Stargate as well by starship - & the Empire regularly uses the Supergate for trade & diplomatic purposes with the worlds of Milkyway Galaxy & their neighbors, in addition to helping spread the word of Origin (peaceably this time!) & the interests of the Empire.
The Alterran Empire is ruled by a supreme governing body known as the Alterran High Council - an esteemed ensemble of high-ranking military & political officers, Priors, the Doci (the spiritual head of the Origin religion) & representatives of the common people from all walks of life from all over the Empire; & is based upon the structure of similar High Councils found in other advanced cultures - such as the Ancients, the Asgard & the Free Jaffa Nation, to name but a few - & the old legislative structure from their days under the rule of the Orii.
Whilst vast in size, scope & grandeur, the Alterran Empire is nonetheless one of the youngest - if not one of the most powerful - cultures currently in operation amongst the wider universe, & are still taking their first steps onto the inter-galactic stage as they try & find their way & hope for the future. It yet remains to be seen how this fledgling Empire will deal with the complexities of the wider universe & their place in it; but time will whether or not the Empire - & indeed the Alterrans themselves - shall endure into the ages. . .
Taking the name Alterrans - after the original unified species that was once the Ancients & the Orii from which they are descended - the orii worshipers set about quickly consolidating their society & co-operating with the myraid worlds located across the Alterran/Orii home Galaxy; amalgamating into the first galaxy-wide empire encountered by Humans & the SGC in modern times.
The fact that the basis of Alterran society in pretty much identical in terms of organization, structure & operation on virtually every world encountered throughout their home galaxy is one reason given for this rapid pace of advancement & remarkable cohesion.
Much of their old laws, traditions & ways of life have been kept pretty much intact during this transitional period, with the vast majority of Alterrans all believing in the same spiritual path (Origin), following the same laws, & leading similar, productive lives on any number of worlds throughout the empire. There have been a few notable exceptions & changes; mostly in the areas of law, administration & adherence to the tenants & beliefs of the Origin religion; but Alterran civilization is, for the most part - at least on a fundamental level - otherwise intact & proceeds as normal.
The Alterrans are in a unique position in that they have ready access to, & use of, Ascended knowledge & powerfully advanced technology bequeathed them by the Orii - originally provided to the Orii by their followers in order to invade, conquer the Milkyway - as well as those remaining artifacts left behind by the original Alterrans (Ancients) before their exodus from their home galaxy & falling out with the Orii. This technology is incredibly advanced - amongst the most advanced & powerful ever encountered by any known race currently in existence - & is in stark contrast to the normal day-to-day simplicity with which the majority of Alterrans lead their lives.
The Empire maintains a standing military consisting of vast number of motherships, Orii starfighters & phenomenal numbers of soliders - a legacy left over from the Holy Crusade in the name of the Orii - as well as the Omnus Infanatus Infernus (Order of the Infinite Flame); an extensive spy & information network that extends into the Milkyway & beyond.
Priors of the Orii guide the people in the tenants of Origin - the official (& dominate) faith of the Empire - reading from the Book of Origin, leading Prostration & guiding Imperial citizens on the road to enlightenment, & ultimately, Ascension. They are also responsible for piloting the fearsome Orii motherships, acting as generals & leaders during wartime, as well as officiating over all religious duties & day-to-day matters of faith & spirit.
Scientific & scholarly advance is encouraged & has flourished since the ban on such teachings was lifted following the destruction of the Orii & the reformation of their previous way of life, & the Alterrans have taken to such pursuits with a frevor & passion that is astounding to behold.
Trade has also flourished - both through the Stargate as well by starship - & the Empire regularly uses the Supergate for trade & diplomatic purposes with the worlds of Milkyway Galaxy & their neighbors, in addition to helping spread the word of Origin (peaceably this time!) & the interests of the Empire.
The Alterran Empire is ruled by a supreme governing body known as the Alterran High Council - an esteemed ensemble of high-ranking military & political officers, Priors, the Doci (the spiritual head of the Origin religion) & representatives of the common people from all walks of life from all over the Empire; & is based upon the structure of similar High Councils found in other advanced cultures - such as the Ancients, the Asgard & the Free Jaffa Nation, to name but a few - & the old legislative structure from their days under the rule of the Orii.
Whilst vast in size, scope & grandeur, the Alterran Empire is nonetheless one of the youngest - if not one of the most powerful - cultures currently in operation amongst the wider universe, & are still taking their first steps onto the inter-galactic stage as they try & find their way & hope for the future. It yet remains to be seen how this fledgling Empire will deal with the complexities of the wider universe & their place in it; but time will whether or not the Empire - & indeed the Alterrans themselves - shall endure into the ages. . .
