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Metem
A godhood to some, a philosophical concept to others, METEM, above all else, denotes the principle of survival that unites humanity in the face of extinction.
Also see THE GIFT OF METEMPSYCHOSIS.
The Hollow
When the followers of METEM set out to find THE GARDEN, they met a wall - THE HOLLOW. Viciously and without warning, a numberless horde of argent machine terrors laid waste to every exploratory spacecraft, dissolving the great pilgrimage and putting an end to humanity's golden age.
Even now, millennia later, THE HOLLOW swarm continues to hunt and destroy the forces of humankind. To combat this enigmatic and seemingly unstoppable foe, METEM COMMAND sends forth elite teams of immortal ECTYPES to spearhead humanity's counter-offensive.
The Garden
The concept of METEM is contentious, as is that of THE GARDEN. Dogmatically held by many to be an actual location that exists somewhere in the expanse beyond the known galaxy, any attempt to venture beyond the demarcation line known as the Ptolemaic Nile has been met with extreme opposition from THE HOLLOW.
Scholars agree that whatever the true nature of THE GARDEN, it must be reclaimed, for it belongs to humanity and humanity alone.
The Remnant
Degenerate descendants of the noble PROGENITORS, the REMNANT forsook their kin during humanity's darkest hour. Now they hide in shame, striking without warning from nebulous places in search of resources to further their cause.
The Progenitors
Little is known or remembered of the time when the PROGENITORS ruled the stars. Guided by the wisdom of METEM, the PROGENITORS are believed to have sought out THE GARDEN - and found it! From that place, they received the THE GIFT OF METEMPSYCHOSIS.
However, even with immortality in their grasp, the PROGENITORS met their demise with the coming of THE HOLLOW. Their greatest discovery now rests with the followers of METEM whose place in the galaxy has yet to be determined...
The Gift of Metempsychosis
The true nature of metempsychosis is poorly understood, even by those whose lives depend on it. Believed to be the crowning achievement of the ancient PROGENITOR civilization and the parting gift of METEM, metempsychosis - and the arcane devices that enable it - allows a soul to be transferred from one body to another, effectively rendering those who can access it immortal.
Solar Systems
Temperance
A pale dwarven star sits at the core of Temperance, surrounded by frozen clusters of ancient debris. For those willing to brave the cold and pierce the ice, this otherwise inhospitable system can be quite generous with its resources.
Abundant with wrecks, bases, and the THE HOLLOW swarms that guard both, Temperance is rich with opportunities for learning secrets and settling grudges. A snapshot of a disastrous retreat frozen in time, those who feed on the carcasses of the void know that revenge is a dish best served cold.
Dissuaded by the cold or perhaps content with their wanton carnage, Temperance is where the Hollow onslaught finally came to an end - and it is where our journey to THE GARDEN begins.
Known Hazards:
Vigilance
Like the warriors of METEM battling under its gaze, the baleful orb sitting at Vigilance’s heart never rests. Pulsating with primordial rage, the overactive sun periodically scorches nearby sectors with terrible solar winds.
Perhaps spurred on by the flaring mood swings of their host, THE HOLLOW forces in Vigilance appear more aggressive than those encountered elsewhere. Whether defending a critical perimeter or protecting some powerful secret, they address all intruders with extreme prejudice.
If humanity is to reclaim this part of the galaxy, our zeal must match those opposing us. Go forth and drown the enemies of Metem in righteous fire.
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Bravery
REMNANT stragglers, THE HOLLOW swarms, and strange thunderstorms all hide in the great purple nebulas of Bravery. Those hoping to plunder the riches of this system are wise to reject its namesake virtue in favor of stealth and careful planning.
Rarely referenced in their surviving records, Bravery may not originally have held a special place in the Progenitor's plans. It nevertheless became a place of brief respite for many during the final days of the empire that was.
Today, these ancestral burial grounds are profaned by scavenger ships and swarms of the machine mind. Do not fail to pick these weeds on our path to THE GARDEN.
Known hazards:
- INTERFERENCE
- POWER DEBUFF
- SHIELD JAMMER