Nlnu Empire

"Any villainy you could imagine found home in the Nlnu Empire."

- Sefluch, Seran Annals - Mesobrachia

Nlnu Empire, sometimes called First Mesobrachian Empire was a hegemonic power dominating the Mesobrachia sector of the Maerlandayr Galaxy for over 5,000 years. To this day, it is infamous for its aggressiveness and enslavement of dozens of species, who the Nlnu exploited to improve their own quality of life and personal wealth. Nowadays, the Nlnu Empire is regarded as the vilest empire to have ever emerged in the Galaxy.

Nlnu Empire's history is a one of unending wars and ruthless conquests. Nlnu managed to subjugate virtually all other species in the proximal half of the Mesobrachia, reaching its maximal territorial extent in 34,801 EE following the conquest of the Qiasi region, which they held for 68 years. The only nation not conquered by the Nlnu Empire is the Ergoryn Technocracy, which fiercely defended its own territory with superior technology despite smaller numbers.

Nlnu Empire came to an end in 573 CM after a long period of decline, following the disastrous losses suffered from the once-enslaved peoples during the Manumist Uprising. Retreating Nlnu military forces formed a stronghold in the region of Etor system, where they managed to survive up to this day. The only Nlnu living within the Mot Empire are quarantined in a few systems designated by the Mot. Nlnu are forbidden from leaving these systems or coming in contact with any other species under a threat of capital punishment.

Background
Nlnu emerged on a jungle world named Ayeta, located in the Daian sector of Mesobrachia. They quickly spread to all corners of the planet and eventually established numerous civilizations. Over time these nations gradually merged to eventually form a planet-spanning state. In 30,143 EE, Nlnu established their first colonies in their home system. In 31,202 EE they settled their first exoplanet.

Nlnu exhibited their lack of respect to lesser forms of life ever since their emergence on Ayeta. They exploited their homeworld's natural resources and local lifeforms to maximal extent, eventually turning Ayeta into a desolate, barren world, littered with monumental structures, palaces and residences.

Early Expansion
In 32,339 EE, Nlnu invaded the neighbouring Gortoka civilization, winning decisively. Gortoka population was enslaved and exiled from their home world Ogurek, which was turned into one of Nlnu "triumph worlds" - uninhabited planets turned wild, with all their cities razed and burned to the ground. In 32,381 the creation of Nlnu Empire was proclaimed and widely celebrated by the Nlnu population. In the following millenia, the tradition of establishing triumph worlds faded out, as the Empire grew ever hungrier for more exploitation of subdued species.

In 34,781 EE Nlnu came in contact with the Ergoryn, who learned of the Nlnu conquests beforehand. The Ergoryn have successfully managed to repel the invaders, never being conquered by them. Around 36,202 Nlnu conquered the space of today's Qiasi Union, inhabited by 3 conflicted species: Qias She, Elloèr and Urdar. The Nlnu managed to hold this territory only for 68 troubled years, loosing it forever, never enslaving its inhabitants. This brief period marked the largest territorial extent of the Nlnu Empire.

Late Period
By late 36,000's, the Empire's former strength has largely diminished. Nlnu military was troubled by conflicted leadership and unable to neither conquer nor efficiently control the Empire's territory. Numerous Emperors were deposed in a short time frame, leaving the state's administration to corrupt noble houses. Weakening of Nlnu grip on the enslaved species has quickly turned against them. Reports of slaves successfully escaping en masse were coming in from all corners of the Empire. Without the workforce, the production was crippled state-wide. Lack of food, materials and all commodities in general led to growth of public unrest among the Nlnu population, further destabilizing the Empire's internal affairs.

The fugitive slaves, calling themselves Manumists, successfully evaded prosecution and moved quickly enough not to be found by the Nlnu military. The Manumist underground was preparing for a military reckoning, seeking to destroy their former masters once and for all. Carrying over their extensive knowledge about Nlnu infrastructure and production, as well as a vast undercover intelligence network, the Manumists were very well prepared to face the disorganized opponent.

Manumist Uprising

 * Main article: Manumist Uprising

The Manumist uprising begun in 37,573 EE and concluded the same year after a monumental Manumist victory over the Nlnu. The insurgents crushed Nlnu military forces in all battles on all fronts, rapidly gaining territory and occupying Nlnu-inhabited worlds. Nlnu population was widely exterminated, leaving only a few rural worlds under strict surveillance. The remainder of Empire's military was forced to flee to Etor, where the Nlnu fortified and established their last stand. However, the Manumists were unable to break through these defences and never managed to conquer Etor, and therefore, achieve their ultimate goal. The Nlnu were driven out of their heartland, but held onto a sizeable territory which over time became the Etor Remnant.

Following the total collapse of the Nlnu Empire, the Manumists gathered on Ayeta to discuss what to do next. The Mot, who were considered largely responsible for the uprising's success, were asked to reform the state by the other species. The Mot agreed and begun rebuilding the Empire from scratch. After the meeting ended, Manumists changed Ayeta's trajectory, dooming it to collide with its parent star. The Nlnu Empire was destroyed in under one Maerian year and the Mot Empire was born.