Mot Empire

"The Mesobrachian Empire [of the Mot] is an unusual phenomenon - a powerful state created not through conflict, but with the ideas of cooperation and peaceful coexistence. One must not forget the cruelty the Manumists displayed during the Uprising, yet their goals and ideals are truly exceptional in Maerlandayr."

- Sefluch, Seran Annals - Mesobrachia

Mot Empire (Seran Common: Dhye Yirelsak, also commonly known as Mesobrachian Empire) is the largest power in the Mesobrachia region of the Maerlandayr Galaxy. It occupies the central area of the region, called Daian Sector and is one of the Galaxy's few superpowers. Mot Empire is a federation of species once enslaved by the Nlnu Empire, which was overthrown by the former during the Manumist Uprising in 573 CM. Although a federation in nature, the Empire is administrated and dominated primarily by the Mot, who amount only to around 2% of the Empire's population. In contrary to their predecessors, Mot exert their influence in a peaceful manner, through economic cooperation, diplomacy and efficient administration.

Empire's culture and society have been rebuilt from scratch since the defeat of Nlnu, who ever since have been confined to monitored, closed systems within the Empire's territory and a small neighbouring state of Eromachion. Majority of the Nlnu population has been exterminated during the Manumist Uprising, except for those who never owned any slaves. Because of this, Mot and Nlnu nowadays are hostile to each other. In contrary, Mot maintain very healthy and friendly relations with other species within the Empire.

Background
The Mot Empire was preceded by the Nlnu Empire, which dominated Mesobrachia for around 3.5 millenia. Nlnu emerged in the region in 268 028 CMM and have quickly expanded to nearby systems. In the following centuries, Nlnu begun subjugating independent civilizations in their proximity through military conflicts. At first, they resorted to exploitation of subdued peoples to further their development and goals. Once industrial potential of such civilizations has been fully exploited, Nlnu enslaved the species and grew cruel and malevolent. It is worth noting, that the Nlnu were mostly irreligious or belonged to various occult religions and saw no ethical issues in their policies against other species.

Manumist Uprising
The Mot were one of the last species subjugated by Nlnu. At the time of their enslavement, they were in the late equivalent of the Bronze Age. Nlnu uplifted Mot in 273 410 and forced them into labor, but treated them somewhat gentler than other species because of their morbidity and physical weakness. At that time however, Nlnu grip on subdued species was gradually loosening, giving them an opportunity to strike against their slaver masters. Over the earlier decades, other enslaved peoples learned to succesfully escape their overlords and evade capture in an organized fashion. Nlnu workforce was decreasing conciderably, but the totalitarian government was unable to step down on this development. This gave the freedmen precious time they needed to devise strategy and means to defeating the Nlnu. In 573 CM, after decades of preparations, the Manumist Uprising has begun.

The formerly enslaved species were overwhelmingly successful in their campaign against the Nlnu. The Manumists, as they were called by the Nlnu, outmatched the enemy in every possible way, to which contributed a period of decline of the Empire. In their last effort, the Nlnu promised all enslaved peoples, including the Mot, freedom, provided that they will fight against the Manumists alongside the Empire. According to imperial records, not a single slave has responded to this call except for the Mot, who used the awarded access to Nlnu military structures to sow chaos and disorder among Nlnu ranks.

The insurgents however, despite the massive success of the revolt, demonstrated cruelty that was on par with the Nlnu malevolence. Billions of Nlnu have been exterminated and 7 worlds were glassed in total. Over 70% of the Nlnu population was eradicated and their Empire was utterly destroyed. Nowadays, Nlnu inhabiting the Mot Empire live on isolated worlds and are banned from travelling to other systems and interacting with other species under the threat of capital punishment.

Restoration of the Empire
The Mot commendable sabotage may have not been a pivotal point of the Manumist Uprising, but has clearly shown their administrative prowess and determination. Following the conclusion of the revolt, the allied, free species have assembled at the former Nlnu Empire's capital world, Ayeta. The Manumists have decided to reconstruct the shattered power in the form of a federation, longing to be known far and wide in the Maerlandayr Galaxy as the beacon of strength against opression and exploitation. Most importantly, the Mot were entrusted with the monumental goal of rebuilding the Empire from scratch. When the council concluded, Ayeta was pushed onto a collision course with its parent star to celebrate the fall of the Nlnu Empire.

In a little under 50 Maerian years, the Mot, accompanied by other free species, have completed their task. The Mesobrachian Empire of the Nlnu, utterly thrashed by the Manumists, was restored under the lead of the Mot. Despite their leading role in internal politics, Mot do not have authority over the other species and view such an idea as insulting. Today, all Free Species of the Mesobrachian Empire are truly equal in both law and everyday life.