RACES


1. Humans
The Human race is a group of rather unique individuals. They all have different talents, characters and appearences. Some of the human race chose to be creatures of the light and others would rather be part of a dark and evil community. Living isolated from other alien races made them developed in more areas than creatures in this part of the galaxy. One thing is the most remarkable about the human race, they achieve best when they are underestimated.

2. Prismos
This is a typical member of 'The Dark Syndicate'(TDS). They are an old but strong race that has always been superior to other beings in this part of the universe. They always expanded aggressively and are slave traders. Trading in slaves is a big business in this region. Slaves mainly consist of 'Coffers', but also of beings that were taken hostage in battles. The Prismos are strong themselves, but have even more powerful allies. The 'Prismos' own multiple planets. On some of these planets huge prisons are situated that are homes of the numerous prisoners 'The Dark Syndicate' holds. Another planet they own has the name: 'Takosh', and is the planet where a large share of the ships of the Syndicate are build. It is also the place where all the strategies of TDS are being discussed.

3. Cassians
The Cassians are in one way similar to the human race as they prefer living in groups and breath the same air. But in another way they are totally different. It seems to us that Cassians are less intelligent than the human race is. However they work harder and can adapt to rough climates. They are also more social. They will never kill one another and are helping out each other in harsh periods. Furthermore, they are the only member of the Alliance that is still actively fighting TDS. For the human race, the Cassians seem to be the perfect ally.

4. Ziwama's
This race was the most loyal race that was part of the Alliance. 20 Years ago this race was the latest victim of TDS. There was a planetary explosion that wiped out this race. The day is remembered every year at the 3rd of February as 'Judgement Day'. Just minutes before the planet collapsed their scientists sent the blueprint for what nowadays is called the 'heavy missile', this and some other more secret information is the proof of their inteligence. They used to be a really peace loving civilization before 'The Dark Syndicate' invaded their space. They helped out other civilizations that were in trouble. Only stories about this civilization remain. They had a rich culture and the legend says that they were in contact with the first known race that ever existed called the 'Oderons'.

5. Cuftons
The 'Cuftons' are the new weapon supplier of the 'The Dark Syndicate' after the Perzikians were taken care of. The Cuftons themselves are strong, but a possible threat might be the fact that they deliver weapons to the other races. The Cuftons are a trading civilization and have far going philosophies about money. They have a home planet and two moons, which they protect heavilly against any intruder. The Cuftons do not want to make the same mistake as the 'Perzikians' did, however they play with fire, they ask high prices for their weapons and they transport their belongings by huge transport ships that are frequently raided by the Coconanos.

6. Coffers
The 'Coffers' are an example of the cruelties in this part of the universe. Cruelties unknown to the human race have been part of their entire existence. Coffers once lived on their own planet that was green and full of life. 'The Alliance' has a treaty not to interfere with younger races, but they could not prevent the invasion of their home planet by the Prismos. Coffers are massive giants and have a lot of fur that once protected them against fierce winters. But now they are destined to be slaves in the hot deserts of the slave planets where they are transported to. Coffers were: martyred, shot, blown into space, used for experiments, used as living shields, eaten alive as a delicatesse, hunted down for their fury skin, used for gladiator fights, gassed in the numerous of mines they have to work, drowned, hanged, put on fire, bombed, raped, etc. When de Ruyter heard this, he knew for sure these poor creatures had to be saved and been given the possibility to life in peace for as far as this is possible after such a horrific traumatic life.

7. Xirnions
The Xirnions are more advanced creatures than the Prismos. Xirnions are extremely dangerous with their laser weapons. However, their ships mostly consist out of energy instead of steel. Their ships also have the ability to cloak. Their home planet is an underwater world and Xirnions live in the dark and deep regions of the ocean. Finally, Xirnions are still in contact with the Bristalics. If the Bristalics ever return, this may turn out to be a catastrophy for the Alliance.

8. Cococanos
This is a civilization of pirates. Their home planet must be situated somewhere in a neutral part of space called 'Pirate Space'. They float through space and raid transports that they encounter. Pirates are not one race but consist of all kinds of races who did not want to choose sides between 'The Alliance' and 'The Dark Syndicate'. A lot of civilizations have anti-pirate programs, which want to make sure their youth is not going to be part of these terrorists. To the Cassians these pirates cause great problems. Pirates are experts in terrorism. They are able to create disasters out of only small efforts. The European president said he says the Coconanos could be a possible ally for the Alliance. He knows about the cruel methods they use, but as a temporary solution he thinks the Coconanos could be a useful ally and a good way to lay the bridge between different races. This strategy also may help to create a certain vision of open mindedness, which may be appealing to the youth as well. As the highest priority of the Alliance is 'Survival' every option should be considered.

9. Perzikians
This was a race of traders, they were obsessed by money. When it was time to choose sides they first chose for the alliance, but finally changed when they were promised an enormous amount of slaves. They were a fierce enemy and they were delivering weapons to TDS. however, when the Syndicate got a hold of a better deal with the 'Cuftons', they brutally got rid of the entire species. The Perzikians are no more. In human language we would say they sold their soul to the devil and the 'The Dark Syndicate' got rid of an expensive middleman. The Perzikians were only obsessed by money but did not invest in culture. The Perzikians taught us a very important lesson: when selling your soul to the devil there is no such thing as a good deal.

10. Oderons
Little is known about the 'Oderons'. They were a civilization that evolved about 2 billion years ago. They ruled this galaxy in their younger years. The Oderons were like Gods to other races. Large statues can be found on different planets, most of them are as old as they are mysterious and historians think that the Oderons left these buildings on these planets. They did not want war with any race whatsoever, on the other hand they did help out young races that were brutally invaded by superior races. They evolved into non-material beings. After this part of the galaxy was cleared of all 'dangerous' species they gave technology of defense to the races they trusted and they left approximately 560 million years ago. The Oderons said they had to go on a 'crusade' and would return only 'when time is right'.

11. Wanderers
The Wanderers are an old race, they came to this galaxy about 500 million years ago. Some historians think that Stemlar was their home planet. They always wear something over their head, as if they want to hide something. They left this galaxy a few million years ago and the only thing they said was that they were going to examine an old race in a planetary system, which counts 9 planets. This makes us wonder if they were going to our solar system that also counts 9 planets. However critics point out that the human race does not exist that long, ancient civilizations go back to thousands of years ago, not millions. Still we would like to get in contact with these Wanderers, because they may be able to teach us more about our own history. They may be able to give us answers to really fundamental questions about our existence.

12. Bristalics
'Bristalics' are the ultimate enemy of the Alliance. They have not been spotted for over 4000 years now, but if they return nobody knows what will happen. They are extremely intelligent, and have a telepathic way of communicating. They came to this part of the galaxy together with the Prismos, 40 million years ago. Many think they are the brain behind the 'The Dark Syndicate'. and are working closely together with the Xirnions. Most of the Bristalics left, but some must still be in this galaxy. Bristalics are away and it is said that they are looking for the Oderons. Because the return of the Oderons would mean a disaster for the 'The Dark Syndicate'. They earn their money by dealing in drugs and collecting tribute from other races. It is said that they helped the Prismos with preparing their attack on the Ziwama's and are hereby indirectly responsible for 'Judgement Day'.

 

The European Hero Trilogy, By Chris Arnold Jager and Thomas Wouter de Jonge, Copyright 2002-2005(C) Cactus Corp.