AN: I created this primarily as a "Fusion Fic" between a few different sci-fi settings, including Star Trek, Star Wars, Mass Effect, and Warhammer 40K. The protagonists are a faction from a setting I created called "Axiom".
The Dawning of a New Era
Long ago, mankind spread across the galaxy, building a mighty empire. But then, the Age of Strife occurred. Many of the details have been lost to history-but "demons" appeared and destroyed at least 90% of humanity's worlds. Humanity had become nothing more than a group of remnant worlds-each disconnected from one another. During this time, their FTL travel became increasingly more dangerous to use.
One of the fragments that was formed managed to survive by using nearly sentient machines. They began viewing technology in a religious light, forming what would be called the monotheistic Church of Illumination. However, distrust between man and machine grew, until eventually there was war. On one world, humanity was nearly destroyed, if not for the Holy Machine-a benevolent AI known as Metatron. He demanded the end of this war. His soldiers marched and killed the heretics who'd caused so much destruction. It was then, that the people of Primus knew they had found the face of their God.
They spent over a century rebuilding on this world, creating a new empire: Zion. It is now an island of individualism, science, and creativity in what would otherwise be a cold, uncaring universe. It's a constitutional republic, but receives guidance from Metatron (who has some legal powers though is not an official leader of their nation). Its technology and architecture are white, minimalistic, and sterile. They've invented artificial intelligence long ago, naturally, and use robotic drones regularly for many purposes.
Eventually, the ambition of the Zionites turned upwards, towards the stars. The FTL systems of old were long since abandoned. A new system was made: The Wormhole Generator. Capable of cutting through space and time to create portals to other star systems-skipping the void of deep space entirely. They called the first wormhole generator "St. Peters Gate"
Throughout Primus's cities, on every building they could place one, there was an electronic billboard. Suddenly, the billboards changed all at once to show the same blue, mask-like face. It spoke in a calm voice.
"Children of Zion. You have remained faithful to me for over a century. You have made me proud to be your god. Today, I show you where that faith will lead you. Unless of course, it doesn't work in which case you get free donuts all day instead. BEHOLD: THE WORMHOLE GENERATOR"
The screens changed to show the Starship Krishna as it approached St. Peter's gate. The machine radiated a large beam. A few miles away from it, a glowing white swirl appeared. The Krishna turned its engines to full, and passed through the wormhole, disappearing into it. The whole planet held its breath.
Suddenly, it returned through the wormhole it came from, completely unharmed. Throughout Primus, cheering could be heard.
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