This isn't a chapter and ecause of that I don't expect anyone to ay that much attention to it. Anyone who does read this though will have a fair understanding of the background of this story though.

Important info

Races:

Humans: The usual everyday humans even though several hundred years have passed their abilities still remain the same as before. Their population has greatly increased with the introduction of space travel because they no longer had to fear overpopulation on any scale. Because of their raw drive and determination some races praise them while others fear or hate them claiming that they are fools who constantly overstep their natural boundaries. Through their contact with other races they've gained many cultural, religious, and technological advances.

Keepers: They are the oldest race recorded in universal history, and because of that they have possibly the most universal influence. Mentally they are arguably the most advanced the only race that came close to them or may have equaled them was the Vesparians. Their mental prowess has reached such a level that they have gained mental powers most notable on the list are Telekinesis and the ability to sea into or read the minds of others making it almost impossible to lie to them. They were once the hand of justice in the universe, some of them still believe that they are. Very little is known about their societies, culture, or religious views.

Vesparians: Their first and only recorded contact with humans in 2572. When they meet the Vesparians were already slowly dying out because other races were jealous of them for their mental abilities. Like the Keepers they were so mentally advanced that they naturally acquired Psychic abilities, but unlike the Keepers whose powers were awakened a their birth the Vesparians powers awakened at a set point in their lives. Even though they were lacking in physical strength their mental abilities easily made up for it. When it came to the destruction of their race their young were easy targets because they had yet to awaken their powers and were almost defenseless. Their powers didn't usually awaken until the middle of their lives. When humans landed on their home plant of Vesparia they welcomed the with open arms seeing of a prophecy that humans would one day rival the Keepers in universal power and bring about true universal peace. They said that it was their destiny to bless the human race and sent their remaining power across the universe blessing random humans ad the human race fr eternity. Since their numbers were greatly lacking, around 10% still alive, they could only help one out of every 100,000 or so humans. They've been extinct since the early 2600s.

Hugoths: They are most known for their barbaric nature and pig-like appearance even though they stand on 2 feet. Their technology is far inferior to other races and because of that they have no way to eave their home planet of Bazon. In combat even though they use primitive or no weapons at all they are feared for their frightening speed ad raw physical power coupled with their high natural stamina. Religiously they worship a god of war and believe strongly in the practice of live sacrifices.

Ceronians: A vertically lacking people that see no need in such things as technology. They seek peace with other races just as they seek peace with nature. They strongly dislike violence to such an extent that they have no weapons. The most stunning thing about them is their ability to sing to nature actually allowing them to morph the word around them.

Shades: No one has ever talked t a shade for the fact that they don't talk verbally instead they talk into the minds of others. They live in the dark sectors of the universe where no other being can live for long because of the low temperatures and lack of light. Their appearance tends to be wraith like with pale skin and black flowing cloaks. Nothing is known about their religion, culture, or technology. Their existence itself is widely questioned because of all of the questions surrounding them.

Groups:

Espers: They are the rare piece of humanity that has been blessed by the Vesparians. They all posses Psychic powers like the Keepers and Vesparians. They're mentally, and physically stronger then the average human. Humans who despise the Keepers usually despise the Espers for the fact that the Espers are like human Keepers.

Sympathesisers: not really a political group per say. They're humans or members of other races that support Espers. They don't necessarily have to like or even tolerate the Keepers though. They usually fight for peace between all races and the Espers.

Devouts: The polar opposites of the above group. They hate Espers with a passion and only like 'pure' humans. Amazingly they've slowly been gaining support on a lot of planets and from many races.

Dark Claw: Through out history the Keepers have been known to wipe races out. The truth is that a specific sect of the Keepers has been behind all of these actions using the body of their own race as a shield to hide themselves. It's been rumored that their next targets are the Espers.

Technology:

Varis: a Mech like suit of armor usually employed by the Human military for fights in space. Recent models of the Varis like the V7 are actually made specxifically with a certain pilot in mind by using trainiing that the pilot has gone through to fit the machine for them during construction. The V7 is also special because of it's EW or Esper Wave System allowing Espers to use their powers from the Varis and have the Varis amplify them.

Warp Drive: a ship part that was formally battleship-only. It has now become a commodity in ships of any size allowing transuniversal trips at far faster speed. A bigger Warp Drive allows for longer and bigger jumps though.

Storm Cannon: a Human weapon that is still being researched. It can be found on a scarce amount of ships. It charges a super powered shot allowing a single shot to break through most ships shields and destroy the ship. The real purpose of this weapon is as an anti-Keeper weapon since a keepers shields can become stronger then a battleships.

G.I.A( Genetic Identification Armor: It's a light suit of skin tight armor that doesn't hinder the wearer in any way yet still gives them top-notch protection. It's an upgraded version of the BAA (Body Adapting Armor, but doesn't have it's weight. The reason why the GIA isn't used in actual combat is because it's currently impossible to remove.

Jet Board: a basic item now that is like a surfboard in shape that allows the rider to 'surf' on any surface known to man. It has what's known as Repulsion plates on the bottom that use the boards internal energy to keep it hovering on any surface.

The story will begin with the next chapter and I'll post the full sumary with it as well.