Prologue

Long ago, far before the dawn of control brains and the concept of tallest, the Irkens were a matriarchal, mystic warrior society. The one thing that remained the same throughout history was their urge for conquest, their targets usually being male-dominated planets. Fellow planets dominated by women were seen as allies, and treaties would be made. What made these women so fearsome was not only their ruthlessness towards men, their alliances or their war tactics, but their mystic powers.

Some women were born with their powers, with colorful gemstones embedded in their foreheads that gave them their abilities. Others were not blessed at birth, and instead had their powers bestowed upon them by what are now ancient relics.

One such artifact that has survived the challenge of time is the Crown of Akegore.