The rate of expansion of this unknown enemy was astonishing, far exceeding even that of the entire Dark Fleet. Soon they lost contact with three more worlds, and while Internal Intelligence deliberated on the response of what could only be the work of traitors, several more worlds went dark – including the ancient Vasari homeworld. Expecting nothing more than rebellion by the local species, a local wing of the Dark Fleet was sent to restore order, but no status reports were ever received.
Ten thousand years ago the inner worlds of the empire suddenly fell silent. Each world was then locked down and ruled from vast orbital structures in order to minimize the chance of rebellion.Īs with all empires, the Vasari civilization's fall began from within. Once conquered, these species were integrated into Vasari society as “valued citizens,” giving them minimal standing in the Empire. While most of the species the Vasari encountered were primitive and peacefully subjugated, more advanced civilizations were harshly enslaved. Beginning at the galactic core, the empire expanded uniformly, and brought hundreds of alien races under its control. The ancient Vasari Empire once ruled over countless worlds.
