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The Technocracy of Cerillium; Nemo liber est qui corpori servit
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NATION NAME: The Technocracy of Cerillium
Government Type: Epistemocracial technocracy
Head of Government: The High Council
Majority Species: Thade
Classification (human, Anthro, Pony, Xeno): Xeno
Status (Member or Observer: Member, Secretary General (formerly known as Minister-President)

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The Technocracy of Cerillium
Nemo liber est qui corpori servit



The Technocracy of Cerillium is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by the Council with an even hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space.


ETYMOLOGY
Cerithades (ˈsəri-theɪdiːz or "seree-they-deez") means 'star people' in the Thade language, a fitting planet name for a people that emerged from the ashes of a war-torn era. It's a common misconception that "cerithades" is a derivative of "Cerillium"; the two words share nothing in common.

Cerillium (ˈsər-il-(l)-yəm or ser-ill-ee-um) derives from Cer (logic) + (e)ill (sound/intact). The suffix -ium transforms the word into a noun.

The standard way to refer to a citizen of Cerillium is as a "Cerian" (ser-ean). The suffix -ian transforms the word into an adjective to denote "a follower of logic".

Thade (they'd) can be translated into "a collection of something" or "all those gathered". Thades is an antiquated term that is still interchangeable although it is typically used to denote "something which belongs to all those gathered" rather than a plural form. The plural of Thade is Thade. The standard way to refer to the genus is "Thade" followed by each species broken down by caste or species name if necessary.



HISTORY
The Technocracy of Cerillium colonized Research Outpost Delta IIV in 12518 NE (Earth year 1599 AD) following Thade homeworld destruction by the Nifid in 12422 NE. The planet was renamed Cerithades and terraforming was completed in 12530 NE; full settlement achieved in 12568 NE. Realizing that there was sentient life on a neighboring planet (and not really caring to dabble further in its culture) the Council ruled that all traces of Cerillium society would remain veiled from that point forward. Unbeknownst to the Coucil, a Nifid colony was already established on the neighboring planet. In an effort to not influence the native species, both governing bodies deemed a truce was necessary. Peace was maintained 415 years until a Cerillium freighter clipped a Nifid satellite orbiting the Tego Witherward. The Nifid harassment began in the winter of 12933 with kinetic bombardment of Thessesius. It should be noted that the military action was carried out on direct order from the main Nifid Convocation rather than Tego or Swith Witherward.

Following the Nifid bombardment, an attempt for reconciliation began and an envoy dispatched to the Witherward. It is unclear what the resolution will be at this time.

The history of Cerillium is lengthy due to the longevity of its people. It is separated into two eras, AE (Ancient Era) and NE (New Era). The separation of Ancient from New is marked by the abrupt demise of the Clan Reign in favor of the Council.

PREHISTORY
It is believed that the first ancestors of the Thade people evolved six million years ago. The genus Authadei, the first creatures to walk upright, evolved into the genus Thade.

Evidence of tool use leads researchers to believe the Thade genus formed clans as early as 30000 AE. These hunters lived simply and had no permanent structures. The construction of dwellings arose approximately 20000 AE in response to a global climatic change. Transformative religious and philosophical ideas developed independently and in many various locations between 7000 - 6000 AE. The clan political system was in place by 5300 AE.

MODERN HISTORY
210 AE - Age of the Great Die-off. Global climate shifts to arid. Millions of species go extinct. Marita Virus outbreak threatens all modern Thade genus. Combined species population reduced to an estimated 60 thousand located near the equator.

Basic Timeline - Only Recent history noted, mainly pertaining to Nifid War
  • Including brief history of species
    5 AE - Council formation, organization into castes. Clan leadership overthrown.
    1 NE - Council unites the three main species under the banner "Cerillium". This begins the Age of Understanding
    1769 NE - Dawn of the Industrial Age
    2090 NE - Dawn of the Mechanized Age
    2251 NE - Dawn of the Solar Age
    2978 NE - FTL Travel developed. Dawn of the Cosmic Age
    3562 NE - Age of Unrest - War of the Heretics
    3660 NE - Time of Reconcilement
    5234 NE - Second Marita Virus outbreak; population reduced by 2/3 before cure found
    5235 NE- 5900 NE - Dark Age
    5901 NE - Dawn of the Enlightenment
    6062 NE - Third Marita Virus outbreak, mutated strain. All colonies lost
    6065 NE - Dawn of Age of Rebuilding

    10892 NE (27 BCE) Research Outpost Delta IIV established
    10931 NE - Phasic space discovered. Age of Awakening
    10065 NE - Exploratory probes Beck and Lausa successfully breach dark matter and enter phasic space
    11120 NE - Discovery of Nifid by Lausa; accidentally collides with Nifid creche
    11121 NE - Nifid destroy Outpost 213. First Nifid War declared by Cerillium
    11122 NE - Cerillium retaliatory strike on Kelv Witherward
    11122 NE - Nifid destroy Outposts 201, 207, 210 and the Piedmon Colony on Vargi II
    11123 NE - Nifid destroy Vargi II. Truce called
    11141 NE - Cerillium develops Invis, a virus designed to infect Nifid constructs
    11142 NE - Invis tested on defrosted construct corpse
    11143 NE - Second Nifid War. Nifid destroy planets Hispero, Melvis, Nairo and Zenith
    11143 NE - Nifid retreat to solitude.
    12420 NE - Exploratory Probe Beck found by Nifid near Promithit Narda Witherward; probe had been assumed dead by Cerillium government
    12422 NE - Destruction of Thades (homeworld) by the Nifid; start of 70 Year War. Arapa, Chauce, Galimur, and Pibbly Witherwards eradicated
    12423 - 20429 NE - Third Nifid War. Mutual destruction of colonies and witherwards
    12492 NE - Truce called between Cerillium and Nifid
    12518 NE - Cerithades proclaimed official homeworld
    12933 NE - Accidental destruction of Nifid satellite near Tego Witherward followed by orbital bombardment by Nifid on Thessesius, Ceri
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CURRENT HOME WORLD
Cerithades is a terrestrial planet with a moderate atmosphere. Surface features include volcanoes, valleys, deserts, bodies of water, and polar ice caps. The rotational period and seasonal cycles of Cerithades are likewise similar to those of Earth, as is the tilt that produces the seasons. It has an estimated population of 2.997 billion (planetside) with an additional 5 million spread between its three moons.

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CERITHADES
  • Planetary Data
    - Equatorial radius: 3396.2±0.1 km
    - Polar radius: 3,376.2±0.1 km
    - Surface area: 144,798,500 km2
    - Highest Point: Mons Genero 21,229 m
    - Volume: 1.6318×1011 km3
    - Mass: 6.4185×1023 kg
    - Mean density: 3.9335±0.0004 g/cm³
    - Escape velocity: 5.027 km/s
    - Sidereal rotation period: 1.025957 d; 24h 37m 22s
    - Equatorial rotation velocity: 868.22 km/h
    - Axial tilt:25.19°
    - Distance from Sun: 227,900,000 km
    - Satellites (moons): 3


GEOGRAPHY
Cerithades contains northern and southern polar ice caps. There is a vast ocean north of the primary land mass; there is only one continent. The terrain is inhospitable to most alien species. Massive mountain ranges loom to the south and those unfamiliar with the various cities frequently become lost and die in the wilds. Extensive river systems twine throughout and provide water to various Peth. There are deep chasms as well as bare glacial plains.

Temperatures on the planet's surface dip down below freezing at night regardless of the season. Pollution and cloud cover keep most of the planet in a perpetual overcast state. Acid rain occurs frequently within peth boundaries. The exception is Genero which sits atop one of Cerithade's highest elevations, Mons Genero (21,229 m).


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DEMOGRAPHICS

POPULATION
The population is disproportionate to the castes however this is a reflection of breeding cycles and purpose. The Bellicus caste are the rapid breeders however they also have the highest mortality rate. Fertility is also a factor; the average Bellicus female gives birth to four children over the span of ten years with four years of non-breeding following, compared to two for Operarius females and one for Monachus females over the same period of time. The majority of females are not fertile until their thirtieth year regardless of caste due to anti-aging drugs.

LANGUAGE
Thade is the de facto national language with English being secondary (for diplomatic purposes). Roots are Latin and likewise borrowed from Earth.

RELIGION
Knowledge is believed to be the manifestation of divinity. Anything embodying or containing knowledge is sacred hence the individual person is as holy as the machine at his fingertips. The quest for knowledge - be it for the purpose of gaining a tactical advantage or researching a cure or engineering a faster ship - is paramount to the Thade peoples. The amassing of knowledge is the gathering of power. It was knowledge which spared the genius from extinction and applied knowledge which allowed them to reach the stars. All castes chant litanies during meditative periods of the day. These sutras were written by the Monachus in tandem with caste leadership offering guidance for the specific needs of its members.

The Monachus caste are the knowledge keepers and teachers. Many alien species assume that these are the priests of a machine god. In fact, Thade believe they are "gods one with the machine". A symbiotic relationship between organic and metal is kept in balance by applied philosophies. However, it isn't too uncommon for the organic to be stripped away. Flesh is weak; the machine is stronger. Emotions can be cast aside in order for the purist forms of logic to govern.

Meditation is the key for unlocking purpose regardless of the task at hand. A cog can't function if it isn't aligned with the rest. This basic tenet is manifested in a basic symbol which represents three cogs (castes) working in tandem. It is half revealed and half hidden, much like knowledge is known and still unknown.

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The ancient Thade flag was a reflection of three castes working as a whole. The first cog represents the Monachus. "Knowledge begins all things." The middle is a representation of carbon and represents the Operarius. The last flag symbolizes the Bellicus. "Turn in towards society and apply that knowledge."


GOVERNMENT

The Technocracy of Cerillium is governed by representatives from three castes. This assembly is called the High Council (shortened to "Council") and is comprised of fifteen males, five from each caste. Appointment is via selection by the Council and age and deed are determining factors. The Council resides in the capital city, Genero.

Cerithades is divided by Peth (cities) founded by various castes. Each is governed by a small assembly comprising of a holden representative. This assembly answers to its caste Council representative. Holden representatives are appointed by the holden itself and may not necessarily be a patriarch. It isn't unusual to find a female representative at this level but it is rare due to the confrontational nature of alpha males.

  • Jules Pranda, Representative of Pranda Holden.
    "It isn't that we lack eloquence and etiquette. In fact, we are more than reasonable. However, tempers tend to flare over hotbed issues and the entire process degrades into a barking and snarling hot mess. It's difficult for a female to assert her dominance at this state; she lacks the larger teeth and brute strength despite any augmentations she chooses. She's simply too small to be effective."


FOREIGN RELATIONS AND MILITARY

DIPLOMACY
Cerillium has an established structure of foreign relations. It refrains from World Assembly matters and refuses to join that organization. It is a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. There are embassies and consulates but these are regulated to the capital city of Genero.


MILITARY
The Bellicus portion of the Council commands the nation's armed forces and appoints its leaders. Military service is expected from members of this caste. They are born and raised with this objective in mind.

Forces can be rapidly deployed across Cerithades or to its outer colonies. Not all who serve aboard a ship are Bellicus, however. Each ship is supplemented by crew from the other castes in order to keep things running efficiently. Bases remain under Bellicus control however, and all ships are captained by a Bellicus warlord.
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THE THADE GENUS: SPECIES

The Thades peoples are comprised of three different species with each species grouped as a caste. The caste system is not a social system; it is the establishment of each species as equals for the betterment of the Thade people. It is important to note that although the three species have a common genus (Thade), the species themselves can not interbreed. Each species retains the distinctive traits that evolved over time to allow that species to fill a niche.


SPECIES
Thade are comprised of three separate species. Species divergence was due predominately to habitat but later widened due to social structure. All Thade genus stem from a common ancestor, T. Protus, of the family group Thadedae, which lived over 7 million years ago.

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  • T. Nelce
    Primitive: Originally nomadic, Nelce were known for their wide-ranging migratory patterns and ability to adapt to varied climes. The most gracile of Thade, evolution graced Nelce with speed and endurance. Their small claws and slender fingers are dextrous. They were the first of all Thade to fashion weapons and other tools as well as temporary dwelling structures.
    Modern: The greatest of builders, the Nelce are responsible for many of the greatest wonders of the world. Their ancient stone structures survived until planetary destruction.
    Caste: Operarius

  • T. Norvath
    Primitive: The most robust and belligerent of all species, Norvath are recognized by coloring, heavier jaw structure and larger dentition. They have the smallest eyes of all species and their visual acuity is the weakest. Skilled burrowers, modern Norvath retain their upper body strength and have been known to tear through hulls or dense metal.
    Modern: Norvath are renown for warfare and weaponry. Their mastery of gunpowder and steel enabled them to fend off other tribes in order to acquire what little resources were available.
    Caste: Bellicus

  • T. Latelth
    Primitive: This quasi-arboreal species falls between Nelce and Norvath in size but occasionally produces bulls that physically rival Norvath males. Latelth claws are more curved to assist in climbing. Visual acuity is heightened at the cost of auditory. This species was the first to manifest abstract thought; it was the Latelth that first chronicled weather patterns, celestial movement and higher mathematics.
    Modern: Possessing mastery of medicine, philosophy and diplomacy, the Latelth were able to negotiate a truce between the other races in order for all three to exist. The discovery of sanitary measures possibly saved the species.
    Caste: Monachus

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CHARACTERISTICS
All Thade are muscular due to home world origin gravity. They share many similar physical features with humans. The males stand between 6'5" and 8' in height and weigh an average of 300 - 550 lbs, not counting any augmentations to their frames. The females stand between 5' - 6' and are smaller in frame, weighing approximately 120 - 200 lbs, not counting any augmentations to their frames.

The three species are nocturnal mammals. Skin coloration varies from cinereous to darkish grey regardless of species. T. Latelth are distinguishable by blue-grey dappling along their spines. T. Norvath have larger and darker spots which extend over the shoulders as well as wrap around the thigh and groin areas. T. Nelce haven't any markings. All three species physiology resembles a humans but Thade dentition contains longer canines which replace the premolars found in humans in addition to standard canine teeth.

Eye color varies from deep blue to black; Thades see the same color spectrum as humans but their vision is geared towards nocturnal activity. Their auditory ability surpasses humans although many believe it's due in part to ear shape. Thade have a hairless, medium sized, "hooded ears". The auricle curves in on both sides giving a crude impression of a cowl or hood. Thade are able to furl the auricle tightly closed or expand it fully; the ear itself can prick or droop or flatten against the skull and usually serves as an indicator of emotional status. All three species have a keen sense of smell. The deep radix and short dorsum of the nose itself aids in trapping scent; the columella is tipped upwards to fully expose the nostrils. It should be noted that the nostrils (similar to mouth, ears and eyes) can be clamped securely shut.

Thade facial expressions and muscle movement are more pronounced than in other races. There are more muscle groups and varied attachment points, depending upon species.

  • Garfield, Francis (2006). "Guide to Xeno Identification". International Journal of Xenobiology 35 (5): 1123–1127.
    The Thade face is an oddity. Velvet soft, it's reminiscent of a bald pug's backside. Think of a baboon running full-tilt into a brick wall: the snout is slapped flat to resemble a human's. All that excess skin would hang down on each side of the mouth and, if you were to press your fingertips against it, you would discover it to be as malleable as putty. Don't be fooled. They can draw all that tissue back at a moment's notice to expose every last tooth in their heads. Further, the skin along the cheeks can be drawn upward to protect the eyes when biting. Typically, you'll find them staring at you with slack jaws and closed lips, and their large eyes cloaked by eyelids and the skin of their cheeks drawn up in such a fashion as to make the eyes themselves appear ludicrously small. The excess skin folds curtaining each side of the mouth are smoothed out. It gives them a dour and sour and downright grumpy expression. Don't be fooled! I'd rather one of the brutes stare at me unperturbed than with eyes wide open and teeth bared.


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Cinereous coloration.


In primitive times, the bull's larger dentition and size was not used for hunting. Rather, they were utilized to defend against a predator or else, more commonly, to deter another bull. Canines developed for slashing instead of biting. Practically all injuries in male-male fights were slashes from the canines and were heavily concentrated on the anterior part of the body, specially on the head, but also on the neck, arms, chest and shoulders. In the most common fighting behavior (sparring), bulls grappled with their arms and aimed at the head of the opponent. Thus, both contenders were usually hurt as both exposed themselves to the same attack/retaliation. Much less common fighting behaviors were mutual and non-mutual biting and mauling (not slashing) and wrestling. Bulls also delivered blows and slaps and used their arms or their skulls to fend off these blows.

It is seldom that a modern bull will find himself in such a primitive display but instinctive reactions haven't been watered down by evolution or time. Fights between modern Thade bulls are rarely lethal and usually conclude after one or two slaps.


REPRODUCTION
There is pronounced sexual dimorphism, usually in size and canine development, but also in spot coloration. A male Thade is a bull. A female Thade is a marly. Both genders will tolerate the Earth terminology "man" or "woman". All three Thade species are physiologically similar to humans with regard to reproductive systems however the bull only feels the urge to rut when exposed to female pheromones. Thade sexuality and intercourse is a private and ritualistic endeavor. Each species has unique protocols although there is similarity in that each species' bull will put on a courting display to indicate his interest in union with a female; such unions serve to secure the bull's status in society as well as to pass on his genes to a new generation. Thade population increase occurs at a snail's pace compared to other sentient species.


LANGUAGE AND VOCALIZATION
The Thade language is enhanced by clicks, chuffing and snorts which indicate emotion. Growling signals both pleasure or threat. Aggressive growling between bulls is often misunderstood by other species as "purring".

Primary communication is the spoken word accompanied by body language. Cybernetics have rendered some physical aspects moot however expression is a learned method; widened eyes and an optic flaring to red both indicate challenge. Other physical expressions haven't changed since the introduction of augmentations. A Thade bull standing absolutely still while making eye contact is always a prelude to a violent attack. Pitching the head back and yawning wide enough to expose canines and throat a silent warning which, due to respirators, is now simply indicated by the backward motion of the head itself. The female version of this is bared teeth and a low hiss with head angled downwards.

The Thade ability to "purr" results from the intrinsic (internal) laryngeal muscles responsible for the opening and closing of the glottis (space between the vocal chords), which results in a separation of the vocal chords, and thus the purr sound. The movement of the laryngeal muscles is signaled from a unique “neural oscillator” in the brain. "Purring" can be distinguished from "growling" in that the threat growl is only produced upon exhale while the purr occurs throughout the respiration cycle. Volume and frequency also designate growl from purr; the growl volume can be soft or loud but always begins in an upper register before dropping below the range of human hearing. The emotion-based growl ("purr") remains the same in pitch. Males "purr" more frequently than females. It's believed that the noise was used to broadcast the primitive bull's passive or non-aggressive state to the surrounding band.

Gestation periods vary with each species. T. Norvath pregnancy lasts only five months compared to ten months for T. Nelce. Norvath offspring are consequently smaller and require a longer period of material care.

Homosexuality does not naturally occur in Thade due to sex drives which are geared towards pheromones rather than physical attraction. When interacting on a social level with other species, homosexual xenos are treated no differently than heterosexual or asexual xenos. Discrimination based upon orientation, gender or species is unheard of amongst Thade.


DIET
Thade are carnivorous although their diets can include hard nuts, fruit, insects or fish. They are unable to digest starchy foods (tubers/grains) well.


LANGUAGE AND VOCALIZATION
The Thade language is enhanced by clicks, chuffing and snorts which indicate emotion. Growling signals both pleasure or threat. Aggressive growling between bulls is often misunderstood by other species as "purring".

Primary communication is the spoken word accompanied by body language. Cybernetics have rendered some physical aspects moot however expression is a learned method; widened eyes and an optic flaring to red both indicate challenge. Other physical expressions haven't changed since the introduction of augmentations. A Thade bull standing absolutely still while making eye contact is always a prelude to a violent attack. Pitching the head back and yawning wide enough to expose canines and throat a silent warning which, due to respirators, is now simply indicated by the backward motion of the head itself. The female version of this is bared teeth and a low hiss with head angled downwards.

The Thade ability to "purr" results from the intrinsic (internal) laryngeal muscles responsible for the opening and closing of the glottis (space between the vocal chords), which results in a separation of the vocal chords, and thus the purr sound. The movement of the laryngeal muscles is signaled from a unique “neural oscillator” in the brain. "Purring" can be distinguished from "growling" in that the threat growl is only produced upon exhale while the purr occurs throughout the respiration cycle. Volume and frequency also designate growl from purr; the growl volume can be soft or loud but always begins in an upper register before dropping below the range of human hearing. The emotion-based growl ("purr") remains the same in pitch. Males "purr" more frequently than females. It's believed that the noise was used to broadcast the primitive bull's passive or non-aggressive state to the surrounding band.
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CASTES

All Thade are divided into three main castes: Operarius (Worker), Bellicus (Warrior) and Monachus (Priest).

  • Brother Theodosius Renat, Schema-Archimandrite of Thessesius, explaining the species and caste breakdown to a Swithwardian representative.
    "Each caste is comprised of a different species although we all share the Thade genus. Operarius, comprised of Nelce species, build and tend; Bellicus, the Norvath species, fight and defend; Monachus, species Latelth, dream and transcend. Unless it's the Bellicus speaking. They'll tell you that we, the Monachus, also offend."


OPERARIUS
Operarius are the builders and tenders - artisans who design, fabricate and assemble. They are responsible for agriculture, public works, construction, maintenance, transportation and many of the other elements upon which a society depends. They are held in high regard for the services they provide and their counsel carries more weight than the other castes. The proper honorary for a member of this case is Opifex.

  • Ranks and titles vary by purpose. Some examples are:
    Artifex - a Craftsman/Artisan/Engineer
    Mechanicus - one who works on mechanical systems
    Confictor - one who manufactures



BELLICUS
The Bellator (female Bellatrix) are members of the warrior caste. All military and law enforcement are comprised of these members. They are highly skilled in martial arts and combat. Masterful tacticians, they're able to quickly analyze a situation to turn it to their advantage.

Bellicus cybernetics are geared towards combat. Younger Bellators tend to rely upon physical skill but more "bulk" by time they reach 100 years of age. Internal organs are frequently replaced with more efficient systems.

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Baseline cybernetic arm and subsequent Bellicus upgrades

It's said that there are over two hundred ranks and titles within this caste although that has never been verified. It is very clandestine by nature and seeped in traditions and rites. When contact was first made with Earth, this caste adapted its titles in order to gain a sense of commonality hence much of it now seems Roman in structure. The ranks and titles are only used for public display however; the actual titles are locked away in secrecy.

  • UPPER TIER COMMAND STRUCTURE
    Primus Strategus: The warlord in charge of all ships in a sector.
    Strategus Navicularius: The warlord in charge of a specific ship within the fleet.
    Legatus Augusti pro praetore: The commander of two or more legions. A Legate is directly appointed by the Bellicus Council representative and is usually of great age.
    Legatus legionis: Legion commander.
    Tribunus laticlavius: Second in command of a legion.
    Praefectus castrorum: Third in command of the legion.
    Tribuni angusticlavii: Administrative officers within each legion, the lowest ranking of officers.
    Primus: Highest ranking officer within a legion, reporting directly to the Tribuni angusticlavii.



MONACHUS
The Monachus are the seekers and philosophers. Intelligence is prized above all else. There is absolute equality between genders. Members of this caste spend a considerable amount of time engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. They are typically addressed as "Brother" or "Sister".

  • RANKING
    Novice: Those born into this caste are automatically granted the title of Novice. One can spend their entire lives with this title if they have no ambition to further their status within the cast.
    Rassophore: the first degree of the Monachus. A Novice will be considered for this position after his or her first fifty years of service to the caste. Rassophore usually adhere to one Discipline which they choose prior to seeking the degree. Some Disciplines include philosophy, medicine, diplomacy, education, or specialized sciences.
    • Ascending Rank of the Rassophore
      Sacerdos
      Hieromonk
      Archimandrite
      Hegumen
      Hieroschemamonk
      Schema-Archimandrite
      Schema-Hegumen



DAILY LIFE
Each caste has its purpose and each species focuses on that task. Cerithades Peth has all the same requirements as any city on earth and the castes work together to provide law and order, public works, transportation, health care and education.

Children are educated within their caste beginning at the age of five. They attend internal schools until they reach the age of twelve. The Monachus takes over their education at the age of thirteen and they're provided with a wider range of subjects. They apprentice within their caste beginning at the age of twenty and usually fulfill a role by time they reach twenty-five.

Unions (marriage) do not occur until a Thade is well into their thirties. Many choose to refrain from seeking a mate until they reach fifty in order to better establish themselves. Not all unions result in a holden. Many choose to remain monogamous. Holdens are usually founded with a single patron once he's reached a sufficient rank within his caste. A typical holden male is over the age of two-hundred and has proven himself well enough to attract the attention of an equally proven female.


CYBERNETICS
Cybernetics are a rite of passage that begins at the age of twelve with the implanting of a processor. The ceremony is called Transcendence. Augmentation is a fundamental right within society.

Augmentations are usually done in stages once a child turns eighteen. The typical Thade has an optical replacement for his or her right eye, an augmented left arm and various additional appendages or devices to aid them in work. Females usually opt to keep replacements to a minimum in order to retain their agility. Males, however, lean towards a process known as "bulking". It isn't uncommon to find a male with mechanical augmentations replacing entire limbs, especially legs and internal organs. Bellicus are the most extreme of the castes and machine tends to outweigh biologic by time they reach five hundred.
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CONTROVERSIES - OTHER SPECIES CLAIMS

CLAIMS OF MYSOGENY
It's assumed that females are hated or else discriminated against in the political system. The fact of the matter is that few if any women strive to augment their physical form into anything resembling males. Leaders also represent their people and, be it Council or caste or holden, the males are the ones who argue and hammer out decisions. The intelligent ones reply upon the female's wisdom; she is the clever negotiator and confidant.

  • Sister Miriam Gale, The Disparity of Gender
    "Sexual attractiveness is vastly different between our genders. With age comes wisdom but time is what determines the strength of a male. Our society is what it is due to a brutal homeworld environment. Wars and battles take their toll on the body and a man with heavy augmentations is a man who has survived hell. There is a size disparity between genders as well, not to mention physical differences between various castes. The female is typically agile and quick - the hunters and the nurturers. The male defends and his prowess and strength determine the fortune of the holden. You might be temped to compare males to lazy lions but our ancestor patrons spent nearly every minute of their lives on watch and in combat. There were many predators and we, the small and nocturnal pissants of our world, were constantly assailed. Males evolved to face that threat. Sadly, in our modern times, that hostility continues. Council members frequently tear off opponents' limbs when debates go sour."

Of the three species, T. Nelce (Operarius caste) seem to have males and females which are similar in size. This caste, however, still maintains the gender "roles" found in the other two species.

POLYGAMY
Following on the heels of misogyny, many human women have complained about the polygamy found in holden houses. The misunderstanding lies in detractors forgetting that Thade aren't human. The species has always had one or two males dominated by a collection of females. The females themselves have a pecking order that isn't decided by when a female joins the holden; order is established by which is most qualified to hold the top ranking position. The females choose the male. Holdens don't acknowledge birthrights. The holden dissolves when the last patron passes away. It is sometimes refounded by the oldest son at the urging of his mate if such holden has sufficient means and a large enough resource pool to maintain it.

RACIAL TENSIONS
Humans feel the need to overlay their issues on other species. There are no racial tensions between Thade. There is only one race per species. The caste system allows each species to intertwine with each other for the betterment of Cerillium.

FREE WILL
Humans also insist that children and young adults need free will. What if a child in the religious caste wants to be a warrior? There's a role for that within each caste. For example, the Monachus and Operarius have peacekeepers. These persons are the gendarmes charged with keeping law and order within their respective caste.
  • Opifex Bregan Thull, MSU CIS Xeno Represenative (expressing his exasperation after a several hours of the slavery debate)
    You know, if we just eat these mother fuckers, there wouldn't be any debate. Humanity would spend every waking moment trying to stop our tear assing around their planets. They wouldn't have any time to dwell on what is or isn't politically correct."
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CERILLIUM MEDIA NETWORK

Cerillium Media Network (CMN) is the state run news service. It provides news and entertainment for the home world as well as to outlying colonies utilizing FTL communications. Three channels provide the Thade with a variety of programming.

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CMN NEWS AND WEATHER CHANNEL (NWC)
This interactive 26-hour service covers all news, local and outerworld, as well as local weather. It functions as an emergency broadcast system. Viewers can access in-depth coverage either by neural icon manipulation or touchscreen datapad. Programming includes caste-specific political commentaries, Council addresses and local assembly coverage. It's important to note that the channel only offers weather between the hours of 1100 - 1300. This is due to the nocturnal nature of the genus; precious few working "overdays" have time to sit down and watch a discussion. The majority of broadcasts are Thade however news tickers display Thade, English and French.


CMN ENTERTAINMENT NOW (CMNEW)
It's a standing joke that this channel is referred to as "Ewww". Programming features caste-specific sitcoms, dramas, action, comedy, xeno broadcasting, and sporting events.

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    France - Braquo (Bellicus males 20-100+)
    Japanese - Child Over There (Females 12-100+); Boku no Ita Jiken (females 16-30 age group)
    United States - Game of Thrones (18-100 age group); Robot Chicken (13-18 age group)



CMN LOGICHANNEL (CMNL)
Predominantly documentaries and educational programming, CMNL is popular with all age groups and castes.

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Dates and times reflect location where feed was captured (Earth, in this case.)
The report concerns 2.1m snowfall within the span of one hour followed by
unusually clear skies later in the day.
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Opifex Bregan Thull Elected MSU Head
by Helbith Radoi, CMN
11 Sept 2014 CE (EY)

Eiderius, Cerithades - There is much rejoicing in the streets tonight as the Operarius caste celebrates the appointment of one of their own, Opifex Bregan Thull, as the new head of the Multi-Species Union. Thull is best known for his peacekeeping efforts during the Gertinia restructuring as well as his recent efforts to forge peace between the Technocracy and the Nifidium Convocation. Members of the Operarius were given standing ovation by Bellicus and Monachus caste representatives during a city meeting earlier today.

There are still some Cerians unfamiliar with the MSU. Indeed, it is a relatively new international organization. Originally headquartered on Stormwrath until civil unrest caused the assembly to flee, it was rehoused earlier this year. Opifex Thull used his political ties to procure space aboard the international space station Pax Concordia.

“Dark times,” the Opifex stated during a brief session with the press. “We might have dissolved completely but for the determination of such nations as Swith Witherward, Planeia, Mincaldenteans, Dyste and Stormwrath, to name a few.”

When asked what the future held for the MSU, Thull cautioned that peace began with reason and open hands rather than closed fists. “We have restructuring to do. We have policies to define and concerns to address within the organization itself. My first efforts will be towards that endeavor.”

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The MSU’s headquarters are currently two largish rooms in the station’s business level. However, the MSU will soon have ficilities designed to reflect its purpose and aims. It will have the capacity to serve as neutral ground for nations seeking diplomatic resolutions, as well as contain the offices for committees dedicated towards humanitarian missions.
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