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Shi'ar
Dec 3, 2009 17:51:01 GMT -5
Post by Spider-Man on Dec 3, 2009 17:51:01 GMT -5
The Shi'ar are an avian-humanoid race of space explorer/conquerors. They have quite an extensive empire. And, like many empires, they use several methods to conquer. They often use subterfuge and cultism to gain followers in a planet or system, after this they use their superior technology and military forces to take over the system. The cult's followers are fanatics, even those whose worlds have been decimated during the takeover. It is all they have left. The empire itself is made up of many species and worlds, while the main Shi'ar are the original avian-based race of humanoids, many still retaining feathers and/or wings.
They have one main religion which includes the two ancestors of the Shi'ar, often represented in gold and silver statues. But the main protagonist or antagonist of their beliefs is the alpha and omega, the Phoenix, an entity of flame-like energy that can consume worlds in a "purifying flame," destroying those that are less worthy. The Shi'ar have come to Earth despite it's lack of strategical location, for in their studies, it is believed that the Phoenix will manifest there soon. Some zealots are trying to find the earthly avatar of the Phoenix and to bring it forth under their own control.
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