Celestial Convergence

The Birth of the Stars Eons ago, in the distant past, the universe was a place of primal chaos, a void where matter and energy danced in a chaotic waltz. But out of this chaos, the first stars were born, their light piercing the darkness and giving form to the cosmos. Around these ancient stars, the first civilizations emerged, sentient beings who looked to the skies and wondered at the mysteries of existence. These early civilizations, known collectively as the Precursors, were the architects of much that is now taken for granted in the universe. They tamed the power of the stars, mastered the manipulation of matter and energy, and unlocked the secrets of faster-than-light travel. But as with all things, their time passed, and the Precursors faded into legend, leaving behind only remnants of their once-great empires. The Age of Expansion In the wake of the Precursors, new civilizations arose, spreading across the galaxy in waves of exploration and conquest. This period, known as the Age of Expansion, saw the rise of countless star-faring empires, each seeking to carve out their place among the stars. The discovery of ancient Precursor relics and technology fueled this expansion, leading to rapid advancements in science and the proliferation of powerful new technologies. During this age, faster-than-light (FTL) travel became the norm, enabling civilizations to span vast distances and establish far-flung colonies. But without the guiding hand of the Precursors, the galaxy was a place of fierce competition, where empires clashed for control of resources, strategic star systems, and the secrets of the ancient past. The Galactic Schism As the Age of Expansion reached its zenith, the galaxy was fractured by a cataclysmic event known as the Galactic Schism. The exact cause of the Schism is lost to history, but its effects were devastating. Star systems were cut off from one another, entire civilizations were lost, and the fabric of the galaxy itself