Once, there was a Universe. In that Universe, five all-powerful beings resided. There, in that time, was only nothingness. So they felt very bored. They probably even forgot how long it took for them to get the idea of creating something, because they were the Ancients.
Once, one of the Ancients got an idea. He said: "What about creating something? We can create an universe for all life to evolve there." He was a man, looking like a man in his forties armed with a twin blade, which looked like two common steel swords connected to each other in between them by some kind of leather strap. He had bluish-like metallic armor without any insignias on it. He was called the Space-Time Lord. He added: "And while we're at it, we can probably create something those lives will, or at least should aspire for." Then, there was a young elf-looking lady, who was wearing a golden shining crown, and lightly plated armor, which was in the same colors as her crown. A silvery staff, height around two Ems in her right hand, with a sun-like orb in between its four fork-like pointed ends, placed in a horizontal plus shape. It looked like a weapon from some kind of a legend. She was called the Lord of Light, saying: "That is not a bad idea, dear. Let's create an universe." She was also, by today's standards the wife of the Space-Time Lord.
Then there was this man clad in reddish metallic armor, his left hand on his two and half Ems high tower shield, and his right on three Ems-long sword. He had a look on his face that could be explained by many words, or no words at all. His grimaces changed like flashes of every star that was created after this conversation. He was the Chaos Lord. He giggled: "Tee-hee" in his maniacal laugh and said: " Please, don't think about creating an all peaceful universe without a bit of evil". Space-Time Lord replied: "If you have some suggestions, I can listen. But please, leave all the destruction for the lesser life forms in their short lives".
"Of course". He replied to his half-brother, looking at him with a smile. "If you all don't mind, I may add there a few interesting things", he added. Next to the Chaos Lord was sitting another lady. This time, she looked like your today's typical assassin. Pitch-black light metallic armor, a rifle on her back, which you would call a sniper rifle and a set of two daggers hanging from her hips. Her face hidden under a cape. Even if you're not able to see her face, the power she radiated made you to kill. She looked the most intimidating of those four so far, adding into their conversation: "If there is going to be an universe, there must be darkness. I will make sure there will be". She was the Lord of Darkness.
The Space-Time Lord replied to her: "Fine, then. Let's make some rules for it. Everyone's suggestions will be heard out, and the ones, which will be the most fitting, will be added. After all, I'm going to be the one who creates the most", finishing his statement.
The fifth and last Ancient spoke, with her voice sweet enough to make you fall for her: "And you four are forgetting one very, very important thing. If you create something, where everyone is just fighting, there will not be much life after a few years". Lord of Darkness asked the Demon Queen with widened eyebrows: "What do you mean?" The Demon Queen smiled with a sinister smile, replying: "I mean the only thing I can possibly mean. The beings must reproduce themselves, of course". Lord of Light replied to her with an understanding smile on her face: " Of course. We've completely forgotten that. Thank you for your note".
And even the time at that moment was not "running" like it is now, they were arguing around an hour to decide what to add in there and what not.
Lord of Light then came, or should you say, teleported to her beloved after everything was ready to be created, saying: "Dear.. I must tell you something. I am pregnant, and we're going to have three children."
And after that, the Distant Galaxies were born…
Of course, at that time, I did not yet know I was going to change the universe in such a big way I did…
Dictionary:
Will be updated as the story progresses.
Ship Classes (From smallest to largest) - Fighter, Heavy fighter, Light Cruiser, Cruiser, Heavy Cruiser, Destroyer, Battleship, Dreadnought, Annihilator, Warpath, Battle Station, War Station, Dominator, Celestia.
Ris - one Earth Day in Ancient Speech.
Heri - hour of Earth time in Ancient Speech.
Mi - one Earth minute in Ancient Speech.
Age of Ascension - An era, in which races are developing their techs to a space level.
The Dawn - Universe-creating event made by the Ancients.
The Ancients – Five powerful beings that created the universe.
Primordials - Beings with potential to become more powerful than the Ancients. The MC is one of this lifeform, but he doesn't know of it yet.
Dorian Artherius Tornelis – Main protagonist of the story.
SPN – Space Public Network. An equivalent of today's internet.
Em - one Earth meter.
Kem - one Earth kilometer
Ether - An invisible substance, which acts similarly to mana in many ways, with difference in ether being more potent and powerful.
Prime - Another invisible substance working similarly as mana or Ether, but even stronger. Tier of mana sources are - Mana, Ether, Prime.
Terria, Also called Soul Steal/Soul Sight– Dorian's first set of default skills, which allows unnoticed copying of skills and powers from a target using his/her soul as a catalyst. It also allows him to completely read a life form without it being able to hide any secrets and displaying it in his language in his mind as an interface.
Soris – Dorian's second default skill, which alters time flow around a target, either completely erasing it from existence or moving it in time. It also allows interdimensional travel and time travel. Cannot be precisely used onto a specific spot in time and space.
Al'Eleni – A variation of Soris. It allows Dorian to have some fine control over this skill, making him able to target specific beings separately in specific point of time and space.It requires some time to cast. More control needs longer casting.
Alyss – Dorian's Annihilator-class warship and its AI.
Annie –(Full name: Annie Faralei Nocturnus)
A black(illusion) haired half-angel, Dorian's first true friend after Alyss, later, first girlfriend. Also has a sister.
Jaina – (Full name: Jaina Alavira Sylvyre)
A blonde elven mage, Dorian's target and later, second girlfriend.
CIC – Combat Information Center, or the bridge of any bigger ship, military structure or station.
PAC – Particle acceleration cannon. A weapon, which fires superheated particles at a very fast speed. Can be used mostly at medium range.
Railgun – A weapon based on PAC, but firing projectiles of matter. Magnetic metals specifically. Has shield penetrating effect and very high accuracy over long distances. Useless at CQB.
CQB – Close quarters battle. Can be considered a melee battle, or a battle with small firearms, such as handguns, SMG's and such in tight spaces.
FTL - Refers to "Faster than light" travel speed