Rukh
| Rukh | |
| Preceded by | Founder |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Not Named |
| Died | 1097 |
A male Vargr; leader of (unsurprisingly) the Worlds of Leader Rukh.
Rukh was not only an extremely charismatic leader but a skilled tactician and experienced raider. After uniting several corsair bands on Orra, Rukh gained a loyal following. His leadership was legendary, and many corsair bands signed up to fight alongside the mighty Rukh.
Under his guidance, Rukh’s forces conquered neighbouring worlds and his empire swiftly expanded. Within five years he had amassed a large military force and ruled half the subsector, naming it after himself. A decade later his empire spanned four subsectors and consisted of nearly 30 worlds, becoming one of the major powers in Gvurrdon Sector.
Rukh died in 1097, in an assault on the Zhodani-claimed world now named Khoeghersaeng.
Trivia[edit]
Prince Kokghan was first cousin to Rukh.
Timeline[edit]
- 1058: Worlds of Leader Rukh founded.
- 1064: Voullatueng taken by the Worlds of Leader Rukh; considered a strategic takeover, Voullatueng is one of several worlds to actually benefit from being conquered by Rukh.
- 1069: Several governments unite to form the Gnoerrgh Rukh Lloell (Anti-Rukh Coalition). The leaders of these worlds in Spurl Subsector have no desire to become part of Rukh’s empire; with Rukh’s fleet spread over four subsectors, the combined forces of the Coalition are able to defend their territories and maintain their independence from Rukh’s influence.
- 1070: The Rukh Aegz establishes a colony on Rushu, buying out the existing human settlements at a fair price.
- 1090: Capture of Dharrgkhaksuzarorrdzuer, formerly a border world. Riots and infighting overwhelm its capital city.
- 1097: Death of Rukh, in an assault on the Zhodani-claimed world of Khoeghersaeng. The nation continues, after a period of instability.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Timothy B. Brown, J. Andrew Keith. Alien Realms (Game Designers Workshop, 1986), 24.