VOID / XLZ

The History of VOID

“From nothing, into everything.”

Foundation in the Dark (Late 28th Century)

VOID began in the aftermath of the Messer downfall (2792), when thousands of soldiers, mercenaries, civilians and more suddenly found themselves without order, without pay and without protection. Where most splintered into pirate gangs or faded into nothingness, a handful found together forged a pact: “Survive together, or vanish alone.” They became known as the Voidborn, drifting system to system, scavenging wrecks and protecting themselves and their own. What began as survival slowly grew into something bigger, a culture of self-reliance, a bit of secrecy, and power built mostly outside the UEE’s grasp.

The Rise of the Collective (2820–2889)

Unlike most fringe groups, the Voidborn didn’t stay a fleet of nomads. They built infrastructure in secret: hidden refineries in asteroid belts, orbital shipyards in forgotten systems, and deep-space farms sustained by hydroponics.

By the late 29th century, the Voidborn had transformed into VOID, no longer just survivors, but a collective empire. They were capable of:
Mining and refining ore to fuel their fleets.
Manufacturing weapons, armor, and ship components.
Raising entire fleets of warships from shipyards hidden somewhere in space.
VOID did not just live in the dark, they thrived in it.

The Age of War and Power (2890-2939)

As their industrial might grew, VOID stepped out of the shadows. They became an army, economic force, and sovereign state all at once.
Military Arm: Entire fleets of capital ships, from Javelins to Krakens, allowed VOID to engage in full-scale warfare. They fought both for pay and for principle, striking fear into pirate lords, corporate navies, and even UEE task forces.
Industrial Arm: Massive production centers churned out ships, weapons, food, and consumer goods, traded to both lawful and outlaw markets.
Civil Arm: VOID began offering housing, medical care, education, and governance to its members.
By the 2930s, VOID was whispered of in the same breath as mega-corps and planetary governments.

The Modern VOID (2940-Present)

Today, VOID stands as one of the galaxy’s most enigmatic powers. They are:
A Neutral Super-Org: Willing to negotiate with corporations, UEE officials, smugglers, or pirates, but never tied to one side.
A Military Juggernaut: Able to deploy fleets of capital ships supported by thousands of smaller craft, including medevac, logistics, and strike forces.
An Economic Engine: Producing their own goods, running trade hubs, and offering everything from food supply to high advanced weaponry.
A Nation: With their own culture, ranks, and internal laws, VOID’s members no longer see themselves as citizens of the UEE, but as citizens of VOID itself.

Their creed is simple:
“The Empire serves itself. VOID serves its own.”