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~~=== Oresrians and Klaxians ===~~

According to [[The Club]], what humans consider to be a singular Thargoid species actually consists of two distinct "dynasties": the Oresrians ~~and~~ the Klaxians~~. How~~ Oresrians ~~and Klaxians~~ differ biologically~~, if at all, is unknown~~.<ref name="EDP" /> Some sources claim they are merely different political factions of the same ~~race; others describe them as biologically different, as well~~. However, it should be noted that all such information is second-hand, and should be viewed with some degree of skepticism.<ref>No mention of either Oresrians or Klaxians has been included in Elite: Dangerous. All references to these factions are specific to now-decanonized books and previous games.</ref>

=== Klaxians and Oresrians ===

According to [[The Club]], what humans consider to be a singular Thargoid species actually consists of two distinct "dynasties": the Klaxians and Oresrians. It is unknown how the Klaxians and Oresrians differ biologically.<ref name="EDP" /> The Klaxians are hypothesized as the highly aggressive faction.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/y3hwni/in_the_2017_ed_novel_premonition_by_drew_wagar_it/ In the 2017 ED Novel "Premonition" by Drew Wagar, it describes the Oresrians as a relatively peaceful sect who fled the Violent Klaxian sect into human space. The Proteus Wave must have reached the Klaxians, and it is they who are sending the Stargoids against their new primary enemy: Humanity] - Reddit - 14 October 2022</ref> Some sources claim they are merely different political factions of the same species. However, it should be noted that all such information is second-hand, and should be viewed with some degree of skepticism.<ref>No mention of either Oresrians or Klaxians has been included in Elite: Dangerous. All references to these factions are specific to now-decanonized books and previous games.</ref>

[[File:Thargoid Orthrus Ship.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Thargoid Interceptor Orthrus variant]]

The Orthrus variant of a [[Thargoid Interceptor]] is speculated to be part of the Oresrian dynasty.<ref name=":8">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbld19ALPEQ Elite Dangerous Theory : Are the Alliance working with the Thargoids.] - Mattius - YouTube - 2 June 2021</ref> It was first spotted by pilots at a former small Palin Research Centre on "[[Maia]] A 3 a" on 25 August 3305.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":7" /> The Orthrus variant has distinct yellow thorax markings around the cockpit and the edges of the petals. This loosely match the description given in [[The Dark Wheel]] novel.<ref name=":8" /> This description is about a Thargoid bio-form (ground-based lifeform).<ref name=":8" /> However, the Oresrians could apply these markings to their vessels to distinguish themselves from the Klaxians.<ref name=":8" /> It has no weapons nor swarm, but expels a caustic wake and activates a Guardian module decay field. The Orthrus disappeared after the [[Second Thargoid War]] ended. It will try to flee rather than attack you. This peaceful behavior is ~~more similar~~ to the Oresrians.<ref name=":8" />

The Orthrus variant of a [[Thargoid Interceptor]] is speculated to be part of the Oresrian dynasty.<ref name=":8">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbld19ALPEQ Elite Dangerous Theory : Are the Alliance working with the Thargoids.] - Mattius - YouTube - 2 June 2021</ref> It was first spotted by pilots at a former small Palin Research Centre on "[[Maia]] A 3 a" on 25 August 3305.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":7" /> The Orthrus variant has distinct yellow thorax markings around the cockpit and the edges of the petals. This loosely match the description given in [[The Dark Wheel]] novel.<ref name=":8" /> This description is about a Thargoid bio-form (ground-based lifeform).<ref name=":8" /> However, the Oresrians could apply these markings to their vessels to distinguish themselves from the Klaxians.<ref name=":8" /> It has no weapons nor swarm, but expels a caustic wake and activates a Guardian module decay field. The Orthrus disappeared after the [[Second Thargoid War]] ended. It will try to flee rather than attack you. This peaceful behavior is attributed to the Oresrians.<ref name=":8" />

==Society==

[[File:Thargoid-and-Diamondback-Ships.png|thumb|250px|Thargoid ship confronting a Diamondback Scout]]

There is little data about Thargoid society and culture. The only known fact is that the society is hive based, with no sense of close family. It is thought that the society is divided into colonies, possibly along the lines of ant colonies. The Oresrian ~~and Klaxian~~ dynasties may be two such colonies.<ref name="EDP" />

There is little data about Thargoid society and culture. The only known fact is that the society is hive based, with no sense of close family. It is thought that the society is divided into colonies, possibly along the lines of ant colonies. The Klaxian and Oresrian dynasties may be two such colonies.<ref name="EDP" />

Thargoids are thought to have a natural affinity with space, and with [[Hyperspace]] in particular. This is due to the fact that Thargoid warriors seem to spend a large amount of time in space in comparison to humans. Naval pilots and crews report that the warships in the war zones are encountered on repeated occasions over a period of several months often without respite.

At some point, the Oresrian ~~and Klaxian~~ dynasties became embroiled in a civil war. Prior to 3303, the Klaxians gained the upper hand in this conflict and forced the Oresrians into a slow, continuous retreat across the galaxy, a retreat which will take them directly through human space. [[The Club]] has learned that the Oresrians planned to use human civilization as a "bullet shield" to occupy the Klaxians' attention while they escaped deeper into space. This poses a potentially apocalyptic threat to humanity's survival.<ref name="EDP" />

At some point, the Klaxian and Oresrian dynasties became embroiled in a civil war. Prior to 3303, the Klaxians gained the upper hand in this conflict and forced the Oresrians into a slow, continuous retreat across the galaxy, a retreat which will take them directly through human space. [[The Club]] has learned that the Oresrians planned to use human civilization as a "bullet shield" to occupy the Klaxians' attention while they escaped deeper into space. This poses a potentially apocalyptic threat to humanity's survival.<ref name="EDP" />

==Politics==

[[File:Thargoid insignia.png|thumb|An insignia associated with the Thargoids]]

Nothing is known about internal Thargoid politics or government, or why the Oresrians ~~and Klaxians have come~~ into conflict.

Nothing is known about internal Thargoid politics or government, or why the Klaxians and Oresrians came into conflict.

Thargoid relations with other species, as far as what is currently known, was frighteningly simple: war. The Thargoid invasions usually seemed to be prompted by the need for either agricultural or mineral resources, rather than a sociological, anthropological need to expand or colonize, or simply for the fun of it. In fact, the animal life on an invaded world was largely ignored unless it posed a threat to Thargoids.

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-=== Oresrians and Klaxians ===
-According to [[The Club]], what humans consider to be a singular Thargoid species actually consists of two distinct "dynasties": the Oresrians and the Klaxians. How Oresrians and Klaxians differ biologically, if at all, is unknown.<ref name="EDP" /> Some sources claim they are merely different political factions of the same race; others describe them as biologically different, as well. However, it should be noted that all such information is second-hand, and should be viewed with some degree of skepticism.<ref>No mention of either Oresrians or Klaxians has been included in Elite: Dangerous. All references to these factions are specific to now-decanonized books and previous games.</ref>
+=== Klaxians and Oresrians ===
+According to [[The Club]], what humans consider to be a singular Thargoid species actually consists of two distinct "dynasties": the Klaxians and Oresrians. It is unknown how the Klaxians and Oresrians differ biologically.<ref name="EDP" /> The Klaxians are hypothesized as the highly aggressive faction.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/y3hwni/in_the_2017_ed_novel_premonition_by_drew_wagar_it/ In the 2017 ED Novel "Premonition" by Drew Wagar, it describes the Oresrians as a relatively peaceful sect who fled the Violent Klaxian sect into human space. The Proteus Wave must have reached the Klaxians, and it is they who are sending the Stargoids against their new primary enemy: Humanity] - Reddit - 14 October 2022</ref> Some sources claim they are merely different political factions of the same species. However, it should be noted that all such information is second-hand, and should be viewed with some degree of skepticism.<ref>No mention of either Oresrians or Klaxians has been included in Elite: Dangerous. All references to these factions are specific to now-decanonized books and previous games.</ref>
 [[File:Thargoid Orthrus Ship.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Thargoid Interceptor Orthrus variant]]
-The Orthrus variant of a [[Thargoid Interceptor]] is speculated to be part of the Oresrian dynasty.<ref name=":8">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbld19ALPEQ Elite Dangerous Theory : Are the Alliance working with the Thargoids.] - Mattius - YouTube - 2 June 2021</ref> It was first spotted by pilots at a former small Palin Research Centre on "[[Maia]] A 3 a" on 25 August 3305.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":7" /> The Orthrus variant has distinct yellow thorax markings around the cockpit and the edges of the petals. This loosely match the description given in [[The Dark Wheel]] novel.<ref name=":8" /> This description is about a Thargoid bio-form (ground-based lifeform).<ref name=":8" /> However, the Oresrians could apply these markings to their vessels to distinguish themselves from the Klaxians.<ref name=":8" /> It has no weapons nor swarm, but expels a caustic wake and activates a Guardian module decay field. The Orthrus disappeared after the [[Second Thargoid War]] ended. It will try to flee rather than attack you. This peaceful behavior is more similar to the Oresrians.<ref name=":8" />
+The Orthrus variant of a [[Thargoid Interceptor]] is speculated to be part of the Oresrian dynasty.<ref name=":8">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbld19ALPEQ Elite Dangerous Theory : Are the Alliance working with the Thargoids.] - Mattius - YouTube - 2 June 2021</ref> It was first spotted by pilots at a former small Palin Research Centre on "[[Maia]] A 3 a" on 25 August 3305.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":7" /> The Orthrus variant has distinct yellow thorax markings around the cockpit and the edges of the petals. This loosely match the description given in [[The Dark Wheel]] novel.<ref name=":8" /> This description is about a Thargoid bio-form (ground-based lifeform).<ref name=":8" /> However, the Oresrians could apply these markings to their vessels to distinguish themselves from the Klaxians.<ref name=":8" /> It has no weapons nor swarm, but expels a caustic wake and activates a Guardian module decay field. The Orthrus disappeared after the [[Second Thargoid War]] ended. It will try to flee rather than attack you. This peaceful behavior is attributed to the Oresrians.<ref name=":8" />
 ==Society==
 [[File:Thargoid-and-Diamondback-Ships.png|thumb|250px|Thargoid ship confronting a Diamondback Scout]]
-There is little data about Thargoid society and culture. The only known fact is that the society is hive based, with no sense of close family. It is thought that the society is divided into colonies, possibly along the lines of ant colonies. The Oresrian and Klaxian dynasties may be two such colonies.<ref name="EDP" />
+There is little data about Thargoid society and culture. The only known fact is that the society is hive based, with no sense of close family. It is thought that the society is divided into colonies, possibly along the lines of ant colonies. The Klaxian and Oresrian dynasties may be two such colonies.<ref name="EDP" />
 Thargoids are thought to have a natural affinity with space, and with [[Hyperspace]] in particular. This is due to the fact that Thargoid warriors seem to spend a large amount of time in space in comparison to humans. Naval pilots and crews report that the warships in the war zones are encountered on repeated occasions over a period of several months often without respite.
-At some point, the Oresrian and Klaxian dynasties became embroiled in a civil war. Prior to 3303, the Klaxians gained the upper hand in this conflict and forced the Oresrians into a slow, continuous retreat across the galaxy, a retreat which will take them directly through human space. [[The Club]] has learned that the Oresrians planned to use human civilization as a "bullet shield" to occupy the Klaxians' attention while they escaped deeper into space. This poses a potentially apocalyptic threat to humanity's survival.<ref name="EDP" />
+At some point, the Klaxian and Oresrian dynasties became embroiled in a civil war. Prior to 3303, the Klaxians gained the upper hand in this conflict and forced the Oresrians into a slow, continuous retreat across the galaxy, a retreat which will take them directly through human space. [[The Club]] has learned that the Oresrians planned to use human civilization as a "bullet shield" to occupy the Klaxians' attention while they escaped deeper into space. This poses a potentially apocalyptic threat to humanity's survival.<ref name="EDP" />
 ==Politics==
 [[File:Thargoid insignia.png|thumb|An insignia associated with the Thargoids]]
-Nothing is known about internal Thargoid politics or government, or why the Oresrians and Klaxians have come into conflict.
+Nothing is known about internal Thargoid politics or government, or why the Klaxians and Oresrians came into conflict.
 Thargoid relations with other species, as far as what is currently known, was frighteningly simple: war. The Thargoid invasions usually seemed to be prompted by the need for either agricultural or mineral resources, rather than a sociological, anthropological need to expand or colonize, or simply for the fun of it. In fact, the animal life on an invaded world was largely ignored unless it posed a threat to Thargoids.

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