Greater Nimbus Union

A martial state, authoritarian and pragmatic, that emphasises selflessness and the common good.—#Destati

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

“I, as a citizen of the GNU, do solemnly affirm that I will serve faithfully, obediently, and sedulously, and to my best ability, peruse its edification and advantage, and to guard the security of the Union.”

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[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

//The flag of the Greater Nimbus Union (GNU). Obviously draws heavily from the Greater Terran Union from Stellaris Invicta.
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[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

Meanwhile, on the Thaska homeworld...

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

"Vigilance prevents catastrophe. Complacency invites it."

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

"We're all for second chances here...Not so much third ones, however."

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

"In peace, knowledge and education.

In war, courage and conduct."

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

"You're welcome to come visit any time you like.

Just make sure you have the proper documents. Our border control is very strict."

[࿂High Commander Njeri࿂ @xPhalanxSyndic]

My kind of planet.

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

"Glad to be of help."

[GM Naya Eclissu @Naya_Eclissu]

Well. Now I’m just confused as to what time it is.

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

Another splendid day on the Thaska homeworld of Nasearum.

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

"By GNU National Standard Time--which is a 26-hour clock I might add--it's evening here.

It's always morning somewhere."

[GM Naya Eclissu @Naya_Eclissu]

Morning. Or rather afternoon. *Did she really sleep that long?*

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

“The GNU takes a dim view of terrorism. Enemies of the state deserve no mercy.”

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

-standing united in purpose, determined to never be caught unprepared. Ever. Again."

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

"On the aniversery of the Waking War's end, citizens of the Greater Nimbus Union gather at cenotaphs across the nation in grave silence.

Today, we not only mourn those that fell to the Warbirds Automimus, but remind ourselves of the cost of complacency, and the importance of-

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

@I_D_M_R_ More orders, and the platoon sealed off their suits to the outside, relying on internal air. Either there was a marketplace on this ship, or they’d just inhaled hallucinogens. Or worse.

If it were possible, they moved towards this new development even more cautiously than before

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

This in turn has influenced the name and lightsaber colour of the GNU's most prominant Force users; the Sapphire Knights.

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

Thaska blood contains hemocyanin instead of hemoglobin. As such, oxygenated Thaska blood is sapphire blue.

This impacts symbolism: blue is to Thaska what red is to humans. For instance, the blue of the GNU flag represents nationalism, and wilingless to shed blood in its defence.

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

@I_D_M_R_ < hovered her finger over the activation stud.

[Greater Nimbus Union @Thaska_Imperium]

@I_D_M_R_ < everyone promptly cut their external comms, as she began issuing orders that only they could hear.

At last, the platoon moved out, even more cautious than ever. The commander had retrieved a double-bladed spinning lightsaber from her belt, and >