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[[Image:Adru.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Another view of Adru.]]
[[Image:Adru.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Another view of Adru.]]


Adru was once a prominent member of the [[Par'tha Expanse]], thousands of years before the advancement of medical technologies. For the last hundred years of so.
Adru was once a prominent member of the [[Par'tha Expanse]], thousands of years before the advancement of medical technologies. For the last hundred years or so, however, they have remained relatively secluded.


The First One, possibly due to her immense size, became a legend to the Adruan, who believed her to be not only the source of the laktum, but perhaps even the origin of their species. She also gave birth to many smaller dridalum sharks, who helped her to protect the rift and its hidden treasures. The Adruan that had been transported as slaves across the galaxy eventually returned to their homeworld where they began to rebuild their civilization.
The First One, possibly due to her immense size, became a legend to the Adruan, who believed her to be not only the source of the laktum, but perhaps even the origin of their species. She also gave birth to many smaller dridalum sharks, who helped her to protect the rift and its hidden treasures.


===Valcarian Republic===
A thousand years ago, Adru had established itself as the sole provider of laktum in the galaxy. In order to serve the needs of non-Adruan visitors, the Adruan built the huge Kinba City, which was so large that it could be seen from orbit. Laktum was in high demand due to its powerful healing properties. In fact, Adru's entire economy revolved around its exportation. Many other worlds and governments wanted an alliance with Adru, to try to corner the laktum market. Instead, Adru adopted a state of neutrality. And if any faction decided to invade the planet, the Adru threatened to destroy the laktum supply.
By the time of the [[Valcarian Republic]], Adru had established itself as the sole provider of laktum in the galaxy. In order to serve the needs of non-Adruan visitors, the Adruan built the huge Kinba City, which was so large that it could be seen from orbit. Laktum was in high demand during the war due to its powerful healing properties. In fact, Adru's entire economy revolved around its exportation. Adru's main client was the Valcarian Republic, though Adru itself was not a member of the Republic. Instead, Adru adopted a state of neutrality. If any faction decided to invade the planet, the Adru threatened to destroy the laktum supply.


[[Image:Kinba_City.jpg|left|thumb|250px|[[Kinba City]].]]
[[Image:Kinba_City.jpg|left|thumb|250px|[[Kinba City]].]]


A few of the Adruan made a secret deal with the Republic, allowing them to build their own [[Komina Station|laktum harvesting base]] on the ocean floor. Unfortunately, the location chosen for the station was the [[Komina Rift]], and the [[First One]] was none too pleased by the invasion of her territory. Somehow she drove the Adruan in the base and the dridalum sharks outside the base insane, and they attacked and killed all of the other personnel. The operation was a disaster, and for some time the Republic Embassy did not know what had happened.
A few of the Adruan made a secret deal with the [[Caraadians]], allowing them to build their own [[Komina Station|laktum harvesting base]] on the ocean floor. Unfortunately, the location chosen for the station was the [[Komina Rift]], and the [[First One]] was none too pleased by the invasion of her territory. Somehow she drove the Adruan in the base and the dridalum sharks outside the base insane, and they attacked and killed all of the other personnel. The operation was a disaster, and for some time the universe outside of Adru did not know what had happened.


Adru continued to extract laktum, but the supply mysteriously started to decline. As a result, the price of laktum sky-rocketed and the galaxy abandoned laktum and Adru in favor of new healing agents. Forced to lower their prices, the Adruan lost their greatest bargaining chip. The Adruan attempted to join the Valcarian Republic at this time, but corruption and complex interests barred the aquatic world from entering the interstellar union. With no other options, Kinba City was abandoned by the Adruan, and they returned to their underwater cities beneath the surface. Due to Adru's isolation, the Adruan began to grow primitive, warring with rival cities.
Adru continued to extract laktum, but the supply mysteriously started to decline. As a result, the price of laktum sky-rocketed and the galaxy abandoned laktum and Adru in favor of new healing agents and technologies. Forced to lower their prices, the Adruan lost their greatest bargaining chip. The Adruan attempted to join the Freeworlds at this time, but corruption and complex interests barred the aquatic world from entering the unofficial interstellar union. With no other options, Kinba City was abandoned by the Adruan, and they returned to their underwater cities beneath the surface. Due to Adru's isolation, the Adruan began to grow primitive, warring with rival cities.
 
===Valcarian Empire===
When the Valcarian Empire was formed, Emperor [[Altharra]] remembered Adru, and sent an assault force to conquer the planet. The assault force consisted of thousands of [[Valcarian Elite-trooper]]s and two [[Altharra-class Destroyer|destroyers]]. Many Adruan were frightened by the Imperial force and surrendered. Just to be on the "safe" side, the Imperial forces released a huge deposit of orbital depth charges, which destroyed numerous undersea cities forcing the Adruan to the surface. Once in Kinba City, the Empire enslaved the Adruan, and crushed any resistance.
 
It was rumored that Altharra had a host of Adruan slaves in his household on [[Valcaria]]. The Empire built a huge luxury resort in Kinba City and the Adruan were made servants to serve the rich [[Valcarian]] guests. The laktum was exploited by the Empire, and by the time the Empire withdrew, most of the laktum had been taken by the [[Valcarian Imperial Army]]. Industrial pollution also tainted Adru's blue skies and clear waters.


With the decline of the laktum market, the Adruan were forced to work much harder to re-establish themselves in the galactic arena. Laktum was used as a cheaper alternative to technology.
With the decline of the laktum market, the Adruan were forced to work much harder to re-establish themselves in the galactic arena. Laktum was used as a cheaper alternative to technology.
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[[Image:Komina Rift.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Komina Rift]]
[[Image:Komina Rift.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Komina Rift]]


The Komina Rift was the largest source of laktum on Adru. It was home to thousands of dridalum sharks and the First One. The Komina station was also located here. The station secretly mined laktum from the ocean floor. The machinery disturbed the First One, who screeched loudly, driving dridalum sharks and Adruan alike, insane. The [[VIR|Valcarian Republic]] scientists were killed by the crazed Adruan, and production ceased. Valcarian Republic diplomats hired teams of mercenaries to investigate the facility. They too were killed, and the mystery remained uncovered for many years.
The Komina Rift was the largest source of laktum on Adru. It was home to thousands of dridalum sharks and the First One. The Komina station was also located here. The station secretly mined laktum from the ocean floor. The machinery disturbed the First One, who screeched loudly, driving dridalum sharks and Adruan alike, insane. The Caraadian scientists were killed by the crazed Adruan, and production ceased. Some Caraadian diplomats hired teams of mercenaries to investigate the facility. They too were killed, and the mystery remained uncovered for many years.


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