The First

Overview

The First Spawn Gek are the ancient, genetically superior warrior class who stand above all others within the First Spawn Dominion. Revered and feared, they are known simply as “The First” by lesser Gek. As the pinnacle of Gek evolution, they embody conquest, strength, and supremacy. Though their numbers have dwindled over millennia, their power and influence remain absolute, enforced through rigid control over technology and strategic dominance.

Physical Characteristics

• Tall and Formidable:
  The First Spawn are significantly taller, stronger, and more robust than the high-born and low-born Gek who evolved toward modern forms seen in No Man's Sky.
• Warrior Physique:
  Built for battle, they possess muscular frames with hardened, armor-like carapaces etched with ancient glyphs of conquest and heritage.
• Distinct Features:
  Their eyes burn with a cold, predatory intelligence, and their presence exudes an aura of authority and intimidation.

Cultural Role and Identity

• Supreme Rulers:
  As the original conquerors of the universe, the First Spawn remain the undisputed masters of the Dominion. Even high-born Gek defer to them, recognizing their genetic and cultural superiority.
• The Eternal Bloodline:
  The First Spawn preserve their legacy through genetic engineering and cloning. New bodies are grown in the guarded spawning pools deep within the Central Spire of Va’krathis.
• Echo Transfer:
  Through the Rite of Eternal Flesh, their echoes (souls) are transferred into new host bodies embedded with seeds of glass, allowing the minds of ancient warriors to persist indefinitely.

Hierarchy of The First

• Age Determines Rank:
  The First Spawn hierarchy is based on the age of their echoes. The older the mind, the higher the rank.
• The Council of Elders:
  The ruling body of the First Spawn, consisting of the oldest and most powerful warriors, led by Primarch Zhakros the Eternal, known to the lesser Gek as “Father.”
• Elder First Spawn:
  These are the most revered members whose bodies may be young and strong, but whose minds carry the weight of countless millennia of conquest and rule.

Control and Suppression

• Technological Suppression:
  The First Spawn maintain their dominance by enforcing strict bans on advanced technology. This ensures that potential opposition lacks the weapons and intergalactic travel necessary to challenge their rule.
• Selective Deployment:
  Their elite battle unit, also known as “The First,” is deployed only when overwhelming force is required. Their appearance signals the Dominion’s absolute determination to crush resistance.

Worship of the Prime Interface

• Deity of Victory:
  The First Spawn revere the entity who reshaped their destiny, as a deity known by the name “Ka’thrak Vra” (meaning “Bringer of Victory”).
• Divine Absence:
  Ka'thrak Vra has not communicated with the First Spawn for centuries. Only the Eldest First Spawn remember the days when their deity walked among them. His absence has become a test of faith, strengthening their resolve to maintain his legacy.

Reputation Among Lesser Gek

• The First:
  This moniker, given by lesser Gek, reflects both reverence and fear. They are viewed as the original masters of conquest, symbols of unchallengeable power.
• Fear and Obedience:
  The presence of a First Spawn warrior inspires immediate obedience among high-born and low-born Gek alike. Their word is law, and their will is absolute.

Summary

The First Spawn Gek, known as “The First”, are the embodiment of an empire forged through millennia of conquest. Sustained by ancient minds transferred into new bodies, they rule with an iron grip, suppressing technological advancement to maintain their supremacy. Guided by the Council of Elders and led by Primarch Zhakros the Eternal, they are both the architects of the Dominion’s power and its most feared enforcers.