Fornaxians

The Fornaxians are a religious faith based in the Alpha Fornacis system.

In 2185, a man now known as Brother Michael allegedly discovered some tablets buried in the rubble on Planet Hipparchus. Etched upon them were writings in a previously unknown language, which he claimed revealed the wisdom of a long-lost alien civilisation known as The Pioneers.

Brother Michael became the founder and first prophet of the Fornaxian faith, which then began to spread throughout the galaxy. The majority of scientists and historians have concluded that the tablets are an elaborate hoax. However, this has done very little to hinder the growth of the church.

Fornaxians are required to perform daily prayers. Part of their religion is about trying to achieve altered states of consciousness, sometimes with the help of drugs or intoxicants.

"The Festival of Enlightenment" is one of the most important dates in their religious calendar. It involves a lot of music, drinking and general merriment.

Droids and synthetic creatures are considered to be abominable by the Fornaxian faith.

Liturgy
Eternity belongs to the Pioneers,

When the stars burn cold

They shall yet remain!

We are dust in their wake.

Sentinels of the universe beyond,

The end of our time grows near!

Guide us on our final journey

Towards the great unknown realm.