The Cybran race dates its beginnings back to the original Earth Empire. In 2592, Doctor Gustaf Brackman, an unparalleled genius in cybernetics, successfully 'twined' the first human/AI pair, which became known as a symbiont. After an initial round of testing, volunteers were recruited.

Data streams from that era show that a premium was placed by the Earth Empire on recruiting volunteers--in exchange for being twined with an AI, the volunteers would receive financial security, positions of authority and a solid role in galactic society. A military recruitment program was also begun.

Over the next few decades, hundreds of thousands joined the program. The symbionts were placed in key roles throughout the galactic infrastructure; over time. The Earth Empire became reliant upon the symbiont's speedy AI-assisted thinking and their ability to perform complex processes quickly and easily.

Unknown to the public, and the symbionts themselves, Brackman had conceded to governmental pressure and installed a loyalty program into the AI system of each symbiont. In the event that something went "wrong" with the AI, the loyalty program would be activated and the symbiont would be under the control of the Earth Empire.

Budgetary records indicate that Brackman's agreement to include the loyalty programming coincided with funding discussions that had serious implications for Brackman's continued research and development of advanced cybernetics. After Brackman agreed to the loyalty programming, his funding was approved.

A short time later, Brackman and a large compliment of his symbiont "children" relocated to a newly colonized system on the edge of the galaxy. (This information has been verified by cross-referencing travel logs from that era.)

Over the next few years, Brackman's colony thrived, earning substantial revenues through the exportation of technology. Eventually, Brackman and the symbionts realized the Earth Empire was a hindrance; for them to truly succeed, they'd have to be led by fellow symbionts.

Brackman personally petitioned the Empire for independence, fully intending to contribute to the galactic society as they currently were, but freed from the shackles of the slow-thinking fleshy minds of their overseers. This request was flatly refused by the Empire, which viewed the petition as an open act of rebellion. In response, the Empire declared that an occupation force would be sent to the world.

Brackman warned that any invading fleet would be met with resistance. The symbionts had been designed to be superior to natural humans and it was clear that they were now seen as inferior - less than human - slaves. Brackman declared the planet a free world for him and his creations. He christened his people the Cybrans.

When the occupying force arrived, the Symbionts actively resisted them. In response, the Earth Empire ordered its troops to slaughter


QAI

Age: N/A
Faction: Cybran Nation

QAI is a networked AI that was invented by Dr. Gustaf Brackman; its primary function is to serve as the Cybran Nations primary military advisor. It is rumored that Dr. Brackman integrated Seraphim technology into the design of the QAI; a claim that Brackman politely denies. Using the Quantum Network, the physical processors of the QAI are scattered across various planets, making it nearly impossible for the other factions to find and shut it down.


Commander Gauge

Age: 33
Faction: Cybran Nation (Scorched Earth Node)

Although his personality is rough and crude, Gauge nevertheless possesses great natural charisma and is ferociously effective on the battlefield. Those qualities have made his name both feared and revered among both the Cybran Nodes and the enemies of the Cybran Nation.

Fighting has always been a way of life for Gauge. Born into the Cybran Nation, he was himself exiled from his birth-Node because he was constantly drinking and brawling. Gauge eventually found his way to the Scorched Earth Node, which specializes in acts of sabotage directed against the UEF. He was eventually recommended for CDR training, and Gauge has spent the ensuing years waging large-scale battles against the Nation's enemies.

Gauge has won many victories by continuing to fight even when others considered the situation hopeless. Even with his bases shattered and his units destroyed, Gauge has fought on, giving many opponents a last and very final surprise.


Doctor Gustaf Brackman

Rank: Leader of the Cybran Nation
Age: 1.304
Faction: Cybran Nation

Undoubtedly one of the most brilliant minds to have ever lived, Doctor Gustaf Brackman created the Symbiont "twining process" that melds an AI with a human host. His invention marks him as both the literal and figurative "father" of the Cybran Nation.

Military logs and operational expenditures clearly demonstrate that Dr. Brackman is one of the greatest enemies of the UEF; there have been countless assassination attempts made against him. However, historical data prior to the formation of the Cybran Nation reveals that Brackman was once one of the Earth Empire's most-favored sons.

Brackman's 'twining' process promised a new step forward in human evolution and seemed to be the key that would continue the Earth Empire's prosperity. However, the loyalty programming Brackman was forced to install in the Symbionts caused him to first protest through official channels, and then openly revolt.

Brackman's current whereabouts are unknown. What is known is that after openly rebelling against the Earth Empire, Brackman and his Symbiont "children" (now dubbed Cybrans) fled to the outer regions of known space.

From that location, Brackman formed the first Cybran Node, which eventually morphed into the Cybran Nation. Health records concerning Brackman are highly encrypted, but it is known that he is over 1,000 years old and kept alive by extremely advanced cybernetic technology and hardware. The specifications of such technology is beyond the capacity of this facility.

Dr. Brackman continues to lead the Cybran Nation, dedicating his life to the search for new ways to ensure the safety of his people and liberate those Symbionts still under UEF rule.


Ivanna Dostya

Rank: Elite Commander
Age: 37
Faction: Cybran

All files concerning Ivanna Dostya's life before the age of 18 are incomplete; prior to that time, she resided on Earth, her AI loyalty programming fully initialized. The earliest data stream concerning Dostya is a single line mention of her "rescue" at the hands of elite Cybran Nation commandos.

Additional data streams emerge after Dostya's enlistment into the Cybran Nation military. Records indicate that Dostya's quick ascent through the ranks was only matched by her growing reputation for cunning and brilliance on the field of battle. Several of her numerous commendations specifically congratulate her on her uncanny ability to defeat her foes, no matter the odds. A cross-reference check of her service record marks her as the most successful commander ever to serve the Cybran Nation.
Dostya's current rank is Elite Commander. In addition, she serves as Dr. Brackman's personal military attach Service logs from Cybran military installations indicate that it is quite rare for her to personally appear on a battlefield; she directs her forces from the Cybran command post. Data concerning her husband and son appears to have been corrupted and cannot be recovered at this time.