Chimera (Ruui'iio)

A group of Chimera during the First Multiverse War.

The Chimera were an alien species hailing from an unknown star system. Originally, it was thought that gruesome Russian experiments resulted in the creation of the Chimera, due to their invasion starting out of that country. However, the Chimera themselves claim to be the original inhabitants of Earth and to be "the evolution of man". Whether or not this is true has yet to be seen. It is known that the Chimera invaded Earth seemingly for the sole purpose of eradicating humankind and claiming Earth for themselves; however, their reasons appeared to be more complexed.

History

First Multiverse War and Betrayal

During the First Multiverse War, the Empire of the Combine Race forged a secret alliance with the Chimera known as the Combine-Chimera Alliance in order to invade Golmar Earth. However, the alliance was soon fractured into pieces, ultimately bringing an end to the alliance. Soon, war between the two occurred and the conflict lasted for three years until finally, the Combine have managed to defeat the Chimera for good. Without the Combine, the Chimera became scattered and isolationist, making them weak and unable to rely on each other, resulting into cannibalism and madness. Civil war soon broke out and famine was common enough to affect the lives of civilians.

Great Chimeran Civil War

With their civilization whipped out by the Combine, they sought revenge within their remaining ships. One group of Chimera, however, managed to gain supplies from the Warhammer Universe, gaining vast ammounts of supplies to rebuild their empire. The end result was an alliance bewteen them, the Orks, the Forces of Chaos, the Tyranids, the Krogan, the Batarians, and the Forsaken. Soon, the Horde of the Seven Tribes was born, seeking to one day crush the Combine and the Alliance of Nations. Ultimately, this soon lead into the Great Chimeran Civil War, leading into a split between the Coalition and those of Chimera loyalists who supported the Combine.

Culture

A Chimera Stalker with its shields engaged.

Little is known of the culture of the Chimera, but it is, in combat situations at least, known to be brutal, with intelligence reports stating that Chimera will often devour their own kind, usually wounded or dead, and are known to eat human beings as well.

On Chimeran vehicles, weapons, buildings, and ships, there are usually three bright lights arranged in a triangle which appear to be completely aesthetic in nature. Additionally, there is often a curious mix of lights, grating, and solid metal where simple plates of metal would do. It is unknown whether these attachments serve a purpose.

Technology

Chimera ships looming over New York during the First Multiverse War.

Chimeran technology is far superior to even 21st century human technology. Chimeran weapons are capable of doing things no contemporary human weapon could ever do, such as ammunition homing in on enemies (the Bullseye), or tunneling through walls (the Auger). The Chimera also possess the ability to manufacture and field a large airship fleet. Chimeran vehicles are powerful and outfitted with deadly weaponry. The Stalker, for example, is shielded in armour that most human weapons cannot penetrate, and comes with powerful weapons, including anti-aircraft batteries. The Chimeran Goliaths can fire shock mortars and Spire missiles directly into hostile territory, and their enormous size also serves a major negative psychological role to the Chimera's enemies on the battlefield.

The Chimera can also build and use robotic A.I. Drones that can attack enemies. They are usually small, outfitted with powerful weapons, and have the ability to float and levitate.