Short Name: XEN

Moniker(s): The Terraformers (originally), Xenomorphs (by early Argon pilots), Unholy Machines (by Paranid Pilots)

Race Description

The Xenon are a mechanical race resulting from past Terran terraformer ships which eventually evolved intelligence. A constant threat in many areas of the galaxy, it is thought that the Jump Gate shutdown may stem their movements but given their disregard of time it is possible they may simply travel between stars. The Xenon have no known allies and communication with them is often relegated to folklore.

Faction Description

Originally merely a tool created to help in the Terrans' colonisation of the stars, these terraforming machines would eventually become the greatest threat facing the universe. The Xenon are notable for their Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which brought with it a flexible problem-solving approach. This AGI technology allowed the machines to modify themselves to better carry out their tasks, but eventually resulted in their uncontrollable self-replication.

Now, the Xenon roam the universe, drifting ever deeper into all areas of space; a mechanical scourge that cannot be reasoned with. Attempts to shut them down have ultimately proved futile, and most people have resigned themselves to the fact that this is a threat that could potentially be managed, but never defeated.

Allies

Enemies

• (Player)

• Antigone Republic

• Argon Federation

• Ministry of Finance

• Godrealm of the Paranid

• Teladi Company

• Scale Plate Pact

• Kha'ak

• Hatikvah Free League

• Holy Order of the Pontifex

Sectors

Xenon Sectors are spread all throughout the fringes of the Jumpgate Network. These sectors (as of 3.0 with Split Vendetta) border all major factions with the sole exception of the Argon Federation. A list of all sectors the Xenon start with is listed below.

• Atiya's Misfortune I (Wharf, Shipyard)

• Atiya's Misfortune III

• Emperor's Pride IV*

• Emperor's Pride VI (Wharf, Shipyard)*

• Matrix #9 (Wharf, Shipyard)

• Matrix #79B

• Matrix #451

• Matrix #598 (Wharf, Shipyard)*

• Rhy's Defiance

• Scale Plate Green I (Wharf, Shipyard)

• Scale Plate Green VII

• Tharka's Cascade XVII

• Tharka's Cascade XV

• Tharka's Ravine IV: Tharka's Fall

Trivia: In previous X games Xenon Sectors were only known by their designation "Xenon Sector xxx"