Golden Age of Viltrum
CharacterThe first recorded age of Viltrumite history, when the race arose on their homeworld under Argall, the wise first emperor who founded the Viltrum Empire before his assassination ended the era and set the stage for the Great Purge.
Overview
The Golden Age of Viltrum is the earliest chronicled period in Viltrumite history, during which the Viltrumites emerged on their homeworld of Viltrum under their first and mightiest emperor, Argall. It spans both the height of the Argall Era, the golden age of their civilization, and the opening of the Thragg Era, the empire's coming age of expansion.
Summary
Argall's origins are lost to history, but on becoming emperor he founded the Viltrum Empire, and a fellow Viltrumite began raising more cities, giving rise to figures such as Thaedus, Conquest, Kregg, and Thula. Under Argall, revered as the wisest and strongest ruler, Viltrum grew into the most advanced civilization the universe had ever known. Ages later, Thaedus came to recognize the emperor's cruelty and became the first Viltrumite to rebel, assassinating Argall and fleeing the planet to escape execution, an act remembered as the Great Betrayal.
Aftermath
With Argall dead and his rightful heir unknown, the Viltrumites descended into a savage civil war, the Great Purge, that cut their numbers in half. From the ashes rose Thragg, trained from birth to be the strongest of their kind, whom the Council named Grand Regent. His mandate opened a new era: to expand across the galaxy, hunt down Argall's lost heir, and destroy Thaedus for his treason.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Golden Age of Viltrum in Invincible?
The Golden Age of Viltrum is the earliest chronicled period of Viltrumite history, when the Viltrumites emerged on their homeworld of Viltrum under their first and mightiest emperor, Argall.
Who founded the Viltrum Empire?
Argall founded the Viltrum Empire after becoming emperor, and under his rule Viltrum grew into the most advanced civilization the universe had ever known.
Who assassinated Argall and why?
Thaedus, a fellow Viltrumite who came to recognize Argall's cruelty, became the first Viltrumite to rebel by assassinating him, then fled the planet to escape execution in an act remembered as the Great Betrayal.
What happened after Argall's assassination?
With Argall dead and his rightful heir unknown, the Viltrumites descended into a savage civil war known as the Great Purge, which cut their population in half.
Who became the Viltrum Empire's leader after the Golden Age ended?
Thragg, trained from birth to be the strongest of his kind, emerged from the Great Purge and was named Grand Regent by the Viltrumite Council, tasked with expanding the empire and hunting down Thaedus and Argall's lost heir.
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