The Ancients:

The ancients are not fully understood by traditional science, nor can Xenoarchaeologists explain any of the mysteries associated with them or their society.  The ancients seem to have lived on, or at least built massive structures on numerous planets in the known galaxy.  Their architecture is often constructed on a monumental scale, and is sometimes so large that it cannot be recognized from the surrounding landscape.  Ancient steles are well known for their highly embellished reliefs and unusual references to the “Star that Dims.”  This star is generally believed to be a real location although its location and nature are not known.  Some Xenologists have speculated that it is or was the ancient homeworld.  

The ancients disappeared over 40,000 years ago and have left few traces of where they may have gone or what may have destroyed their civilization so utterly.  Several artifacts have, however, been recovered and are under intense study at Quetzlcoatl.  The purposes of these strange objects have not yet been discovered.  Many artifacts resemble seamless silver orbs, although their attributes are not always identical.  Scientists beleieve that the massive cities on Angel and Corillia were also built by ancient hands, though they appear to have been built without aid of machinery.  Ancient methods of interstellar transportation are also unknown.