This is a an extension of the fan art I've made previously. This is a fan art or fan codex of the Imperium of Faunus. This is mostly based on BillMclaughlinJr 's story, "The White Fang's Assassin." And some of it is my head-canon for  the Imperium of Faunus , but anyways I hope you all enjoy this! And don't forget to check out his story, "The White Fang's Assassin" if you all wish to see how the White Fang came to be.

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Imperium of Faunus
(Imperium Historians and Scholars wrote the History of the Imperium of Faunus. All events documented in this codex were told by eyewitnesses of historical events during the crusade, HK-47, and the Emperor himself, before his inevitable passing at the age of 100. )

Head of State:
- Emperor of Faunuskind (Adam Taurus, Formerly)
- Emperor of Faunuskind (Admon Taurus, Currently)

Capital:
- Star Forge, (Remnant, Solitas)

Official Language:
- Remnant Basic (English)

Governing Body:
- Emperor of Faunuskind
- Faunus Inquisitionis

Major Species:
- Faunus

Minor Species:
- Humans

Military Forces:
- Gladius Faunus
- Legionis Imperatoriae
- Machina Legionis
- Armatae Division
- Classis Imperialis
- Imperium Caeli Firmamentum
- Tormenta Imperatoria

The Imperium of Faunus is an international Faunus Empire, the ultimate authority for the Faunus species in Remnant. It was under the rule of a Bull Faunus who brought Faunus to Salvation, the Emperor of Faunuskind: Adam Taurus, before he gave the throne of the Imperium to his Eldest Son, Admon Taurus.

However, there is a formerly main species called humans, but they would be seen as a subspecies of Faunus when the Imperium took control of Remnant. The Faunus became the dominant species while the humans are the Inferior species of Faunus.

The founder and ruler of the Imperium of Faunus are the Emperor of Faunuskind himself: Adam Taurus. The Imperium was first called the White Fang Empire, the predecessor of the Imperium of Faunus. Adam Taurus founded the Imperium of Faunus after his conquest against Remnant, its everlasting impact on Remnant and its people. This event in history is known as the Great Faunus Crusade.

Adam Taurus was known as the Emperor of Faunuskind after he reformed the White Fang Empire into the Imperium of Faunus. During his time as Emperor, Adam Taurus reorganized the White Fang Military: such as the White Fang Army and the Navy now reformed into the "Legionis Imperatoriae" and the "Classis Imperatoria."

The Imperium of Faunus follows a Philosophy called the "Taurus Doctrine." It's a philosophy of Faunus' strength and dominance.

After the Great Faunus Crusade, the human population of Remnant has dwindled to a few thousand. Only a few pockets of human settlements remain in the Imperium: they are for slave labor and made as second-class citizens. During Adam's reign, he would face multiple Human Uprisings across the globe, but they were repressed painfully by the full might of the Imperium Military.

The Imperium expanded so much territory across Remnant that despite the Grimm's presence, they hardly proved to be a threat anymore due to Salem's absence in controlling them or leading them effectively. It was thanks to this the Faunus had many territories to occupy.

The Faunus Inquisitionis or Faunus Inquisition is in charge of governing the three other settlements that used the Kingdom of Vale, Vacuo, and Mistral. Their job is to instruct law and order, as well as make sure that the Faunus prosper. That includes taking action against any open rebellion and opposition from the population of their respective human slave encampments that are far from civilization. The Faunus Inquisitionis only answer the orders of the Emperor: to spread the will and reinforces the influence of the Taurus doctrine on its people.

Adam Taurus' reign would continue for 50 years before handing down the throne as Emperor of Faunuskind to his eldest son, Admon Taurus: his goal was to reach the stars and colonize other planets in their galaxy for the Imperium and Faunuskind.

Construction of the starships is in progress, with breakthroughs being made thanks to the schematics both from the Star Forge's never-ending resources and HK-47's information before he departed from the Planet.

But for now, the Imperium will continue to rule over Remnant with an Iron Fist before reaching the stars for the Imperium to conquer the Faunus.

The Taurus Doctrine
The Imperium of Faunus follows the Taurus Doctrine; it is a philosophy or ideology of Faunus's strength and dominance. It's a belief that the Faunus follow and embrace religiously. It's a philosophy taught to the young Faunus children that Faunus has the right to rule over all opposition, that the Faunus can carve their destiny with their strength.

The Star Forge
The Star Forge is both the Capital and one of the biggest Shipyards of the Imperium. The Star Forge's power is immense and endless; it has the capabilities to create ships, weapons, droids, and other raw materials. As impossible as this sounds, it's true for all to see. It is one of many reasons why the Imperium is prospering as it is right now. How it was able to create these endless supplies of droids, ships, weapons, and resources is unknown. The Star Forge is outfitted with many defensive measures when under siege, ranging from point defense turbolasers to heavy turbolasers. In case of infiltration, the security of the Star Forge is extremely strict. Inside the Star Forge are a legion of Imperium Battle Droids and Imperium Soldiers, multiple hidden turrets, traps, and countermeasures against infiltration.

After the Great Crusade, the Star Forge became the Imperium's capital in Solitas and it was seen as a holy relic that brought the Faunus prosperity.

Sub-species
Humans
The humans are the sub-species in the Imperium. They used to be the dominant species of Remnant before the Great Crusade. When the White Fang Empire took over Remnant and reformed into the Imperium of Faunus; all remaining humans are in slave encampments. They are mostly used for slave labor in the Imperium of Faunus. They're subjected to the same torment and treatment that humans did to the Faunus. It's no secret that many humans die from overwork and mistreatment. The Great Crusade left millions of humans dead; only a few thousands of them remain in all of Remnant. Humans in the Imperium can only be found on slave encampments, the task of heavy lifting in the most inhumane of all conditions.

Human Uprisings
It's no secret that when humans are placed in menial labor, especially the mistreatment in the most inhumane conditions, this spreads the seed of rebellion in the human laborers. There have been many human uprisings during Taurus' rule. These human rebellions were extinguished with ease by HK-47 and Gladius Faunus. They mostly lasted for days before meeting their brutal end. The Imperium is so powerful and numerous that the humans didn't stand a chance.

Even if a human tries to convince a group of Faunus to help them in their freedom, unfortunately: the majority of the Faunus are xenophobic toward humanity and are believers in the Taurus Doctrine.

However, one Human uprising ended up lasting for a whole month. It is called by Historians "the Argus Revolt."

Argus Revolt
In Argus, one of the largest slave encampments of the Imperium, the humans were able to take over the city. They call themselves the HFF or Human Freedom Fighters. It's estimated, over fifty thousand humans revolted against the Faunus. Its leader is Oren.

One of the Imperium Soldiers reputed to the Emperor that Argus was conquered by the humans when they revolted. Adam dismissed it; he reasoned that he wanted to test the human's resolve to see if this "petty" uprising was worthwhile. He sent Commissarius Blaine, an Imperium Commissioner, with a small Imperium force to test or quell the rebellion. The small Imperium Force was caught off guard. The first assault lasted for a week, and the HFF won the battle. The Humans used Guerrilla Warfare to counter the force of the mechanized army of the Imperium. Under the realization that this human uprising was not the same as the other revolts, Commissarius Blaine took the threat seriously and coordinated his troops to counter the human's tactics.

There were HFF winning skirmishes, but Commissarius Blaine made some breakthroughs. The HFF found itself in a much more difficult situation and struggled to win many battles. Their previous victories and hopes were dispersed under the might of the Imperium. It became catastrophic for HFF with their decisive defeat at the battle of Argus. The Human Freedom Fighters was on its back foot, ultimately falling at the end of the month. All humans are executed: for their transgressions against the Imperium and the Emperor of Faunuskind. There's no mercy to the humans, and about two thousand remain in Argus.

The leader of the HFF was taken in custody and paralyzed due to a stray laser bolt that left him unable to move. Oren was imprisoned in one of the most high-security prisons of the Imperium. He was interrogated and tortured relentlessly for information, but the Rebel leader stayed silent. Emperor Adam was amused by how a human revolt lasted for a whole month. He ordered HK-47 to trap Oren's mind and consciousness in the Mind Prison.

However, there is additional information about HFF Leader; Oren. It left Emperor Adam amused. In the building ruins of Argus, Commissarius Blaine discovered a page of Oren's journal about the Argus revolt.

Oren's Page Journal:
I can't go on; this war is hopeless. I was such a fool. The Imperium is too powerful, strong, and numerous that no other rebellion can wish to defeat. I thought I could change Remnant in my next reincarnation: to undo the achievements that Adam has made. But I was wrong. They attacked; there were thousands of them coming, thousands. We fought back, tried to call for help, tried to reason with them: we all can live as equals, but they didn't listen. The influence of Adam left an impact on too many Faunus that they only viewed us as cattle that had to be butchered; for our actions. We are the mules pulling the heavy wagon. And now they are coming for me. I wanted to stop the evil Adam brought to this world, but I couldn't do it alone. Not without the maidens or any of the relics.

I tried, I did. I thought this could be the light of hope that Remnant needs. To bring back the world as it was before. Everyone looked up to me, just like in my past reincarnations, and now I'm nothing more than a disappointment in the eyes of my men. The Imperium forces are closing in, and we will all be hunted down, like a wolf preying on a herd. Please forgive me. I have failed my mission.

I am sorry.

* HFF Leader, Oren.

Historians noted: that Emperor Adam was amused and left chuckling to himself upon reading the page from the journal before he ordered for the Mind Prison to be launched: into space. Historians are unsure why but they assumed it was a different form of punishment.

Military Power

Due to the Military Experience from the White Fang Empire, many Faunus in the Imperium excel at the art of war. The Imperium's armies are spread across Remnant, keeping an eye for any insurgents from their human servants. If an uprising arises, the Imperium Military will purge its enemies. They will show no sign of abating. The Imperium's military is a powerful and glorious fighting force. Some of the most important military forces of the Imperium of Faunus include:

Legionis Imperatoriae - The Legionis Imperatoriae or "Imperial Legion" is the backbone of the Imperium's military might. Millions of well-trained Faunus men and women, organized into thousands of regiments, make up the Guard. Equipped with standard-issue blasters, they march into battlefields in the name of the Faunus and garrison vital sectors of the Imperium of Faunus. They form the Imperium's first line of defense and strike the first blow in many crusades. The Commissarius or Commissioner is the Commander of the legion.

Machina Legionis - Machina Legionis, or "Machine Legion," is entirely made up of Droids: War machines built to serve the Imperium loyally and eradicate all enemies of the Imperium. The first Machine Legion to be in service of the Imperium were Atlasean Knights stolen from Atlas during the White Fang Empire's attack on Atlas. Nowadays, the Atlasean Knights are replaced; by the Imperium Battle Droids. Unlike the Atlasean Knights, they don't require a Central Command Computer to remain operational. The Imperium Battle Droids are semi-autonomous, giving them limited independence. They could be seen in the Imperium, keeping a close eye for insurgents. They are the cannon fodder of the Imperium and are the first to take the heavy blows from heavy enemy fire. Each Mechanica Commissarius, or Mechanic Commissioner, leads the droid legion.

Legionem Armatae - Legionem Armatae, or "Armored Legion," is the armored, mechanized, and motorized branches of the Imperium. They are composed of Military Vehicles, from light armored vehicles to heavy walkers; they used these vehicles to bring order and security to their populace and keep the human slaves in check. The Legionem Armatae will be the first to provide armored support on the frontlines and breach through enemy defenses.  Cisternina Commissarium, or Tank Commissioner, leads them.

Type of Armored Vehicles
1. Imperium Scout Speeder - As the name implies, they're repulsorlift vehicles used by the Imperium. They are equipped with forward-facing blaster cannons. They act as reconnaissance or motorized infantry.

2. Imperium APC - Imperium APC or Armored Personnel Carrier is a medium-sized armored repulsorlift transport with a boxy design, able to carry over at least 16 passengers. They have heavy armor, and their armaments include a turret-mounted anti-personnel blaster and a forward laser gun. They're fast and can drop out troops to secure an objective.

3. Imperium MAT - The Imperium MAT or Main Assault Tank is a medium-size repulsor tank used by the Imperium. It's the main Battle Tank used extensively throughout the imperium. They are capable of fighting against infantry and other enemy vehicles. It requires a few of six to drive the tank. The MAT is built with heavy armor and repulser lift to travel over water and rough terrain. MAT possesses powerful armaments. That includes a turret-mounted heavy cannon, a front anti-personnel automatic blaster, and a twin-side anti-personnel automatic blaster. The MAT is used as a front-line armored vehicle to support the infantry as Armor and an Attack Tank.

4. Imperium AT-LW - the AT-LW or "All Terrain Light Waker" is a light four-legged vehicle used by the Imperium. They have light armor and anti-personnel chin-mounted turbolasers. While they have Light Armor, they're fast and can traverse over rough terrain. They're used extensively across the Imperium as reconnaissance and patrol vehicles and anti-infantry.

5. Imperium AT-HW - The AT-HW or Imperium Heavy Walkers are walkers of the Imperium, is an all-terrain walker with crab-like legs used to traverse rough terrain. They are capable of climbing on mountainous terrain. These are slow but have heavy-duty armor, a chin-mounted heavy cannon, twin-side medium turbolasers, and a head-mounted Anti-Air Twin Turborlaser. And three capable of carrying over 60 Troops and requires a crew of six to drive the AT-HW. They act as Armor, Mechanized Infantry, Self-propelled artillery, and Troop Transport.

Tormenta Imperatoria - The Tormenta Imperatoria or "Imperial Artillery" is a type of weaponry emplacement used by Imperium. They range from Light Artillery to Heavy Artillery, they are crewed by Faunus or Droids. They are generally used against fortified targets but also vehicles and infantry. They are heavy military engaged weapons used to breach or soften the defenses or harass the enemies from afar. Upon impact, it releases a devastating effect on the enemy. They range from kinetic and plasma artillery to rocket artillery. Pars Princeps or Detachment Commander are in charge of the artillery division.

Type of Artillery:
1. MLAC - The MLAC or Mobile Light Artillery Cannon is medium self-propelled artillery. They're capable of firing in long distances but are used to fight off against light armored vehicles and infantry. They have light armor, four crab-like legs, making them a mobile artillery platform. They can traverse rough terrain and climb on the side of mountains. They could be on the frontlines behind armor or infantry. It requires a crew of two to operate.

2. MHAC - the MHAC or Mobile Heavy Artillery Cannon is self-propelled artillery with crab-like legs. They can fire much longer ranges than the LAC and cause more damage. The HAC is medium armor and built with a fixed front forward heavy turbolaser cannon. They're able to traverse rough terrain as well as mountains. It requires a crew of 8 people to operate it.

3. MHBA - The HBA or Hellfire Barrage Artillery is a medium-sized and long-range mobile Missile platform with crab-like legs. The HBA1C has a rack of missile pod launchers and an anti-personnel automatic cannon. It fires a barrage of Missiles, creating an area of effect on the enemy's position. It's called Hellfire because it fires a barrage of missiles in the enemy's position, making it hell for the enemy.

Classis Imperialis - the Classis Imperialis or "Imperial Navy'' is the naval branch of the Imperial Army. Their spacecraft include some of the most potent engines of destruction in all of Remnant, including the mighty Taurus-class Dreadnought. The Navy's starships range from the stolen frigates from Atlas to a few dozen to the immense Tartarus-class Dreadnoughts, which have 900 crew more on board. The Navy also includes fighter and bomber crews and aircraft of the division known as the "Imperium Caeli Firmamentum" that support the forces of the Legionis Imperatoriae on the ground. In the upcoming years, the Classis Imperialis would eventually evolve into a Star-fleet, able to traverse the stars and colonize other planets in the name of the Imperium of Faunus. Praefectus or Admirals lead the Naval Forces of the Imperium.

Types of Starships:
1. Celox-class Frigates - The Colex-class Frigates are former Atlasean Frigates that were once a part of the Kingdom of Atlas. But they were stolen by the White Fang Empire and later integrated into the Imperium of Faunus Navy. The Colex Frigate's role is to harass the enemy fleet or army. In other circumstances, they act as scouts and patrol vessels.

2. Malleator-class Cruisers - Malleator-class Cruisers were the first ships created from the Star Forge. They are a step up from the Atlasean Frigates. Malleator Cruisers are the main battle cruisers of the Imperium. They are larger than the Atlasean Frigates. The cruisers are constructed with high-quality armor and an armament of weapons and given adequate speed. They are the most common military ships to be seen in the Imperium.

3. Solitas-class Battleship - Solitas-class Battleships are one of the starships created from the Star Forge. They are slower than the Malleator-class Cruisers, but they are massive starships that focus more on firepower and durability, able to soak up damage and bestow more damage to the enemy. Just give them a target, and they'll obliterate the enemy.

4. Taurus-class Dreadnought - The Taurus-class Dreadnought is the Pride and Joy of the Imperium Navy. They are the symbol of the Faunus' superiority and dominance over the skies of Remnant and space. This vessel not only strikes fear into their enemies but they are also armed to the teeth. They are equipped with the most high-quality armor and weapons from the Star Forge, able to rain death onto the enemy forces. One of the most famous Taurus-class Dreadnought is the Tartarus: Emperor Adam's flagship. The same Dreadnought was used during the battle of the Star Forge until the end of the Great Faunus Crusade. The Tartarus remains in service of the Imperium, now becoming Admon's Flagship.

Imperium Caeli Firmamentum - the Imperium Caeli Firmamentum or Imperial Air Force, is the avian combat division of the Classis Imperialis. They're compromised of interceptors, fighters, and bombers. They're driven by skilled pilots of the Imperium. They sometimes use specialized Imperium Battle Droids that are capable of piloting starfighters. They are in conjunction with the Legionis Imperatoriae or any other ground forces by providing transportation, tactical, and strategic air support.

Types of Fighters/Bombers
1. Vulture-class Strike Fighter - The Vulture Strike Fighter is a small maneuverable starship designed for combat. They are armored with exceptional speed. They're famous for their versatility and exceptional combat performance. It's built with Ion thrusters, equipped with shielding, and two laser cannons from the wingtips. They're used as a standard starfighter for the Imperium and it requires one person to pilot it. They take roles as air superiority starfighters.

2. Hawk-class Interceptor - The Hawk Interceptors are fast and maneuverable starfighters of the imperium. They are sturdy, lightweight, and agile starfighters with a wedge-shaped design and require a single person to pilot them. They're much faster and mobile than the Vulture Strike Fighter but are equipped with minimal shielding and twin light laser cannons. They take in roles as escorts for Gunships or shuttles or interceptors to intercept enemy fighters, bombers, and bombers.

3. Condor-class Bomber - the Condor Bombers are the standard powers used by the Imperium. They have exceptional speed, are heavily armored and shielded. Their armaments include four laser cannons from the chin and wingtips, a bubble turret, torpedos, and proton bombs. They take on the roles of starfighter and bomber. But they excel more as bombers than they do as starfighters. It requires one person to operate the bomber while another could operate the bubble turret.

4. Griffin-class Gunship - the Griffin Gunships are transport ships/shuttles of the imperium. As a gunship, it is heavily armed with three twin laser cannons from the chip and wingtips, and rocket concussion pods from the sides of the gunship. It requires two individuals to pilot the gunship; a pilot and a co-pilot. They can carry up to forty passengers and one speeder bike. They take roles as a lander, escort, troop transports, elevated gun platform, air-to-ground support, air-to-air support, and patrol vehicle.

Gladius Faunus - Gladius Faunus or "Sword of the Faunus" are the elite warriors of the Imperium. They are few and regarded with the responsibility to protect the Emperor and their family. The Gladius Faunus have high-quality armor and weaponry. However, should one of the female members prove their worth, dedication, and loyalty to the Emperor and Imperium, they will be given the honor and powers of the Maidens: ancient magic that only females can use. However, handing the power of the Maidens should be done with utmost caution.

History
Adam Taurus
Adam discovers HK-47 (16th July 2013)
During this time, Adam Taurus would meet the famous HK-47, the valued member of the Imperium. HK-47 was discovered and activated in a crash starship (The Imperium historians believe it is extraterrestrial). Adam Taurus' discovery and recruitment of HK-47 proved to be a crucial factor in later events that led to the rise of the Imperium of Faunus.

Adam leads the assault on Beacon Academy. (25th September 2013)
The White Fang's first conquest against humanity. Adam attacks Beacon Academy with his companion HK-47. Many Beacon students were slain and killed by the Grimm and the White Fang. The operation turned out to be a vital success with Beacon falling into Grimms' hand, and the White Fang recognized as a threat.

Adam ascended to High Leader of the White Fang. (30th October 2013)
From evident claims of Emperor Taurus and HK-47, and the Sword of Faunus, the White Fang's former Leader, Sienna Khan, was assassinated by a human Huntsman. Despite her death, Adam Taurus ascended into the leadership of the White Fang. (Other sources accused the Emperor of assassinating high-leader Sienna Khan, they are supporters of her cause and are heretics to the Imperium: they executed, and anyone associated with them for speaking against the Emperor of Faunuskind).

The Belladonna Assassination (17th November 2013)
The Belladonna Family and their associates are branded as traitors to the White Fang and the Faunus. Adam sent his most trusted enforcer, HK-47, and other White Fang members to kill former White Fang Leader Ghira Belladonna and bring Blake Belladonna to him alive. The operation failed, and many of the White Fang operatives of this assassination attempt were apprehended. HK-47 was able to evade capture. The assassination, however, left Kali Belladonna paralyzed.

Rise of the White Fang Empire (2013-2015)
Rallying the White Fang (17th November 2013)
After the failed assassination attempt and additional information from HK-47, Adam rallied the rest of the White Fang. Thanks to Adam's charisma, he was able to motivate the White Fang into believing more in the cause and would be willing to take down anyone who would oppose them, regardless of relationship.

The White Fang Empire & the Sword of the Faunus (17th November 2013)
Adam established an elite fighting force called the Sword of the Faunus, made up of the best and loyal fighters of the White Fang. These are predecessors of Gladius Faunus.

It was during this day that the White Fang became the White Fang Empire. Imperium Historians believed the naming of the White Fang needed some work. The White Fang Empire was a predecessor of the Imperium of Faunus. It started as a small band of freedom fighters before becoming an organization ready to face the challenges faced before them.

The Fang Terror (30th November 2013 - 12th January 2014)
A few weeks after reorganizing the White Fang into the White Fang Empire, Adam unleashed a reign of terror on humans in SDC Related Companies. An example of this would be Adam's raid into one of the SDC mines, freeing the oppressed Faunus from their human masters. These raids lasted for a few weeks

Infiltration of Atlas (25th January 2014)
With the efforts of Taurus' Droid, they were able to infiltrate Atlas unnoticed and unscathed. One of the White Fang operatives claimed that over a thousand White Fang Soldiers were able to enter the Kingdom of Atlas undetected. Thus set their sights on the main contributor to Human Oppression, the Schnee Manor.

Manor Attack (1st February 2014)
The Great Emperor Adam led his troops into attacking the SDC Manor. He and his forces can grab a foothold of the Manor, making it a temporary base of operations for the White Empire. It was here he broadcasts the execution of the Schnee Family for everyone in Remnant to bear witness. The Schnee Family's death and execution sent great distress throughout Atlas.

The Sacking of Atlas Academy (10th February 2014)
In a bold and decisive move, Adam attacked Atlas in a surprise attack by using one of the stolen Airships and ramming it through the Atlasean Defenses. This sudden unorthodox tactic caught the Atlasean Defenders off-guard long enough for the White Fang to attack. The battle lasted for hours as the White Fang advanced into the Academy, killing anyone who stood in their way. Many Atlasean Students, humans and Faunus alike, joined the defense for Atlas. It proved futile as the Atlas Students were killed, along with any Faunus who dared to oppose the White Fang. They are heretics of the White Fang and its ideals.

The battle ended with Atlas' defeat and Ironwood's capture. Samanya, a member of the Sword of the Faunus, was infused with the power of the maidens. In a last desperate attempt to defeat the White Fang and a single fell swoop, General Ironwood relays his Atlasean Droid Army to Atlas Academy. It would have been the end for the White Fang Empire if it weren't for HK-47's quick thinking and Atlas' lack of firewall protection. The Assassin Droid of the White Fang Empire was able to hack the Atlasean Knights into serving the White Fang Empire, thus acquiring the Atlasean Droid Army, turning them from tools of oppression into liberation. The White Fang's victory has escalated the fall of the Atlas Academy and another decisive Victory for the White Fang Empire.

Execution of James Ironwood (12th February 2014)
Two days after the victory over Atlas Academy, General Ironwood's execution is broadcast live throughout Remnant. In an ironic sense of karma, Adam has HK-47 ordered the Atlasean Droids into executing the Atlas General on the spot. Killed by his war machine.

The Star Forge (12th February 12, 2014)
When High Leader Adam ventured deep and found more of Atlas' secrets, he found the Relic of Creation, an artifact that made way for the creation of the Star Forge and the destruction of the floating city of Atlas. It was through this relic the Star Forge was created and helped bolster the military power of the White Fang, creating weapons, droids, and ships for the White Fang Empire to use and also to make up for their lack of numbers.

Thus the Star Forge became the pride and joy of the White Fang Empire, then later the Imperium of Faunus. Where it gets its never-ending supply of resources is a mystery. This shipyard made the Imperium of Faunus very strong to this day.

Battle of the Star Forge (16th February 2014)
When High Leader Taurus was making plans to attack Mantle, a Whale-like Grimm called Monstra spearheaded the assault on the Star Forge with its horde of Grimm, the leader of this assault was Salem, the Queen of Grimm. Fortunately for the White Fang, a fleet was set up days before the Grimm began their surprise attack on the Star Forge. In front of the defense is the Taurus-class dreadnought: Tartarus, along with other ships produced by the Star forge. The battle between Faunus and Grimm was intense as both sides suffered casualties. The latter suffered more than the former. The Battle eventually turned in the White Fang Empire's favor when High Leader Taurus led a bold assault on the Monstra and boarded it with HK-47 and the Gladius Faunus.

An eyewitness from one of the members of the Gladius Faunus claimed that quote "it felt like walking into hell itself" end quote. After killing the rest of her subordinates, Adam and his subordinates reach the helm of the Monstra and confront Salem. While the battle was hard-fought, Adam Taurus knew that killing Salem was impossible without the right equipment. In a bold move from High Leader Taurus, he has relayed orders to have his flagship ram onto the Monstra Grimm while Adam and his subordinates fall back.

This bold move proves to be very decisive because it forces the Immortal Grimm Queen to fall back. Once more demonstrates the supremacy and dominance of the White Fang Empire. It was then the Great Faunus Crusade had begun.

The Great Faunus Crusade (2014)
Siege of Mantle (16th February 2014)
During the same day, Adam began his siege on Mantle. High Leader Adam Taurus gave the Faunus of Mantle to stand by their side as Allies against humanity but instead decided to stand side by side with their human allies. They're branded as traitors to the Faunus and the White Fang. The Defenders of Mantle tried to hold off the White Fang Empire's siege and buy the civilians more time to evacuate but due to the superior firepower and numerical numbers of the White Fang Empire were able to overwhelm the defenders.

On the same day that HK-47 would acquire another Atlas Android, named Penny.

The Battle of Mantle was quick as White Fang Empire Force was able to sweep across the city and slaughter any humans and heretics who dared to defy the White Fang.

The Impaling of Argus (1st March 2014)
The remainders of the Atlasean Military in Argus made their final stand against the White Fang Empire. The siege lasted for 30 minutes as White Fang Troops infiltrated the city undetected through their gunship's cloaking capabilities, while White Fang Heavy Walkers created a diversion from the Atlasean Defending Force. HK-47 and Penny launched a surprise attack on the city.

White Fang Forces liberated the Faunus from Atlas Concentration Camps, and the Faunus helped them fight against their human oppressors. The Battle ends in victory for the White Fang Empire and the city is conquered. All surviving humans and Atlasean personnel were impaled on large stakes as a brutal display of what happens to those who wished to defy the White Fang. The impaled corpses around the city would be known as the City of the Impaled. This event in history would be called "The Impaling of Argus."

The Siege of the Land of Darkness (5th March 2014)
After obtaining information on the whereabouts of the Grimm's Capital from an unknown source, the White Fang Empire made their move to get rid of the Grimm menace for good. Spearheading the attack was the newly built Tartarus. The battle from the air and ground was intense as both sides fought and suffered heavy casualties. The Battle ended with the White Fang Empire coming out as victors. High Leader Adam and his subordinates entered the enemy capital and were confronted by Salem and her human cabal, Cinder Fall.

Adam dealt with Salem as HK-47, and the others fought against Cinder Fall. The fight was intense, with neither of them backing down. HK-47 and the Gladius Faunus were able to kill Cinder Fall. And in turn, the power of the Fall Maiden is given to Penny.

High Leader Adam fought valiantly against Salem, and he was able to defeat the Immortal Grimm Queen. She, thought to be immortal and undefeated, has been beaten not once but twice by the White Fang Empire and High Leader Taurus, demonstrating that the Faunus reigned supreme against all opposition.

The Banishment of Salem (5th March 2014)
With Salem in custody, High Leader Taurus knew that keeping Salem imprisoned in Remnant wouldn't solve their problems entirely. With the power of the Star Forge, High Leader Taurus constructed the Mind Prison: an artifact used to trap the mind and soul of an individual. The Immortal Grimm Queen has her consciousness forcibly transferred into the mind prison, forever separating her from the Physical Realm.

Adam uses the Star forge to create a space pod to send Mind Prison containing Salem to the empty void of space, removing Salem from the face of Remnant forever. Imperium Historians believe this is a fate worse than death.

The Invasion of Mistral (30th March - 25th May 2014)
Following the defeat of Salem, the White Fang took their time to recuperate and rebuild their forces before beginning their invasion plan on the rest of the kingdom. They set their sights on Mistral and started their invasion. The invasion of Mistral lasted surprisingly for weeks before succumbing to attrition and the overwhelming power of the White Fang. All Humans were killed or imprisoned on the spot. The Faunus who stood with the humans were branded as Heretics. They were given a brutal display of what happens to any Faunus who dares to defy the White Fang. The Kingdom of Mistral fell, a nation conquered by the White Fang Empire's Overwhelming might.

It was however noted that the White Fang stayed in Mistral Temporarily to quell any resistance of Mistral before they continued with their invasion.

Invasion of Vacuo (10th June - 5th July 2014)
After the Invasion of Mistral, the White Fang Empire set its sights on Vacuo and began its invasion plan. The invasion of Vacuo took a couple of weeks to conquer due to the lack of a proper military from the Kingdom of Vacuo aside from the Huntsmen from the Vacuo Academy. Surprisingly many Faunus in Vacuo willingly joined the White Fang Empire and even helped with the invasion effort of Vacuo.

Even if the Vacuo military were to resort to Guerrilla Warfare, the White Fang Empire have the means to counter them due to their experiences. At the end of the invasion, Adam Taurus acquired the Relic of Destruction. One of the Gladius Faunus obtained the Summer Maiden.

The Invasion of Vale (20th July - 18th August 2014)
When the invasion of Vale began, the kingdom was already suffering from the previous attack last year during the Vytal Festival and needed time to rebuild. Unfortunately, the kingdom of Vale didn't have a standing army and only had the Huntsmen to accommodate it. Because of what happened to Vale in the previous year, the Vale Council formed the Vale Militia to accommodate the lack of a powerful military force to fight off the Grimm in Vale.

Months ago, when word of the White Fang's rise to power and Atlas' destruction was heard it spread like wildfire. The Vale council made a desperate decision to conscript their civilians into service to hold off the White Fang Advance. Conscription of Civilians proves to be ineffective as many Humans are not too scared to fight or unwilling to fight alongside the Faunus in Vale, fearing that they also support the White Fang. Even if they can conscript a lot of civilians to military service, the majority of them are either students who used to study at Beacon Academy or civilians who have never fought before.

Some Faunus in Vale supported the White Fang Empire so zealously that they sabotaged the Vale Militia's defenses to make it easy for the White Fang Empire to invade. These actions were praised by the High Leader and recruited those Faunus as soldiers of the White Fang Empire.

Vale fell weeks later before stopping at Beacon Academy.

The Beacon Skirmish (11th September 2014)
In a futile and desperate attempt to hold off the White Fang Forces, the Vale Militia and Team RWBY gathered as many allies as they could to halt the White Fang Invasion. They are set up in Beacon Academy: their members include many former Beacon Students such as Team CFVY, the entire staff of Beacon, and any Huntsmen who are willing to stand by their side. A small force to fight off against an overwhelming superpower.

It wasn't even a battle of Vale. It was just a skirmish. The skirmish lasted a couple of minutes as Team RWBY fought valiantly against the White Fang Battle Force. But even with the Powers of the Spring Maiden, it was a futile endeavor. The White Fang Empire was able to overwhelm the Huntsmen with their superior firepower and numbers. The last huntsmen are killed off, except Blake Belladonna, who escaped the battle with her new maiden powers. The White Fang conquered Vale, and all Human Civilians were either killed off or sent off to their slave camps. Faunus Citizens defected to the White Fang, and those who refused were branded as traitors and executed on the spot.

The Glassing of Menagerie (10th October 2014)
Menagerie, an island given to the Faunus during the Great War. The birthplace of the White Fang and another reminder of human dominance over the Faunus. The Faunus of Menagerie is branded as heretics and traitors to the White Fang and its cause. All able-body men and women took up arms as a last stand of defiance against the White Fang Empire despite the overwhelming odds of success. Blake Belladonna, the new wielder of the Spring Maiden, stood with the traitors as an act of defiance.

The battle between the White Fang Forces and Menagerie was fierce. The fight lasted for two hours before the heretics were overwhelmed. High Leader Adam Taurus personally executed Blake Belladonna, and the powers of the Maidens have returned to where they truly belonged: the White Fang Empire.

The White Fang executed All residents of Menagerie being heretics of the White Fang. Corsac or any remaining White Fang Loyalists during the assassination attempt are freed and welcomed back to the White Fang Empire. High Leader Adam gave out the order to glass Menagerie, removing any trace of its existence. The White Fang came out victorious with the extermination of the Heretics and Traitors of Menagerie.

High Leader Adam Taurus, quote; "My fellow followers, all pockets of resistance are defeated. All opposition is defeated: humans and their Heretical Faunus allies! It is time for Faunuskind to take their rightful place as the dominant species of Remnant." End quote.

Rise of the Imperium (15th July 2015)
After all pockets of resistance are removed from the face of Remnant: the White Fang Empire and the Faunus reign supreme. High Leader Adam Taurus broadcasted and televised his announcement to his followers about reorganizing the White Fang Empire into an empire reborn.

Source: Emperor Adam Taurus' Speech of reformation of the White Fang Empire. (Transcript of Audio recording)

"People of Remnant, today is a glorious day! After a long and arduous war, the White Fang Empire has emerged victorious! It was a hard-felt battle. Mighty White Fang ships cross from sea to sea, land to land. From the heart of Atlas to the Grimm-infested lands of Salem, the men and women of the White Fang Empire fought valiantly against the Human and Grimm menace: a plague that terrorizes the Faunus across all of Remnant. A never-ending swarm of hate! But, I stand before you humbled and proud. Many lives were lost, many sacrifices were endured in this struggle against those who wish to see us fall. But that struggle ended. The nightmare is over."

(A brief pause from Adam Taurus)

"White Fang Soldiers have reduced the stronghold of our enemies to ashes. And with it, the power of our enemy has washed away! And that day, the White Fang Empire forged its destiny!"

(The cheers of the White Fang Soldiers can be heard: from the other side of the broadcast. Adam continues his speech)

"But now...our Empire must change once more! From this day on, the White Fang Empire will be reborn as; The Imperium of Faunus!"

(More Cheers to the White Fang Soldiers, now as Imperium Faunus Soldiers).

"For the Imperium that I've forged, it will be a new future for the Faunus! Glory for us to take! Soldiers of the Imperium, you will accept these burdens as the imperium pleads. You will accept these burdens knowing no fear! You will acknowledge these burdens as a sword of the Imperium and the Faunus! You will stand firm against all who dare think to oppose us! You will grant no mercy. You will give no ground! With humility, you will bear the symbol of freedom. The emblem of loyalty, unbroken. In reverence, you will receive actuation, awakening the armor spirit. With pride, you will bear the symbol of your legion and join your brothers and sisters in serving our great Empire!"

(A brief pause as Adam finalizes his speech)

For you are, liberators of the Faunus. You are wrath. You are destruction! You. Are. THE SWORD OF THE FAUNUS! THE RIGHTEOUS VENGEANCE OF THE FAUNUS!

(With that final declaration of his discourse, the Imperium Faunus all let out zealous cheers of patriotism. Cheers for the Imperium of Faunus and the newly acclaimed Emperor of the Faunus).

"LONG LIVE THE IMPERIUM! LONG LIVE THE FAUNUS! LONG LIVE THE EMPEROR OF THE FAUNUS!"

(End of Audio Transcript)

Through Adam's efforts, the Imperium of Faunus has made itself the dominant superpower of all of Remnant. A Faunus Empire started as a small band of freedom fighters soon turned into a fighting force that Remnant had never seen before. Because of his efforts, the Imperium of Faunus is a staple of Faunus Dominance and Strength.

Reign of Taurus (16th July 2014-August 2064)
Adam rules Remnant with an Iron Fist. He expanded Imperium territory across Remnant's continent, even expanding on areas where it used to be infested with the Creatures of Grimm. Now those areas are booming with Faunus life.

Despite some human uprisings in slave encampments in the Imperium (which many of those are repressed by the Gladius Faunus), Adam's reign was surprisingly peaceful and progressive: Faunus life prosperity and technology is progressing so much thanks to the Star Forge and HK-47's schematics in the droid's databanks, that Adam ordered to give to the Imperium Scientist and Engineers. His rule as the Emperor of the Faunus lasted for 50 years before handing the throne to one of his eldest sons, Admon Taurus. His son would continue to rule the Imperium similar to his father with slightly different goals in mind. In his retirement, Emperor Adam Taurus would live a very peaceful life with the rest of the imperial family until his peaceful death at 100.

Adam's death was mourned across Remnant by the Imperium of Faunus. In the eyes of the Faunus, Adam Taurus is a visionary and liberator; The Hero of the Faunus, the Scorn of the Humans, and the greatest Faunus to ever live. With the death of Adam, HK-47 departed Remnant with Penny, who has the Fall Maiden powers transferred to one of the Gladius Faunus Members. With the permission and blessing of Emperor Admon Taurus, they constructed themselves as a starship and left Remnant for any challenges ahead. (Imperium Historians are under the assumption that HK-47 and Penny are in some romantic relationship after the war).

HK-47's departure inspired many of the Imperium of Faunus to go beyond the world. Emperor Admon Taurus and the Imperium have set their eyes to conquer stars, but at this very moment, they will continue to rule Remnant with an Iron Fist.