The Exceeds emerged as a faction of Aanuh Ka'ri that diverged from the Exile's teachings after the establishment of Neophis. The Exceeds believe their accumulated knowledge should be used to assert superiority over other races.
Following their defeat, the Exceeds were exiled from Neophis and forced to seek refuge elsewhere in the galaxy. They are a decentralized network spread across multiple star systems. The Exceeds employ various tactics to further their goals. They will infiltrate other factions or their databases to gather intelligence. They have made attempts to access and exploit the Neophite Archives remotely.
The Exceeds maintain a hierarchical structure led by the three Pillars of the Night, who are High Archons of exceptional power and influence. The High Archons serve as the Exceeds' guiding minds, directing their efforts toward strategic planning. Despite their decentralized structure, the Archons maintain a cohesive vision for the faction through encrypted communications.
Below the Pillars are other Archons who lead groups of Soldiers, overseeing tactical operations and training. Archons command their own specialized units and report directly to the Pillars of the Night. They are responsible for maintaining discipline and ensuring the faction's objectives are carried out efficiently.
The Exceeds possess advanced knowledge of ethereal energy manipulation. Its officials, the High Archons, are adept MARVEL-class wielders.
The Exceeds lurk among the known inhabited planets in cloaked encampments called the Shadow Grounds. Sonic inhibitors are used to block communications and help keep their locations hidden from detection. The Shadow Grounds are strategic command centers where Archons, accompanied by bands of soldiers coordinate their operations.
Their technological capabilities include advanced cloaking systems, quantum encryption methods, and projectile weapons that harness ethereal energy. The Exceeds maintain a fleet of stealth vessels for covert operations and transport between Shadow Grounds. These ships are equipped with state-of-the-art jamming technology to evade detection by conventional scanning systems.
The Exceeds’ relationships with other factions are largely antagonistic.