Azken Empire

The Azken Empire was the primary government of the Azken species in their home galaxy.

According to translations of Ark databases in the 1950s, the Azken Empire was governed by a ruling body referred to as the Senate, which is headed by a Consul.

During it's history, the Azken Empire had expanded to encompass most of their home galaxy and assimilated dozens of species into their empire. However, the assimilation was not always peaceful, as advanced species who opposed the Azkens were forcefully conquered and assimilated into Azken culture.

Sixty years before the launch of Project Exodus, the Azken Empire came into contact with the Kantharans, a highly xenophobic and technologically advanced species. After a battle which ended in a stalemate for both sides, the two empires entered a tenuous peace.