Here are some of the most significant Viltrumite campaigns and battles, highlighting their brutal conquests and the major conflicts that shaped their history:
- The Early Viltrumite Conquests (Pre-War Era)
Key Figures: Argall (original ruler), Thragg (general), early Viltrumite warriors
Major Opponents: Various alien civilizations
Outcome: Establishment of the Viltrum Empire
Before the full rise of the empire, the Viltrumites engaged in a brutal period of conquest. Their strategy was straightforward—identify advanced civilizations, challenge their strongest warriors, and annihilate any who refused to submit. Their superior strength, flight, and resilience made them almost unstoppable.
During this era, the Viltrumites developed their reputation as universal overlords. They either enslaved or eradicated species that did not meet their genetic standards. These campaigns continued for thousands of years, spreading Viltrumite influence across galaxies.
- The Great Purge (Culling the Weak)
Key Figures: Thragg (overseer), strongest Viltrumite warriors
Major Opponents: Weak or impure Viltrumites
Outcome: Strengthened the genetic core of the empire but reduced their numbers drastically
One of the most defining moments in Viltrumite history was The Great Purge. When Thragg ascended to power, he saw Viltrum’s population as “impure” and initiated a mass genocide, eliminating weaker members of their species.
Though this resulted in a significantly smaller population, it ensured that only the strongest Viltrumites survived. This act of eugenics became a key part of their ideology, reinforcing their belief in strength-based rule.
- The Subjugation of the Thraxans
Key Figures: General Kregg, Viltrumite strike teams
Major Opponents: Thraxan Empire
Outcome: Thraxans became a client species of the Viltrumites
One of the more notable campaigns was against the Thraxans, a technologically advanced but physically weaker race. The Thraxans resisted Viltrumite rule, attempting to build planetary defenses, but their efforts were futile. A single Viltrumite strike team wiped out their leadership in hours, forcing the remaining Thraxans to surrender.
Rather than exterminating them, the Viltrumites kept the Thraxans alive to serve as scientists and engineers, using their advanced knowledge to further the empire’s reach.
