WEAPONS OF THE ELDER AUTHORITY
[inspired by the series "Andromeda"] Within the Elder Authority, rule is typically in the hands of the longest-lived -- and thus considered the "wisest" -- species, which tends to be elves. This is due to the fact that the Elder Ones themselves do not want to rule, as it places them in positions where they cannot set their minds to learning more of the expanding greater universe. After the Elder Ones, the various elvish species are the longest-lived of all the known galaxy. As such, elves tend to rule. And elven aesthetic and principals tend to be the style of choice within the borders of the Elder Authority. This is included in the military, which is separated into two branches: the Authority Legions (known as the "troopers") and the starfaring Authority Navy. The Authority Legions are seen as the backbone of the Elder Authority, with their crimson blood armor symbolizing their blood-oath to defend the Authority Worlds, and their skull-themed helmets to