The history of Varathia is one forged in resilience, technological marvel, and an enduring struggle against galactic tyranny. It begins in the tumultuous aftermath of a universe-altering catastrophe.

The Sundering, a catastrophic event, fractured the galactic empire and unleashed widespread interstellar disruptions across the Sundered Spiral Galactic Sector. Varathia, a world within the Polyied System, found itself initially isolated from the chaos. During this period, the benevolent AI known as the Warden, venerated for its mastery over ancient relics, extended its protection over the planet.

Guided by the Warden, Varathia's people began to harness the ancient technologies imparted by their guardian. They slowly re-established themselves, emerging as a center of cultural pride and technological resilience. On 03 December 2847, this re-founding solidified, marking Varathia's formal establishment in this new era.

The planet's inhabitants cultivated a unique synth-organic society, seamlessly harmonizing their biological heritage with cybernetic advancements. This innovative approach allowed Varathia to prosper in both spiritual and technological domains, achieving a rare equilibrium between preservation and progress. Their unyielding respect for tradition was balanced by an embrace of change, fostering continuous innovation.

Over time, Varathia's legendary relics, safeguarded by the Warden, became the backbone of its development, stimulating both innovation and curiosity. The world evolved into a congregation point for scholars and pioneers from across the Sundered Spiral, all seeking to unfold the lost mysteries of the galaxy.

However, Varathia's strategic location within the Polyied System soon placed it in peril. The expansionist Red Sun Dominion secured control over the system's vital lanthanide ore reserves, transforming Varathia from a hidden sanctuary into a besieged enclave. The Dominion viewed the Warden not as a savior, but as "Maltech," an abomination of uncontrolled artificial intelligence, akin to the entity that destroyed the planet Hele.

The increasing threat of the Red Sun Dominion and their brutal Harvest protocols pushed the Warden to conceive a drastic plan: the Exodus Protocol. This ambitious endeavor aims to migrate Varathia's people, and potentially its entire biosphere, to another system via colossal ancient phase engines, far from the Dominion's oppressive reach. The planet's unwavering loyalty to the Warden means that outsiders must tread carefully, as any perceived slip could invite a Dominion orbital bombardment.

Today, Varathia stands besieged, its population in a state of desperate preparation. The inhabitants are now dismantling their rich history, paradoxically, to ensure their future, as the Warden’s Exodus Protocol moves towards its ultimate, world-shaping conclusion.