Vaygr

Learn about the Vaygr, their nomadic nature, their pursuit of the ancient Cores, and their ruthless warlord Makaan in this Homeworld 2 guide.

Alright, let's talk about the Vaygr. These guys are basically the main antagonists you'll be dealing with in Homeworld 2. They're a nomadic race, meaning they don't really have a home base like the Hiigaran you play as. Instead, they roam the galaxy.

Their whole deal is power, specifically the power to 'Far Jump'. Think of it like this: normally, ships jump around the map, but Far Jump lets them cross huge distances almost instantly. They've stumbled upon one of three ancient 'Cores' that grant this ability. Since they're already a pretty aggressive bunch, this new power just amplifies their warlike tendencies. They use it to push further out from their home turf, the Eastern Galactic Fringe, conquering and enslaving other civilizations to steal their tech.

The Vaygr aren't just one big happy family. They're organized into massive fleets called Crusades, made up of various clans, all led by a single, ruthless warlord. The main guy you'll hear about is Makaan. He's pretty convinced that the ancient relics his clans find are meant for them, calling themselves the 'SaJuuk-Khar' or 'Chosen of SaJuuk'. He's already found one of these Cores deep in the Hethlim Ice-Fields. Now, with the remnants of another clan, the Taidanii, following him, he's on the hunt for the other two Cores.

To give you some context, the other two Cores are accounted for: one is with the Bentusi, a race that's installed it in their massive ship, the Great Harbour Ship of Bentus. The last one is with the Hiigarans, under the protection of Karen S'jet – that's you, or rather, the person you're playing as!

Makaan, being the one with a Core, can sense the location of the other two. This is why he's now pushing into Hiigaran space. He's determined to get his hands on the remaining Cores to consolidate his power and fulfill whatever grand plan he has in mind.