ɴ/Udiaz iKiniazoj

Udiaz iKiniazoj (Exteras: – pseudo-rulers) is a term applied to the iRüd and powerful illegal enterprises that were active primarily throughout 25th century Skuria. The term appeared first in the July 2437 issue of The Idiocrat, an Atomagan satirical newspaper. Gaining traction in Skuria during the 2440s on a derogatory basis, the term would at first refer to influential clans that unethically exploited their position in Skurian society to harness more power. With the advent of the Renaissance, the government of Skuria, unable to control access to Paleokataric remnants, would face competition against the iRüd, criminal syndicates and other private entities who also acquired the ancient technology. By the 2470s, the term had been broadened to include the syndicates who had quickly grown to threaten both the clans and the government. The practices and crimes of the pseudo-rulers included exercising control over ancient remnants, seizing natural resources and riches, assassinating political figures, ethnic cleansing, amongst other unethical activities.