Pius Dea

Pius Dea was a fanatic religious cult. Starting with Supreme Chancellor Contispex, Pius Dea ruled the Old Republic as a theocracy from 12,000-11,000 BBY. These fanatic Supreme Chancellors sanctioned "crusades" against rival alien sects in the Rim. The fate of the cult after 11,000 BBY is unknown, but may have been ended violently.

Behind the scenes
Pius Dea is Latin for "Dutiful to the Goddess". It may be a play on the name of the conservative Catholic organization Opus Dei that is often the target of controversy and conspiracy literature. It is almost certainly not a coincidence that the Pope who approved the creation of Opus Dei was Pius XII. Additionally, a goddess known as Bona Dea was worshipped as the protectress of Rome.