...the planet Lordran and Drangleic are on is ancient Skaro? Then some time after the end of Dark Souls II and before the Thousand Year War that sets up Genesis of the Daleks, the First Flame died and the Age of Dark began. The reason the war started in the first place is because the Kaleds and the Thals were fighting for control over the rediscovered Kiln of the First Flame and the First Flame's ashes. And during the last decades of the war, the bombardment that crippled and disfigured Davros actually did kill him but it also activated the Darksign on his body. He still lives to this day because he is afflicted with the Undead Curse and manages to keep a secret bonfire lit. This also explains his Hollowed appearance and insanity. Davros created the Daleks not only to survive and reign supreme over the universe, but also to collect souls and humanity, which is another reason why they actively go out to kill everything. This also goes to killing the Doctor: they recognize that he is a Fire Keeper (while he may or may not be aware of it) and want his soul. I'll just go back to lurking now.
