Hishmeri

The Hishmeri are a Felinoid species whose original homeworld is unknown. They bear a resemblance to the Caitians, but are less cat-like in appearance than the Felis. This resemblance was recently found to extend beneath the surface, and there is considerable conjecture that a common ancestor exists between the two species.

Rather than a planet-based species, the Hishmeri operate a vast migratory fleet, with all extant members of their species living aboard these ships. The fleet itself is run by a series of Septs. Each run by a Perfect, these leaders work together, more or less, to operate their fleet. Civilians live on all Hishmeri ships, but the majority live aboard vast city-ships, where tens of thousands are sheltered.

Biology
Due to Imelak tampering, there are considerable genetic alterations in the Hishmeri genome. Specifically there are alterations increase aggression and traits relevant to combat. Reflexes, strength, endurance, have all been pushed to a level that exceeds that of otherwise-similar Caitians.

The upper age limit for a Hishmer is currently unknown, though very few live for more than a few decades. Hishmer give birth in litters of five to six and reach sexual maturity within six years. Due, in part, to this rapid growth the Hishmer possess an extremely high metabolic rate and have a natural predisposition for high protein foods and greatly enjoy fresh meat. Though the Hishmer, are natural obligate carnivores as well.

The individual intelligence of the Hishemri is difficult to ascertain. The artificial intrusions performed by the Imelak have made interpretation by remote scanning impractical, while efforts at getting volunteers for clinical trials has been fruitless. Suffice to say that there are indications that range of observed levels of intelligence contains a lower-bound that is shockingly low. The modal point, however, still appears to be in line with other known sophonts.

The Brosmen
The Brosman are thick-skinned green humanoids standing at about 2 meters in height with a generally genial disposition and low aggression levels. The Brosman possess great strength and endurance.

They are herbivores with a rich oral tradition of a time before the destruction of their creator gods and enslavement at the hands of the dastardly Hishmer who were supposed to protect them.

Relationship to the Imelak
It has become apparent that the Hishmeri's former overlords that they revolted against and have been pursuing ever since are in fact the Imelak, who are now part of the Ashalla Pact.