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A race of hardy space pioneers, the Bardeezans are traders, pilots, couriers and even smugglers. They have a squat appearance and a tanned complexion, whilst their hearty manner make them great drinking companions and trusted friends - so long as you don't cross them in business. | A race of hardy space pioneers, the Bardeezans are traders, pilots, couriers and even smugglers. They have a squat appearance and a tanned complexion, whilst their hearty manner make them great drinking companions and trusted friends - so long as you don't cross them in business. | ||
For decades, the Bardeezan people have suffered constant raids from their more powerful neighbours, the Dorfmen of [[Byzatium]], with many Bardeezans being taken as slave labour to work for the Dorfmen. Consequently, the Bardeezan rulers have appealed to the Federation and other neighbouring systems for help fighting off Dorfmen piracy. However, matters are complicated politically as the nominal Dorfmen government on Byzatium is also allied to the Federation too, and blames the slave trade on rogues, brigands and privateers. The main assistance sent to the Bardeezans has come from the powerful [[Pythron|Pythrons]] who have sent equipment, supplies and instructors to boost the Bardeezans' defences. This makes Bardeez a firm ally of Pythro V, but some suspect that the Pythrons are more interested in extending their own influence in the region rather than from any altruism towards the Bardeezans. Events came to a head after the assassination of a leading General of the Pythron High Command was traced back to [[Byzatium|Byzallian Dorfmen terrorists]]. This precipitated a large expeditionary force being sent from Pythro V to link up with the Bardeezans, leading to | For decades, the Bardeezan people have suffered constant raids from their more powerful neighbours, the Dorfmen of [[Byzatium]], with many Bardeezans being taken as slave labour to work for the Dorfmen. Consequently, the Bardeezan rulers have appealed to the Federation and other neighbouring systems for help fighting off Dorfmen piracy. However, matters are complicated politically as the nominal Dorfmen government on Byzatium is also allied to the Federation too, and blames the slave trade on rogues, brigands and privateers. The main assistance sent to the Bardeezans has come from the powerful [[Pythron|Pythrons]] who have sent equipment, supplies and instructors to boost the Bardeezans' defences. This makes Bardeez a firm ally of Pythro V, but some suspect that the Pythrons are more interested in extending their own influence in the region rather than from any altruism towards the Bardeezans. Events came to a head after the assassination of a leading General of the Pythron High Command was traced back to [[Byzatium|Byzallian Dorfmen terrorists]]. This precipitated a large expeditionary force being sent from Pythro V to link up with the Bardeezans, leading to the Bardeezan War of 2388. | ||
=='''Culture:'''== | =='''Culture:'''== | ||