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The typical FTS tends to be rather heterogeneously constructed (though not grotesquely so), with a heavy emphasis on shielding and armor. The engine technology is less developed than the Federation -- defense having been the FTU's major research focus. The actual locations of the FTU bases are very heavily guarded secrets. They tend to be in hard to reach places (magnetic clouds, asteroid belts, etc.). | The typical FTS tends to be rather heterogeneously constructed (though not grotesquely so), with a heavy emphasis on shielding and armor. The engine technology is less developed than the Federation -- defense having been the FTU's major research focus. The actual locations of the FTU bases are very heavily guarded secrets. They tend to be in hard to reach places (magnetic clouds, asteroid belts, etc.). | ||
Members of the FTU tend to be on the fringes of society, often joining up when an FTS makes an appearance at a neutral port. Many crewmembers have a dream of buying their own ship and captaining it. Some of the other major powers hunt the FTU actively | Members of the FTU tend to be on the fringes of society, often joining up when an FTS makes an appearance at a neutral port. Many crewmembers have a dream of buying their own ship and captaining it. Some of the other major powers hunt the FTU actively, but others tolerate them for the goods they bring in and for a kind of "steam valve" effect. | ||
Recently the FTU entered a treaty with the Federation brokered by Admiral Anassasi commanding the [[USS Independence]] at their [[Furies Furnace Base]]. | Recently the FTU entered a treaty with the Federation brokered by Admiral Anassasi commanding the [[USS Independence]] at their [[Furies Furnace Base]]. | ||
==Known Races== | ==Known Races== | ||
*'''[[Gambians]]''' | *'''[[Gambians]]''' | ||
While a minor race in the FTU they provide some stability due to their role as messengers and couriers. Most are not considered members. | While a minor race in the FTU they provide some stability due to their role as messengers and couriers. Most are not considered members. | ||
*'''[[Ga'teran]]''' | *'''[[Ga'teran]]''' | ||
A savage warlike race they provide much of the muscle used about vessels that operate outside the law. | |||
*'''[[Ilbera]]''' | *'''[[Ilbera]]''' | ||
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*'''[[Ramdii]]''' | *'''[[Ramdii]]''' | ||
This humanoid race have ram like horns on the sides of their heads, prominent bull-like foreheads and socket like ridges above their eyes. A typical Ramdii has three-toed hooves for hands and four-toed hooves for feet. (Captain Koran) | This humanoid race have ram like horns on the sides of their heads, prominent bull-like foreheads and socket like ridges above their eyes. A typical Ramdii has three-toed hooves for hands and four-toed hooves for feet. (Captain Koran) | ||
*'''[[Phaelasour]]''' | *'''[[Phaelasour]]''' |
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