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==History== | ==History== | ||
The origins of the Caitians are somewhat shrouded in mystery thanks to claims from a number of disparate sources. Many theories exist among the Caitians themselves about their origins, but other races of a similar genotype have claimed that the Caitians are an offshoot of their own species, including the [[MA:Kzinti|Kzinti]] and the Lyrans. Moreover, the membership of the Caitians amongst the technologically developed races of the current time period came about more by happenstance than natural development, thanks to an invasion of their world by a species known as the Kodom in their late industrial era (c. 1600). The Caitians were able to repel the invaders, by revoking their pacifist nature and defending their homeworld with natural weapons including claws, bows and arrows. The Kodom invasion force, who did not know the labyrinthine jungles of Ferasa as well as their intended victims, were caught and systematically annihilated by a series of well-planned and well-executed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | The origins of the Caitians are somewhat shrouded in mystery thanks to claims from a number of disparate sources. Many theories exist among the Caitians themselves about their origins, but other races of a similar genotype have claimed that the Caitians are an offshoot of their own species, including the [[MA:Kzinti|Kzinti]] and the Lyrans. Moreover, the membership of the Caitians amongst the technologically developed races of the current time period came about more by happenstance than natural development, thanks to an invasion of their world by a species known as the Kodom in their late industrial era (c. 1600). The Caitians were able to repel the invaders, by revoking their pacifist nature and defending their homeworld with natural weapons including claws, bows and arrows. The Kodom invasion force, who did not know the labyrinthine jungles of Ferasa as well as their intended victims, were caught and systematically annihilated by a series of well-planned and well-executed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrilla guerilla] attacks. Once the dust had settled, the Caitians took advantage of the abandoned craft in which the Kodom had landed, which contained simple [[MA:Warp drive|warp drives]]. | ||
It took some time for Caitian scientists and engineers to examine their finds, but they were eventually able to determine how to operate their newly acquired technology. Over time, the science behind these ships grew to be understood, and advancements were slowly made. [[MA:Warp Drive|Warp 1]] vessels were launched from Ferasa to colonise suitable uninhabited planets in much the same way as [[MA:Earth|Earth]] colonised its surroundings. In the meantime, the [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] expanded their territory past Caitian borders. Possessing vessels capable of no more than [[MA:Warp drive|Warp 1]] and with limited armament, the Caitians posed no threat to the [[MA:Vulcan High Command|High Command]], and passively allowed themselves to be swallowed up into [[Vulcan]] space. The Caitian sky navy was put on high alert in the year 2154 on the detection of a large [[Vulcan]] fleet headed into the Regulan sector, but they left as quickly as they had come. It was later discovered that they were to deliver a pre-emptive strike against the [[Andorian|Andorians]], whose space lay nearby. Little was heard from the [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] for many years afterward until the Caitians broke through the [[MA:Warp drive|Warp 2]] barrier, and began to explore further afield. Contact was made with the [[Orion|Orions]] and the [[MA:Ferengi|Ferengi]], but it was the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]] who made the greatest impression on the Caitian people, who appealed for membership. They were admitted in 2234. Caitians are now know to serve throughout [[MA:Starfleet|Starfleet]], and have a representative on the [[MA:Federation Council|Federation Council]]. | It took some time for Caitian scientists and engineers to examine their finds, but they were eventually able to determine how to operate their newly acquired technology. Over time, the science behind these ships grew to be understood, and advancements were slowly made. [[MA:Warp Drive|Warp 1]] vessels were launched from Ferasa to colonise suitable uninhabited planets in much the same way as [[MA:Earth|Earth]] colonised its surroundings. In the meantime, the [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] expanded their territory past Caitian borders. Possessing vessels capable of no more than [[MA:Warp drive|Warp 1]] and with limited armament, the Caitians posed no threat to the [[MA:Vulcan High Command|High Command]], and passively allowed themselves to be swallowed up into [[Vulcan]] space. The Caitian sky navy was put on high alert in the year 2154 on the detection of a large [[Vulcan]] fleet headed into the Regulan sector, but they left as quickly as they had come. It was later discovered that they were to deliver a pre-emptive strike against the [[Andorian|Andorians]], whose space lay nearby. Little was heard from the [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] for many years afterward until the Caitians broke through the [[MA:Warp drive|Warp 2]] barrier, and began to explore further afield. Contact was made with the [[Orion|Orions]] and the [[MA:Ferengi|Ferengi]], but it was the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]] who made the greatest impression on the Caitian people, who appealed for membership. They were admitted in 2234. Caitians are now know to serve throughout [[MA:Starfleet|Starfleet]], and have a representative on the [[MA:Federation Council|Federation Council]]. | ||