| The Ktarians |
Description: :A militaristic race whose strong superstitions prevent them from leaving their home system.
Biological Description: The Ktarians are a humanoid species that are similar to human beings in many ways. They average about 6 feet in height and their skin is a dull yellowish brown in color. Their average life span is approximately 120 years and they breathe an oxygen atmosphere. | Society Description: The Ktarians society is organized into a rough collection of states that are governed by a single president. The president is elected by a contest of mental and physical tests between the candidates. Their various states are often at war which prevent their society as a whole from progressing. | General History Description: The Ktarians do not have much of an interstellar history as they have never left their home system. Their society is paralyzed by superstitions of nothing being beyond their home system. Though they have knowledge of warp points, they refuse to attempt to traverse them.
| Escort | Frigate
Destroyer | Light Cruiser | Cruiser
Battle Cruiser | Battleship | Dreadnought
Space Station | Battle Station | Starbase
Small Transport | Medium Transport | Large Transport
Light Carrier | Carrier | Heavy Carrier
Small Fighter | Medium Fighter | Large Fighter
Colony Ship | Satellite | Mine
Small Troop | Medium Troop | Large Troop
Small Weapon Platform | Medium Weapon Platform. | Large Weapon Platform.
Fleet | Satellite Group | Mine Group
Fighter Group | Drone | Base Ship
Shield
Big Explosion
This race was developed for Space Empires IV by William Christopher with permission.