Kulrathi

The  are a major faction in StarDrive 2, a bearlike race native to the planet Tor. Their empire is known as the Kulrathi Shogunate.

Summary
The Kulrathi are a dominate species with warp-capable ships. Their home planet, Tor, is located in the Rathi system; they are ruled by a government known as the "Kulrathi Shogunate", a feudal system where authority is determined by oaths of allegiance, and as such honour is very important to them. An important concept in Kulrathi society is the dao, the way of life. Whether warriors, poets or craftsmen, Kulrathi seek perfection in all they do.

Physically, the Kulrathi are a mammalian race and have a very close similarity to the Earth bear, though they walk on two legs and have fully articulated, functional forelegs they use as arms. Their bodies are covered in blue-grey fur with reddish markings around the face. Perhaps due to evolving on a high-gravity world, or perhaps due to the dangerous wildlife of Tor, Kulrathi evolved to be massive and heavy-set. They stand much taller than most other races and have incredible strength. In combat, their sheer size along with razor sharp teeth and claws make them extremely formidable. Many Kulrathi warriors prefer melee combat and often carry huge swords into battle.

Racial traits
The default racial traits for the are:


 * High-G Homeworld
 * Quality Engineers
 * Ferocious Warriors
 * Clumsy Spies
 * Eco-Friendly
 * Rich Homeworld
 * Ponderous Spacefighters

Personality
The AI personality is randomized from the following traits:


 * Honourable
 * Brave
 * Good
 * Aggressive
 * Mercantile

Notable

 * Jardir, leader of the Kulrathi Shogunate.
 * Urson, Kulrathi Battlemaster

Combat hulls

 * Fang (Fighter)
 * Razor (Corvette)
 * Talon (Frigate)
 * Claw (Cruiser)
 * Mauler (Battleship)
 * Ravager (Titan)

Non-combat

 * Construction Ship
 * Freighter
 * Colony Ship

Trivia

 * Many players think that the Kulrathi name is likely a reference to the Kilrathi from Wing Commander. Others think that the name is a referenced to the Bulrathi from Master of Orion 2.