The Cathar (Second Human Empire: Cutti'juhi Douji'juik) were a species of feline, bipedal humanoids native to Cathar, a planet of savannas and rough uplands. They were known for their loyalty, passion, and temper. Quick and powerful, they were considered great warriors and dedicated, efficient predators.
Cathar had high moral values, learned from both family and society. Their females were prized as slaves, whereas the males were generally regarded as too uncontrollable for slavery.
Biology and Appearance[]
The Cathar share many similarities with Caitians with fur-covered bodies with thick manes. They had prominent, retractable claws that could deliver powerful killing attacks on foes and prey. On average, Cathar were 1.5 to 1.9 meters tall. These traits made them the perfect hand-to-hand specialists.
The Cathar species have two subspecies, known as the Juhani and the Myr Rho. Both of these were notably less catlike than mainline Cathar.
Cathar were born into a litter. The Cathar species was biologically similar to the Bothan species.
Culture and Society[]
Quit common in certain versions of their homeworld, Cathar lived in cities built into giant trees, and were organized into clans governed by "Elders." Stories of their great heroes were often carved into the trunks of these tree-homes for following generations to see. The Cathar mated for life, to the extent that when one mate died, the survivor never had a relationship with another. Cathar clan society included great pageants and celebrations, especially for their heroes. Their religion included a ritual known as the "Blood Hunt," in which Cathar warriors individually engaged in combat against entire nests of Kiltik in order to gain honor and purge themselves of inner darkness. The native language of the Cathar was Catharese, which included the emphasis of some words spoken with a growl.
History[]
The Cathar joined the Alliance of Nations in the times of the First Multiverse War which they have encountered and confronted other felinoid species from other universes such as Mrrshan and the Kilrathi. During the first encounter with the United Federation of Planets, many had often seen with the Caitians to make relations them.