Species: Cyborg (E/197625256-CYB)

This document is intended as merely a guide to the species and in no way should it be considered exhaustive. A complete set of data and/or specific enquiries should be directed to the Anthropological Services department of data Services (Access No.: E/197625128-S11). A charge may be made for this service and the department reserves the right to restrict access and/or refuse requests.

Physiology
A totally new species that only gained recognition 100 standard years ago. Following the original developments into cybernetics a band of cyborgs was born (the Octari) and progressively refined and modified themselves up to the point when the Galactic Council had no alternative but to recognise them as a distinct species. Although initially a rare breed, Octari have spread rapidly throughout the galaxy and they have been extremely successful colonising planets and systems that other species have found inhospitable. Ranging from the subtle (skin covered exo-skeltons) to the almost grotesque (prominent cybernetic 'enhancements'), cyborgs come in pretty much all shapes and sizes. Their natural emotions have been altered so much by their 'improvements' that most consider themselves to be almost God like. Their mechanically improved strength and agility give them a sense of being unbeatable and it's a foolish space traveller that provokes a confrontation.

Society
Given the God like stance that most Octari adopt it comes as something of a surprise to learn that most have a deep seated hatred of ...well everyone. The initial cybernetic experiments resulted in some terrible atrocities being performed and it appears that the blame for this has been aimed squarely at humans. Being at best indifferent to most other species, cyborgs are one of the few races that have a dislike for plasma lifeforms. The reason for this is uncertain and the Octari archives refuse to reveal any information on the subject. One of the most intelligent races in the galaxy (due to their implants) cyborgs have sadly chosen a military orientated path as opposed to a science route. Coupled with their natural aggression towards other races, it comes as no surprise that the approach of a cyborg ship is greeted with much concern.