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According to [[Fwiffo]], the Spathi attempted to avoid combat as much as possible, only to recieve violent reprimands from the Ur-Quan, "each more strident than the last." When the Spathi learned that they were on the verge of being exterminated outright for their repeated disobedience, they set about their duties as battle thralls "with renewed vigor." | According to [[Fwiffo]], the Spathi attempted to avoid combat as much as possible, only to recieve violent reprimands from the Ur-Quan, "each more strident than the last." When the Spathi learned that they were on the verge of being exterminated outright for their repeated disobedience, they set about their duties as battle thralls "with renewed vigor." | ||
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| + | After the defeat of the Ur-Quan hiearchy, the Spathi retreated to Spathiwa, content on letting the galaxy ignore them and pretty much being left alone. When hyperspace broke down, they were overjoyed at being seperated from the galaxy. However, [[the Captain]] descended on their planet and informed them that the galaxy was disintagrating, so they joined the newly formed [[League of Sentiant Races]] in their quest to save themselves, despite the fact that it was "the worst decision [they] ever made!" | ||
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| + | Landing on Goshen 4, they were delayed by a supposed attack from what turned out to be bunnies, but managed to start buliding Eluders. Then the [[Hegimonic Crux]] threatened them into defecting from the league, though they still spyed in secret for the Captain. Eventually, they (along with the Crux) rejoined the league, defeated the [[Eternal ones]], and went home happy. It is presumed they remained on Spathiwa to enjoy a monster-free life. | ||
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General
The Spathi are a cowardly race of "meta-mollusks." They have a colorful exoskeleton, a single jiggling eye, and jointed pinching claws, possessing the best qualities of both the clam and the dravatz. As a race, the Spathi are absolute cowards and paranoid. They live in constant fear of an undetectable phantom called the Ultimate Evil, which the Spathi are convinced lives just beyond the reaches of their most powerful long-range sensors.
The Spathi evolved on the lone planet Epsilon Gruis I (their name for the star is Yuffo and the planet, Spathiwa). Recently, their home planet has been beleaguered by a race of ravenous creatures called the Evil Ones who enjoy eating Spathi, prompting the entire Spathi race to take refuge on Spathiwa's moon.
Hierarchy Status
When the Ur-Quan Kzer-Za subjugated the Spathi, they offered them the same choice given to each race, as dictated by the Path of Now and Forever: be a fallow slave or Battle Thrall. The Spathi actually chose to be fallow slaves, being rather fond of the idea of being forever protected by an impenetrable Slave Shield. However, the Ur-Quan's Umgah servant who was to notify the Ur-Quan of the Spathi's choice mischeviously reported to the Ur-Quan that the Spathi had chosen to be Battle Thralls. The Spathi attempted to rectify this, but the Ur-Quan would hear none of it - they would be Battle Thralls forever.
According to Fwiffo, the Spathi attempted to avoid combat as much as possible, only to recieve violent reprimands from the Ur-Quan, "each more strident than the last." When the Spathi learned that they were on the verge of being exterminated outright for their repeated disobedience, they set about their duties as battle thralls "with renewed vigor."
Star Control 3
File:Spat sc3.png The following information comes from a game who's canonocity is disputed.
After the defeat of the Ur-Quan hiearchy, the Spathi retreated to Spathiwa, content on letting the galaxy ignore them and pretty much being left alone. When hyperspace broke down, they were overjoyed at being seperated from the galaxy. However, the Captain descended on their planet and informed them that the galaxy was disintagrating, so they joined the newly formed League of Sentiant Races in their quest to save themselves, despite the fact that it was "the worst decision [they] ever made!"
Landing on Goshen 4, they were delayed by a supposed attack from what turned out to be bunnies, but managed to start buliding Eluders. Then the Hegimonic Crux threatened them into defecting from the league, though they still spyed in secret for the Captain. Eventually, they (along with the Crux) rejoined the league, defeated the Eternal ones, and went home happy. It is presumed they remained on Spathiwa to enjoy a monster-free life.
Religion
The Spathi have a traditional daily prayer which reflects their general attitude towards life: "..Oh God... please don't let me die today! Tomorrow would be so much better!"
The Spathi also have a pre-death ceremony, the ritual of Wezzy-Wezzah. The completion of this short ritual ensures a place in their secure afterlife. A noted attribute of the Spathi's afterworld is the absence of immortal, devouring monsters. However, the ritual of Wezzy-Wezzah is invalid unless performed on the moon of Spathiwa.
Ship
The Spathi pilot the very nimble Eluder-class ships.
Known individuals
- Fwiffo
- Pwappy
- Tuffa-Yuf
Gameplay notes
Sources of information
Fwiffo and the Melnorme are the only sources for learning the Spathi homeworld location and the Secret Spathi Cypher necessary to converse with The Safe Ones.
Relevance to the plot
Any relations with the Spathi are optional. You can ally with them to gain access to their ships. When the Spathi slave-shield themselves on Spathiwa, they leave behind the Umgah Caster on their moon, along with a note explaining what it is. The Spathi also share somewhat useful and vague information on various topics, such as the new Syreen homeworld and the natural QuasiSpace portal.