Lore:Pfhor

This article is about the Pfhor across the wider lore. For the version encountered in trilogy gameplay, see Trilogy:Pfhor.
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Pfhor
Picture of Admiral Tfear.
Admiral Tfear, a member of the Pfhor.
Physical information

Avg. height:

~2 meters

Distinctions:

Hairless light-skinned bipeds, with three red eyes arranged in a triangular pattern.

Sociocultural information

Homeworld:

Pfhor Prime

 

The Pfhor were an alien species that ruled over a vast interstellar empire, comprised of many subservient client races. Hailing from a world of unknown location or make, the Pfhor terrorized the galaxy, subjugating many species such as the Wasps, Drinniol and S'pht.[1][2]

They attacked the UESC Marathon on July 25, 2794, when the rampant AI Durandal compromised the location of the human colony of Tau Ceti IV. This initial raid would be successfully repelled, though the colony would not escape the Pfhor Empire's swift retaliation. Nevertheless, this contact with Durandal and humanity at large would begin a series of events that would inevitably crush their Empire.

History[edit]

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Culture[edit]

Little is revealed about Pfhor culture. They appear to have a rather complex bureaucracy, and according to Durandal their religion is "pathetically boring." The only information that has been gathered about their religion is the presence of Sfiera, a goddess of lightning and passion.[3] The Pfhor have an empire, and specialize in slavery.

Castes[edit]

Most of the Pfhor encountered (with the exception of the Enforcer) are of the Aggregate Rank. However, Pfhor of higher castes are mentioned or speak to the Security Officer in the terminals. For example, Commander Tfear, who has supreme command of Pfhor Battle Group Seven, is of the Command caste. The Pfhor are divided into at least six "Ranks":

Conditioned[edit]

The Conditioned rank is primarily reserved for slave races such as the S'pht, Drinniol and Human Cyborgs.

Aggregate[edit]

The most commonly encountered caste in game, consisting of fighters, troopers, and hunters.

Willful[edit]

Higher ranking Pfhor who seem to oversee the other Pfhor do their duty, this caste is only encountered in the form of the Enforcer.

Attentive[edit]

Imperial[edit]

Command[edit]

Notable Pfhor[edit]

Pfhor ships[edit]

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