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{{About|the Pfhor across wider lore|the version encountered in trilogy gameplay|Trilogy:Pfhor}}
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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 [[Wasp]]s, [[Drinniol]] and [[S'pht]].<ref> [https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#M1.03.4.1| ''Marathon'' (1994) '''Defend THIS!''', Terminal 4]</ref><ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/rebellion.html#M1.24.1.1| ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Welcome to the Revolution''', Terminal 1]</ref>

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 ==
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== Culture ==
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.<ref name = Sfiera>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/volunteers.html#M2.04.3.2 ''Marathon 2: Durandal'', '''What About Bob?''' Terminal 3]</ref> The Pfhor have an empire, and specialize in slavery.

=== Castes ===
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 ====

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

==== Aggregate ====

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

==== Willful ====

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 ====

==== Imperial ====

==== Command ====

== Notable Pfhor ==
* [[Admiral Tfear]]

== Pfhor ships ==
* [[Boomer|Sfiera]] - Corvette that originally attacked the [[UESC Marathon]] but was later taken over by Durandal and renamed Boomer.<ref name = Sfiera/>
* [[Khfiva]] - Battleship.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/sphtkr.html#M2.26.1.1 ''Marathon 2: Durandal'' '''Fatum Iustum Stultorum''', Terminal 1]</ref>
* [[Hfarl]] - Refueling ship commandeered by [[Robert Blake]] to escape to [[Earth]].
* [[Sepfh'r]] - <ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/hangbrain.html#M3.15.0.1 ''Marathon Infinity'' '''Hang Brain''', Terminal 1].</ref>
* [[65-f cr'etz'ih]] - R'chzne, later Tycho's scoutship.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/riserobotrise.html#M3.02.1.1 ''Marathon Infinity'' '''Rise Robot Rise''', Terminal 2]</ref>

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