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 Admiral Tfear, a member of the Pfhor.
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~2 meters |
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Hairless light-skinned bipeds, with three red eyes arranged in a triangular pattern. |
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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 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.
Biology[edit]
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The Pfhor are insectoid, and adapted to low gravity environments.[3]
History[edit]
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Culture[edit]
Little was revealed about Pfhor culture during the attack on the Marathon. Leela reported that the Pfhor were divided into multiple clans, each with distinct physical features.[3] 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.[4] 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, 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]
- Sfiera - Corvette that originally attacked the UESC Marathon but was later taken over by Durandal and renamed Boomer.[4]
- Khfiva - Battleship.[5]
- Hfarl - Refueling ship commandeered by Robert Blake to escape to Earth.
- Sepfh'r - [6]
- 65-f cr'etz'ih - R'chzne, later Tycho's scoutship.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Marathon (1994) Defend THIS!, Terminal 4
- ^ Marathon (1994), Welcome to the Revolution, Terminal 1
- ^ a b Marathon (1994), Counterattack (chapter), Defend THIS! (level), Terminal 4
- ^ a b Marathon 2: Durandal, What About Bob? Terminal 3
- ^ Marathon 2: Durandal Fatum Iustum Stultorum, Terminal 1
- ^ Marathon Infinity Hang Brain, Terminal 1.
- ^ Marathon Infinity Rise Robot Rise, Terminal 2
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