Zhodani

Intelligent major race, evolved from a branch of humaniti which was deposited on Zhdant ( Gaval / Zhdant 2719) by the Ancients in approximately -302,000. Though human in all respects, the Zhodani differ slightly in appearance from humans of Vilani or Solomani stock. They tend to be tall and lithe, averaging close to 2 metres in height, and massing roughly 90 kg. Complexions are predominantly swarthy; hair colour is usually black or brown. They are able to digest certain proteins which are native to Zhdant but undigestable to non-Zhodani.

Close to 80% of all known racial Zhodani live in their empire, the Zhodani Consulate. This large (and growing) empire lies to core-spinward of the Imperium. Clashes and conflicts (Frontier Wars) between it and the Imperium have recurred for the last 600 years, with each war becoming more intense.

The most important difference - and the major source of conflict between Imperials and Zhodani - is their acceptance of psionics. They claim racial superiority based on a supposed natural talent in this area, but their training is the more likely contributor. All Zhodani of noble birth (Social B+) receive psionic training from childhood. Intendants (Social A) also receive early psionic training, while Proles (Social 9-) receive no training. Psionics, something the Imperium is opposed to, is thus a part of everyday life in the Consulate.

(SUPP-3, 1105; ADV-3, 1106; ADV-12, 1107; ALIENS-4, 1111)

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