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8

3

3

1

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1

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2

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20

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10

Through the years the Grahken Raiders have become highly efficient as pirates. They have the strong desire to steal things rather than make it themselves and a culture of greed.

Grahken Raiders are a well-known group of pirates that operate out of Grahk and several hidden outposts in the Fringe. It is also thought that they have hidden outposts in both UCW and F'plraran space near the UCW-F'plraran border. F'plraran military ships have 'shoot on first sight' orders as rules for engagement with Grahken Raiders. At least one Grahken Raider outpost is attacked and turned to slag by F'plraran naval ships each year. The UCW military have orders to first save civilians, then disable Grahken Raider craft and try to capture the pirates for rehabilitation.

The Grahken Raiders typically have three classes of 'goods' which they target. Their favorite are spaceships with small crews which the Raiders steal for their own use or sell on the black market (especially popular in lower tech worlds). The Raiders also steal cargoes of high value and low bulk. Finally, when there are easy pickings, they capture sentient beings for sale to the F'plrara as slaves. Different Raider groups specialize in one or more of these targeted goods.

There are really only four ranks in most Grahken Raider Band hierarchies: Captain, First Mate, Officer-Specialist, and Crewmate. This sometimes differs among the various Bands and generally affect the distribution of profits. While the specific Officer-Specialists vary among the Bangs, most have at least one Purser-Quartermaster, Engineer, Pilot-Navigator, and Prize Leader. The outside world assumes that ranks are gained through might, seniority by age or service, or initial wealth. However, the Bands elect the Captain and all Officer-Specialists, usually selecting the ones that they think would bring them the most profit.

Grahken Raiders wear EVA Armor that provides protection and allows action in space and most environs. The Tactical Helmet adds to the protection and provides close range communication. Nearly all Grahken Raiders carry a Blaster and Ultrasonic Knife as well as a few Limpet Mines that are usually used to breach hull plating. The Raiders typically work in teams of four to allow tactical maneuver and cover fire. While they prefer to capture their booty bloodlessly, they do know the psychological value of violence.

The stats listed here reflect that of a typical Crewmate. Captains and Officer-Specialists tend to have additional Skills and slightly higher Characteristics and Perks. The First Mate is merely the Grahk who the Captain trusts most and can either have been a Crewmate or an Officer-Specialist. Crews of various Grahk Bands may have different weapons or armor.

The Grahk are humanoid but tend to be slightly more squat and heavy set. Rather than stand upright, their bodies have been adapted to live in caves and dense jungle. Thus, both their knees and waist are typically bent when in a comfortable posture. Most of their joints have a full range of motion and their lower arms are exceptionally quick.

Typically, each Raider Band decorates the armor and the tactical helmet in unique fashion leaving room for individual styles as well.