Shiss Raiders

SHISS RAIDERS

The Shiss are a mighty Star Empire if compared to many of the Civilizations known. They managed to survive and hold their ground against the Nul for more than 12,000 years off and on conflict and war. They expanded and stabilized their Empire however they can not advance any further. Hemmed in by the Klack, the Nul and now the Union. The short but violent war against the Union regarding the Purple Throat Colonies taught the First Nestling not to underestimate the Union. The Situation for the Shiss deteriorated after the Klack joined the Union. The Shiss were part of the Fourth Intergalactic war only marginally but became signatory to the Free Space Treaty and the Armistice Contract at its end. Part of that Agreement was the Union-Klack Corridor, which became a major thorn in the Shiss Side as it virtually isolated the Shiss from the rest of the Galaxy. The Long way over the Z plane was not an option for their engines that needed service after 2500 Light Years. The Shiss created an force of “independent” raiders. Heavy armed ships that penetrate deep into Union and Nul Space to create havoc and destruction. When caught they claim to operate under private flags and not associated or authorized by the Klack First Nestling. The First Nestling responds the same way to every diplomatic protest: He promises swift action if the guilty are caught and apologizes. After all this time he believes he is safe and the Shiss Raids increase. Even though his advisers warn him not to anger the Union too much. The First Nestling ordered the Raids to cease for the time being when he got the news that the Nul joined the Union.

Shiss Raiders are usually Shiss frigates or Super Cruisers, well armed and filled with a well trained cut throat crew that receives a big percentage of the revenues.

Shiss technology is a solid 7 and quite behind in Union and Shiss tech, but they have a well organized work force and a fast birth rate.