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flicts, or during the war with the Dominion.
As another option, Narrators may consider maintaining the
Kzinti’s adversarial relationship with the United Federation of
Planets. This seems in keeping with their violent and intolerant
natures, and allows the Narrator another stock character
to draw upon when a bad guy is needed. Still brooding over the
defeats of so long ago, in this scenario the Kzinti bide their
time, looking for a chance to strike back at their ancient foes.
The Narrator must decide how big a threat the Kzinti are and
what sort of tactics they use. It is possible that, like the pirates
of Orion, that Kzinti privateers continue to harass local
shipping, and remain involved in illegal activities near the
Patriarchy. Though the Patriarchy itself remains a minor power
under the watchful eye of the Federation, their ships hopelessly
outclassed by those of Starfleet, the Kzinti are no less
dangerous when confronted on their home turf, or in circumstances
of their own choosing. By necessity, they have become
masters of stealth; just as their ancestors learned to quietly
approach their prey, now the Kzin have gained mastery of subterfuge
and surreptitious action.
Alternately, the Narrator may decide that the Kzinti have
done such a fine job of plotting and thieving, that they now are
an even bigger threat to the Federation. With Starfleet focused
on the Borg and Dominion, perhaps the Kzinti have stolen
enough technology and/or forged enough alliances to actually
be an up-and-coming political power. Starfleet may realize with
a start that this old enemy within the Federation’s own borders
is again flexing its muscles, seeking revenge...
Some of this article was based on the article “The Kzinti
Have Landed” by Jon Slobins from the December 1985 issue of
Dragon magazine.
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