Kariask

Achura has been part of the Caldari State for three centuries, but most never understood their true reasons for leaving the Federation. The hidden pact made between the Achur and the State was driven by mutual necessity. Despite the Achur's reclusive culture, their aptitude for stellar affairs was an asset the State could not afford to leave with the Federation. However, their reclusiveness was not without good reason as the Achur's spiritual beliefs required a particularly brutal practice be followed amongst their bloodline. One that if the Federation, or any of the Empires for that matter, had learned of under normal circumstances, would have quickly led to their ruin.

But the then forming Caldari State was one of businessmen, practical in their considerations and hardened in their own way toward the cruelties the universe had to offer. So a bargain was struck. A draconian practice was preserved and the promise of continued secrecy was exchanged for allegiance...