Krush

Krush is the name of a Cystarian fleet that once roamed known space. Their goals were to uphold Cystarian rights and engage in mercenary work when deemed necessary (and it often was). They were armed by Hephaestus, a manufacturer who dealt solely with Cystarians, and boasted this fact as a source of pride for their species. The group persisted for the last few centuries of the Golden Millennium, being remembered as a symbol deserving both scorn and respect.

Krsuh was highly ranked in mercenary work, possibly among the top ten groups in known space (though definitely lower-ranked than Nautosmic). Notably, they were adept in multiple forms of warfare and refused combat against armies with a decent Cystarian population. Outside of that world, they assisted in providing for their fellow beings. This ranged from ensuring places for Cystarians in budding colonies to encouraging the wellbeing of their race through funding. Naturally, such service is commendable in its own right. However, few overlooked the tactics used to pressure non-Cystarians in order to achieve these goals. Unfortunately, Krush was a casualty of the New Ulthkas Shipyard Implosion when stopping by for repairs. Few members survived the incident, and the group was ultimately disbanded.

- An excerpt from Figures of Old by V. Proslou