Ancient History

The Kig-Yar, a distinct alien species resembling avian or reptilian creatures, stand generally taller than the average human but possess a similar weight. In the year 1342, they became integrated into the Covenant, although their natural inclination toward piracy led them to primarily operate their own ships under Covenant contracts for various services.

Due to ongoing conflicts with the Unggoy within the Covenant, the Kig-Yar found themselves entangled in several confrontations. In one notable incident, the Kig-Yar poisoned the Unggoy, resulting in their sterilization. This act sparked a violent rebellion by the Unggoy in protest against the Kig-Yar. Throughout the Human-Covenant War, the Kig-Yar predominantly served as scouts and snipers, utilizing their expertise in these roles. However, it is worth mentioning that many Kig-Yar-commanded ships continued their piracy activities and were even known to engage in trade with human colonies.

Modern History

During the Human-Covenant War, the Kig-Yar played a crucial role as scouts and snipers, utilizing their sharp senses to excel in these positions. While officially part of the Covenant hierarchy, many Kig-Yar refused to abandon their piratical roots. They piloted their own starships under distinct flags, engaging in trade with various species, including survivors from human colonies devastated by glassing. Notably, this was evident in The Rubble, a cluster of asteroids located in the 23 Librae system. The Rubble became a haven for refugees fleeing the events of the Fall of Madrigal from the late 2520s to the early 2530s.

In the aftermath of the war and the collapse of the Covenant, the Kig-Yar largely returned to their roots of trading and piracy. They either operated independently or aligned themselves with the numerous factions that emerged in the wake of the Covenant's downfall. Seeking new trade opportunities, some Kig-Yar even established settlements in the remaining human outer colonies, with Venezia being a notable example. Despite a few individuals aspiring to reunite the Kig-Yar under a centralized leadership, these efforts ultimately proved unsuccessful.

Worlds

The Kig-Yar have successfully established colonies on several worlds within their home star system of Y'Deio. While the majority of Kig-Yar no longer reside on their original homeworld of Eayn, approximately one-third of their population still considers it their home, making it the most densely populated Kig-Yar world in both the system and the galaxy.