Kr'Thak

The Kr'Thak is a seemingly hostile coalition of alien organisms with advanced bio- mechanical technology. Part of what appears to be their territory can be accessed via two Jump Gates from UTC-controlled space. Gates V-27 and V-32 lead to the systems [Psi Delti] and [Rel Delti].

The Kr'Thak are openly hostile to all ships entering these systems from the UTC and FOS and seem to focus defensive efforts around the Jump Gates that lead into their controlled space.

The UTC has an unofficial military presence in the Rel-Delti system, though mainly military power there is provided by the mercenary company SwE (Silver Wing Enterprises)

Kr'Thak vessels seem advanced enough to threaten equivalent UTC vessels, and salvaged vessels are of significant interest to the UTC.

No Kr'Thak people have ever been detained successfully due to their vessels' self-destruct capabilities.

[Addendum]
The crew of the Pillar of Morning [?] made contact with the Kr'Thak and, after a short skirmish captured a pilot, later identified as "Mutio". After a series of events leading to an attack on the SwE base, Mutio was freed and the crew was allowed to leave Kr'Thak space.

A carrier-sized vessel called "Zorndike" is part of the Kr'Thak navy, capable of Mass Way-Based attacks that penetrate or ignore UTC metal plating, and has the ability to communicate with the crew via an unknown means.

The crew could be noted as offhandedly mentioning "It seems pretty chill."