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| founded = 22nd Century
| location = [[Beta Quadrant]]
| capital = New Arcadia
===Trial and Error===
Having discovered that their closest neighbours were the warlike Romulans, the planet of Dhar'hyyk was nearly decimated in an attack before it even had a chance to fully establish itself. In response, the Dhar’hyyk Government directed additional funds what was left of the planet's economy into the military development and its fledgling Space Programme. By reverse engineering the Matter/Antimatter Reactors used to power the city-islands and installing one in a small scout vessel, the DWS Discovery was born. After teething problems stabilising the Warp Field, the first successful test flight broke the Warp Barrier and eventually ran up to a recorded speed of Warp Four.
Over the next thirty years, experiments and development continued at an impressive rate. The Dhar’hyyk Militia was supplemented by a small Star Fleet made primarily of dedicated Border Cutters to defend the system from attack. It was these ships that received the first production Warp Engines, and would provide test-beds for any and all further enhancements and upgrades. Trade with surrounding systems led to rapid and successful development of Dhar’hyyk’s interstellar capabilities, not to mention providing fresh customers for its booming arms industry and the “volunteer arm” of its military.
The inhabitants of Dhar’hyyk are wary of outsiders and treat them with a certain amount of distrust or in extreme cases hostility; especially those from Federation worlds or Starfleet vessels. Despite this mistrust, non-native individuals of many species can and have been adopted into the Dhar’hyyk way of life if they demonstrated sufficient skill and earned the respect of their fellows.
==="The Code"===
Rules by which the inhabitants of Dhar'hyyk have lived by for centuries, following the first skirmishes with Romulus. Each citizen is expected to draw their own moral conclusions from the words, which has resulted in civic unrest several times and civil war on one occasion, but this is seen as an acceptable price to pay for the self-determination of its citizens.
''"Strength is life, for the strong have the right to rule.
Honour is life, for with no honour one may as well be dead.
Loyalty is life, for without one’s clan one has no purpose.
Death is life, one should die as they have lived."''
==Politics==
Dhar’hyyk is ruled by the Regent of Dhar’hyyk, who is advised by the Dhar’hyyk Parliament. The Dhar’hyyk Parliament is comprised of the heads of particularly notable families (usually with links to mercantile or military industry) and other Lords and Ladies. Unlike the system that predated it on Earth, peerage on Dhar’hyyk is not necessarily guaranteed by bloodline on Dhar’hyyk – a world where actions speak louder than words. It is possible for a title to be withdrawn from a family or individual once the holder has left office or is deceased, though this is rare and often the title is retained even if the privileges and responsibilities are not.
===Anti-Unification Alliance / The Deathwatch===
The remnants of the former Anti-Unification Alliance, The Deathwatch is a splinter group that opposes the elected government of Dhar'hyyk. After several failed attempts at taking over the planet, their numbers are dwindling but they remain a force to be reckoned with. Still proud of their heritage, they are often found working as highly paid mercenaries, waiting for the opportunity to return from exile and take what they believe is their rightful place as the rulers of a powerful isolationist Dhar'hyyk.
==Economy==
Eligibility for enlistment in the Militia begins as early as sixteen years old, and all adults must complete at least three years of active service prior to their fiftieth birthday. All citizens are expected to contribute to the defence of the homeworld if necessary.
====Protectors====
The Dhar'hyyk Protectors, also known as the Dhar'hyyk Royal Guard or simply "The Protectors", are a group of elite warriors charged with the protection of the Regent. Recruited the best warriors from the Clans, they are some of the best warriors in the sector.
===Training===
