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      H'Oskhikhil: Minor race native to Storm/Riftdeep (Reaver's Deep 1404).



      Halkans: Minor human race native to Halka/Menorial (Trojan Reach 0510).



      Happirhva: Minor race from Rejhappur/Scotian (Deep Reaver's Deep 1218).



      Highleaf: One of the most potent drugs known to man, worth up to

cr25,000 per kilogram in the Imperium. It is extremely addictive, and can be

quite dangerous to humans if used too often or if properly processed. To

K'kree, !Xug`k is a mildly narcotic agricultural product almost as stimulating

as a glass of wine is to a human.



      Hivers: Descended from omnivore/gatherer-scavengers which were

originally adapted to an underground existence on Guaran (Ricenden 0827). Of

the major races, the Hiver look the most alien compared to humans. The Hiver

body has a horizontal six-legged symmetry, with the brain and most important

internal organs contained in the central torso. The adult Hiver stands about

1.5 meters in height (or three meters from limb to limb), and weigh about 150

kilograms.

      The six limbs extending from the torso end in manipulative tentacles,

with the limbs functioning interchangeably as arms, legs, hands, and feet. One

prime limb is typically held in a raised position and includes a sensory

cluster with six eyestalks, six manipulative tentacles, three infrared sensor

organs, and three auditory sensors. A Hiver has no sound-producing organ.

      Hivers have only one sex. Reproductive cells are exchanged each time two

Hiver meet, using the secondary reproductive limb (opposite the prime limb.)

The process is called shaking hands by humans (who tend to avoid it), and is

an instinctual behavior, without any emotional overtones whatsoever. Any time

Hiver travel from one location to another, the arrival and departure is always

accompanied by parties, discussions, and much hand shaking.

      Hivers organize into cooperative groups (called nests by humans),

usually centered around a common endeavor or interest. A nest may consist of

anywhere from five to 500 members, but the average is around 100.

      Government is largely the result of many nests cooperating or working in

concert. Hiver society is utterly egalitarian - competing for power over

others is foreign to the Hiver nature. However, Hivers do possess a strong

parental instinct, and as such take great pride in subtle forms of individual

predictive manipulation of others. A successful manipulation (one which is for

the common good) earns the manipulator respect and honor among all Hivers.



      Hkahaoseahe: Legendary clan of ancient Aslan tradition, often claimed as

ancestors by various distinguished clans of contemporary Aslan society. The

exploits of the Hkahaoseahe are recorded in the cycle of epics traditionally

grouped together under the title of Siyreakhaotoior. These epic poems and

stories are among the oldest and best-known of Aslan literature. [FT1]



      Hlanssai: Minor race native to the world Vrirhlanz, somewhere in the

Vargr Extents.



      Hlaotiyoiho: Aslan clan that won a place in the Tlaukhu from the

Hlyueawi. Its more belligerent, superior race attitude contributes to growing

troubles between the Aslan Hierate and the Imperium during the Rebellion.



      Hlyuea, Order of: Imperial order of knighthood established to honor

loyal Aslan citizens.



      Hlyueawi: Aslan clan that lost a place in the Tlaukhu to the

Hlaotiyoiho.



      Hoplites (Marmotophagus var.): A large, heavily-armored intermittent

found on many worlds throughout the territory once ruled by the Vilani Empire.

The homeworld is not known with certainty, since early Vilani colonizations

and subsequent settlement efforts resulted in hundreds of worlds with mixed

biochemistries. Because of the carapace and horns, the hoplite is believed to

have originated on a world with many large predators. This and other factors

have limited the possible worlds to less than a dozen, mostly in Vland sector.

      Adult hoplites weigh about 1600 kg. and are usually about 2.5 meters

long and one meter wide at the shoulder. They are bilaterally symmetrical,

homeothermic hexapods, with a closed circulatory system incorporating a three-

chambered heart. The most notable feature is the thick, articulated carapace

(with many projecting horns) covering the dorsal surface of the animal's body.

      Hoplites are solitary animals, usually feeding on small, burrowing

animals. They locate the burrows by smell, and probe within them using a

tough, extendable proboscis. When the prey is located, the proboscis grabs it,

extracts it from the burrow, and conveys it to the mouth, located on the

underside of the head. When not in use, the proboscis is pulled back under the

head.

      The paired structures on either side of the proboscis are extremely

sensitive feelers used to detect the vibrations of am approaching predator or

the faint sounds made by a burrowing animal. The forward facing horns are

sometimes used to enlarge a burrow to make inserting the proboscis and

extracting prey easier.

      When attacked, the hoplite will attempt to run. If cornered, it will

turn on its attacker and begin gyrating its body, slashing with its horns. It

takes a tough, determined predator to bring down an adult hoplite.



      Hortalez et Cie: A major Imperial insurance house. Primarily a banking

and investment house, it specializes in loans to planetary governments,

bonding mercenary units, underwriting all sorts of large-scale projects, and

other fiscal activities. In some regions, including the Spinward Marches, it

serves as a mercenary clearinghouse. Lucienne Hortalez founded the corporation

in 221 with capitol from family funds.

      Interests: Banking, investments, finance arrangements.

      Stock ownership: Imperial family, 5%; Hortalez family, 74%; Other

corporations, 15%; Other, 6%.



      Horvath, Craig: Duke of Warinir and senior duke of Daibei sector. When

Lucan ordered Daibei's fleets transferred to the fight against Dulinor,

Horvath assembled a council of nobles and established a neutral and

independent Daibei.



      Humaniti: Upright bipedal race descended from omnivore/gatherers on

Terra (Solomani Rim 1827.) About -300,000, the now extinct race known as the

Ancients visited Terra and took humans back with them, spreading humans among

the stars. Eventually, two of these "subraces" of humans achieved interstellar

travel using jump drive, but did not call Terra their home. The original

Terran humans also became starfaring, making a total of three independent

human subraces who have invented interstellar travel on their own.

                  Modern Imperial culture is a conglomeration of both Solomani and Vilani

elements, and as such is neither truly Solomani nor Vilani. The Zhodani, on

the other hand, with their psionic-based culture, are dreaded enemies of the

Imperium. The average Imperial citizen hates and fears psionics.

      There are 46 known minor human races in charted space.



      Huosua: Minor race native to Iraisafeie (Ealiyasiyw 1527).