Post by Red on Feb 4, 2007 15:59:22 GMT -5
Bothans were furry humanoids, about 1.5 meters tall. Hailing from Bothawui and several colonies, Bothans differ in facial structure from canine to feline to equine. The Bothans were members of the Old Republic at least from 4,000 BBY, but likely from a significantly earlier point. Through numerous conflicts the Bothans remained officially neutral, although their famed Spynet always played each side and commercial interests sought profits.Bothese is the name of the native language spoken by Bothans, where Botha is the written form.
Bothan culture was guided by the philosophy and principles set forth in the ancient text The Way by Golm Fervse’dra. In this "Bothan Way", the pursuit of power and influence was paramount. Thus, individual Bothans put their own political and economic success above all other concerns, and as a species, Bothans put their own advancement ahead of other intergalactic interests. The volume of backstabbing, subtle character assassination and political maneuvering in Bothan society was dizzying, and resulted in many species stereotyping Bothans as untrustworthy.
Immediate Bothans families were organized into large clans, which were the more important social unit in Bothan society; family and clan loyalty were equally important as power accumulation. Clan associate was denoted as the last component in a Bothan name. For example, the name Girov Dza'tey would mean that Girov is his given name, Dza his family name, and that he was of the Tey clan.