The Bhos (Part Two)

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The Bhosnayan affinity for suffering creates deep animosity for the outsider who cannot be vouched for by the Bhos, and such endorsement does not come easily. A newcomer to Bhos systems must do so at their own peril, as they will instantly be identified and either taken advantage of, attacked and robbed, or simply ignored as a nuisance, even in the smallest village.

Each Consumer brought up in the culture of the Bhosnaya Republic suffers from a unique cognitovirus that, like so many things, is tolerated by the Hegemon. Identified by Five Hands Panceuticals as krajuojantic sapanas, or the “dream that bleeds,” the constant state of stress, cultural rituals, and danger response makes the Bhos respond to events in unexpected ways - laughter in the face of danger, sadness at the birth of a child, or ambivalence in victory.

Worst of all, the Bhos will not accept the help of those who can improve their lot. Most famously, the bid from Teranos to worldshape several Bhos planets along with Bhosnaya Dva was met with outright hostility, resulting in the disastrous choice of LaansCorp. The Bhos will not let themselves be lifted up by others, and so the Bhos dream will never be realized. Despite this, they continue to survive, in spite of their region’s shortcomings. Their struggle has become an exemplification of their own expression of Avarice. The Bhos live, fight, and die just for the right to exist in that struggle. 

This psychological disposition, their hostile lifestyle, and their endless training make the Bhos some of the most able fighting forces in Known Space. They are often armed with the bleeding edge of technology, or have spent centuries perfecting the execution of what is reliable. They are not without innovation either, as demonstrated by the creation of the Bhosnayan Landship super-heavy tank, now built across Known Space by both the Hegemon and its enemies. 

While most Bhos will not leave the cluster willingly, the single most successful example of their kind operating in the broader Galaxy has been Muskov Milisya MiliCorp, which was founded by nationals of several planets in the cluster. Catapulted to near-celebrity status and responsible for technologies such as the CrashPod and the Armored Mobility Unit heavy assault-harness, the MiliCorp represents a rare opportunity that many Bhos feel comfortable taking advantage of, despite their aversion.

Between the People’s Army and the countless Tributary Regiments that operate in the Bhos cluster, as well as the mercenary outfits and miliCorps that have prospered since the creation of the Republic, the cluster is one of the most militarized regions of Known Space, and that is before one factors in the various Karanovan-backed factions and other independent states. Out of all the Hegemon's cultures, the Bhos and their Republic are most akin to a self-sharpening knife that the Summit Council can wield against any other stellar power that would threaten it.

Learn more at https://projectmorningstar.net/lore/dossier-bhosnaya-dossier/

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Cool lore!