Universe: Otherspace
Overview
A race of psionic arachnoids native to the icy world of B'hira in Hiverspace, which they share with the felinoid Lyiri. Individual B'hiri are technically hermaphrodites, capable of changing sex as needed between the violent, aggressive male phase and the calmer, more intellectual female phase.
B'hiri were one of the more powerful species in Hiverspace, but were recently engaged in a protracted war with the Il'Ri'Kamm Hive Mind that lasted over 60 years. The Il'Ri'Kamm used captive members of other species as slave warriors, and were quite successful in wearing the B'hiri down through attrition. The B'hiri faced defeat and extinction until, in 2650, they allied with one such group of warriors to destroy the Hivers.
In addition to their military exploits, B'hiri culture is notable as a thriving center of the galactic entertainment industry.