Dovens: Native to the planet of Dovenia, Dovens are an amicable and primarily benevolent people. They are a very social people, and very much enjoy the company of others, Doven or otherwise. They tend to be very trusting, which, while one of the species’ most charming qualities, has also landed them in trouble in the past.
When the Dovens first began exploring the stars, the first species they encountered were the Scaigans. Excited about the chance to interact with intelligent extraterrestrial life, Doven leaders exercised very little caution, leaving themselves vulnerable to Scaigan aggression. Seizing the opportunity, the Scaigan military quickly snapped up the few colonies the Dovens had established, and began occupying Dovenia. The Doven forces were unprepared for such a brutal attack, and quickly surrendered to limit bloodshed.
Fortunately, the Intergalactic Union was aware of the Empire’s actions, and stepped in to put a stop to the occupation. Not wanting to risk all-out war with the Union, the Scaigans backed down, reluctantly returning control of the Doven territory to its rightful owners.. The Dovens quickly joined the Union as a client race, grateful for the preservation of their culture. To this day, they are staunch supporters of the Union.
Dovens tend to be very adventurous. They evolved as prey on their home planet (which is also why they tend to be so social), so they have powerful fight-or-flight responses due to oversized adrenal glands. Because of this, they tend to excite much more easily than other species, and have a bit of a reputation as thrill-seekers. Many take jobs as drivers and pilots, because the thrill of operating fast vehicles tends to affect them much more heavily than it would other species.