Kadonian

Kadonians are a reptilian sentient species from the desert planet Kadonia. They are a physically strong, yet inquisitive people that seek to understand the universe at large through scientific studies. Even throughout history, there are instances of trading conflict for scientific advancement—be it for technological superiority in and of itself, recognition for their breakthroughs, evasion of war or simple curiosity. To that end, many developments of the race's ancient nations have traditionally favored defensive measures to protect themselves and their research rather than wage war. In a way, trying to outdo one another in research is the old way of waging war against one another.

Today, they're renowned in their part of the galaxy as scientific helpers in shielding units for ground and space installations, vehicles and personnel; countermeasures for enemy communications and sensory equipment; automated and manual turrets for spaceships and installations; personal combat armor; image replication technology for all-environmental camouflage for personal armor, which was further developed for spaceships such as the Liberator with human assistance; and long-distance, system-to-system scanning equipment. Some weaknesses that were addressed with assistance from their allies included improved ammunition development; ammunition management and expended cartridge ejection methods and systems; improved environmental protection for vehicles and personnel; enhanced electromagnetic pulse technology; and countermeasures against lock-ons from projectiles such as torpedoes and missiles.