Khartu-al

Khartu (series)

The AopoA Khartu-al (from SRX kar'tu, a deadly insect and al, "export") is an export model of the Qhire Khartu, for sale to human civilians as a dedicated scout/explorer. The export model features the same Xi’an maneuvering rig, but control surfaces modified for human use and a more limited armament.

History
The mysterious ship, nicknamed Quark but now known to be a Khartu-al, had been found derelict and pilotless by a naval recon squadron. Taken immediately to an undisclosed bunker for further study, unnamed scientists spent years trying to decipher and understand the damaged technology.