DANTER

Planet located in sector 221-H, homeworld to the Danteri people and seat of the Danterian Empire.

Danterian Empire.

Group of worlds under the control of the Danteri. (Bk I: page 45)

Danteri.

Technologically sophisticated species of sentient humanoids, of which Ryjaan was a member. The Danteri had dark bronze skin. The Danteri conquered the Xenexians and ruled over them for 300 years. In the mid-2350's, the Federation Council began considering admitting the Danteri to the Federation because the Danterian Empire consisted of a strategically located group of worlds. Within twenty years they joined the Federation. The Xenexians rebelled against the Danteri and the two peoples fought for several years. Led by M'k'n'zy of Calhoun and aided by the Thallonian government, the Xenexians overthrew the Danteri in 2353. (Bk I: page 4, Bk IV: page 10, 93)

Danterian law.

There is a provision in Danterian law called the Final Challenge which pertains to capital cases. The state usually opts to humanely execute criminals convicted of capital offenses, but if a family member of the victim desires, they can make a Final Challenge in which the family member fights the convict. If the convict triumphs, he can go free, but if he loses, then the family member can execute him in any way they desire - including slow torture. (Bk IV: page 133-134)