Rigellian (humanoid)

The Rigellians are a humanoid species native to the planet Rigel VII.

The majority of Rigellians bare a strong physical resemblance to humans. The species also has a warrior elite known as the Kaylar who were specially breed for generations and subsequently appear someone different to the average Rigellian generally being much larger and having thang like teeth. (EV comic: Our Dearest Blood)

History
The Rigellians are historically warlike race, which eventually matured into xenophobia, with the race shying away from being part of the galactic community and being actively hostile when they did have contact with aliens.

However by the 23rd century much of Rigellian society came to see their history as barbaric and moved to reform there society with the aim of bringing in line with Federation standards hoping to join the larger galactic community as a federation member world. The reforms included the disbanding of the Kaylar, a controversial policy which incited a strong reaction from traditionalists which collimated in a conspiracy which went high into the Rigellian government and lead to a Kaylar uprising on the eve of Rigel’s entry into the Federation. This resulted in Rigel VII not becoming a Federation member world as of 2254. (EV comic: Our Dearest Blood)