Dead Cats
By Sea or Silt
The Dead Cats are a tenacious coastal people, clinging to survival along the shores of Dreg and Raptor Island. Their name is a curse reclaimed, born in the ashes of the Second Empire, when Cat-Lon abandoned them during the chaos following the Holy Nation's rebellion. Cut off and left to fend for themselves against the Painted Tribes, they endured not through mercy or might, but sheer refusal to die. Where others saw ruin, the Dead Cats built grit.
Culture
The Dead Cats are a people forged by scarcity and salt. Survival isn’t a skill, it’s a shared instinct, passed down like a family name. Living off the sea and wild, they hunt, fish, and forage with quiet precision, making camp wherever the tide allows and the ground stays still. Their communities are tight as nets, bound by necessity and a deep-rooted code of mutual aid. Every meal is shared, every wound mended, and every threat faced shoulder to shoulder. In a world that forgot them, the Dead Cats remember each other.
Military
Given their vulnerable position, defense is a significant aspect of their society. They are always prepared to repel attacks from both human and non-human threats. While having no standing military, every member of their society contributes to the defense of their settlements in one way or another. Their constant struggle against the Painted Tribes has led them to be some of the most brutal and merciless fighters of Kenshi.
"The Dead Cats? By Okran's light, heed my warning! Never corner a Deadcat warrior... I've seen their kind battered and broken, rise with a fury that defies the will of Okran himself. They fight like demons, driven by a will to survive that knows no fear."
Tech Level
The Dead Cat's technology level is relatively primitive compared to more advanced factions like the Tech Hunters or the Second Empire. They rely heavily on hand-crafted tools and weapons made from scavenged materials. Their arsenal primarily consists of basic melee weapons such as spears, clubs, and simple swords. Ranged weapons, if any, are typically rudimentary, such as crossbows or slings. Their settlements are built from whatever materials are available, often resembling ramshackle camps with makeshift huts and basic defenses. They utilize simple fishing gear and hunting traps to sustain their food supply. While they lack the means to produce advanced technology, the Dead Cats are skilled at repurposing old, discarded tech and use salvaged parts to repair or enhance their equipment, though these modifications are often rudimentary.
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