Editing Fading Halo:Pyjel (section)

==Society==

The Pyjel are a territorial, combative race that war constantly with one another.  They possess a degree of genetic memory; each newborn Pyjel comes into the world with memories inherited from its ancestors as part of its DNA.  As a result they hold grudges a long time and it is not at all uncommon for two Pyjel to come to blows over actions taken by their grandfathers or even great-grandfathers.  As a race they put a lot of stock on strength of arms and honesty, liking a fair fight and disapproving of sneaking about and underhanded tactics.  Ironically, many off-world Pyjel have become smugglers, criminals and thieves though.  Whilst this is at least partially due to their combat prowess, there has also been the odd suggestion that being away from their homeworlds causes a hormonal imbalance in Pyjel that affects their psychological wellbeing, making them more likely to lose their sense of moral perspective.  This has yet to be conclusively proved however, mostly because no Pyjel has ever submitted to any tests.

Needless to say, the Pyjel's bickering and in-fighting has led to their inability to meet the Silfa Accords and they are denied the use of mass relays.  Scientifically they are somewhat stunted as well, relying on tech and research salvaged, traded or stolen from other cultures.  As a consequence, Pyjel tend to be found alone or in pairs out on the galaxy and almost always in the company of alien races.