Bracchian

Bracchians are a humanoid race from the edge of explored space in the Alpha Quadrant. They are described as physically over two meters tall on average, have forehead ridges, are technologically comparable to Vulcans, and have the same warrior-based society as the Klingons. They are also known for being long-lived, having lifespans of over 400 years. Their government is known as the Bracchian Rhogganate, which bares similarities with feudal Japan on Earth.

History
The Bracchians had discovered warp technology roughly at the same time as Humans. However, due to the distance of their home planet of Bracchia Prime from Vulcan, as well as their militaristic society, the Vulcans decided not to make First Contact with them.

First contact with the Federation occurred in the early 2170s. They became a member of the Federation in the late 2170s, after the Bracchians helped Starfleet in defending Federation territory against Klingon attacks.

Exposure to the different cultures within the Federation caused Bracchian society to relax social norms and their militaristic lifestyle, without diluting their social fiber. Many of their people have inter-married with other humanoid races of the Federation. And many of their off springs have inter-married even further.

In spite of this, only a few hundred full blooded Bracchians have joined Starfleet. More of the half-Bracchians or part-Bracchians, however, can be found within the ranks. Among them is Fleet Admiral Maximus Hunter, Flag Officer-in-Command of Vanguard Command and the Vanguard Fleet.