Ilbir

The Ilbir were a semi-sentient felinoid species from the planet Dinasia that were genetically engineered for sentience by the Dinasians. The Ilbir were the ancestors of the Ferasans, Kzinti, Lyrans, Sivaoan, and Vedala.

History
A semi-sentient species native to the planet Dinasia, the Ilbir were variously hunted, studied, and domesticated by the Dinasians. As the Dinasians attempted to replicate Iconian methods of genetic engineering, they tested their efforts on the Ilbir. Though the methods proved unproductive in modifying many species for sentience, the Dinasians had success with the Ilbir due to their already semi-sentience.

After their modification, many Ilbir were transported as servants and laborers to various colony worlds, including Ferasa Prime, Kzin, Lyrus, Sivao, and Veda II. After the fall of the Dinasians, these groups formed their own governments, achieved faster-than-light travel, and became known as the Ferasans, Kzinti, Lyrans, Sivaoan, and Vedala. Though all these species shared this history, all but the Vedala vehemently denied any connection.