Following on from my epic article on past enemies of the DDS and Dinos i thought it would be worth having a look at some potential future enemies...
The Mantae
What we know of the Mantae is scant, apart from they are hard and are enemies of the Utrek. They have been embroiled in a war with the Utrek for a few years now after invading their territory. At one stage 40% of Utrek space was either occupied or under threat but Bolitic assistance has helped pushed the Mantae out of most Utrek territory. The Mantae are said to be a cruel and ruthless enemy who stop at nothing to achieve success.
Victory by the Utrek is by no means assured, indeed some analysts say the Mantae will eventually grind down the Utrek and conquer them. That would put the Mantae on the borders of the DDS and HCS. I know for a fact the DDS have joined a programme to send a Dino unmanned probe to investigate the Mantae and are seeking as much information on them as they can.
The IKA Federation
Beyond the Raegris is an old enemy of theirs known as the IKA Federation. The Raegris have fought wars against them in the past though the IKA have been quiet for the last few years. The Raegris say the IKA are an advanced race of mercantile adventurers with a decentralised organisation. Individual companies seek profile, often armed to the teeth. If they think attacking the DDS could be profitable then they could come our way one day.
Krypton & Neon factions of the 7 Sa Sao
The DDS have battled with, and know about, the Argon and Xenon factions but there are 5 others (or 4 if the Rectoids are a 7SS faction - this is unclear). The Krypton are said to be the most powerful of the factions and although some way off DDS space the development of worm-drives will make the distance between them and the DDS much more manageable.
The Krypton are the most xenophobic of the 7SS factions (the other factions tend to hate aliens, the Krypton hate the fact aliens are still breathing) and would likely relish the chance to face the DDS. The Neon are a weaker faction but rely on a high degree of espionage and intelligence. Indeed they are the spies of the whole 7SS who hire the Neon to gain information on a foe, so it is likely Neon agents are already operating in the DDS and Dino territories.
