Status: Neutral
Location: Antispinward, Beta Quadrant
Threat: Moderate - Comparable technological development to UFP

The term 'Fardons' refers to the Terran Standard transliteration (and pronunciation) of the self-described 'Echen F'don' which they equate in Terran standard to 'Fardon Empire.'  The Fardons are a technologically modern space-faring empire with discernible territorial ambitions on several systems in Federation Space.

Because the exact location and extent of Fardon space are still unknown, it is impossible to judge reliably if the empire is, in economic terms, satiated.  While expansion is the most straightforward explanation for their territorial aims, it is at least conceivable that seizing a few key systems would be of considerable political value to fuel that which appears to be an imperial renascence (harkening back to the 'classical' Fardon period from 4500-1500 B.C. Terran time).  Moreover, any projections of their likely commitment of naval and ground force assets to these campaigns is entirely guesswork.

They are tactically sophisticated, strategically aware and employ a highly developed intelligence arm which has successfully infiltrated Star Fleet.  While the current focus of their activity appears to be several systems within former Gold Fleet patrol zones, they are to be considered an emerging threat, especially since securing a beachhead there would put them within striking distance of core Federation worlds.

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• -class Dreadnought,
  

Command (Battle) Cruisers

• -class Command Cruiser,
  

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• -class Warship,
  

Heavy Cruisers

• -class Warship,
  

Light Cruisers

• -class Explorer,
  

Destroyers

• -class Escort,
  

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