Zarlok

Danger Level: High

The logic-driven Zarlok were great rivals of the Rizak, but where the Zarlok followed logic, the Rizak embraced spontaneity. Neither philosophy won the day as these two enemies manipulated other races to exemplify the successes of their preferred methods.

The Zarlok didn't die out or disappear with the other Ancients, but have kept to themselves and modified their role as observers of the new races. That had been the case for centuries, but recently they have been gathering allies and confronting their enemies' allies. Other data suggests they have been always secretly meddled in the younger races' affairs. It is impossible and unadvisable to attempt understanding the motives of this strange ancient race.

The Zarlok are more advanced with spacecraft defense than other ancients. They are truly hard to destroy. The best route to take regarding the Zarlok is to avoid them entirely if possible.

Gameplay
The Zarlok are a non-playable race in Drox Operative and Drox Operative 2. They are one of the Ancient races, one of the old enemies of the Drox that survived into modern times. Vastly more advanced and powerful than the normal and young races, the appearance of an Ancient colony can risk them reshaping the entire sector for their own interests.

Unlike the other Ancients, the Zarlok are not ambitious and hateful warmongers. They should never be underestimated, however. Their ships are hard to destroy and are able to cloak like the Shadow and the Rizak. Like the Shadow, they're also really good at manipulating other races. Angering them will end in disaster for you if you're not careful.

Species Traits

 * Lifeform Type: Mammal - Carbon-based lifeform; mammal.
 * Age: Mature - This is a Ancient race.
 * Planet Habitability: Terran - Likes warm, wet, solid planets.
 * Social Stratification: Egalitarian - Treats all members of their race equally.
 * Alien Attitude: Xenophile - They like other races.
 * Military Stance: Pacifist - They are pacifists and try to stay out of wars.

Civilization Traits

 * Defensive - They are more defensive than the other races and also get a boost to their ships' defense.
 * Brilliant - Get a large bonus to technology.
 * Spies - Naturally good at spying activities and their ships are harder to notice by enemies.

Trivia

 * Of all the Ancients, the Zarlok are the nicest.