However, their ability to absorb damage is less than magnificent, and they avoid games that involve physical contact, such as American Football, and Regallian Horseshoes. Though they are descended from carnivorous ancestors, a vast majority have become vegetarians. The Caitians do not rely on Starfleet for the defense of their system. In the first contact with the Federation, Caitian aggression and a diplomatic blunder plunged the Federation into a brief, near bloodless war. The Caitians also feared that the dilithium crystal deposits in the Lyncis System's Asteroid belt would be pulled out of their control if Starfleet defended them.
Caitian ships place an emphasis on maneuverability and speed over weapons and armor.
This complements their natural agility and predatory instincts. Several aeronautical companies have test ranges and manufacturing plants on Cait, such as Boeing Interstellar and Leeding Engines. By Caitian Standards, the English language is harsh and guttural. Caitian language is soft, and flowing, and makes use of the extraordinary hearing abilities of the Caitians. Caitians often have trouble interpreting English, partially due to anatomy, and partially do to the fact that the only proper nouns are individuals names.