The Bentusi are a race that resides amongst the stars, their original organic forms linked to their vessels. Each member of his or her species are linked together in a pseudo hive mind. This allows each to spread their views to their brethren and maintain a perfect harmony amongst each other. However, due to hundreds of years linked only to their starships the race fears being disconnected from what should be considered 'Bodies', most choosing to self-destruct rather than be disconnected.