Ekamchi was a Tsurani family, allies with the Inrodaka. Their color was purple and yellow. During the Riftwar, the hive Kait'lk spawned a cho-ja queen. Lord Inrodaka promised to Lord Ekamchi exclusive rights to negotiate with the queen. However his promise was broken because Mara of the Acoma learned the secret of the queen birth and she managed to negotiate with her. 200 soldiers, half Inrodaka and Ekamchi went to confront her at her exit from the hive, but Lax'l prevented a fight.