Lyran Star Empire

Is located in the Alpha Quadrant of the Milkyway Galaxy, and shares a border with the Cardassian Union and the United Federation of Planets. Their system of government is a monarchy, and they are staunch allies with the Klingon Empire. During the General War, they were members of the evil Coalition faction, fighting against the heroic Allies. They are a bi-pedal feline race, resembling the Terran(Human) Lynx. They are arch-nemises of the Kzinti Patriarchy, and it is said that at diplomatic functions, it is advised that you do not stand between the diplomats of the Lyrans and Kzinti, when they are in the same room.