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In the [[Homeworld]] series, the Bentusi are a race of space-faring technology traders, who help the [[Kushan (Homeworld)|Kushan]] fleet in their quest to find [[Hiigara]].

[[Image:Bentusi 1.gif|thumb|Bentusi Exchange from ''[[Homeworld]]'']]
[[Image:Bentusi 2.jpg|thumb|Bentus, from ''[[Homeworld 2]]'']]
[[Image:Bentusi.jpg|thumb|A Bentusi attached to his ship (animatic screenshot)]]

==Overview==
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==Bentusi capabilities==
Prior to the Hiigaran exile, the Bentusi were a prominent military force in the Homeworld universe. They had emerged early on the galactic stage, and were the first race to discover 
far-jumperhyperspace technology, using a powerful hyperspace core capable of hurling ships over incredible distances. Using the power of the far-jumperir hyperspace core, the Bentusi quickly established the Outer Rim Trade Routes, and spread their influence across the galaxy. Soon after the establishment of the Trade Routes, the Bentusi took upon themselves the mantle of "Galactic Peacekeepers". Using the far-jumperhyperspace core housed in their harbourship, Bentus, the Bentusi could send their entire fleet to quell interplanetary wars with their superior technology. However, many systems did not like being little more than protectorates of the Bentusi, and began conspiring with other planets to bring an end to the Bentusi's "tyranny". Almost overnight, dozens of wars broke out across the galaxy. The Bentusi fleet, though indisputably powerful, could only be in one place at one time. As the dust settled, several new Empires had been created, and the Galactic Council was formed. The Bentusi's reign had ended. 

Perhaps the most drastic example of Bentusi military doctrine can be seen in the depiction of the historical standoff between Hiigaran and Bentusi forces. Bentus, after having been taken under fire from Hiigaran ships in a surprise attack, activated its far-jumperhyperspace core, wrenching the Bentusi fleet from nearby staging grounds. As the fight went on, the Bentus made use of its far-jumperhyperspace core to make tactical jumps to support forces around the battlefield. The Hiigarans also utilized a far-jumperhyperspace core, but their inexperience and the sheer technological superiority of the Bentusi one-to-one, led to their defeat. 

After the Hiigaran exile, the Bentusi "demilitarized" their fleets, however their remaining tradeships still retained formidable firepower. Homeworld: Cataclysm introduced the 'super-acolyte' fighter, a swift assault craft sporting smaller ion cannons. If one assumes continuity between Homeworld: Cataclysm and Homeworld 2 (an assumption debated over by fans of the series), t(contracted; show full)*[[Ships of Homeworld|Bentusi Cargo Barge]]
*[[Ships of Homeworld|Super Acolyte]]
*[[Ships of Homeworld|Bentus]]

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