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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]].

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[[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==
Calling themselves ''The Unbound'', the Bentusi are a very ancient, wise race who do not claim any planet for themselves, instead opting to live exclusively among the stars. It is interesting to note that it would probably be impossible for the Bentusi to even survive outside of their ships, given that they are physically connected to them. The Bentusi are one of the three races to possess hyperspace cores, along with the [[Vaygr]] and [[Hiigarans]].

Although the Bentusi are one of the most technologically advanced races in the Homeworld universe, they choose to remain peaceful unless their [[Mothership]]s are attacked. This does not stop them from selling and trading powerful combat technology with other races, though.

It is revealed in ''[[Homeworld 2]]'' that 3000 years before the events of ''[[Homeworld]]'' the [[Hiigaran Empire]]'s fleet became hungry for power during a war between them, the Taiidan and the Bentusi. They then went after [[Bentus]], the Bentusi's harbour ship in an attempt to acquire a second core and thus an upper hand in battle. As a consequence they were obliterated by the infuriated Bentusi, enabling the vengeful [[Taiidan]] to conquer [[Hiigara]] and drive the Hiigarans into exile on the desert planet [[Kharak]]. As such the Bentusi are indirectly responsible for the Hiigaran exile, and were compelled to help the Kushans in their quest to reach their [[Homeworld]].

=="The Unbound"==
This is the title the '''Bentusi''' give to themselves, indicating a sense of pride in the race's lack of a home planet or perhaps some other aspect. In '''''[[Homeworld: Cataclysm]]''''' it is hinted that '''Unbound''' may actually refer to freedom from organic restraints, perhaps contributing to a higher sense of being. They refer quite obviously (though out of context) to '''[[Karan S'jet]]''' who they call Unbound. Because of this, many fans believe that the term ''Unbound'' may possess more than one meaning and may mean more than the 'mere' ability to travel through space at [[faster-than-light]] speeds.  It may also refer to how she was physically integrated into the Mothership, much like the Bentusi are with their ships, thus making the physical body one with the ship. When [[The Beast (Homeworld)|The Beast]] entity attempts to consume a Bentusi vessel in Homeworld: Cataclysm, the Bentusi self-destruct. They are completely disgusted and repulsed by the Beast's infection, refusing to be "bound".

It should be noted that the behaviour of the Bentusi in Homeworld: Cataclysm, was a drastic change compared to Homeworld. Many Homeworld fans consider Homeworld: Cataclysm to be non-canon, as it has no real effect on the future of the Homeworld universe as depicted in Homeworld 2. None of the technologies in Homeworld: Cataclysm are carried into Homeworld 2, and the Beast incident is not mentioned.

==Bentusi Ccapabilities==
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 a far-jumper, a powerful hyperspace core capable of hurling ships over incredible distances. Using the power of the far-jumper, the Bentusi quickly established the Old Trade Routes, and spread their influence across the galaxy. Soon after the establishment of the Trade Routes, the Bentusi took upon themselves the m(contracted; show full) Bentusi successfully repaired the '''Kuun-Lan's Siege Cannon''' by installing superheating sinks, which enabled the cannon to fire repeatedly. The Bentusi also complimented [[Kiith Somtaaw]] for finding such a weapon, being impressed by the skill in how the lesser races created it. However, Kiith Somtaaw did not create a weapon like this, it was salvaged in a sector of space where a battle was supposedly fought by another race, in an area surrounded by mines.

==Bentusi 
Sships==
*[[Bentusi Exchange]]
*[[Bentusi Cargo Barge]]
*[[Super Acolyte]]
*[[Bentus]]
*[[T-Mat Mothership|Planet Killers]]

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