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The '''Taiidan''' are the antagonist faction in the original [[Homeworld]] game and are the opponents to the [[The_Kushan|Kushan]] exiles, returning from their banishment. They are one of the more popular races in the game and are in fact divided themselves in to two distinct factions.

The '''Taiidan''' Empire was founded several thousand years ago and after their homeworld was destroyed by the [[Hiigarans]] (otherwise known as the Kushan), they went into a frenzy and destroyed the Kushan Empire, exiling its inhabitants to the Outer Rim of the galaxy. The use of [[Hyperspace]] technology is forbidden for the Exiles.

However, over time the '''Taiidan''' have become very corrupt and their own Emperor, Riesstiu IV., has ruled for four centuries, keeping himself alive through the use of [[cloning]] facilities. When they discover the Kushan [[Mothership]] conducting its Hyperspace test, a fleet is deployed to [[Kharak]] and destroys the planet.

This act of genocide inflamed an already present rebellion and one of the key figures, Captain Elson of the destroyer ''Kapella'' joined forces with the Kushan and helped them reach their home. After the final battle in orbit of Hiigara the Empire collapsed and was replaced by the '''Taiidan''' Republic though Imperialist fragments remained and later joined the [[Vaygr]] warlord Makaan.

There are rumors that the Taiidan was the race intended to be played through the singleplayer campaign.

[[Category:Homeworld series]]