Krat

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also known as Fleet-Mother, Mistress

Soro grand admiral / antagonist

Leathery reptilian queen commanding a Soro fleet; observes the orbital battle from her flagship; lays an egg mid-conflict; manages client-race crews (Paha fighters, Forski entertainers).

In Startide Rising (David Brin, 1983)