The Caldaris are known to be a proud people steeped in the warrior tradition. Originally a part of the Gallente Federation, their difference of opinions and basic values with the Gallenteans resulted in a bloody war between the two races.
Economic Hub
After forming a separate Empire of their own, the Caldaris have lived a peaceful and prosperous life. Their Corporate lifestyle results in stiff competition between the corporations running the Empire. Which in turn aids a consumer based society.
The Confusion
The Caldari Empire is run by a few large corporations and some smaller corporations. Though this helps the people in finding the best possible options at competitive rates, the other Empires in Eve are quite fed up with the system to say the least. Even if the Caldari corporations are involved in shady businesses there is no one in particular that can help stop them. The unlawful corporations disappear for some time and reappear under a new name after some time. To add to that, the Caldari state backs the corporations to the hilt in facing foreign oppositions.
Proud Warriors and Gamblers
The Caldaris are known to be a proud people steeped in the warrior tradition. They find outlets for their aggressive attitude through participation in gladiator like tournaments held quite regularly in Eve. Something that comes with this sort of dare devil attitude is gambling. The gambling industry of Caldari is unique to their Empire. No other race matches their prowess at taking such risks.
Race Relations
The major opposition the Caldaris have faced has been from their one time allies, the Gallente. After they rebelled against the Gallente Federation, peace between the two races was only brought about when the Amarr threat loomed large on the horizon.
As for the other races, the Caldaris really don't pay much attention to diplomatic norms. Their Government's disregard for the other nations is evident form the fact that there have been quite a few incidents of Caldari ships infiltrating into the Gallente and Minmatar territories but no official apologies were ever offered by the Caldari foreign office. Due to similar negligence in the past, and the fact that the Caldaris provide the technology of continued Minmater slavery in Amarr,the relations between the Minmatars and the realtions between the races have tensed up in recent times.
Gallente
The Gallenteans. Self-righteous, meddling, pompous and tiresome, or virile liberalists and defenders of the free world. Love them or hate them, you simply can't ignore them. Everybody has an opinion on the Gallente Federation, it all depends from which side of the table you view them. For many, it is the Promised Land, where any dream can become a reality. Descendants of Tau Ceti Frenchmen, the Gallenteans remain strong believers in free will and human rights, despite numerous setbacks in their long history.
It has been said that, once you have seen the Crystal Boulevard in Caille you've seen it all. True, the view is spectacular, but if there's one thing you can never see in its entirety, that is the Gallente Federation. You may travel its length and breadth, marvel at the Sunspiral on Troux, climb the Akat Mountains on tropical Intaki or thrill to the Mendre dancers on Sovicou. Wherever you go, you will always see something new and exciting, even when you visit the same place again. Gallente society is in a constant state of flux, vigorous, vibrant and progressive.
Few societies display such stark contrasts. Many of the wealthiest people in the world are Gallenteans, creating a constant demand for luxury goods. At the same time, the ranks of the poor number millions, because while the liberal market-driven economy and individual freedom may allow everybody the chance to advance to the top, they make it just as easy to plummet to the very bottom of the social ladder.
In the world of EVE, the Gallentean are the kings of entertainment, mass-producing everything from cheap porn-flicks to elaborate stage-shows for an ever-hungry public. They boast the most elaborate luxury space yachts, and the most glittering hotel reservoirs. Anything your mind or body could ever crave, the Gallenteans have plenty of it.
The Gallenteans are not alone in their Federation, whose boundaries are home to pockets of residents, varying in size and representing all the other races of EVE, most of whom left their own empires due to political or ideological differences, or simply in search of peace and prosperity. In addition to these there are two human races, the Intakis and the Mannars, both of whom the Gallenteans found while exploring and expanding their empire. Both were at a very primitive level when the Gallenteans found them, but since coming under the protection and guidance of the Gallenteans, both races have flourished and are today a full-fledged members of the Federation.
The Caldari were initially part of the Federation but deep-seated differences and mutual animosity between them and the Gallenteans drove them out to found their own empire. For a time, the two empires warred against each other, but as neither could gain sufficient advantage to claim victory, peace was settled in the end.
