Nimant

The Nimant (Taxonomically Entia tranquillo; dubbed Kinsman by Humans) were a unique mammalian species native to the Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy. They were among the first species to join the Interstellar Alliance, and have remained one of Humanity's strongest allies since. Unlike other spacefaring races, the Nimant are quite docile, and do not feature a large military force, nor are they exceptionally advanced.

Political
The Nimant have been known for a managing a stable political star empire for decades prior to the founding of the Interstellar Alliance. In fact, their presence had been strictly limited to their system due to their fear of sparking conflict with the galaxy's more aggressive races, specifically to Ontaan. Upon indoctrination, they had initiated cautious expansion under the close guise of their allies.

Biology and physiology
The Nimant have been recognized for their similar physiology to Earth's native elephants. In fact, records show a similar evolutionary path on their homeworld Neema. Their earliest recognizable ancestors were in fact a much larger, bipedal elephant-like beings.